Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of MarineServicesUK. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue use of the website.
About MarineServicesUK
MarineServicesUK is an independent UK information website providing guidance for boat owners on subjects including boat storage, marine engine servicing and repairs, maintenance, repowering and boat transport.
MarineServicesUK is operated by MWD Hosting.
General information only
Content published on MarineServicesUK is provided for general information and guidance only.
It should not be treated as professional engineering, mechanical, electrical, legal, financial, insurance, transport or safety advice.
Marine equipment, vessels and circumstances vary considerably. Where a decision could affect safety, vessel integrity or significant expenditure, appropriate advice should be obtained from a suitably qualified professional or service provider.
Prices and cost information
Any prices, cost ranges or financial examples published on MarineServicesUK are intended as general planning guidance only.
Actual costs may vary according to factors including vessel type, vessel size, location, condition, labour requirements, parts, transport, lifting arrangements, service provider and market conditions.
Always obtain a current quotation before committing to work. MarineServicesUK does not guarantee that published cost examples will match the price quoted by an individual service provider.
Accuracy and availability of information
We aim to provide useful and reasonably accurate information and may update articles when new information becomes available.
However, we do not guarantee that all information is complete, error-free, current or suitable for every vessel or situation.
Information may become outdated because of changes in pricing, products, regulations, technology, businesses or industry practices.
Marine businesses and service providers
MarineServicesUK may mention, list, link to or provide information about independent marine businesses and service providers.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, inclusion on MarineServicesUK does not mean that we guarantee, certify or endorse the quality, suitability, qualifications, insurance, availability or performance of that business.
Boat owners remain responsible for carrying out appropriate checks before appointing a contractor or service provider.
These checks may include confirming relevant experience, qualifications, insurance, pricing, availability and the exact scope of the work being offered.
Business listings and advertising
MarineServicesUK may offer free or paid business listings, featured placements, advertising or other promotional opportunities.
Where a business pays for enhanced visibility, this does not alter the responsibility of users to make their own assessment of the provider before purchasing services.
We reserve the right to refuse, remove, edit or suspend a business listing or advertisement where reasonably necessary, including where information appears inaccurate, misleading, inappropriate or no longer current.
Enquiries and contact forms
MarineServicesUK provides contact facilities that allow users to submit enquiries or contact the website operator.
Submitting a message does not create a contract, professional-client relationship or obligation for MarineServicesUK to provide a particular service or response.
Users must not knowingly submit false, abusive, unlawful, malicious or misleading information through website forms.
Personal information submitted through the website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
No contract with listed businesses
MarineServicesUK is not normally a party to contracts entered into between website users and independent marine service providers.
Any quotation, booking, payment, work agreement or other arrangement made directly with a third-party business is between the user and that business.
The relevant provider is responsible for its own services, representations, pricing, contractual terms and performance.
External links
MarineServicesUK may contain links to external websites operated by marine businesses, manufacturers, organisations or other third parties.
External links are provided for convenience or additional information. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, pricing or privacy practices.
Visiting an external website is at your own discretion and subject to that website's own terms and policies.
Intellectual property and use of content
Unless otherwise stated, text, design elements, graphics and original content published on MarineServicesUK are protected by applicable intellectual-property rights.
You may view and use website content for your own personal, non-commercial research and information.
You must not reproduce, republish, scrape, systematically extract, distribute, sell or commercially exploit substantial parts of the website without prior written permission.
Normal linking to publicly accessible MarineServicesUK pages is permitted.
Acceptable use
You must not use MarineServicesUK in a way that:
- Is unlawful, fraudulent or malicious
- Attempts to interfere with the operation or security of the website
- Attempts to gain unauthorised access to website systems or accounts
- Introduces malware, harmful code or automated abuse
- Uses contact forms to send spam or abusive communications
- Places unreasonable automated load on the website
- Infringes the rights of MarineServicesUK or another party
Access may be restricted or blocked where reasonably necessary to protect the website or its users.
Website availability and security
We aim to keep MarineServicesUK available and secure but cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical faults, hosting issues, security work or circumstances outside our reasonable control.
We may change, suspend or remove website features or content when reasonably necessary.
Limitation of liability
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
Subject to applicable law, MarineServicesUK and its operator are not responsible for loss arising solely from reliance on general information published on the website, or from the acts, omissions or services of independent third-party businesses.
Users remain responsible for obtaining appropriate professional advice, quotations and checks before making decisions concerning their vessel.
User responsibility
You are responsible for deciding whether information on MarineServicesUK is appropriate for your circumstances.
In particular, marine engines, lifting operations, road transport, electrical systems and vessel maintenance can involve significant safety risks and should be handled by suitably competent people.
Privacy and cookies
Use of personal information is explained in our Privacy Policy.
Information about cookies and website session technology is available in our Cookie Policy.
Changes to these terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions when MarineServicesUK, its services, business model or applicable requirements change.
The latest version will be published on this page together with its updated date.
Continued use of the website after updated terms are published constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Governing law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any dispute relating to these terms or use of MarineServicesUK will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except where applicable law provides otherwise.
Contact
Questions about these Terms and Conditions can be sent to: