Terms & Conditions
Welcome to OceanM. By accessing or using OceanM (referred to as the “Platform,” “Website,” or “Service”), you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) last updated on [January 17, 2025]. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use or access the Platform.
For any inquiries, you may contact us at reach@oceanm.net
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the OceanM Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms. You may not use the Platform if you are under 18 years of age or are prohibited by law from using such services.
2. Platform Description
OceanM is a professional network tailored for the healthcare and life sciences community, designed to connect individuals and organisations.
3. User Registration and Account Security
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You must provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
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You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account.
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You must notify OceanM immediately if you suspect any unauthorised use of your account.
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Users are prohibited from creating false or misleading profiles, including misrepresentation of their identity or qualifications.
4. User Conduct
You agree that you will not use the Platform to:
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Post, upload, or share any unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or offensive content.
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Impersonate another person or entity.
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Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.
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Send unsolicited communications or spam to other users.
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Engage in any fraudulent activity, including misrepresentation of your credentials or affiliations.
OceanM reserves the right to terminate your account for violations of the above or other misuse of the Platform.
5. Professional Standards and Medical Advice
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OceanM is a networking platform and does not provide medical advice or treatment recommendations. Information shared on the Platform should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Users who are healthcare professionals are required to adhere to professional standards of practice and ethical guidelines. Misuse of the Platform for medical misinformation or unverified health claims is strictly prohibited.
6. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property
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All content you post, share, or upload to OceanM remains your property. However, by posting content, you grant OceanM a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute the content on the Platform.
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You represent that you have the necessary rights to post any content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.
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All intellectual property related to the OceanM Platform, including but not limited to software, design, logos, and trademarks, is the property of OceanM or its licensors. You agree not to copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Platform without prior written permission.
7. Third-Party Links and Resources
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The Platform may contain links to third-party websites and services, including job applications or event tickets. These links are provided for your convenience, and OceanM is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of these third-party services. Accessing these links is at your own risk, and the services may redirect you to external platforms.
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OceanM may use images from free sources such as Freepik, Pexels, and Unsplash for official content on the platform, in line with each provider’s licensing requirements. This applies solely to content created and managed by the OceanM team, and OceanM is not responsible for content shared or posted by users.
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Users who share or use content from the OceanM app are required to give proper credit to OceanM as the original source, in accordance with our content-sharing guidelines.
8. Privacy and Data Collection
By using OceanM, you agree to our collection and use of your personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy. This includes sharing your information with other users or third parties as required to deliver the services on the Platform.
Please review the OceanM [Privacy Policy] for more detailed information.
9. Content Suspension/Termination and Account Suspension
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OceanM reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account without notice if you breach these Terms, engage in illegal activities, or act in a way that harms the community or the Platform.
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OceanM reserves the right to promptly remove any irrelevant or inappropriate content that does not align with our platform’s guidelines and community standards.
You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting reach@oceanm.net
10. Limitation of Liability
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OceanM does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content on the Platform. Use of the Platform is at your own risk.
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To the extent permitted by law, OceanM will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of data or profits, arising from your use of the Platform.
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OceanM makes no warranty that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
11. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from your use of the Platform will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.
12. Account Deletion Policy
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Once an account is deleted, it cannot be retrieved under any circumstances.
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The same email used for the deleted account cannot be used to sign up or log in again.
13. Changes to the Terms
OceanM reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at reach@oceanm.net