Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Optima Shipping Services website ("Site") and any services provided by Optima Shipping Services ("Optima," "we," "us," or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site or services.

2. Services Description

Optima Shipping Services is an independent shipbroking firm providing maritime services including, but not limited to, Sale & Purchase brokerage, Newbuilding supervision, Ship Recycling, Repairs & Conversions, Valuations, Finance advisory, ESG & Carbon Solutions, Research & Intelligence, Tanker Projects, and Maritime Cybersecurity services.

The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only. Service terms for specific engagements are governed by separate contractual agreements.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, market reports, analysis, and software, is the property of Optima Shipping Services or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or in any way exploit any content from this Site without our prior written consent.

4. Market Information Disclaimer

Market reports, analysis, valuations, and other intelligence published on this Site or distributed through our newsletter are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute:

• Investment, financial, or legal advice
• An offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any vessel or security
• A guarantee of market performance or future results

Optima Shipping Services makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any market information provided. Maritime markets are inherently volatile and past performance is not indicative of future results.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Optima Shipping Services shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Any errors or omissions in the content
• Reliance on market information or analysis provided
• Unauthorized access to your data transmissions

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks
• Redistribute, republish, or commercially exploit market reports or analysis without written authorization
• Use automated systems to access the Site in a manner that exceeds reasonable use
• Impersonate any person or entity in communications with Optima

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Optima Shipping Services. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

8. Confidentiality

Any confidential information shared between parties in the course of service engagement shall be treated in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the applicable service agreement. General inquiries submitted through the Site are not considered confidential unless otherwise agreed in writing.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Greece. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Athens, Greece.

10. Modifications

Optima Shipping Services reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Optima Shipping Services
Email: legal@optimaships.com
Offices: Athens · Istanbul · Dubai · Singapore · Shanghai