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3D Sailing Platform Academy – SailingCompass
Effective date: 01/01/2026

TERMS OF USE

1. About the Platform

The 3D Sailing Platform Academy (the “Platform”) is owned and operated by SailingCompass, a legal company registered in Greece and governed by Greek and EU law.
The Platform is accessible via desktop or laptop computers through a web browser.

Purpose & Educational Scope

The 3D Sailing Platform Academy is designed as an educational learning environment. The goal of the Platform is to help users build sailing knowledge, skills, and confidence, allowing them to learn at their own pace, from anywhere in the world. Using a detailed 3D model of IRIS, a real sailing yacht, users can explore onboard systems, equipment, and spaces. Learning is supported through videos, diagrams, simulations, and interactive tools.

The Platform is intended to complement practical, real-world sailing training. While the 3D modules provide strong theoretical understanding and preparation, real on-water experience remains essential to become a competent sailor or skipper. By accepting these Terms and using the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that:
– the Platform is educational only,
– it does not replace certified instruction, licensing, or supervised practical training, and
– real-world sailing involves risks that require hands-on experience and judgment.

Vessel Type & Applicability

The 3D Sailing Platform Academy is based on a conventional cruising monohull sailing yacht. The principles demonstrated throughout the Platform (including sail trim, balance, reefing techniques, onboard systems, safety procedures, and navigation practices) are primarily applicable to standard displacement monohull sailing vessels.

While many sailing fundamentals are transferable, different yacht designs — including performance monohulls, heavy-displacement vessels, racing yachts, and multihull configurations such as catamarans or trimarans — may require different techniques, trim strategies, stability considerations, and handling approaches.

Users are responsible for understanding the specific characteristics and operational requirements of the vessel they are sailing.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, registering, or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy below.
If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform.

3. Eligibility

The Platform is intended for users 18 years or older.
Users under 18 may only use the Platform with parental or legal guardian consent.
You confirm that the information you provide during registration is accurate and complete.

4. Accounts & Access

Access requires registration using a valid email address.
Each account is personal and non-transferable.
You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.
Sharing access, reselling access, or allowing third parties to use your account is strictly prohibited.

5. Memberships & Subscriptions

Access to the Platform is provided via an annual membership unless stated otherwise.
Membership duration and status are shown in the user dashboard.
If a membership expires and is not renewed, access will be suspended until renewal.

6. Purchases, Payments, Membership Duration & Refund Policy

Payments & Processing
Payments for access to the Platform are processed securely through WooCommerce-supported payment providers.
SailingCompass does not store full payment card details at any time.

Invoicing & Taxation
Company (B2B) invoices require a valid company name and VAT number, where applicable.
The service may be VAT-exempt, in accordance with applicable Greek and EU tax law.

Membership Duration
Access to the Platform is granted for a fixed period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, unless otherwise stated at the time of purchase.

No Automatic Renewal
Memberships do not renew automatically.
Users must actively purchase a new membership in order to continue access after expiration.

Expiration Notification
As a courtesy reminder, users will receive a notification email approximately fifteen (15) days prior to the membership expiration date.

Refund Policy
Due to the nature of the Platform as a digital service providing immediate access to educational content, all purchases are final and non-refundable once access has been granted. By purchasing access to the Platform, you expressly consent to the immediate provision of digital content and acknowledge that you thereby lose your right of withdrawal, in accordance with applicable EU consumer protection law.

7. Educational Content Disclaimer

The Platform provides educational content only.
It does not replace certified professional training, licensing, or real-world sailing experience.
Users remain fully responsible for their actions, decisions, and safety when sailing.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

All content available on the Platform, including but not limited to:

3D tours, simulations, environments, and models
software code, scripts, platform architecture
diagrams, educational material, graphics
photos, videos, animations, and audio
trademarks, logos, and branding

is original, unique, and the exclusive property of SailingCompass and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

Limited License

Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the content for personal educational use only, during an active membership.

Prohibited Actions

You may not:

copy, download, record, redistribute, or resell content
screen-record lessons or share them publicly or privately
reverse engineer, scrape, or extract code or assets
use content to train AI systems or create derivative works
remove copyright notices or watermarks

Violations may result in immediate account termination and legal action.

9. Platform Availability

We aim to provide continuous access but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability.
Temporary downtime may occur due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

10. Termination

SailingCompass reserves the right to suspend or terminate access if:

these Terms are violated
misuse, abuse, or security risks are detected
required by law or regulation

11. Limitation of Liability & Assumption of Risk

The user acknowledges and agrees that sailing and maritime activities involve inherent risks, including risks to personal safety, property, vessels, and third parties. The Platform provides educational content only, including simulations, 3D models, videos, diagrams, and learning materials. Any actions taken based on the information or educational content provided on the Platform are undertaken entirely at the user’s own risk.

The user remains solely responsible for:

assessing weather, sea state, vessel condition, and environmental factors,
understanding the specific design characteristics and limitations of the vessel being operated,
making operational and navigational decisions,
ensuring personal safety and the safety of others when sailing or operating any vessel.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Greek and EU law, SailingCompass, the 3D Sailing Platform Academy, the Platform itself, and the team behind the Platform shall not be liable for any direct or indirect injury, loss, damage, accident, claim, or incident arising from:

the use of the Platform,
reliance on its educational content,
or the application of such content in real-world sailing or maritime situations.

12. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

PRIVACY POLICY

13. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect:

Account data: email, name (if provided)
Billing data: invoicing details, VAT number (if applicable)
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage data: pages visited, session activity
Communications: emails or support messages

14. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed to:

provide and manage access to the Platform
process payments and memberships
comply with legal and accounting obligations
ensure platform security and prevent abuse
communicate essential service information

15. Cookies & Analytics

We use essential cookies for authentication and security.
Analytics tools may be used in aggregated form to improve platform performance.

16. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.
Data may be shared only with:

payment processors
hosting and infrastructure providers
accounting and legal authorities where required by law

17. Data Retention

Data is retained only for as long as necessary for:

service provision
legal and accounting compliance
security and dispute resolution

18. User Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

access your data
request correction or deletion
restrict or object to processing
request data portability

You may exercise your rights by contacting us through the contact form on the website or by email at info@sailingcompass.gr

19. Security

We apply appropriate technical and organizational security measures.
However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

20. Contact Information

SailingCompass
Email: info@sailingcompass.gr
Country of registration: Greece

Legal Owner & Data Controller
The Platform is owned and operated by Lefteris Amoiralis, trading as SailingCompass, registered in Greece.
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Lefteris Amoiralis is the data controller.

21. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Greece and applicable European Union law. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Greece.

22. Vessel Identification & Manufacturer Disclaimer

The 3D model used within the Platform represents “IRIS”, a privately owned sailing yacht.

Any reference to vessel type, manufacturer name, or model (including but not limited to Beneteau or Oceanis) is made solely for identification and descriptive purposes.

SailingCompass and the 3D Sailing Platform Academy are independent educational initiatives and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected with any yacht manufacturer, shipyard, brand owner, or distributor.

All trademarks and brand names remain the property of their respective owners.