Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Strait of Hormuz Live Monitor ("the Service"), accessible at middleeaststraitofhormuz.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

The Service provides real-time monitoring information about shipping activity, oil prices, and geopolitical developments related to the Strait of Hormuz. The Service aggregates data from publicly available sources, third-party APIs, and news feeds to present a comprehensive monitoring dashboard.

3. No Financial or Investment Advice

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or any other form of professional advice. Oil price data, shipping statistics, and economic impact assessments should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making investment or business decisions. Always consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.

4. Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any data displayed on the Service. Data is sourced from third-party providers including Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg RSS, MarineTraffic, and government agencies (IEA, EIA). These sources may have delays, errors, or limitations.

5. Intellectual Property

All original content, design, code, and branding of the Service are the property of the Strait of Hormuz Live Monitor. Third-party data, trademarks, and news content remain the property of their respective owners. News articles linked on this site are the copyright of their original publishers (Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.).

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to access restricted areas or circumvent security measures
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Service without permission
• Republish, redistribute, or commercially exploit content without authorization
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service

7. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including news sources and data providers. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FINANCIAL LOSSES BASED ON DATA DISPLAYED ON THE WEBSITE.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Service, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate courts.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@middleeaststraitofhormuz.com.