Terms of Use

Last Updated:  5 March 2026 

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Charter Party Editor platform (“Platform”), operated by SDSD (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform. 

1. Purpose of the Platform

The Platform provides tools for drafting, editing, and managing charter parties and related maritime commercial documents. The Platform is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. All documents generated through the Platform are created solely by the user. 

You are solely responsible for: 

– The accuracy, completeness and legality of any charter party or document you create. 

– Ensuring that documents comply with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards (including but not limited to BIMCO, flag‑state, and local commercial law). 

2. Eligibility

You may use the Platform only if: 

– You have the authority to enter into binding agreements on behalf of your organisation. 

– You comply with all applicable laws, including sanctions and industry regulations. 

3. Account Registration

You must create an account to access certain features. You agree to: 

– Provide accurate and complete information. 

– Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials. 

– Notify us immediately of any unauthorised access. 

You are responsible for all activity conducted under your account. 

4. Licence to Use the Platform

We grant you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable licence to use the Platform for the purpose of drafting and managing charter parties and related documents. 

You may not: 

– Copy, modify, or reverse‑engineer the Platform. 

– Reproduce or distribute templates, clause libraries or proprietary content outside your organisation. 

– Use the Platform to develop competing products. 

5. User Content

“User Content” includes any text, clauses, data, vessel information, commercial terms or documents you create. 

You retain ownership of your User Content. You grant us a limited licence to store, process and display your User Content solely for the purpose of operating the Platform. 

We do not claim ownership of any charter party you create. 

6. Templates, Clause Libraries, and Disclaimers

The Platform includes: 

– Standard templates 

– Automated drafting tools 

These materials are provided “as‑is” without warranty. We do not guarantee: 

– Legal sufficiency 

– Compliance with industry standards 

– Compliance with flag‑state or local law 

– Suitability for any specific voyage, vessel or commercial arrangement 

7. Data Protection and Confidentiality

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption and access controls. However, no system is completely secure. 

You are responsible for: 

– Ensuring your own compliance with GDPR or other data‑protection laws 

– Managing access rights within your organisation 

– Exporting or deleting documents as required by your internal policies 

8. Prohibited Use

You may not use the Platform to: 

– Create documents for sanctioned individuals or entities 

– Upload malicious code or attempt to disrupt the Platform 

– Misrepresent commercial terms or engage in fraudulent activity 

– Violate any applicable law or regulation 

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. 

9. Subscription, Fees, and Payment

The Platform operates on a paid model: 

– Fees and credits are described in your commercial agreement. 

– Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. 

– Initial storage of 1GB is provided per account, further storage can purchased if required. 

We may change pricing with reasonable notice. 

10. Availability and Service Levels

We aim to provide continuous access but do not guarantee: 

– Uninterrupted service 

– Error‑free operation 

– Preservation of all data 

We may perform maintenance or updates that temporarily affect availability. 

11. Third‑Party Integrations

The Platform may integrate with third‑party services such as: 

– Cloud storage services 

Your use of third‑party services is subject to their own terms. We are not responsible for their performance or security. 

12. Audit Logs and Version Control

The Platform may record: 

– Document versions 

– User actions 

– Timestamps 

– Access logs 

These logs are maintained for operational and security purposes. We do not guarantee their admissibility as evidence in legal disputes. 

13. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property in the Platform – including software, design, templates, clause libraries, and branding—belongs to the Company or its licensors. 

You may not: 

– Copy or distribute Platform content 

– Remove copyright notices 

– Use our trademarks without permission 

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law: 

– The Platform is provided “as‑is” without warranties of any kind. 

We are not liable for any loss arising from: 

– Errors in templates or automated drafting 

– Incorrect or incomplete charter party terms 

– Commercial losses (e.g., demurrage, off‑hire, freight disputes) 

– Data loss or service interruptions 

– User negligence or misuse 

Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid in the preceding 12 months. 

15. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from: 

– Your use of the Platform 

– Your User Content 

– Any charter party or document you create 

– Violations of these Terms 

16. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if you: 

– Breach these Terms 

– Misuse the Platform 

– Fail to pay subscription fees or credits 

Upon termination: 

– Your licence ends 

– We may delete or retain your data according to our retention policy 

17. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. 

18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of by the law of Singapore. 

Disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement, shall be referred in the 

first instance to the Singapore Small Claims Tribunal (SCT). In the event that the 

dispute is not eligible for resolution by the SCT, the dispute shall be shall be referred 

to Arbitration in Singapore in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore 

Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA Rules) in force at the commencement of the 

Arbitration. 

19. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact: 

SDSD  

sales@sdsd.com