Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the U.S.A. Maritime Industry Services ("USAMIS," "we," "our," or "us") website.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to use the website in accordance with them and applicable law.

If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions, you should discontinue use of the website.

2. Website Purpose

The USAMIS website provides general information concerning U.S.A. Maritime Industry Services, maritime industry support, operational capabilities, business opportunities, employment opportunities and methods for contacting the organization.

Website content is provided for general informational and business communication purposes and should not be interpreted as creating obligations beyond those expressly established in a separate written agreement.

3. No Automatic Contractual Relationship

Visiting this website, submitting a form, sending an email, requesting information or otherwise communicating through the website does not by itself create a client relationship, vendor relationship, subcontract, employment relationship, partnership, joint venture or other contractual relationship with USAMIS.

Any binding commercial relationship must be established separately through appropriate authorization, agreement, purchase order, contract or other applicable documentation.

4. Service Requests and Inquiries

Website users may submit requests for information regarding maritime industry support or other services presented by USAMIS.

Submission of a request does not guarantee availability, acceptance of work, scheduling, pricing, assignment of personnel or creation of a service agreement.

USAMIS may request additional information before determining whether it can respond to or support a particular request.

5. Vendor Pre-Qualification

Businesses may submit Vendor Pre-Qualification information for consideration by USAMIS.

Submission of vendor information does not:

• Guarantee vendor approval.
• Guarantee inclusion on an approved vendor list.
• Guarantee a request for quotation or proposal.
• Guarantee future work.
• Create a subcontract or other contractual relationship.

USAMIS may evaluate vendor submissions based on organizational needs, qualifications, capabilities, insurance, safety information, maritime experience, availability and other relevant considerations.

6. Employment Applications

Individuals may submit employment applications through this website for consideration for current or future opportunities.

Submission of an employment application does not guarantee an interview, assignment, placement or offer of employment.

Employment opportunities may depend on organizational needs, qualifications, experience, availability, applicable requirements and other lawful employment considerations.

7. Accuracy of Submitted Information

Users are responsible for providing information that is accurate, complete and not intentionally misleading when submitting forms or communicating with USAMIS.

Users should not submit information that they are not authorized to provide.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse this website.

Prohibited activity includes attempts to:

• Disrupt or interfere with website operation.
• Gain unauthorized access to systems or information.
• Introduce malicious code or harmful software.
• Submit fraudulent or intentionally misleading information.
• Use automated systems to generate abusive or excessive submissions.
• Impersonate another person or organization.
• Use the website for unlawful purposes.

9. Website Content

USAMIS makes reasonable efforts to provide useful and professional information. However, website content may be updated, revised, corrected, removed or replaced without prior notice.

Information presented on the website should not be assumed to address every circumstance, workplace, vessel, facility, terminal, shipyard, cargo operation or project.

10. Maritime Safety and Regulatory Information

Website references to maritime safety, occupational safety, industry practices, regulations, standards or compliance requirements are provided for general informational purposes.

Regulatory obligations may vary depending on the work activity, employer, location, vessel, facility, shipyard, marine terminal, longshoring operation, jurisdiction and other circumstances.

Employers, contractors, operators and other responsible parties remain responsible for determining and complying with requirements applicable to their own operations.

11. No Government Affiliation

U.S.A. Maritime Industry Services is not represented through this website as a federal government agency, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the United States Coast Guard, or another governmental regulatory authority.

References to governmental agencies, regulations or standards do not imply sponsorship, endorsement or affiliation unless expressly stated and appropriately authorized.

12. Professional and Operational Information

Information on this website is not a substitute for a project-specific evaluation, contract-specific requirement, site-specific safety assessment, qualified professional judgment or applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Users remain responsible for evaluating information in the context of their own circumstances.

13. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, website design elements, original text, graphics, branding, logos and other original materials associated with USAMIS are owned by or used with permission by U.S.A. Maritime Industry Services.

Website materials may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed or represented as belonging to another organization except as permitted by law or with appropriate authorization.

14. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms or external resources.

Third-party websites operate independently from USAMIS. USAMIS does not control and is not responsible for their availability, security, privacy practices, accuracy, content or terms.

15. Website Availability

USAMIS does not guarantee that this website will be available continuously or without interruption, delay, technical error or maintenance.

Website functions may be modified, suspended or discontinued when reasonably necessary.

16. Electronic Communications

Communications submitted electronically may be subject to technical delays, delivery failures, spam filtering or other circumstances outside the control of USAMIS.

Users should not rely on website forms or ordinary email for emergency communications.

17. Privacy

Information submitted through this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy and, where applicable, our Cookie Policy.

18. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

USAMIS does not guarantee that all website information will always be complete, current, error-free or suitable for every user's particular circumstances.

19. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, USAMIS will not be responsible for indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising solely from use of, inability to use, or reliance on general information presented through this website.

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

20. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, users who misuse this website or violate these Terms and Conditions may be responsible for claims, losses, liabilities or expenses resulting directly from that misuse or violation.

21. Governing Requirements

Use of this website is subject to applicable federal, state, territorial, local and other laws and requirements that may apply under the circumstances.

Nothing on this website is intended to waive rights, obligations, defenses or remedies that may otherwise exist under applicable law or a separate written agreement.

22. Changes to These Terms

USAMIS may update these Terms and Conditions when appropriate to reflect changes in website operations, organizational practices, technology or applicable requirements.

The Effective Date displayed at the beginning identifies the version currently posted.