Terms & Conditions
Atlantis Maritime
AtlantisAI, P&P
Table of Contents
§ 1 Scope of Application
§ 2 Conclusion of Contract and Registration
§ 3 Services
§ 4 Use, Membership, and Obligations
§ 5 Prices and Payment Terms
§ 6 Right of Withdrawal under §355 BGB
§ 7 Liability
§ 8 Warranty
§ 9 Data Protection
§ 10 Copyright and Usage Rights
§ 11 Term and Termination
§ 12 Amendments to the Terms and Conditions
§ 13 Final Provisions
§ 14 Special Provisions for AtlantisAI
§ 1 Scope of Application
(1.1) These Terms and Conditions govern all contracts and services between Atlantis Maritime (hereinafter referred to as “Atlantis Maritime”) and its customers/users. They cover both maritime services (e.g. training, consulting, coaching) and digital services provided through AtlantisAI.
(1.2) These Terms and Conditions apply worldwide to both business clients (§14 of the German Civil Code, BGB) and consumers (§13 BGB), regardless of the user’s place of business or residence.
(1.3) Any terms and conditions of the customer/user that conflict with or deviate from these Terms shall only apply if expressly approved in writing by Atlantis Maritime.
(1.4) All contracts, services, and legal relationships are governed exclusively by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, even when used abroad or by international customers.
(1.5) Mandatory consumer protection rights of other countries remain unaffected; however, the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of rights shall be carried out in accordance with German law and before German courts.
§ 2 Conclusion of Contract and Registration
(2.1) A contract is concluded through registration on the respective platform or by entering into an individual membership plan with AtlantisAI, combined with the user’s explicit acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
(2.2) Customers/users are required to provide complete and accurate information during registration.
(2.3) Atlantis Maritime complies with all statutory information obligations and provides clear and comprehensible information prior to the conclusion of any contract.
(2.4) By registering or entering into a membership plan, the user expressly agrees that the offered services are subject to payment and may be used as part of a monthly or annual membership.
(2.5) For all calculations and contractual periods, one month is defined as a period of 30 calendar days.
§ 3 Services
(3.1) Maritime Services: Atlantis Maritime provides professional training and further education courses, safety and emergency response training, coaching, and consulting within the maritime sector.
(3.2) AtlantisAI Platform: This digital platform is based on artificial intelligence and maritime data and offers, among other features:
– electronic nautical charts (ENC / ECDIS display)
– weather and storm tracking
– AIS data (ship positions and movements)
– AI-based safety analyses
– route planning considering weather, tides, and vessel parameters
– port and nautical infrastructure data
– NAVTEX and safety messages
(3.3) Supportive Function: Atlantis Maritime and AtlantisAI are designed solely to support and inform maritime professionals. They do not replace mandatory or officially approved onboard equipment and are not certified navigation or safety systems.
(3.4) Data Sources: Atlantis Maritime and AtlantisAI do not provide proprietary data services. All information is sourced from official partners, authorities, or third-party providers.
(3.5) Disclaimer: Atlantis Maritime and AtlantisAI provide no guarantee regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the displayed data and assume no liability for collisions, accidents, misinformation, or consequential damages.
(3.6) Legal Status: Atlantis Maritime and AtlantisAI are not official navigation or safety instruments.
(3.7) Service Modifications: Atlantis Maritime reserves the right to modify or expand services as required by law or technical necessity.
§ 4 Use, Membership, and Obligations of Customers / Users
(4.1) Services may only be used within the contractually agreed scope.
(4.2) The use of AtlantisAI’s digital services is subject to a membership plan, which renews automatically unless terminated by the user.
(4.3) Two types of memberships apply:
a) B/B Memberships (Business / Authorities / Shipping Companies):
– Minimum term: 12 months
– Notice period: 3 months prior to the end of the contractual term
– Renewal: automatically extended for another 12 months unless terminated in due time
b) B/C Memberships (Crew / Individual Users):
– Term: monthly (30 calendar days)
– Notice period: until the end of the current month, effective at the beginning of the following month
– Termination must be submitted in writing via the personal area of the AtlantisAI app or by email to support@atlantisai.de
(4.4) Upon registration, the user agrees to cover at least the cost of 15 days (half of one month = 30 days).
(4.5) Training materials and data are protected by copyright.
(4.6) Access credentials must be kept confidential.
(4.7) The distribution or use of unlawful content is strictly prohibited.
(4.8) Misuse: In the event of data or system misuse, Atlantis Maritime reserves the right to immediately suspend access, charge for damages, and take legal action.
(4.9) In the case of other violations, access may be suspended and compensation for damages may be claimed.
§ 5 Prices and Payment Terms
(5.1) The use of services is subject to payment. Current prices are displayed on the website or within the app.
(5.2) All prices are stated in euros and include value-added tax (VAT) for consumers.
(5.3) Payments are due in advance; accepted payment methods are specified during the booking process.
(5.4) In the event of late payment, access may be suspended, and default interest may be charged in accordance with § 288 of the German Civil Code (BGB).
§ 6 Right of Withdrawal under § 355 BGB (Consumers Only)
(6.1) Consumers have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days of its conclusion.
(6.2) The withdrawal may be submitted via the AtlantisAI app, by email to support@atlantisai.de.
(6.3) The right of withdrawal expires if the consumer has agreed that Atlantis Maritime may begin providing the service before the withdrawal period has ended and has confirmed this consent (§ 356(4) BGB).
(6.4) For digital content not supplied on a physical medium, the right of withdrawal expires once the execution of the service has begun (§ 356(5) BGB).
(6.5) The German right of withdrawal under §§ 355 et seq. BGB also applies to international consumers, unless mandatory national consumer protection laws provide otherwise.
(6.6) In the event of withdrawal, the consumer must bear proportional costs for services already used (at least 15 days).
§ 7 Liability
(7.1) Atlantis Maritime is fully liable in cases of intent, gross negligence, and under the German Product Liability Act.
(7.2) In cases of slight negligence, Atlantis Maritime is liable only for breaches of essential contractual obligations and only for foreseeable damages.
(7.3) Liability for indirect damages, loss of profit, or data loss is excluded to the extent permitted by law.
(7.4) For free or trial services, liability exists only in cases of intent or gross negligence.
(7.5) Atlantis Maritime assumes no liability for errors in data provided by third-party providers or for incorrect information from external sources.
§ 8 Warranty
(8.1) The statutory warranty rights under §§ 434 et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB) apply.
(8.2) For services, Atlantis Maritime owes the proper and professional performance of the service, but not a specific result.
(8.3) Continuous availability of digital services cannot be guaranteed due to maintenance, network conditions, or updates.
(8.4) The user is obliged to report any defects without delay so that Atlantis Maritime can provide corrective action.
§ 9 Data Protection
(9.1) Atlantis Maritime processes personal data in accordance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
(9.2) Details regarding data processing and the rights of data subjects are outlined in the Privacy Policy.
(9.3) Data is processed solely for the purpose of fulfilling contractual obligations and will not be shared with third parties without a legal basis.
(9.4) When data is transferred to third countries, appropriate safeguards in accordance with Article 46 GDPR are applied.
(9.5) Atlantis Maritime employs technical and organizational security measures to protect data against loss and unauthorized access.
§ 10 Copyright and Usage Rights
(10.1) All content, software, and data provided by Atlantis Maritime and AtlantisAI are protected by copyright.
(10.2) Customers/users are granted a simple, non-transferable right of use for the duration of the contract.
(10.3) The transfer, modification, or commercial exploitation of such content without prior written permission is prohibited.
(10.4) In the event of a violation, Atlantis Maritime reserves the right to pursue civil and criminal legal action.
§ 11 Term and Termination
(11.1) Individual contracts end upon fulfillment of the agreed service.
(11.2) Memberships automatically renew for 30 days or 12 months unless terminated within the applicable notice period.
(11.3) Terminations must be submitted in writing via the app or by email to support@atlantisai.de.
(11.4) The termination becomes effective at the beginning of the following month.
(11.5) Minimum payment obligation: the equivalent of 15 days of service.
(11.6) Atlantis Maritime may terminate the contract without notice for good cause (e.g., default of payment, breach of contract).
(11.7) Terminations must be made in text form in accordance with § 126b of the German Civil Code (BGB).
§ 12 Amendments to the Terms and Conditions
(12.1) Atlantis Maritime reserves the right to amend or supplement these Terms and Conditions, provided that essential contractual elements (in particular, the nature and scope of the agreed core services) are not altered to the detriment of the customer or user.
(12.2) Amendments may be necessary to implement new legal requirements, regulatory directives, technical developments, security standards, or adjustments to the offered services in a legally compliant manner.
(12.3) Atlantis Maritime will inform users of any changes at least four weeks prior to their effective date via email, the AtlantisAI app, or the official website.
(12.4) If the user does not object within this period, the amended Terms and Conditions are deemed accepted. The user will be expressly informed of their right to object and of the consequences of remaining silent.
(12.5) If the user objects within the given period, both parties are entitled to a special right of termination. In this case, the contractual relationship ends at the time the new Terms and Conditions take effect.
(12.6) Amendments made solely to comply with mandatory legal provisions or regulatory requirements may take effect without prior notice, provided they do not disadvantage the user.
§ 13 Final Provisions
(13.1) All contracts, services, and legal relationships between Atlantis Maritime or AtlantisAI and the customer/user are governed exclusively by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.
(13.2) This choice of law also applies to consumers and companies whose place of residence or business is located outside of Germany.
(13.3) Mandatory national consumer protection laws of other countries remain unaffected; in all other respects, German law shall take precedence.
(13.4) The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms and Conditions is Bremen (Germany), provided the customer is a merchant, public authority, or legal entity under public law.
(13.5) The contractual language is German. Translations are provided for informational purposes only; in case of doubt, the German version shall prevail.
(13.6) Should any provision of these Terms and Conditions be or become invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a legally permissible one that most closely reflects the economic intent of the original.
(13.7) Any side agreements, amendments, or supplements must be made in text form in accordance with § 126b of the German Civil Code (BGB).
§ 14 Special Provisions for AtlantisAI
(14.1) AtlantisAI is based on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and external data services. All information, analyses, and recommendations provided are non-binding and serve exclusively to support maritime professionals, authorities, and shipping companies.
(14.2) Atlantis Maritime and AtlantisAI do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the displayed or processed data.
(14.3) No liability is assumed for collisions, accidents, misinformation, incorrect decisions, operational interruptions, or any other damages resulting from third parties, technical failures, or user actions.
(14.4) AtlantisAI does not replace any mandatory or certified navigation, communication, or safety equipment onboard a vessel. Users remain obligated to rely on official nautical publications, charts, directives, and systems.
(14.5) Responsibility for safety-related decisions lies solely with the users, ship operators, or relevant authorities.
(14.6) AtlantisAI exclusively accesses external data sources and partner services; Atlantis Maritime does not provide any proprietary datasets.
(14.7) The use of AtlantisAI requires a functioning internet connection as well as suitable hardware and software, which remain the responsibility of the user.
(14.8) For safety-critical operations or navigational decisions, official sources and state-approved systems must always be consulted.