Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Cruise Ship Tracker at www.cruiseshiptracking.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

Description of Service

Cruise Ship Tracker provides a free, informational website for tracking cruise ship positions, viewing ship specifications, browsing port information, and reading cruise-related content. Ship position data is sourced from AIS (Automatic Identification System) and third-party providers and may not reflect real-time positions.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on this site. Specifically:

• Ship positions are approximate and may be delayed. Do not use this service for navigation or safety purposes.
• Ship specifications (tonnage, capacity, dimensions) are sourced from public databases and may contain inaccuracies.
• Port information is provided for general reference only and may not reflect current conditions.
• Blog content and guides are for informational purposes and should not replace professional travel advice.

Not for Navigation

This website is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Ship tracking data must not be used for navigation, collision avoidance, or any maritime safety purpose. Always rely on official maritime navigation systems and authorities.

User-Submitted Content

Users may submit ship reviews and other content. By submitting content, you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display your submission on our website
• Confirm the content is your own original work or you have permission to share it
• Agree not to submit content that is defamatory, abusive, or otherwise objectionable

We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our discretion.

Intellectual Property

The website design, layout, code, and original content are the property of Cruise Ship Tracker. Ship images sourced from Wikimedia Commons are used under their respective licenses. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our original content without written permission.

Third-Party Links and Embeds

Our site may contain links to third-party websites and embedded content from services such as MarineTraffic. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party sites or services.

Limitation of Liability

Cruise Ship Tracker is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use automated tools to scrape or download large portions of our content
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the website's operation
• Use the service for any unlawful purpose
• Impersonate another person in reviews or submissions
• Use ship tracking data for navigation or safety-critical applications

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes will be resolved in accordance with applicable jurisdiction.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website.