Effective: June 10, 2026 · Last updated: June 10, 2026
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE ("TERMS") CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE ABOVEDECK PLATFORM. BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT OR USING ANY ABOVEDECK SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE PLATFORM.
These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and AboveDeck Services, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company ("AboveDeck," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the AboveDeck platform, including our website at abovedeck.io, mobile applications, APIs, and all related services (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Services on behalf of a business entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notice at least 30 days before they take effect. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
AboveDeck provides a cloud-based platform for charter vessel operators, owners, and crew, including but not limited to:
To use most Services, you must create an account. You agree to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that provide false information or violate these Terms.
You agree not to:
AboveDeck facilitates the creation and electronic signing of charter agreements. By using the e-signature feature, you consent to conduct business electronically and acknowledge that electronic signatures are legally binding under the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 7001–7006) and applicable state Uniform Electronic Transactions Acts.
You are solely responsible for reviewing and verifying the accuracy of all information in any charter agreement before signing. AboveDeck does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or legal sufficiency of any agreement template or user-entered data. Charter agreement templates are provided as starting points and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel for your specific jurisdiction and circumstances.
By signing a charter agreement through the Services, you represent that you have the legal authority to bind the party on whose behalf you are signing. For bareboat charter agreements, the charterer (renter) assumes full command and navigation of the vessel as required by 46 U.S.C. §2101 and applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
Signed charter agreements and their audit trails (timestamps, IP addresses, signer identity) are stored securely for the retention period required by applicable law. You may download and retain copies of all signed documents at any time.
The AboveDeck Crew Network allows users to discover, connect, and communicate. Key rules:
You retain ownership of content you post to the Crew Network (profiles, messages, reviews). By posting content, you grant AboveDeck a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Services. You represent that you have the right to grant this license.
The AboveDeck platform, including its logo, design, software, documentation, and all associated intellectual property, is owned by AboveDeck Services, LLC and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:
Certain Services require payment, including per-agreement e-signature fees and optional feature subscriptions. All fees are listed on the platform at the time of purchase and are subject to change with 30 days' notice.
Payments are processed through Stripe, Inc. By providing payment information, you authorize AboveDeck to charge the applicable fees. You are responsible for keeping your payment information current.
AboveDeck may provide a free tier including a limited number of complimentary agreement signatures. Unused free credits do not roll over and expire at the end of each billing cycle unless otherwise stated.
Fees for successfully completed e-signatures are non-refundable. Subscription fees may be refundable within 14 days of purchase at our discretion. To request a refund, contact support@abovedeck.io.
If you opt in to SMS notifications, the following terms apply:
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AboveDeck Services, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or through your account settings.
Upon termination:
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our data practices, including our commitment to not sharing your mobile phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall be conducted in Wyoming (or another mutually agreed location). The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment upon the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTES MUST BE BROUGHT IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. You expressly waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against AboveDeck.
Notwithstanding the arbitration provision above, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court if the dispute qualifies.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AboveDeck regarding the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
Failure by AboveDeck to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
AboveDeck shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations where such failure results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, war, terrorism, pandemics, internet outages, or power failures.
All notices under these Terms shall be in writing and sent to:
You may not use the Services if you are located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or if you are on any U.S. Government list of prohibited parties.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact: