Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern access to and use of the SAR-OS software, web application, APIs, and associated documentation (together, the "Software"). By creating an account, authenticating, logging in, or otherwise using the Software, you ("the User", and where applicable your organisation) agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Software.

2. Authorised Users Only

The Software is intended for use by trained, qualified, and authorised search and rescue (SAR) personnel only. You may use the Software only where you are acting within a competent SAR authority or organisation, or are otherwise expressly permitted in writing.

3. Nature of the Software — Decision-Support Only

• SAR-OS is a decision-support and planning aid. It is not an autonomous system and does not make decisions.
• The final decision in all matters — including search area definition, asset tasking, and the commencement, suspension, or termination of any search — rests solely with the SAR Mission Coordinator and the relevant SAR authority.
• Drift estimates, datums, probability maps, sweep widths, and recommended search plans are advisory only and must be evaluated by the operator.
• The Software does not guarantee the detection, location, or rescue of any person or object, nor any particular operational outcome.
• The operator must remain attentive and in control at all times; the Software supplements but never substitutes for human supervision and accountability.

4. Operator Responsibilities

The User is responsible for:

• The accuracy and appropriateness of all inputs and assumptions;
• Independently validating outputs against other sources, applicable doctrine (e.g. IAMSAR), and operational reality;
• Recognising the Software's limitations and the conditions for its valid use;
• Maintaining alternative/manual planning capability and not relying on the Software as the sole basis for any safety-critical decision.

5. No Warranty

The Software and all outputs are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including any implied warranties of merchantability, accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose, to the fullest extent permitted by law. We do not warrant that the Software will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any output will be accurate or complete.

6. Data Accuracy and Third-Party Inputs

Outputs depend on the quality, timeliness, and completeness of inputs and third-party data (including AIS vessel positions, meteorological and oceanographic data, charts, and terrain data), over which we have no control and for which we accept no responsibility. Such data may be delayed, incomplete, inaccurate, or unavailable. All outputs must be treated as estimates conditioned on those inputs.

7. Probabilistic Nature of Output

Drift, datum, and probability outputs are the result of models and simulations incorporating assumptions and uncertainty. They represent likelihoods, not certainties, and may differ materially from actual conditions.

8. Availability and Continuity

The Software may be unavailable due to maintenance, faults, or factors beyond our control. Your organisation must maintain business-continuity and fallback procedures independent of the Software. You are responsible for safeguarding credentials and for the use of multi-factor authentication and role-based access as provided.

9. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud. Subject to that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any loss arising from any decision, act, or omission of any operator, Mission Coordinator, or SAR authority; any failure to detect, locate, or rescue any person or object; any inaccuracy in outputs or third-party data; or any indirect or consequential loss. This allocation of risk reflects the decision-support nature of the Software and is a condition of making it available.

10. Indemnity

You and your organisation shall indemnify us against claims, losses, and liabilities arising from use of the Software contrary to these Terms, reliance on outputs without the independent validation required by Section 4, or breach of applicable law.

11. Acceptable Use and Licence

You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to use the Software for authorised SAR purposes only. You must not reverse-engineer, resell, or use the Software to provide a competing service, except to the extent such restriction is prohibited by law. Unauthorised use may be logged and reported to the appropriate authorities.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update the Software and these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date above indicates when these Terms were last revised. Continued use after a change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Scotland, and the Scottish courts have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory provisions of the User's jurisdiction. [Entity and jurisdiction to be confirmed by counsel prior to publication.]

14. Operator Acknowledgement

By logging in and using the Software, you acknowledge that:

• SAR-OS is a decision-support tool only;
• You and the Mission Coordinator retain full responsibility and authority for all SAR decisions;
• Outputs are estimates, not guarantees; and
• You will exercise independent professional judgement.

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