Legal

Terms of Use

Last updated: 2026  ·  ORCYN OÜ  ·  Tallinn, Estonia

1. About ORCYN

ORCYN OÜ ("ORCYN", "we", "us") is a private limited company incorporated in Estonia, operating a maritime procurement infrastructure platform available at www.orcyn.com and through associated applications, collectively the "Platform".

The Platform enables ship operators and local maritime suppliers to connect, submit and respond to procurement requests, and manage maritime supply transactions. ORCYN acts as a technology intermediary only. We are not a party to any transaction between operators and suppliers conducted through the Platform.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

To use the Platform, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be acting on behalf of a legitimate business entity
• Have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms
• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information

By registering, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately at hello@orcyn.com if you suspect any unauthorised use of your account.

3. Subscriptions and Payment

3.1 Subscription plans

Access to the Platform is provided on a subscription basis. Subscription plans, pricing, and included features are set out on our website and may be updated from time to time. Your subscription tier determines the scope of access and functionality available to you.

3.2 Billing

Subscriptions are billed annually in advance in Euro (EUR). Payment is due at the start of each subscription period. We use third-party payment processors to handle transactions securely.

3.3 No commissions

ORCYN does not charge commissions on transactions conducted between operators and suppliers through the Platform. Your subscription fee covers access to the Platform only.

3.4 Cancellation and refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. We do not provide refunds for unused portions of a subscription period except where required by applicable law.

3.5 Price changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription prices. We will give you at least 30 days' notice before any price change takes effect. Your continued use of the Platform after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

• Use the Platform to transmit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Submit procurement requests or offers that you do not intend to honour
• Attempt to circumvent or bypass Platform features or security measures
• Use the Platform to conduct transactions outside the Platform in order to avoid subscription obligations
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Platform
• Access the Platform using automated means, including bots, scrapers, or crawlers, without our prior written consent
• Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or any content that may harm the Platform or other users
• Use the Platform in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations, including export control laws and trade sanctions
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any organisation

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we determine, in our reasonable discretion, that you have violated these terms.

5. Platform Role and Transactions

ORCYN provides technology infrastructure to facilitate connections between ship operators and maritime suppliers. We do not:

• Guarantee the quality, accuracy, or fitness for purpose of any goods or services offered through the Platform
• Verify the accuracy of product specifications, pricing, or delivery commitments made by suppliers
• Act as an agent, broker, or guarantor for any transaction
• Assume liability for any failure by a supplier to fulfil an order or by an operator to make payment

All transactions are conducted directly between operators and suppliers. Any disputes arising from transactions are to be resolved between the parties involved. We may, at our discretion, provide reasonable assistance to facilitate resolution.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 ORCYN's intellectual property

The Platform, including its software, design, content, trademarks, and technology, is owned by ORCYN OÜ or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Your subscription grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the Platform for your internal business purposes only.

6.2 Your content

You retain ownership of any data, content, or information you submit to the Platform ("Your Content"). By submitting Your Content, you grant ORCYN a non-exclusive, worldwide licence to use, store, and process Your Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Platform.

6.3 Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback about the Platform, you grant ORCYN the right to use such feedback without restriction or compensation.

7. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to keep confidential any non-public information received from the other party in connection with the Platform that is identified as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential. This obligation does not apply to information that is publicly available, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law.

8. Data Protection

ORCYN processes personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Both parties agree to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, in connection with their use of the Platform.

9. Disclaimers

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ORCYN's total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall not exceed the total subscription fees paid by you to ORCYN in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

In no event shall ORCYN be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, loss of data, loss of business opportunity, or business interruption, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or death or personal injury caused by negligence.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ORCYN OÜ and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising from: (a) your use of the Platform in violation of these Terms; (b) Your Content; or (c) your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights.

12. Term and Termination

These Terms remain in effect for as long as you hold an active account on the Platform. Either party may terminate for convenience at any time, subject to the notice provisions in Section 3.4.

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately, without notice, if we reasonably believe you have materially breached these Terms, engaged in fraudulent or illegal activity, or if required to do so by law.

Upon termination, your right to access the Platform ceases. We will retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

13. Modifications to the Platform and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or aspect of the Platform at any time, with reasonable notice where practicable. We may also update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the Platform at least 14 days before changes take effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Estonia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or in connection with these Terms shall first be subject to good-faith negotiations between the parties. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, it shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tallinn, Estonia.

If you are a consumer located in another EU member state, you may also be entitled to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence under applicable EU law.

15. General Provisions

• Entire agreement — These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ORCYN regarding your use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements.
• Severability — If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
• Waiver — Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of our rights.
• Assignment — You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights to a successor or acquirer of our business.
• Language — These Terms are provided in English. In the event of any conflict with a translated version, the English version shall prevail.