Terms of Use

1. About IADP

The International Association of Dive Professionals (IADP) is a nonprofit association (ASBL / VZW) registered in Belgium. The website provides information related to IADP’s mission, activities, projects, publications, advocacy work, and services connected to the professional diving and marine sectors.

2. Scope of Application

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and contributors accessing the IADP website, regardless of location. Additional terms may apply to specific services, memberships, or platforms operated by IADP and will be provided where relevant.

3. Permitted Use of the Website

You may use this website solely for lawful, personal, educational, or professional purposes consistent with IADP’s mission.

You agree not to:

• Use the website in violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, servers, or data
• Interfere with the security, integrity, or performance of the website
• Introduce malicious software, scripts, or automated tools
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with IADP
• Use the website for commercial exploitation without authorization

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, documents, layout, and branding—is the intellectual property of IADP or its contributors and is protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content for personal or internal professional reference only.

Any reproduction, redistribution, modification, publication, or commercial use of website content without prior written permission from IADP is strictly prohibited.

5. User-Submitted Content

Where the website allows submission of content (e.g. contact forms, inquiries, messages):

• You remain responsible for the content you submit
• You confirm that submitted content is accurate and lawful
• You grant IADP the right to process and store such content for operational purposes

IADP reserves the right to remove or disregard submissions that are unlawful, abusive, misleading, or irrelevant.

6. Accuracy and Availability of Information

IADP strives to ensure that information published on this website is accurate, relevant, and up to date. However, all content is provided for general information purposes only.

IADP makes no warranties regarding completeness, accuracy, or suitability for any specific purpose.

The website, or parts of it, may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without prior notice.

7. No Professional or Safety Advice

Information published on this website does not constitute legal, medical, technical, or professional advice.

Diving, maritime, and underwater activities involve inherent risks. Users remain solely responsible for complying with applicable laws, training standards, safety procedures, and professional regulations.

IADP assumes no responsibility for actions taken based on information provided on this website.

8. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for informational or convenience purposes only.

IADP has no control over external websites and accepts no responsibility for their content, availability, or privacy practices.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, IADP shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

The processing of personal data is governed by the IADP Privacy Policy & Cookie Notice, which forms an integral part of these Terms of Use.

11. Changes to the Terms

IADP may revise these Terms of Use at any time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with Belgian law.

13. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms of Use:
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