Section 01
Introduction
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website operated by Lochshore Maritime Partners AS ("LMP", "we", "us", or "our"), located at www.lochshore.no (the "Website").
The Website is a corporate and informational platform. It presents information about Lochshore Maritime Partners AS, describes the professional services we offer, and provides a means for visitors to submit enquiries. These Terms set out the rules and conditions that apply to all visitors and users of the Website.
Please read these Terms carefully before using the Website. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue use of the Website immediately.
Section 02
Company Information
This Website is owned and operated by:
Lochshore Maritime Partners AS
Oslo, Norway
Email: post@lochshore.no
Lochshore Maritime Partners AS is a professional advisory and consultancy firm specialising in maritime investment advisory, vessel acquisition, investment structuring, and shipping management services.
Section 03
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. This applies regardless of whether you have registered with us, submitted an enquiry, or accessed the Website as a casual visitor.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Lochshore Maritime Partners AS. If you are accessing the Website on behalf of an organisation or company, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.
We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We therefore encourage you to review this page periodically.
Section 04
Informational Purpose of Website
This Website is intended solely for general informational purposes. It provides an overview of the services offered by Lochshore Maritime Partners AS and serves as a point of contact for prospective clients and professional counterparties.
The content on this Website — including any descriptions of services, market commentary, industry information, or firm capabilities — is published as general background information only. It is not tailored to the circumstances of any individual visitor, investor, or organisation.
Nothing on this Website is intended to be, and nothing should be construed as, a solicitation, offer, invitation, or inducement to engage in any investment transaction, enter into any contract, or acquire any financial product or maritime asset.
Section 05
No Investment Advice
This section contains an important legal disclaimer. Please read it carefully before relying on any content published on this Website.
Important Legal Notice — No Investment Advice
The content published on this Website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, legal advice, or any other form of professional advice. Nothing on this Website should be construed as a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, hold, or otherwise deal in any securities, vessels, maritime assets, shipping interests, or any other financial instruments or investments of any kind.
The information on this Website reflects the general nature of the services provided by Lochshore Maritime Partners AS and does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, risk tolerance, regulatory status, or particular needs of any individual visitor, investor, or organisation. Each person or entity accessing this Website does so on the basis that they will make their own independent assessment of the information presented.
Before making any investment or commercial decision, you should seek independent professional advice from a qualified financial adviser, legal counsel, tax adviser, or other relevant professional who is familiar with your specific circumstances, jurisdiction, and applicable regulatory requirements. You should not rely on the content of this Website as the basis for any investment or financial decision.
Past performance, historical market data, or any indicative figures referenced on this Website are not indicative of future results. Maritime markets, shipping asset values, and related financial instruments are subject to significant variability and risk, including the possible loss of all capital invested.
Lochshore Maritime Partners AS makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or suitability of any information published on this Website for any particular purpose. The firm expressly disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance on the content of this Website.
Section 06
No Client Relationship
Accessing this Website, browsing its content, or submitting an enquiry through the contact form does not create, establish, or imply any client relationship, advisory relationship, mandate, fiduciary duty, or contractual obligation between you and Lochshore Maritime Partners AS.
No duty of care, advisory obligation, or professional responsibility arises as a result of your use of this Website or any communication transmitted through it. Lochshore Maritime Partners AS is under no obligation to act upon, respond to, or follow up on any enquiry submitted through the Website.
A formal advisory or professional services relationship is only established when both parties have executed a written engagement agreement or formal mandate document that expressly sets out the scope, terms, and conditions of the engagement. Until such an agreement is in place, no advisory or professional relationship of any kind exists between you and the firm.
Section 07
Permitted Use of the Website
You may access and use this Website for lawful purposes only and in a manner consistent with these Terms. In using this Website, you agree that you will not:
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable Norwegian, European, or international laws or regulations
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its hosting infrastructure, or any servers, systems, or databases connected to it
- Introduce or attempt to introduce any viruses, malware, ransomware, Trojan horses, worms, or other harmful or malicious code
- Conduct any form of automated scraping, crawling, data mining, or systematic extraction of content from the Website without our prior written consent
- Engage in any conduct that disrupts, overloads, or impairs the performance or availability of the Website
- Reproduce, copy, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from the Website in any medium without our prior written permission
- Use the Website to transmit unsolicited commercial communications, spam, or any communications of a fraudulent, misleading, or harmful nature
- Impersonate any person, entity, or organisation, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract source code from any part of the Website
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website for any visitor who, in our reasonable judgement, has breached these Terms or is using the Website in a manner that is harmful, unlawful, or contrary to our interests.
Section 08
Intellectual Property
All content published on this Website — including but not limited to text, written descriptions, service information, firm profiles, the Lochshore Maritime Partners name and logotype, graphic elements, photography, design, layout, and code — is the intellectual property of Lochshore Maritime Partners AS or is used under licence, unless otherwise expressly indicated.
All such content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws in Norway and internationally. Nothing on this Website grants you any licence, right, or interest in any such intellectual property except as expressly stated in these Terms.
You may view, print, or download content from this Website for your personal, non-commercial reference only, provided that:
- You do not modify or alter any content in any way
- You retain all copyright and proprietary notices in their original form
- You do not use any content in a manner that suggests an association with or endorsement by Lochshore Maritime Partners AS
Any other reproduction, redistribution, republication, adaptation, or commercial use of any content from this Website — whether in whole or in part — requires the prior written consent of Lochshore Maritime Partners AS. Requests for such consent may be submitted to post@lochshore.no.
Section 09
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Lochshore Maritime Partners AS, its directors, employees, advisers, and agents expressly disclaim all liability for any loss or damage of any kind arising directly or indirectly from:
- Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use this Website or any content on it
- Any reliance placed on the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information published on this Website
- Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content of this Website, whether or not they have been brought to our attention
- Any investment, financial, commercial, or other decision made in whole or in part on the basis of information obtained from this Website
- Any interruption, suspension, or unavailability of the Website due to technical issues, maintenance, or circumstances beyond our control
- Any loss of data, business, revenue, profits, or goodwill resulting from your use of or inability to use this Website
- Any unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude our liability for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable Norwegian law. These Terms do not affect any statutory rights you may have as a consumer or otherwise under applicable law.
Section 10
External Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, or online resources that are operated independently of Lochshore Maritime Partners AS. These links are provided for reference and convenience only.
We do not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, accuracy, legality, or availability of any third-party website linked from this Website. The inclusion of a link to an external website does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement of, or responsibility for the content of that website or its operators.
When you follow a link from this Website to an external site, you do so at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of that external site. We recommend that you review the terms of use and privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
Section 11
Privacy
Your privacy matters to us. Any personal data you provide when using this Website — including information submitted through our contact form — is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Our Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, the purposes for which it is processed, the legal basis for that processing, how long we retain data, and the rights you have in relation to your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Norwegian data protection law.
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review it in full before submitting any personal information through this Website.
Section 12
Changes to These Terms
Lochshore Maritime Partners AS reserves the right to revise, update, or replace these Terms of Use at any time, at our sole discretion. Changes may be made to reflect developments in applicable law, changes to our services, or updates to our operating practices.
When we make material changes to these Terms, the revised version will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We will not separately notify individual users of changes.
Your continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms have been published constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you should stop using the Website.
These Terms were last updated in March 2026. We recommend that you review this page periodically to remain informed of any changes.
Section 13
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them — including any non-contractual obligations — are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Norway.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, including their validity, interpretation, or breach, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Norway, with Oslo District Court (Oslo tingrett) as the agreed venue of first instance, unless mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction require otherwise.
Where applicable law permits, we will always seek to resolve disputes amicably before initiating formal proceedings. If you have a concern about your use of the Website or these Terms, please contact us at post@lochshore.no in the first instance.
Section 14
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, wish to request permission to use our content, or have a concern you would like to raise, please contact us:
Lochshore Maritime Partners AS
Email: post@lochshore.no
Address: Haakon VIIs Gate 10, 0161 Oslo, Norway
We aim to respond to all legal enquiries within five business days.