1. Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, Green Boat Engines (registered in the Netherlands, KvK 12345678, VAT NL001565913B83) is the owner of all copyright and intellectual property rights in and to the content of this website, including but not limited to:

• Text, articles, product descriptions, blog posts, and written content
• Photographs, images, graphics, illustrations, diagrams, and infographics
• Videos, animations, and multimedia content
• Logos, brand names, trade names, and service marks
• Website design, layout, structure, and user interface elements
• Software code, scripts, databases, and technical architecture
• Product specifications, technical data sheets, and service manuals
• Customer testimonials, reviews, and case studies (where permission has been obtained)
• Marketing materials, brochures, and promotional content

All rights are reserved. No part of this website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, transmitted, reused, downloaded, republished, or used in any manner without the prior written permission of Green Boat Engines, except as expressly permitted in this Copyright Notice or by applicable law.

The copyright symbol ©, the year of first publication, and the name of the copyright owner appear on this website as a notice of copyright ownership. Unauthorised use of any content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws and could result in civil and criminal penalties.

2. Permitted Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the content of this website for the following personal, non-commercial purposes:

• Browsing and reading — You may view, read, and navigate the website for personal information and research purposes.
• Printing and downloading — You may print or download extracts from pages on this website for your personal reference, provided that you:
• Do not modify the content in any way
• Do not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Do not use the content for commercial purposes without our written consent
• Do not systematically extract or reuse substantial parts of the website
• Sharing links — You may share links to our website pages on social media, blogs, and forums, provided the link directs users to the original page on our website and does not misrepresent our content or brand.
• Personal use of product images — You may save product images to your personal device for the purpose of comparing products or sharing with family members for purchase decisions, provided you do not redistribute, publish, or modify the images.

3. Prohibited Use

Unless you have obtained prior written permission from Green Boat Engines, you may not:

• Reproduce or republish any part of this website on another website, blog, social media platform, or digital or printed publication, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works from any content on this website, including altering images, editing text, or creating mashups or compilations
• Sell, license, rent, or sublicense any content from this website to third parties
• Use our content for commercial gain, including in advertising, promotional materials, product listings, or resale platforms, without a written licensing agreement
• Systematically extract or scrape data, images, text, or other content from this website using automated tools, bots, spiders, crawlers, or data mining software
• Frame or mirror any part of this website within another website or application without our express written consent
• Remove or alter any copyright notices, watermarks, trademarks, or other proprietary markings from any content
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software, code, or technical components of this website
• Use our trademarks or logos as part of your own business name, domain name, social media handle, or marketing materials without a trademark licence
• Impersonate Green Boat Engines or misrepresent your affiliation with us in any way
• Upload, post, or transmit any content to this website that infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party

4. Trademarks and Trade Names

The following trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos are the property of Green Boat Engines and are protected under Dutch, EU, and international trademark law:

• Green Boat Engines (word mark and logo)
• Green Boat Engines stylised logo and brand identity
• Green Zone (electric and hybrid propulsion programme)
• Any other distinctive branding, slogans, or taglines used on this website

All other trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos appearing on this website are the property of their respective owners. The use of third-party trademarks on our website is for identification and informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with Green Boat Engines. Third-party trademarks are used under licence, fair use, or with permission from the respective owners.

Specifically, the following third-party trademarks appear on our website with the permission of their owners or under applicable fair use / nominative fair use doctrines:

• Yamaha — Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
• Mercury / MerCruiser — Brunswick Corporation
• Honda — Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
• Suzuki — Suzuki Motor Corporation
• Evinrude / E-TEC — BRP Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products)
• Tohatsu — Tohatsu Corporation
• Volvo Penta — Volvo Group
• Vetus — Vetus B.V.
• Perkins — Perkins Engines Company Limited (Caterpillar Inc.)
• Yanmar — Yanmar Co., Ltd.
• Cummins — Cummins Inc.
• Caterpillar — Caterpillar Inc.
• Fischer Panda — Fischer Panda GmbH
• Onan — Cummins Inc.
• Westerbeke — Westerbeke Corporation
• Kohler — Kohler Co.
• Torqeedo — Torqeedo GmbH (Deutz AG)
• ePropulsion — ePropulsion Technology Co., Ltd.
• ZF Marine — ZF Friedrichshafen AG
• Twin Disc — Twin Disc, Incorporated
• Jabsco — Xylem Inc.
• Johnson Pump — SPX Flow Inc.
• Rule — Xylem Inc.
• Attwood — Brunswick Corporation

If you are the owner of a trademark that appears on our website and believe it is being used without authorisation, please contact us using the details in Section 10.

5. Third-Party Content and Licensing

Some content on this website may be licensed from third parties or used under open-source licences, Creative Commons licences, or stock image licences. Such content is used in compliance with the applicable licence terms. Examples include:

• Stock photography and illustrations — Licensed from Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Getty Images, or similar stock image providers under standard royalty-free or rights-managed licences.
• Manufacturer product images and technical data — Provided by engine and parts manufacturers under distributor or dealer agreements for the purpose of marketing and sales.
• Open-source software and libraries — Used in the technical operation of this website under licences such as MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL, or BSD. Source code and licence terms are available upon request.
• Fonts and typography — Licensed from font foundries or used under open-source font licences (e.g., SIL Open Font Licence).
• Icons and UI elements — Licensed from icon libraries or used under open-source icon licences.

Third-party content remains the property of its respective owners and is subject to the terms of the applicable licence. Your use of such content is governed by the third-party licence terms, not by this Copyright Notice. We do not grant you any rights in third-party content beyond what is permitted by the third-party licence.

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to this website — including but not limited to product reviews, testimonials, photographs, videos, comments, forum posts, or feedback — you grant Green Boat Engines a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media, for any purpose, including marketing, promotional, and commercial purposes.

By submitting user-generated content, you represent and warrant that:

• You are the original creator of the content or have obtained all necessary rights, licences, and permissions to submit it
• The content does not infringe the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party
• The content is not defamatory, obscene, unlawful, or otherwise objectionable
• You have obtained the consent of any identifiable individuals appearing in the content (or their parents/guardians, if minors)

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to publish any user-generated content at our sole discretion, without notice or explanation. We are not obligated to compensate you for any user-generated content you submit, although we may choose to do so at our discretion.

7. Copyright Infringement Reporting and Takedown Procedure

Green Boat Engines respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website to do the same. If you believe that any content on this website infringes your copyright or the copyright of someone you represent, please notify us immediately using the procedure below.

7.1 How to Submit a Copyright Infringement Notice

To file a copyright infringement notice (sometimes called a "DMCA Notice" or "Takedown Request"), please send a written communication to our designated Copyright Agent containing the following information:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work — Provide a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, or, if multiple works are covered by a single notice, a representative list of such works.
2. Identification of the infringing material — Provide the exact URL(s) or location(s) on our website where the allegedly infringing material is located. Please be as specific as possible.
3. Your contact information — Provide your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Statement of good faith — Include a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. Statement of accuracy — Include a statement that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6. Your signature — Provide your physical or electronic signature.

7.2 Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that content you posted on our website was removed or disabled as a result of an erroneous or mistaken copyright infringement notice, you may submit a counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature
2. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
4. Your name, address, telephone number, and email address, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in the Netherlands for any legal proceedings arising from the dispute

7.3 Repeat Infringers

We reserve the right to terminate the accounts or access of users who are found to be repeat infringers of copyright. A "repeat infringer" is a user who has been notified of infringing activity more than twice or who has had infringing content removed from our website more than twice.

7.4 False Claims

Please be aware that under Dutch law and the EU Copyright Directive (Directive 2019/790), making a false claim of copyright infringement can result in liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees. Please ensure that you have a valid basis for your claim before submitting a notice.

8. Licence to Use the Website

Subject to your compliance with this Copyright Notice and our Terms & Conditions, Green Boat Engines grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to:

• Access and view the publicly available pages of this website
• Use the interactive features of the website (such as contact forms, live chat, and product configurators) for their intended purposes
• Download and print content for personal, non-commercial use as described in Section 2

This licence does not include:

• Any right to resell or make commercial use of the website or its content
• Any right to collect or use product listings, descriptions, prices, or images for any commercial purpose
• Any right to download or copy account information for the benefit of another merchant
• Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

This licence will automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions or the Terms & Conditions. Upon termination, you must destroy any downloaded or printed materials in your possession, whether in electronic or printed format.

9. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including manufacturer websites, partner sites, review platforms, social media pages, and industry resources. These links are provided for your convenience and information only. Green Boat Engines does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

When you click a link to a third-party website, you leave our website and are subject to the terms and conditions of that third-party website. We encourage you to review the copyright notices and terms of use of any third-party websites you visit.

Linking to our website from a third-party site does not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation between Green Boat Engines and the third-party site, unless expressly stated.

10. Contact Information

For all copyright, trademark, and intellectual property enquiries, including infringement notices, licensing requests, and permission requests, please contact our designated Copyright Agent:

Licensing and Permission Requests

If you would like to use our content, images, or trademarks for a purpose not covered by the permitted use in Section 2, please contact us with the following information:

• Your name, organisation, and contact details
• A description of the content you wish to use
• The purpose and context of the proposed use
• The medium and format (print, digital, broadcast, etc.)
• The duration and geographic scope of the proposed use
• Whether the use is commercial or non-commercial

We will review your request and respond within 10 business days. We reserve the right to grant or deny permission at our sole discretion and to require a licensing fee for commercial use.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Copyright Notice and any disputes arising from it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under this Copyright Notice shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

This Copyright Notice is also subject to the EU Copyright Directive (Directive 2019/790), the EU Directive on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society (Directive 2001/29/EC), and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.

12. Changes to This Copyright Notice

We may update this Copyright Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our intellectual property portfolio, business practices, or applicable law. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on our website or send an email to registered customers if the changes are material

We encourage you to review this Copyright Notice periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated notice.

Thank you for respecting the intellectual property of Green Boat Engines. We invest significant resources in creating high-quality content, technical documentation, and visual materials to serve our customers and the marine engineering community. Your cooperation in protecting these assets ensures that we can continue to provide valuable information and services to boat owners, marine professionals, and enthusiasts across Europe and beyond.

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