WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
Welcome to Ocean BX.
Last updated: 13 August 2026
These Website Terms of Use govern access to and use of the website oceanbluex.com and its content.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue use of the website.
Bookings, courses, training sessions, activities, events and purchases made through or in connection with Ocean BX are subject to our separate Terms of Sale and Booking Conditions.
Personal information collected through this website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Philippine data-protection law.
1. COMPANY INFORMATION
This website is operated by:
Ocean BX Inc.
Company Registration Number: 2022040049582-05
Tax Identification Number: 612-300-257-000
Registered Office:
Tower 11, Dahican-Bobon, Mati City, Davao Oriental, Philippines
Freediving Operations:
Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines
Email: jl@oceanbluex.com
Telephone: +63 906 049 8499
2. PURPOSE OF THE WEBSITE
The Ocean BX website provides information about our activities, including freediving courses, training, coaching, events, products, accommodation information, travel information and other services.
The website may also allow users to contact us, make enquiries, submit information, request bookings, purchase products or access services provided by third parties.
Information on the website is provided for general information and commercial purposes.
A booking, enquiry or communication submitted through the website does not automatically create a confirmed booking or contract.
Bookings and purchases are governed by our Terms of Sale and Booking Conditions.
3. USE OF THE WEBSITE
You may use this website for lawful personal and informational purposes.
You agree not to:
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Use the website for any unlawful, fraudulent or abusive purpose;
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its servers, databases or systems;
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Introduce viruses, malware, harmful code or other material intended to interfere with the operation of the website;
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Attempt to copy, extract, scrape or systematically collect website content for commercial purposes without our prior written authorization;
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Interfere with the normal operation or security of the website;
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Impersonate another person or provide deliberately false information;
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Use Ocean BX content, trademarks, photographs, videos or materials in a misleading or unauthorized commercial manner.
Ocean BX may restrict or block access to the website where reasonably necessary to protect the website, our business, our customers or other users.
4. WEBSITE INFORMATION AND ACCURACY
Ocean BX makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on the website is accurate and current.
However, information may occasionally contain errors, omissions or outdated material.
Course schedules, instructors, availability, prices, locations, equipment, accommodation, transportation arrangements, photographs, descriptions and other information may change.
Information displayed on the website does not constitute a guarantee that a particular course, service, product, instructor, date or facility will be available.
Customers should verify any information that is important to their booking before making travel arrangements or other commitments.
In the event of a conflict between general website information and the specific written terms of a confirmed booking, quotation or invoice, the terms specifically applicable to that booking or transaction will take precedence.
5. FREEDIVING AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Information provided on this website about freediving, breathing, equalization, apnea, training, equipment, fitness or safety is provided for general educational and informational purposes.
It is not a substitute for professional instruction, supervised freediving training or medical advice.
Freediving and other water activities involve inherent risks.
Users should not attempt freediving techniques or training based solely on information found on this website.
Participation in Ocean BX courses and activities is subject to the applicable training standards, medical requirements, safety procedures, participant forms and Terms of Sale and Booking Conditions.
If you have questions or concerns regarding your health or fitness to participate in freediving or another physical activity, you should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website is owned by, licensed to, or used with permission by Ocean BX Inc.
This may include:
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The Ocean BX name and logo;
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Text and written content;
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Photographs;
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Videos;
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Graphics and illustrations;
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Website design elements;
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Original course and educational materials;
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Promotional materials; and
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Other original content.
Intellectual property belonging to third parties remains the property of its respective owner.
You may view the website and save or print reasonable extracts for your own personal, non-commercial use.
You may not reproduce, modify, republish, sell, license, distribute, commercially exploit or publicly use Ocean BX content without our prior written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.
No use of this website transfers ownership of any intellectual property to the user.
The appearance of a third-party trademark, certification mark, logo or brand on this website does not transfer any rights in that intellectual property to Ocean BX or to website users.
7. PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS
Photographs and videos displayed on this website may be owned by Ocean BX or used with the permission of photographers, participants, partners or other rights holders.
Where a photographer or other creator is specifically credited, that credit should be respected.
Website photographs and videos may not be copied or commercially reused without authorization from the applicable rights holder.
Ocean BX may use photographs or videos taken during its activities in accordance with participant consent, our Terms of Sale and Booking Conditions, and applicable privacy law.
8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES
The website may contain links to websites, booking systems, maps, social-media platforms, payment providers, accommodation providers, certification organizations or other services operated by third parties.
These links are provided for information or convenience.
Ocean BX does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or terms and conditions.
A link from the Ocean BX website to a third-party website does not necessarily mean that Ocean BX endorses every product, service, statement or activity provided by that third party.
When using a third-party website or service, you may also be subject to that provider's own terms, conditions and privacy policies.
9. PERSONAL DATA AND PRIVACY
Ocean BX may collect personal information when you:
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Contact us;
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Complete an enquiry or booking form;
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Register for a course or activity;
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Purchase a product;
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Subscribe to communications;
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Submit participant information;
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Communicate with us through the website; or
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Otherwise provide information to Ocean BX.
Depending on the service requested, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number, booking information and other information reasonably required to provide our services.
Certain activities may also require health or medical information. Where collected, such information will be treated in accordance with applicable Philippine data-protection law and our Privacy Policy.
Ocean BX may process personal information for purposes including:
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Responding to enquiries;
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Managing bookings;
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Providing courses and services;
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Processing payments;
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Managing participant safety;
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Processing certifications;
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Providing customer support;
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Delivering products;
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Maintaining business records;
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Improving our services; and
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Complying with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
Users may exercise applicable rights relating to their personal information in accordance with Philippine data-protection law.
Privacy enquiries or requests may be sent to:
For further information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
10. COOKIES AND WEBSITE TECHNOLOGIES
The Ocean BX website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the website, improve performance and provide certain features.
Some cookies may be necessary for the website to function correctly.
Other cookies or technologies may be provided by third-party services used by the website, such as analytics, social-media, booking or payment services.
Where required, users may be given options to manage cookie preferences.
Users may also be able to control or delete cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the availability or operation of some website features.
Further information about the handling of personal information can be found in our Privacy Policy.
11. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY AND SECURITY
Ocean BX aims to maintain the website in good working order but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
The website may occasionally be unavailable because of maintenance, technical problems, internet-service interruptions, updates, security issues or circumstances outside our reasonable control.
Ocean BX may modify, suspend, remove or update any part of the website when reasonably necessary.
Users are responsible for maintaining appropriate security on their own devices, internet connections, passwords and systems when accessing the website.
12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits any liability or legal right that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under Philippine law.
To the extent permitted by law, Ocean BX is not responsible for indirect or consequential loss resulting solely from use of, or inability to access, this website.
Ocean BX is not responsible for loss caused by:
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A user's device, software or internet connection;
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Unauthorized or unlawful use of the website by another person;
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Third-party websites or services;
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Events outside Ocean BX's reasonable control; or
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A user's reliance on information that was clearly general, provisional or subject to confirmation.
Nothing in this section changes the rights and responsibilities applying to confirmed Ocean BX bookings, courses, activities or purchases, which are governed by our Terms of Sale and Booking Conditions.
13. CHANGES TO THE WEBSITE AND THESE TERMS
Ocean BX may update the website and these Terms of Use when reasonably necessary, including to reflect changes to our services, technology, business practices or legal obligations.
The most recent version will be published on this page.
The “Last updated” date at the top of the page indicates when these Terms of Use were most recently revised.
Continued use of the website after an updated version is published means that the website will be used subject to the updated Terms of Use.
Changes to these Website Terms of Use do not automatically change the contractual terms applying to an already confirmed booking or purchase.
14. GOVERNING LAW
These Website Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
The parties should first attempt to resolve any concern or dispute amicably.
Any dispute that cannot be resolved amicably will be submitted to the competent authority or court having jurisdiction under applicable Philippine law.
Nothing in these Terms prevents a user or customer from exercising any right to seek assistance from an appropriate consumer, privacy, regulatory or judicial authority.
15. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.
16. CONTACT
Questions regarding this website or these Terms of Use may be sent to:
Ocean BX Inc.
Tower 11, Dahican-Bobon
Mati City, Davao Oriental
Philippines
Email: jl@oceanbluex.com
Telephone: +63 906 049 8499
For enquiries concerning bookings, cancellations, payments, courses, activities or purchases, please refer to our Terms of Sale and Booking Conditions.
For enquiries concerning personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.