Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the 2ND MATE FG website (octasea.com) and purchasing our products, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Products & Services

We sell physical printed books related to Merchant Navy examination preparation. All products are subject to availability. We reserve the right to discontinue any product at any time.

• Product descriptions and images are provided in good faith and are as accurate as possible.
• Minor variations in print quality or colour may occur.
• Prices are listed in Indian Rupees (INR) and are inclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise.

3. Account Registration

To place an order, you must create an account. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Providing accurate and complete information during registration

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in fraudulent activity.

4. Orders & Payment

• All orders are subject to acceptance and availability.
• Payment is processed securely through Cashfree Payments. We accept UPI, debit/credit cards, and net banking.
• An order confirmation email will be sent upon successful payment.
• We reserve the right to cancel any order and issue a full refund at our discretion (e.g., pricing errors, stock issues).
• In case of payment failure, no amount will be deducted. If deducted, it will be auto-refunded within 5–7 business days by the payment gateway.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, images, logos, and the book content — is the intellectual property of Awanish Chauhan and is protected under applicable copyright laws.

• You may not reproduce, distribute, or resell any part of our content without prior written permission.
• The purchase of a book grants you a personal, non-transferable licence to read and study the material.
• Scanning, photocopying, or digitally reproducing the book is strictly prohibited.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its servers
• Submit false or misleading information
• Resell or redistribute purchased materials commercially
• Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the website

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Awanish Chauhan and 2ND MATE FG shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or our products, including but not limited to exam results, career outcomes, or loss of data.

Our total liability for any claim arising from a purchase shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific order in question.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our products and website are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that the content is completely free from inaccuracies. While we strive for accuracy in all exam-preparation content, we recommend cross-referencing with official MMD/DG Shipping publications.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: support@octasea.com
Website: octasea.com