Kilocode Oy / Saaristo.online – Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 23.06.2025
1. Introduction
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of kilocode.com, kilocode.net, saaristo.online, and all related digital services and applications (the “Service”), operated by Kilocode Oy (Business ID: FI18409103, Address: Tiilitehtaankatu 15 B 12, 65100 Vaasa, Finland). Saaristo.online is auxiliary trade name of Kilocode Oy.
By registering, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy. If you do not accept them, you may not use the Service.
Kilocode Oy operates under:
- EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR)
- Finnish Consumer Protection Act (38/1978)
- Finnish Information Society Code (917/2014)
- ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended)
- Applicable German, Swedish, and Estonian regulations where relevant
2. Scope of the Service
Saaristo.online is a multi-sided digital platform that connects:
- Private boaters with route planning, harbor bookings, and destination information
- Harbor operators and tourism providers with tools to manage profiles, availability, and bookings
- Service providers with access to visibility, booking, and communication tools
The platform may offer:
- Real-time route planning and navigation
- Harbor booking, cancellation, and payment processing
- User-generated content (reviews, routes)
- B2B services for registered partners (analytics, digital presence, availability management)
Access to certain features may require registration.
3. Account Registration
To access full functionality, you must create a personal or business account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, up-to-date information
- Keep your credentials confidential
- Accept liability for all activities conducted under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts that are inactive, abusive, fraudulent, or violate these Terms.
4. User Obligations
By using the Service, you agree not to:
- Violate laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- Upload illegal, offensive, or false content
- Interfere with or disrupt the platform’s operations
- Harvest data or misuse the platform for spamming or scraping
Users are solely responsible for any content, routes, or bookings they create.-
5. Content Ownership and Rights
Users retain rights to the content they create (e.g. routes, photos, reviews) but grant Kilocode Oy a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use such content to operate, improve, and promote the Service.
Kilocode Oy retains full rights to all software, logos, data models, user interfaces, and content developed or owned by the Company.
6. Booking Terms (Harbors & Services)
When you book a harbor berth or service:
- You enter a contract directly with the harbor operator or provider.
- Saaristo.online acts solely as an intermediary.
- Cancellation policies, refund terms, and rules of conduct are defined by the service provider.
Payment processing may be facilitated via third-party providers.
Kilocode Oy does not guarantee availability, safety, or service quality at third-party locations.
7. Pricing and Fees
Some features are free; others may be subject to:
- Subscription fees (e.g. Premium navigation tools)
- Transaction fees (e.g. per booking commission)
- Partner platform access fees
Prices include VAT where applicable. We reserve the right to change pricing with prior notice.
8. Data Processing and Privacy
8. Data Processing and Privacy
By using the platform, you consent to such processing.
9. Intellectual Property
All trademarks, domain names, UI designs, and platform content belong to Kilocode Oy or its licensors unless otherwise indicated. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
10. Availability and Liability
We aim to ensure 24/7 availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. We may perform maintenance or updates.
Kilocode Oy is not liable for:
- Third-party service failures (e.g. harbor operator no-shows)
- Indirect or consequential damages
- Force majeure events
Where liability cannot be excluded by law, it is limited to the amount paid by the user in the past 12 months.
11. Termination
You may close your account at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms, abuse the system, or engage in unlawful activity.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by Finnish law. Disputes shall first be resolved amicably. If unresolved, they shall be submitted to:
- Finnish courts if the user is in the EU
- Arbitration seated in Vaasa, Finland under the Finnish Arbitration Act if B2B use is involved or the user resides outside the EU
Consumer users may also refer disputes to the Finnish Consumer Disputes Board (www.kuluttajariita.fi).
13. Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance. Significant changes will be notified via email or platform alerts.
14. Contact Information
Kilocode Oy
Tiilitehtaankatu 15 B 12, 65100 Vaasa, Finland
Email: info@kilocode.com
This document is available in both English and Finnish as well as in Swedish and German. In case of discrepancies, the Finnish version shall prevail for Finnish users.