Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Welcome to KAINOA Ocean & Nature.

This website shares films, stories, creative works, information about nature and ocean conservation, and details about current or future KAINOA activities.

By using this website, you agree to use it respectfully, lawfully and in accordance with these Terms of Use.

About KAINOA

KAINOA Ocean & Nature is created and managed by:

Name: Noélie Bodin
Address: Namur, Belgium
Contact: through my contact form

Website content

The text, photographs, films, graphics, artwork, music, logos and other original material published on this website belong to Noélie Bodin or are used with permission, unless otherwise stated.

You may:

  • Read and view the content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  • Share links to KAINOA pages.
  • Mention or recommend KAINOA with appropriate credit.

You may not reproduce, sell, modify, distribute or commercially use original KAINOA content without prior written permission.

Nature and water safety

KAINOA’s articles, films and activities are intended to inspire curiosity, connection and respect for the living world.

They are not a substitute for professional instruction, medical advice, diving supervision, mermaiding training, swimming instruction or local safety guidance.

Never enter the sea, a lake, a river, a quarry or a swimming pool beyond your own training and ability. Follow qualified instructors, local regulations, weather warnings and safety procedures. Observe wildlife without touching or disturbing it, and leave natural environments as you found them—or better.

External links

This website may link to YouTube, Amazon, Goodreads, Babelio, Instagram, Facebook, conservation organisations and other external websites.

These websites are operated by third parties and have their own terms and privacy policies. KAINOA is not responsible for their content, availability, security or data-processing practices.

Contact messages

If you send a message through the contact form, you confirm that the information you provide is accurate and that your message does not knowingly contain unlawful, abusive, threatening or harmful material.

The contact form is intended for genuine communication, questions, collaboration proposals and project-related enquiries.

Future activities and services

Information about future mermaiding classes, guided activities, conservation workshops, retreats or collaborations may change as projects develop.

If KAINOA later offers paid activities, bookings or products directly through this website, separate terms will be provided before payment or registration. Those terms may cover:

  • Prices and payment.
  • Cancellations and refunds.
  • Age and health requirements.
  • Safety rules.
  • Insurance.
  • Participant responsibilities.
  • Liability.
  • Event changes or cancellation.

Website availability

I aim to keep the website accurate and available, but I cannot guarantee that every page, link, video or service will always function without interruption.

Content may be updated, changed or removed as KAINOA develops.

Changes to these Terms

These Terms of Use may be updated when the website or its activities change. The latest version will be published on this page with the updated date.

Applicable law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws applicable in Belgium, unless mandatory consumer-protection rules provide otherwise.

Any dispute should first be raised with me directly so that we can try to resolve it constructively.

Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, contact me through my contact form.