{"id":656,"date":"2026-08-29T19:58:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T17:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhbodin.com\/?page_id=656"},"modified":"2026-08-29T19:58:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T17:58:33","slug":"terms-of-use","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nhbodin.com\/?page_id=656","title":{"rendered":"Terms of Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terms of Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> August 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to KAINOA Ocean &amp; Nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This website shares films, stories, creative works, information about nature and ocean conservation, and details about current or future KAINOA activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using this website, you agree to use it respectfully, lawfully and in accordance with these Terms of Use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About KAINOA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KAINOA Ocean &amp; Nature is created and managed by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Name:<\/strong> No\u00e9lie Bodin<br><strong>Address:<\/strong> Namur, Belgium<br><strong>Contact<\/strong>: through my <a href=\"https:\/\/nhbodin.com\/?page_id=612\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nhbodin.com\/?page_id=612\">contact form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The text, photographs, films, graphics, artwork, music, logos and other original material published on this website belong to No\u00e9lie Bodin or are used with permission, unless otherwise stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read and view the content for personal, non-commercial purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share links to KAINOA pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mention or recommend KAINOA with appropriate credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You may not reproduce, sell, modify, distribute or commercially use original KAINOA content without prior written permission.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature and water safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KAINOA\u2019s articles, films and activities are intended to inspire curiosity, connection and respect for the living world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>They are not a substitute for professional instruction, medical advice, diving supervision, mermaiding training, swimming instruction or local safety guidance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>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\u2014or better.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This website may link to YouTube, Amazon, Goodreads, Babelio, Instagram, Facebook, conservation organisations and other external websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact messages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The contact form is intended for genuine communication, questions, collaboration proposals and project-related enquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future activities and services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information about future mermaiding classes, guided activities, conservation workshops, retreats or collaborations may change as projects develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prices and payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancellations and refunds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age and health requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participant responsibilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event changes or cancellation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Content may be updated, changed or removed as KAINOA develops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to these Terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applicable law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Terms of Use are governed by the laws applicable in Belgium, unless mandatory consumer-protection rules provide otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any dispute should first be raised with me directly so that we can try to resolve it constructively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions about these Terms of Use, contact me through my <a href=\"https:\/\/nhbodin.com\/?page_id=612\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nhbodin.com\/?page_id=612\">contact form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Terms of Use Last updated: August 28, 2026 Welcome to KAINOA Ocean &amp; Nature. 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