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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 4, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the HormuzTracker.tech website and services (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and HormuzTracker.tech. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

By using the Service, you also agree to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and share your information. If you do not agree with the Privacy Policy, you may not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

HormuzTracker.tech is a free, informational monitoring platform that provides real-time and near-real-time data about the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The Service includes, but is not limited to, the following features:

  • Live dashboard displaying strait transit status, vessel counts, and crisis severity metrics
  • Interactive maps showing vessel positions and shipping lane status
  • Oil and energy commodity price tracking, including Brent crude, WTI, and refined product prices
  • War risk insurance premium monitoring and P&I club coverage status
  • Carrier suspension tracking with surcharge information
  • Vessel seizure and incident reporting
  • Crisis timeline and diplomatic development tracking
  • Regional economic impact analysis
  • Alternative shipping route comparisons
  • Historical crisis comparisons
  • Analysis blog and editorial content
  • Email alert subscriptions

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.

3. Data Accuracy Disclaimers

The information provided through the Service is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, investment, navigational, legal, or professional advice. Specifically:

  • Vessel Tracking Data: Vessel positions are derived from AIS (Automatic Identification System) transponders. Ships may disable transponders in conflict zones, meaning the data represents a lower bound of actual vessel activity. We cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of vessel tracking information.
  • Oil Price Data: Commodity prices are sourced from third-party APIs and may lag real-time market conditions by up to 5 minutes. Prices displayed may differ from those on regulated exchanges. Do not use this data for trading decisions.
  • Insurance Data: War risk insurance premiums and P&I club coverage status are based on publicly available reports and may not reflect the most current underwriting decisions. Actual insurance terms are determined by individual insurers and brokers.
  • Crisis Timeline: Events and dates in the crisis timeline are based on verified news reports and official statements. We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee that all events are captured or that timing is precise to the minute.
  • Economic Impact: Regional economic impact figures are estimates based on trade flow analysis and economic modeling. Actual impacts may vary significantly based on factors not captured in our models.
  • No Trading Advice: Nothing on this website constitutes financial or trading advice. You should not rely on any information on this website as a substitute for professional financial advice.

Users are strongly encouraged to verify critical data through independent sources before making any decisions based on information obtained through the Service. For our full data methodology, see our Methodology page.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, HormuzTracker.tech and its operators, affiliates, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in any data or information provided through the Service
  • Any financial losses incurred as a result of relying on data from the Service for trading, investment, or business decisions
  • Any decisions made based on the crisis severity indicators or monitoring data

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the use of the Service exceed the amount of one hundred US dollars ($100.00) or the amount you have paid to us, whichever is less. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding data sourced from third parties), features, and functionality are and shall remain the exclusive property of HormuzTracker.tech and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks, service marks, and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of HormuzTracker.tech.

Data made available through the Service, including vessel tracking data, oil prices, and crisis metrics, is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. You are free to share, copy, and redistribute the data in any medium or format, and adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the data for any purpose, including commercial purposes, provided that you give appropriate credit to HormuzTracker.tech, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.

Third-party data displayed through the Service, including TradingView charts, remains subject to the respective third party's terms and intellectual property rights.

6. User Conduct

By using the Service, you agree not to:

  • Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
  • Exploit the Service for any unauthorized commercial purpose, including scraping data at excessive rates that may degrade Service performance for other users
  • Attempt to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Service
  • Take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure
  • Use any automated system, including but not limited to robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the Service for any purpose without our express written permission
  • Upload or transmit viruses, Trojan horses, or other malicious material
  • Use the Service to transmit, store, or distribute material that is unlawful, harassing, libelous, defamatory, abusive, threatening, harmful, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
  • Use the data provided by the Service to endanger the safety of vessels, crew, or maritime operations

7. Third-Party Links and Content

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by HormuzTracker.tech. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that HormuzTracker.tech shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party websites or services.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HormuzTracker.tech and its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, and settlements including legal fees arising from or related to your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, with the arbitration conducted in a location mutually agreed upon by the parties, or if no agreement can be reached, in New York, New York. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last updated" date. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: