Legal and compliance information

These Terms & Conditions govern the use of the LAMERZA website and the maritime shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, chartering, leasing, trading and brokerage services agreed with corporate customers.

They define:

• User eligibility
• Corporate account requirements
• Vessel purchase procedures
• Buyer obligations
• Seller obligations
• Fees and payment obligations
• Taxes and duties
• Delivery procedures
• Liability limitations
• Governing law
• Dispute resolution

LAMERZA respects your privacy and protects your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Our Privacy Policy explains:

• What information we collect
• Why we collect it
• How we process personal data
• Cookies and tracking technologies
• Data retention
• Data security
• International transfers
• Your GDPR rights
• Contact details for privacy requests

LAMERZA maintains a strict Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) compliance program.

We are committed to preventing our platform from being used for money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, corruption, sanctions evasion, or any other criminal activity.

LAMERZA reserves the right to refuse, suspend, or terminate any transaction that appears suspicious or inconsistent with applicable AML regulations.

Source of Funds

Customers may be required to demonstrate that all funds used through the platform originate from legitimate and lawful sources.

Examples of acceptable supporting documentation include:

• Bank statements
• Commercial invoices
• Sale agreements
• Tax returns
• Financial statements
• Business contracts
• Investment records
• Other evidence requested during compliance reviews

Source of Wealth

LAMERZA may request documentation demonstrating the legitimate origin of a customer's overall wealth.

This may include:

• Business ownership records
• Financial statements
• Shareholder information
• Corporate documentation
• Investment portfolios
• Tax documentation
• Historical business activities

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) may be applied to customers classified as Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), their family members, or close associates.

High-Risk Jurisdictions

LAMERZA reserves the right to decline transactions involving countries or jurisdictions considered high risk under applicable AML regulations or international sanctions programs.

Suspicious Transactions

LAMERZA may:

• Request additional documentation
• Delay transaction processing
• Reject payments
• Suspend accounts
• Freeze transactions where legally required
• Report suspicious activities to competent authorities where required by applicable law

All customers must successfully complete identity verification before accessing certain services.

Corporate customers may be required to provide:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Commercial Register Extract
• VAT Registration
• Company Articles
• Register of Beneficial Owners
• Passport of Directors
• Proof of Business Address
• Corporate Bank Account Details
• Shareholder Structure
• Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) information

LAMERZA reserves the right to request additional documentation at any time.

LAMERZA complies with applicable international sanctions regulations.

We do not conduct business with individuals, companies, organizations, vessels, or jurisdictions subject to applicable sanctions.

All customers may be screened against relevant sanctions lists before transactions are approved.

By using LAMERZA services, customers declare and warrant that:

• All funds originate from lawful business activities.
• Funds are not derived from criminal conduct.
• Funds are not connected to money laundering.
• Funds are not related to terrorist financing.
• Funds are not connected with fraud.
• Funds are not linked to corruption.
• Funds are not connected with bribery.
• Funds are not derived from human trafficking.
• Funds are not derived from illegal arms trading.
• Funds are not connected with narcotics trafficking.
• Funds comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

LAMERZA may request documentary evidence supporting these declarations at any time.

Payments for services are handled according to the applicable commercial agreement, invoice and agreed payment terms.

Payment instructions are issued only through official LAMERZA documentation and verified business communication channels.

Payments from third parties may be rejected.

LAMERZA reserves the right to refuse any payment that does not satisfy our compliance requirements.

LAMERZA uses cookies to improve website functionality, security, analytics, and user experience.

Customers may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

LAMERZA provides maritime, logistics and commercial brokerage services.

Unless expressly agreed in writing:

• Vessel descriptions are provided for informational purposes.
• Information may originate from sellers or third-party sources.
• Buyers are responsible for conducting independent inspections and due diligence.
• LAMERZA does not guarantee the condition, seaworthiness, or suitability of any vessel.

Users agree not to:

• Submit false information
• Use forged documentation
• Commit fraud
• Attempt unauthorized access
• Circumvent compliance procedures
• Violate applicable laws
• Abuse the website or services
• Interfere with website security

Violation of these rules may result in immediate suspension or permanent termination of the account.