Disclaimer

Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Last Updated: 01/09/2026

The information provided on m4consortium.com (the “Website”) is published by M4 Consortium (“M4 Consortium,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) for general informational, business, commercial, and communication purposes.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer.

1. General Information

The information presented on this Website is intended to provide an overview of M4 Consortium’s activities, capabilities, services, and areas of commercial interest.

These activities may include:

  • Marine and shipping;
  • Ship recycling and demolition brokerage;
  • Energy and petroleum;
  • International sourcing;
  • Commercial facilitation;
  • Buyer and seller introductions;
  • Brokerage and intermediary services; and
  • Related commercial and consultancy activities.

While M4 Consortium makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on the Website is accurate and up to date, we do not warrant or guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, current, or free from errors or omissions.

Information may be changed, updated, or withdrawn without prior notice.

2. No Offer or Guarantee

Nothing contained on this Website should automatically be interpreted as:

  • An offer to sell;
  • An offer to purchase;
  • A binding quotation;
  • A firm commercial commitment;
  • A guarantee of product availability;
  • A guarantee of pricing;
  • A guarantee of delivery;
  • A guarantee of transaction completion; or
  • A legally binding contractual commitment.

Any specific commercial transaction is subject to separate negotiations, verification, due diligence, contractual documentation, and agreement between the relevant parties.

The publication of a product, vessel, commercial opportunity, requirement, or potential transaction does not constitute a representation that the opportunity remains available.

3. Commercial Facilitation and Brokerage

M4 Consortium may act as a commercial facilitator, intermediary, broker, or introducer between potential buyers, sellers, suppliers, shipowners, traders, operators, and other commercial counterparties.

Unless expressly stated otherwise in a written agreement, M4 Consortium does not represent itself as:

  • The manufacturer or producer of a product;
  • The owner of a commodity;
  • The owner or operator of a vessel;
  • The operator of a ship recycling facility;
  • The owner of a recycling yard;
  • The refinery or physical producer of petroleum products;
  • The ultimate buyer or seller; or
  • The guarantor of any third-party transaction.

The respective buyer, seller, supplier, owner, operator, or other counterparty remains responsible for its own representations, contractual obligations, products, assets, services, and performance.

4. Third-Party Information

Certain information presented on the Website or communicated by M4 Consortium may originate from third parties.

This may include information relating to:

  • Buyers;
  • Sellers;
  • Suppliers;
  • Traders;
  • Shipowners;
  • Vessels;
  • Recycling facilities;
  • Petroleum products;
  • Energy products;
  • Product specifications;
  • Quantities;
  • Availability;
  • Pricing;
  • Delivery terms;
  • Commercial requirements; and
  • Other transaction-related information.

Although M4 Consortium may conduct reasonable checks where appropriate, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, authenticity, financial capability, or performance of every third party.

Users should conduct their own independent verification and due diligence before entering into any transaction.

5. Energy and Petroleum Information

M4 Consortium may facilitate sourcing opportunities involving energy and petroleum products, including, where applicable:

  • EN590 / Diesel;
  • Jet A-1;
  • Fuel Oil;
  • Marine Fuel;
  • Bitumen;
  • LPG;
  • LNG; and
  • Other energy-related commodities.

Any product information, specification, quantity, origin, price, availability, delivery location, payment structure, or other commercial term is subject to confirmation for the particular transaction.

Nothing on the Website should be interpreted as a guarantee that a particular product is currently available or that a stated commercial term will remain available.

All parties should independently verify product specifications, origin, quality, quantity, documentation, regulatory status, and other relevant matters before proceeding.

6. Marine and Shipping Information

Information concerning vessels, shipping opportunities, marine assets, or related services may be supplied by owners, brokers, operators, agents, or other third parties.

M4 Consortium does not independently guarantee the accuracy of every vessel-related detail unless expressly confirmed in writing.

Users should independently verify, where relevant:

  • Vessel ownership;
  • Vessel registration;
  • Classification;
  • Flag;
  • Technical specifications;
  • Condition;
  • Certificates;
  • Inspection records;
  • Availability;
  • Port restrictions;
  • Regulatory status; and
  • Other vessel-related information.

7. Ship Recycling and Demolition

M4 Consortium may provide commercial brokerage or facilitation services relating to ship recycling and demolition opportunities.

M4 Consortium does not represent that every recycling facility, yard, buyer, seller, or other counterparty introduced through its services is owned, operated, controlled, certified, or guaranteed by M4 Consortium.

Shipowners, buyers, sellers, recycling facilities, and other parties are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable maritime, environmental, occupational health and safety, waste-management, recycling, customs, export/import, and other regulatory requirements.

The international ship-recycling regulatory framework includes the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, which entered into force on 26 June 2025. Applicable requirements depend on the vessel, facility, jurisdiction, and circumstances of the transaction.

M4 Consortium does not provide legal, environmental, engineering, classification, certification, or regulatory advice unless specifically engaged in writing to provide such services.

8. Independent Due Diligence

Users are responsible for conducting appropriate due diligence before relying upon information published or communicated by M4 Consortium.

Depending on the nature of a proposed transaction, due diligence may include verification of:

  • Corporate registration;
  • Beneficial ownership;
  • Identity and authority;
  • Financial capability;
  • Product ownership;
  • Product availability;
  • Product origin;
  • Vessel ownership;
  • Vessel documentation;
  • Recycling-facility credentials;
  • Licenses and permits;
  • Certifications;
  • Sanctions status;
  • Export and import requirements;
  • Regulatory compliance; and
  • Contractual authority.

M4 Consortium encourages all parties to obtain appropriate professional, legal, financial, technical, environmental, tax, maritime, and regulatory advice where necessary.

9. No Financial, Legal, Investment, or Professional Advice

Information on this Website does not constitute:

  • Legal advice;
  • Financial advice;
  • Investment advice;
  • Tax advice;
  • Accounting advice;
  • Environmental advice;
  • Engineering advice;
  • Maritime legal advice;
  • Regulatory advice; or
  • Professional advice of any kind.

You should consult an appropriately qualified professional before making decisions that require specialist advice.

10. Market Information and Pricing

Any market-related information, indicative pricing, price ranges, market observations, product indications, or commercial terms presented on the Website or communicated by M4 Consortium may change due to market conditions.

Such information is provided for general commercial discussion and should not be relied upon as a guaranteed price, valuation, quotation, or market forecast unless expressly confirmed in writing.

11. No Guarantee of Transaction Completion

M4 Consortium does not guarantee that any introduction, inquiry, negotiation, or commercial opportunity will result in a completed transaction.

Transactions may be affected by:

  • Market conditions;
  • Pricing;
  • Product availability;
  • Financing;
  • Counterparty approval;
  • Due diligence;
  • Compliance requirements;
  • Sanctions;
  • Regulatory restrictions;
  • Documentation;
  • Inspection results;
  • Shipping or logistical issues;
  • Force majeure;
  • Changes in government policy; or
  • Failure of a counterparty to perform.

M4 Consortium shall not be responsible for the failure of a transaction to proceed except where expressly provided otherwise in a written agreement.

12. Regulatory and Sanctions Compliance

International marine, shipping, energy, petroleum, and commodity transactions may be subject to complex laws and regulations.

These may include requirements relating to:

  • Sanctions;
  • Export controls;
  • Import controls;
  • Customs;
  • Anti-money laundering;
  • Anti-bribery and anti-corruption;
  • Maritime regulations;
  • Environmental requirements;
  • Trade restrictions; and
  • Other applicable laws.

M4 Consortium expects all counterparties to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

M4 Consortium reserves the right to decline, suspend, or terminate discussions or transactions where it reasonably believes that proceeding may create legal, regulatory, compliance, or reputational concerns.

13. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.

These links may be provided for informational or convenience purposes.

M4 Consortium does not control or guarantee the accuracy, security, availability, or content of third-party websites.

Accessing third-party websites is at the user’s own risk.

14. Website Availability

M4 Consortium makes reasonable efforts to maintain the Website but does not guarantee that it will always be:

  • Available;
  • Uninterrupted;
  • Error-free;
  • Secure;
  • Complete; or
  • Free from harmful components.

We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of the Website without prior notice.

15. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, content appearing on this Website, including text, logos, graphics, photographs, designs, documents, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to M4 Consortium.

Unauthorized reproduction, modification, distribution, publication, or commercial use of Website content may violate applicable intellectual-property laws.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, M4 Consortium shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or other losses arising from or relating to:

  • Reliance on Website information;
  • Use or inability to use the Website;
  • Commercial opportunities presented on the Website;
  • Third-party information;
  • Failed or delayed transactions;
  • Counterparty conduct;
  • Loss of profits;
  • Loss of business opportunities;
  • Loss of data;
  • Business interruption; or
  • Other commercial or consequential losses.

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Where a separate written agreement exists between M4 Consortium and a client or counterparty, the liability provisions of that agreement may apply.

17. No Representation Regarding Third Parties

The appearance of a company, supplier, buyer, seller, vessel, product, facility, or other commercial opportunity on the Website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, certification, guarantee, or recommendation by M4 Consortium.

Users should independently evaluate all third parties before entering into a transaction.

18. Changes to This Disclaimer

M4 Consortium may update this Disclaimer from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

You are encouraged to review this page periodically.

 

19. Acceptance

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Disclaimer and agree to use the information provided on the Website at your own discretion and risk.

For specific commercial transactions, the applicable written contracts, agreements, mandates, terms, and conditions shall govern the relationship between the parties.

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