About Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas

This website is owned and operated by Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas, an independent Norwegian foundation (organisation number 911 177 781) with its registered address at Veritasveien 1, 1363 Høvik, Norway.

For the purposes of these Terms of Use, references to “the Foundation” shall be understood as referring exclusively to Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas.

The Foundation is a freestanding, autonomous and independent entity whose purpose is to safeguard life, property and the environment. The Foundation is the sole ultimate and beneficial owner of the DNV Group. Certain technical, administrative, or operational services related to this website may be provided by companies within the DNV Group on behalf of the Foundation. Such involvement does not imply joint ownership of this website, nor does it affect the independent legal personality of the Foundation or of any DNV Group entity. Ownership does not imply involvement in the day‑to‑day management of DNV Group companies.

Intellectual Property

2.1 Copyright

No part of this website may be reproduced, copied, modified, transmitted, distributed, or uploaded in any form or by any means without prior written consent from the rights holder.

Any permission to download materials from the website applies only where such downloading is explicitly permitted. Such permission does not include any right to copy, reproduce, modify, publicly display, or distribute the material.

2.2 Trademarks

“Det Norske Veritas®” and related symbols or marks associated with the Foundation are owned by Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas.

“DNV®”, the Horizon Graphic and other related marks are trademarks of DNV AS and are used by the Foundation under licence where applicable.

Nothing in these Terms of Use grants any licence or right to use the trademarks displayed on this website.

Unauthorized use of any trademark or logo appearing on this website is strictly prohibited.

2.3 Third‑party intellectual property

Content owned by third parties and made available on this website is subject to the rights of the respective owners and may not be used without their permission.

Privacy and Cookies

Processing of personal data on this website is governed by the Privacy policy for Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas, which applies to any personal data collected through or submitted on this website.

The website uses cookies and similar technologies. Details are provided in the Foundation’s Cookie information.

Links to the Privacy Notice and Cookie Notice shall be clearly displayed on relevant pages.

Disclaimer

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. While the Foundation seeks to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, the following applies:

4.1 Accuracy and completeness

Reasonable efforts are made to provide accurate and complete information.
However, the Foundation makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, currency, or adequacy of the content, materials, or information provided on or through this website.

4.2 No warranties / “as is”

Unless otherwise explicitly agreed, the website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non‑infringement.

The Foundation does not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, error‑free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

4.3 External links

This website may contain links to third‑party websites. These links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes.

The Foundation does not endorse, recommend, approve, or take responsibility for:

any third‑party website,
the content on such sites,
the views expressed therein, or
any products or services offered by third parties.

Accessing third‑party websites is at your own risk.

4.4 No endorsement

References on this website to any specific organization, commercial product, process, service, or publication, whether by name, trade name, trademark, or otherwise, do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, certification, or approval by the Foundation.

The views or opinions expressed by authors or contributors on this website do not necessarily reflect those of the Foundation and may not be used for advertising or product‑endorsement purposes.

4.5 Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Foundation disclaims any and all liability for any loss or damage of any kind, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive, arising out of or related to:

the use of, or inability to use, this website;
reliance on information provided on or through this website;
errors, omissions, interruptions, or inaccuracies;
viruses, malicious code, or security breaches.

The Foundation shall not be liable for any business interruption, loss of data, or loss of profits arising from the use of this website.

4.6 No legal or contractual reliance

Unless explicitly acknowledged in writing by the Foundation, no information, statements, representations, or materials on this website shall be deemed relevant for the interpretation of any contracts or obligations of the Foundation that are not directly related to the website or its use.

4.7 Availability and service suspension
The Foundation does not guarantee that the website, or any content on it, will always be available or uninterrupted.
The Foundation may suspend, withdraw, discontinue, or modify all or parts of the website without notice.
The Foundation shall not be liable for any unavailability, interruption, or modification of the website or its services.

4.8 Use of Artificial Intelligence

The Foundation may, where relevant, use automated tools or artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in creating, translating, structuring, or presenting content on this website.
AI‑assisted content may contain errors or omissions and is provided for general informational purposes only.
The Foundation disclaims all liability arising from inaccuracies or misunderstandings resulting from AI‑generated or AI‑supported content. Users remain responsible for verifying information before relying on it.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed exclusively in accordance with the laws of Norway, without regard to its conflict‑of‑law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Oslo, Norway.

These Terms of Use apply correspondingly to any local‑language versions of the website.

Changes to the Terms

The Foundation may revise or update these Terms of Use at any time. All changes become effective upon publication on the website, unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms of Use.

Contact

Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas
Veritasveien 1
1363 Høvik, Norway
Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas