Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions govern access to and use of the Bharat Chemical website and the information, materials and business enquiry facilities made available through it. Bharat Chemical operates across physical bunker supply, marine fuel trading, industrial fuel procurement, storage and associated logistics services. By accessing this website, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms & Conditions.

1. Scope and Acceptance

  • These Terms & Conditions apply to all users accessing the Bharat Chemical website, including customers, vessel operators, shipowners, charterers, traders, suppliers, business partners and other commercial users.
  • Use of the website constitutes acceptance of these terms. Where a separate commercial agreement governs a transaction with Bharat Chemical, the terms of that agreement shall prevail over any general information published on this website.

2. Website Information

  • The website contains information relating to Bharat Chemical’s marine fuel portfolio, bunker delivery capabilities, trading activities, logistics infrastructure and industrial supply operations.
  • Technical, operational and commercial information published on the website is provided for general reference. Product specifications, fuel grades, availability, delivery locations, quantities, pricing and other commercial parameters are subject to confirmation for each individual requirement.
  • Nothing published on the website shall constitute a firm offer, binding quotation or commitment to supply unless expressly confirmed by Bharat Chemical in writing.

3. Marine Fuel Supply

  • Bharat Chemical facilitates physical supply of marine fuels including HSFO, VLSFO, MGO and LSMGO across Indian ports. Bunker operations are coordinated with consideration to vessel schedules, port conditions, product availability, delivery requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
  • Actual bunker supply arrangements, including nominated product, quantity, delivery window, delivery location, pricing basis and applicable documentation, shall be governed by the relevant commercial confirmation or supply agreement.

4. Product Quality and Compliance

  • Marine fuel supplied by Bharat Chemical is handled in accordance with applicable regulatory and industry requirements, including relevant provisions of MARPOL Annex VI and applicable fuel-quality standards.
  • Product quality, sampling, testing, documentation and acceptance requirements for an individual bunker stem shall be determined in accordance with the applicable contractual and regulatory framework.
  • Where certificates, laboratory reports or other technical documentation are applicable to a particular supply, these shall be governed by the terms agreed for that transaction.

5. Trading and Procurement

  • Bharat Chemical undertakes marine fuel trading and industrial procurement through its established supplier and commercial network. Its trading portfolio includes marine fuels, lubricants and industrial products.
  • Trading enquiries are subject to product availability, supplier confirmation, prevailing market conditions, logistics and mutually agreed commercial terms.
  • Information regarding market prices or product availability should not be interpreted as a guaranteed price or supply position unless confirmed by Bharat Chemical.

6. Enquiries, Quotations and Orders

  • Submission of an enquiry through the website does not constitute an order or create a contractual obligation on Bharat Chemical.
  • Following an enquiry, Bharat Chemical may request additional information relating to the vessel, port, required fuel grade, quantity, delivery window, commercial requirements or other relevant operational parameters before issuing a quotation.
  • A transaction shall become binding only upon the applicable written confirmation, purchase order, contract or other commercial documentation being accepted by the relevant parties.

7. Delivery and Operational Coordination

  • Bunker delivery is dependent upon vessel readiness, port permissions, weather and marine conditions, product availability, nominated delivery windows and other operational factors.
  • Bharat Chemical coordinates its bunker traders, operations personnel, logistics resources and supply infrastructure to facilitate delivery in accordance with the agreed requirements.
  • Any delivery schedule communicated during preliminary discussions remains subject to operational confirmation.

8. Storage and Logistics Infrastructure

  • Bharat Chemical’s supply operations are supported by storage and logistics infrastructure, including its private bonded storage terminal in the Kandla SEZ, bunker barges and road tanker wagons.
  • The availability and use of any particular storage facility, vessel, barge, transportation resource or delivery arrangement shall depend on operational requirements and the terms applicable to the relevant transaction.

9. Intellectual Property

  • All intellectual property appearing on the Bharat Chemical website, including trademarks, logos, written content, photographs, graphics, technical material, documents and other proprietary content, remains the property of Bharat Chemical or its respective licensors.
  • No part of the website may be reproduced, republished, modified, distributed, transmitted or commercially exploited without prior written authorisation.

10. Prohibited Use

Users shall not:
  • Attempt to obtain unauthorised access to the website or its underlying systems.
  • Introduce malicious code, malware or other harmful material.
  • Use automated tools to scrape, extract or systematically reproduce website content without authorisation.
  • Misrepresent their identity, organisation or commercial authority when submitting an enquiry.
  • Use website information for unlawful, fraudulent or misleading purposes.
  • Interfere with the operation, security or availability of the website.

11. Third-Party Information and Links

  • The website may contain references or links to external websites, industry resources or third-party platforms.
  • Such references are provided for convenience and do not constitute an endorsement or representation by Bharat Chemical regarding the accuracy, availability, security or content of those third-party resources.
  • Bharat Chemical shall not be responsible for transactions or interactions undertaken directly with third parties through external platforms.

12. Limitation of Liability

  • Bharat Chemical takes reasonable measures to maintain accurate and current information on its website. However, it does not warrant that all information will be complete, error-free, continuously available or current at all times.
  • Bharat Chemical shall not be liable for any loss arising solely from reliance upon general website information.
  • Any liability relating to the supply of marine fuel, trading transactions, logistics or other commercial services shall be determined exclusively by the contractual terms applicable to that particular transaction.

13. Force Majeure

  • Bharat Chemical shall not be responsible for failure or delay in performing any obligation where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, severe weather, fire, war, civil disturbance, strikes, port closures, governmental restrictions, regulatory changes, transportation disruptions, supply-chain interruptions or product unavailability.
  • The rights and obligations of the parties in such circumstances shall be governed by the applicable commercial agreement.

14. Website Availability

  • Bharat Chemical may modify, update, suspend or discontinue any part of the website without prior notice.
  • While reasonable efforts will be made to maintain website availability and security, uninterrupted or error-free operation cannot be guaranteed.

15. Amendments

  • Bharat Chemical may revise these Terms & Conditions to reflect changes in its business, website functionality, regulatory requirements or applicable law.
  • The revised version will be published on this page with the updated date.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  • These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India.
  • [Bharat Chemical to confirm the applicable jurisdiction/courts.]

17. Contact

  • For clarification regarding these Terms & Conditions or information published on this website, please contact Bharat Chemical through the official contact details provided on the website.
  • Last Updated: 26-28-2026

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