Trust, Safety and Transparency
Trust, Safety, and Transparency
At Certified Boater, trust is essential.
We provide boating safety education that people rely on to meet legal requirements and operate safely on the water. Because of that responsibility, we believe transparency, ethical conduct, and respect for personal information are fundamental to how we operate.
This page explains our approach to trust and accountability. Detailed policies are available separately and may be updated as laws, technology, and requirements change.
Our Commitment to Safety
Boating safety education has real-world consequences. We design our courses to focus on safety, responsibility, and practical understanding, not shortcuts or loopholes.
We are committed to providing clear, accurate educational content and to meeting applicable requirements for course reporting and verification.
Our Approach to Transparency
We believe users should understand who they are dealing with and what to expect.
Certified Boater is operated by Social Closure LLC, a U.S.-based company. We strive to be clear about pricing, course access, reporting, and support so users can make informed decisions.
Privacy and Respect for Data
We collect only the information needed to provide our services, support users, and meet applicable reporting obligations.
We do not treat personal data as a commodity. Respect for privacy is a core part of operating a responsible education platform.
Ethical Standards
Certified Boater operates with zero tolerance for illegal or unethical activity, including human trafficking, forced labor, and exploitation.
We expect ethical behavior from anyone who uses or works with our platform.
Accessibility and Inclusion
We believe education should be accessible to as many people as possible.
We work to improve usability and accessibility as technology and standards evolve, and we welcome feedback from users who experience barriers.
Accountability
We believe trust requires accountability.
If users have questions, concerns, or issues, we encourage direct contact. We take feedback seriously and work to address problems responsibly.
Our Policies
For full details on specific topics, please review our policies: