Regulatory & Safety Disclosures

Australian Consumer Law (ACL) Compliance

Pre-Release Private Beta Status

Athena Helm™ is currently under active pre-launch research and development. The software, firmware, and digital-twin vessel cockpit are in a private developer beta stage and are not commercially available for sale or public hire within Australia or internationally.

Indicative & Non-Binding Pricing

All subscription plans, capability tiers, and prices displayed on this marketing website (such as "$29 AUD / month" or "$149 AUD / month") are strictly indicative, estimated, and non-binding.

• No commercial offers are being made under the Australian Consumer Law (Competition and Consumer Act 2010).
• No transactions, payment collections, or commercial contracts are processed at this stage.
• The "Request Access" and plan selection buttons serve solely as expressions of interest (EOI) for our private developer invitation list.
• Actual future launch pricing may differ and will be subject to applicable terms and final commercial release specifications.

Maritime Safety & Telemetry Warning

Primary Navigation & Yacht Control Warning

• Not a Navigation Aid: Athena Helm™ is not certified as a primary marine navigation system, electronic chart display, or life-safety aid.
• Maintain Human Oversight: Under no circumstances should Athena Helm's automated AI voice assistant, digital-twin telemetry charts, or Rig Vision camera systems replace standard human watchkeeping, paper charts, or certified marine instruments (such as radar, sonar, and GPS).
• Vessel Control Limit: Athena Helm™ does not command active rudder, throttle, or autopilot actuators during this beta phase. All recommendations, diagnostic alerts, and voice prompts are for diagnostic and educational reference only. The Master of the vessel retains absolute legal and operational responsibility for safe pilotage under international COLREGs (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea).
• Man Overboard Alerts: The MOB button, MOB alarms and crew tags are not certified safety equipment. They can fail without warning: a phone can sleep, lose its GPS fix or run flat, and a boat's network can drop. Wear lifejackets, carry a certified personal AIS or DSC beacon, keep a throwable buoy at hand and practise your MOB drill. Never rely on Athena Helm to find a person in the water.

NMEA CAN Bus & Telemetry Integration

Connecting local hardware nodes to a vessel's physical NMEA 2000 or CAN bus system can introduce electrical noise or telemetry disruptions if done incorrectly. Skipper installation and integration should be verified by a certified NMEA electronics marine specialist. Athena Helm assumes no liability for sensor malfunctions, hardware damage, telemetry lag, or signal interference during off-grid operations.