Terms & Conditions
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Terms & Conditions
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Welcome to naturefriendsofmaldives.com (“Website”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our Website and any services offered through it. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Who We Are
Nature Friends of Maldives (“we,” “us,” “our”) is a Maldives-based non-governmental organization dedicated to marine research, conservation, and education.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website.
3. Website Use
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the Website.
You must not:
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Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
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Upload or transmit any harmful or illegal content
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
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Use the Website to distribute spam or unwanted advertising
4. Content
All content on the Website, including text, images, videos, graphics, and logos, is owned by Nature Friends of Maldives or used with permission.
You may not:
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Copy, reproduce, or distribute content without our written permission
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Use our content for commercial purposes without consent
5. User-Generated Content
If you upload photos, videos, or other content via the Website:
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You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and share your content for our conservation, education, and promotional purposes.
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You confirm that you own the content or have permission to share it.
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You agree not to upload any content that is unlawful, defamatory, or violates the rights of others.
6. Donations
If you donate through the Website:
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Donations are processed through third-party payment processors.
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Donation receipts and records are kept for 5 years for accounting and compliance.
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Donations are non-refundable unless otherwise stated or required by law.
7. Bookings (if applicable)
If the Website offers booking for courses, dives, or events:
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Bookings are subject to availability and confirmation.
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We may cancel or reschedule bookings due to weather, safety, or operational reasons.
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Cancellation and refund policies will be provided at the time of booking.
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Nature Friends of Maldives will not be liable for:
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Any loss or damage arising from your use of the Website
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Any indirect, consequential, or special damages
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Any errors or inaccuracies in the Website content
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Nature Friends of Maldives from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Maldives. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Maldives courts.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: nfmaldives@gmail.com
Website: naturefriendsofmaldives.com