TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Effective July 18, 2024

TERMS

By accessing the website at menhadendefenders.org, owned and operated by Menhaden Defenders, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms of service, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this website. The materials contained in this website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

USE LICENSE

a. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on menhadendefenders.org for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • modify or copy the materials;

  • use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);

  • attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on menhadendefenders.org;

  • remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or,

  • transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server.

b. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Menhaden Defenders at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

DISCLAIMER

The materials on menhadendefenders.org are provided on an "as-is" basis. Menhaden Defenders makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, Menhaden Defenders does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

LIMITATIONS

In no event shall Menhaden Defenders or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on menhadendefenders.org, even if Menhaden Defenders or a Menhaden Defenders authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

ACCURACY OF MATERIALS

The materials appearing on menhadendefenders.org could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Menhaden Defenders does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. Menhaden Defenders may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. However, Menhaden Defenders does not make any commitment to update the materials.

LINKS

Menhaden Defenders has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Menhaden Defenders of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

MODIFICATIONS

Menhaden Defenders may revise these terms of service for its website at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

GOVERNING LAW

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your State] and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State or location.

CONTACT

If you have any questions or suggestions about the Terms & Conditions, do not hesitate to reach out.

BECOME A DEFENDER

Your contribution enables us to advocate for science-based management of menhaden, conduct research, and raise awareness about this important species.

With your support, we can work towards a future where menhaden thrive, marine ecosystems flourish, and coastal communities prosper. 

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