Terms & Conditions

Welcome to OceanHope.org. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by the following terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.

1. About Us

OceanHope is a nonprofit organization committed to the ethical exploration and preservation of maritime heritage, partnering with academic institutions, governments, and local communities around the world.

2. Use of Website

You agree to use this site for lawful, non-commercial purposes consistent with our mission. You may not use this site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our services or interfere with others’ use.

You are prohibited from:

Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Using the site for any fraudulent or harmful activity
Uploading or distributing malicious content or software

3. Intellectual Property

All content on OceanHope.org—including text, images, logos, videos, and design—is the property of OceanHope or its partners unless otherwise stated. It is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You may not:

Reproduce, copy, distribute, or display our content without prior written consent
Use our logo or name in any way that implies partnership or endorsement without permission

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We provide these links for your convenience but do not control or endorse their content. We are not responsible for the privacy, practices, or availability of third-party sites.

5. Donations and Transactions

All donations made through our site are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Transactions are processed securely through trusted third-party platforms. We do not store full payment information on our servers.

6. Disclaimer

Our website is provided “as is” and “as available.” While we strive for accuracy and reliability, we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the site’s availability, functionality, or content.

We do not guarantee that:

The site will be error-free or uninterrupted
Content is always current, complete, or free from inaccuracies
Files available for download are free of viruses or harmful components

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, OceanHope is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, this website or any linked resources.

8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Utah, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in state or federal courts located in Utah County, Utah.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. The most recent version will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please reach out:

Email: info@oceanhope.org
Website: www.oceanhope.org