Effective Date: May 6, 2025

Welcome to the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, Inc. ("SOA," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our websites, programs, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SOA and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and partners will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Services.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California to resolve any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Sustainable Ocean Alliance Email: information@soalliance.org Website: https://www.soalliance.org/

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Terms on our website and update the effective date. Your continued use of the Services after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Use of the Services

You agree to use the Services in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. You agree not to:

• Use the Services for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.

• Post or transmit any content that is abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

• Attempt to interfere with or compromise the integrity or security of the Services.

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Services without our express written permission.

User Accounts

If you create an account with us, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and all activities under your account.

Donations and Payment Terms

If you make a donation through the Services, you agree to provide current, complete, and accurate payment information. Donations are processed through Donorbox, and their terms and policies apply. Donations are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content included on the Services, such as text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of SOA or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use our content without our prior written consent.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SOA and its affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free.