Terms of Use

NAQDA Website Terms of Use

Welcome to the official NAQDA website. This site is provided to disseminate official information on aquaculture development in Sri Lanka, as part of our commitment to public transparency and access to information. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with the following Terms of Use. Please read these terms carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should refrain from using the site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this website are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

2. Usage and Conduct

You agree to use the NAQDA website only for lawful, informational purposes. Users must not engage in any activities that could harm, disrupt, or unauthorizedly access this website or its content. This includes prohibitions on:

Any attempts to tamper with the site or misuse its functionalities are strictly prohibited and may be reported to law enforcement.

3. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

All materials on this site – including text, data, images, logos, and documents – are the property of NAQDA or are used with permission. The content is protected by applicable intellectual property laws and international agreements.

• You may download or print information for personal, non-commercial use
• Content may be used for furthering knowledge in aquaculture with proper attribution
• Any reproduction, redistribution, or modification for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden without prior written permission
• You must retain all copyright and proprietary notices on downloaded materials
• Unauthorized use of the content is a violation of copyright and terms of use

4. User Submissions

Any information, feedback, or materials you submit to NAQDA through this website:

• Becomes the property of NAQDA
• May be used by NAQDA without restriction
• Must not contain illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Must not infringe on third-party rights
• Must be accurate and not misleading

5. External Links and Third-Party Content

For your convenience, our website may include links to external websites or third-party content. These links do not imply endorsement or approval by NAQDA, and we have no control over the content or availability of those external sites.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

The materials on NAQDA's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. NAQDA makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of information
• Warranties that the website is free from viruses or harmful components

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall NAQDA 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 materials on NAQDA's website, even if NAQDA or a NAQDA 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.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the site and informs users of our data collection practices. By using the website, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Modifications to Terms

NAQDA reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use and any website content at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. We advise you to review these terms periodically. The date of the last update will be indicated at the bottom of this page.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Sri Lanka. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be resolved in the courts of Sri Lanka.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and NAQDA regarding the use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.