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Terms of Service

Conditions for using NaFAA's digital platforms and services

Last Updated: December 2024
User Agreement

Welcome to the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) online portal. By accessing and using this website and its associated services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Access to and use of NaFAA's digital services is subject to applicable Liberian laws and regulations governing fisheries and maritime activities. By using our services, you accept these terms in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you must not use our digital services.

2. User Accounts and Security

To access certain services (e.g., license renewal, catch reporting), you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for:

  • maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • all activities that occur under your account.
  • ensuring that all information provided is accurate, current, and complete.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use our specific services for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Submit false or misleading information regarding vessel operations or catch data.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts.
  • Use the platform to distribute malware or harmful code.
  • Interfere with the proper operation of the website.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of NaFAA or its content suppliers and is protected by Liberian and international intellectual property laws. Government forms and official publications are public records but must be used in accordance with official guidelines.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

While we strive to keep information accurate and up-to-date, NaFAA provides this website "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free.

6. Limitation of Liability

NaFAA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use our digital services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Modifications to Terms

NaFAA reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

8. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Liberia. Any disputes relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Liberia.