Terms and Conditions
Welcome to the Sea Change Project website (‘Website’). The Website is owned and operated by Sea Change Project NPC (‘Sea Change Project’, ‘we’, ‘us’ or ‘our’). These Terms of Use (‘Terms’) govern your use of our website at seachangeproject.com and any other websites, mobile sites or applications owned by Sea Change Project or that link to these Terms (collectively, the ‘Website’). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, or amended versions thereof, please do not use the Website.
These Terms apply only to this Website. Please read the terms and conditions or terms of use policies of any other company or website you may link to from this Website.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to change or modify all or any portion of the Terms at any time and in our sole discretion by posting the modified Terms on our Website. Any such changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting, and by continuing to use the Website, you are agreeing to the updated Terms. Please check the ‘Last Updated’ date from time to time to ensure you understand the current terms and conditions that apply to your use of the Website.
Privacy and Cookies
Your privacy is important to us. The collection and use of personal information through the Website is governed by the Sea Change Project Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy which are incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood those policies.
Use of the Website
You may use this Website only for lawful purposes. You agree not to use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws, attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, interfere with the operation or security of the Website, or reproduce, distribute or exploit Website content for commercial purposes without the necessary permissions.
The Website is intended for general audiences and may be accessed by users of all ages. Where a user is under the age at which they can legally provide consent for the processing of personal information under applicable law, any submission of personal information through the Website should be made with the involvement or consent of a parent or legal guardian.
Sea Change Project does not knowingly collect personal information from children in a manner that is inconsistent with applicable privacy laws. Further information is available in our Privacy Policy.
Copyright, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website, including films, photography, text, graphics, logos, audio recordings, educational resources and research materials, is owned by or licensed to Sea Change Project and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Nothing on this Website grants any licence or right to use our intellectual property without permission.
Film, Photography and Content Usage Policy
Sea Change Project creates and curates films, photography, videos, written stories, research-based materials, educational resources and digital media. Unless expressly stated otherwise, all such content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and remains the property of Sea Change Project and/or its licensors.
Visitors may view, download and share content from the Website for personal, non-commercial and educational purposes provided that the content is not altered, appropriate credit is given, copyright notices are retained and the content is not used in a misleading or defamatory manner.
Commercial Use
No film footage, photographs, video clips, graphics, educational resources or other content featured on this Website may be reproduced, distributed, broadcast, published, licensed, sold, adapted or otherwise used for commercial purposes without obtaining all necessary permissions from the relevant rights holder(s).
Depending on the content, rights may be owned or controlled by Sea Change Project, its collaborators, production partners, distributors, licensors, individual creators or other third parties. In some cases, multiple permissions may be required.
Sea Change Project does not represent that it owns or controls all rights in all content appearing on this Website. It is the responsibility of any person seeking to use content from the Website to identify and obtain any necessary permissions from the applicable rights holder(s).
Trademarks and Project Names
Names, logos, project titles, campaign names and associated branding used on this Website may be protected by trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights (collectively, the ‘Marks’). No use of such names, logos or branding may be made without prior written consent from the relevant rights holder.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you may not use the Marks in any manner that is likely to cause confusion or imply endorsement, or in any manner that disparages, misrepresents or discredits Sea Change Project or its mission.
Reference to any products, services, processes or other information by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, supplier or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by us.
Media and Press Requests
Journalists, broadcasters, publishers and media organisations seeking information about Sea Change Project or its work should contact us directly through the contact details provided on the Website.
Third-Party Rights
Certain content featured on this Website is owned or controlled by third parties and is displayed under licence, permission or other agreement. Nothing in these Terms grants any right to use such content. Any proposed use may require separate permission from the applicable rights holder(s). Users are responsible for ensuring that all necessary permissions have been obtained before using such content.
User Submissions
Where the Website allows users to submit comments, enquiries, stories, photographs or other content, you retain ownership of your content but grant Sea Change Project a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce and display such content for its nonprofit purposes. You warrant that you own the rights to any content you submit.
Donations and Section 18A Certificates
Donations made through the Website are voluntary and support the mission and activities of Sea Change Project. Where applicable, qualifying donations may be eligible for a Section 18A tax certificate in accordance with South African tax legislation. Eligibility requirements, procedures and any applicable conditions are set out on the Sea Change Project Donations page, which forms part of these Terms by reference. Sea Change Project reserves the right to request information required to issue a Section 18A certificate and to decline issuing a certificate where legal requirements have not been met.
External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. Sea Change Project does not control or endorse the content of external websites and accepts no responsibility for their content, security, privacy practices or availability.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this Website is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure that information is accurate and current, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability or availability of any content on the Website.
Any reliance placed on information obtained from the Website is at the user’s own risk. The content on the Website should not be regarded as professional, scientific, legal, financial or other advice and should not be relied upon as such.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sea Change Project, its directors, employees, contractors and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, special or punitive loss, damage, cost or expense arising from use of the Website, inability to access the Website, reliance on Website content, or technical failures, interruptions or security breaches.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sea Change Project, its directors, employees, contractors, partners and representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal costs) arising out of or relating to: your use of the Website; your breach of these Terms; your violation of any applicable law or regulation; or any content submitted by you that infringes the rights of a third party.
No Waiver
Any failure by Sea Change Project to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or of any other provision.
Website Availability
We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Website at any time, update content without notice, or restrict access to certain sections of the Website. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Website.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from the use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.
Separate Agreements
You may have other agreements with us. Those agreements are separate and in addition to these Terms. These Terms are not intended to modify, revise, or amend the terms of any such other agreements you may have with us.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severed from the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
Contact Us
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact Sea Change Project using the contact details provided on the Website.
