Terms of Use

Welcome to the official website of the Centre for Environmental Sustainability, Marine and Maritime Affairs (CESMMA Global). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these terms, you should discontinue use of the site and its services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the CESMMA Global website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms that may apply to specific features or sections of the site. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and contributors who access or use the site.

2. Use of the Website

The CESMMA Global website is provided to share information about our programs, research, advocacy initiatives, and environmental sustainability services. You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms.
You may not:

• Use the website in a manner that could damage, disable, or impair its operation or interfere with others’ use.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, server, or database.

• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to extract data without written consent.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials on this website—including text, images, graphics, videos, reports, and logos—are the property of CESMMA Global or its content partners and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Restrictions: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any material from this site without written permission from CESMMA Global.
Permitted Use: You may download or print materials for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not alter or remove any copyright or attribution notices.

4. Research, Publications & Projects

Any publications, policy papers, or project information presented on this site are for informational and educational purposes only. While CESMMA Global strives to ensure accuracy and reliability, we do not guarantee the completeness or timeliness of such information. All project data and materials are subject to change without notice.

5. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources not owned or controlled by CESMMA Global. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of such third-party sites. By using our website, you acknowledge that CESMMA Global shall not be held liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of external resources.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CESMMA Global shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use—or inability to use—this website or its content. All materials are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CESMMA Global, its officers, employees, partners, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses resulting from your violation of these Terms of Use or misuse of the website.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Ghana, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under or related to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ghana.

9. Changes to the Terms

CESMMA Global reserves the right to revise, modify, or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website following such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage users to review this page periodically for any changes.

10. Termination

CESMMA Global may, at its discretion, suspend or terminate access to the website without prior notice if it believes that your conduct violates these Terms of Use or poses a risk to the integrity or operation of the site.

Last Updated: October 2025