Terms and Conditions


Welcome to the Great Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary proposal website. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

The information provided on this website is for general informational and community support purposes regarding the National Marine Sanctuary nomination process. By using this site, you accept these terms in full.

2. Use of Resources and Links

External links provided on this site (such as petitions, letters to Congress, and partner organizations) are maintained independently by external entities including NOAA and change.org. We hold no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party external websites.

3. Intellectual Property

All content, branding, logos, graphics, and descriptive text related to the Great Lake Ontario Marine Sanctuary initiative are protected under copyright guidelines. Unauthorized reproduction or commercial utilization of materials is prohibited without formal consent.

4. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued usage of the website following updates implies explicit acceptance of the updated terms.