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Terms ofUse & Service

These terms explain the conditions that apply when accessing and using the official website and public digital services of the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources.

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By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these terms, official regulations, and applicable Sri Lankan laws.

About these Terms of Use

These terms apply to this website and its public digital services. Additional specific conditions may apply to individual licence applications, vessel registrations, or online portal submissions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the website and its associated online services.

2. Website Purpose

This website provides official information, public services, notices, publications, policies, programmes, contact details and updates relating to fisheries, aquaculture, aquatic resources and ocean resources in Sri Lanka.

Provide access to official Ministry information

Support public access to government services

Publish notices, policies and public documents

Improve communication with citizens and stakeholders

3. Permitted Use

You may use this website for lawful personal, educational, professional, research and public-service purposes. You must not use the website in a way that damages, overloads, or disrupts its operation or security.

4. User Responsibilities

When submitting information through online services or contact forms, you are responsible for ensuring that all provided details are accurate, complete and lawful.

Do not provide false, misleading or fraudulent information.
Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to protected systems or databases.
Do not upload malicious software, harmful code or unlawful content.
Do not impersonate another person, commercial entity or government officer.

5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content, marks, logos, photographs, documents, and databases published on this portal are owned by or licensed to the Government of Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Fisheries.

6. Accuracy of Information

While the Ministry maintains accurate and current information, users should verify important application deadlines, eligibility criteria, and fee schedules against official published Gazettes or responsible Ministry divisions.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Any disputes relating to this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Sri Lanka.

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