Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Chuar Cocoa Co-operative Society website at chuarcoop.org.pg (the "Website") and any related services provided by Chuar Cocoa Co-operative Society ("we", "us", or "our").

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Website.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Website and services. By using our Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

For membership applications, you must be a resident farmer or agricultural stakeholder in Papua New Guinea, with preference given to farmers in the East Sepik Province, Wewak District, and Turubu LLG areas.

Our Services

Chuar Cocoa Co-operative Society provides the following services through our Website:

• Information about our cooperative and agricultural programs
• Online membership registration and application
• Information about our products (cocoa, vanilla, and other agricultural products)
• Contact and inquiry services
• Newsletter subscription services
• Educational resources and training program information

Membership Terms

By applying for membership through our Website:

• You agree to provide accurate and complete information
• You understand that membership is subject to approval by the cooperative committee
• You agree to pay applicable membership fees as specified
• You commit to following cooperative bylaws and guidelines
• You agree to participate in cooperative activities and meetings when possible

User Responsibilities

When using our Website, you agree NOT to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Collect or harvest user information without authorization
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Impersonate another person or entity

Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of Chuar Cocoa Co-operative Society or its content suppliers and is protected by Papua New Guinea and international copyright laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any content from our Website without our prior written consent.

Product Information

We make every effort to display our products and their descriptions accurately. However, we do not guarantee that product descriptions, images, or other content is accurate, complete, or error-free.

Prices and availability of products are subject to change without notice. For current pricing and product availability, please contact us directly.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Chuar Cocoa Co-operative Society shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the Website.

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chuar Cocoa Co-operative Society and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and members from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Papua New Guinea, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Papua New Guinea.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.