Terms & Conditions

Welcome to the official website of the Assateague Island Alliance (“AIA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please review them carefully.

Use of Content & Intellectual Property (Photos, Text, & Media)

All content on this website—including but not limited to photos, images, logos, graphics, text, videos, and organizational materials—is the exclusive property of the Assateague Island Alliance (or used with permission from content owners) and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

  • Strict Prohibition: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, display, transmit, modify, or otherwise use any photos or content from this website for personal, commercial, or non-commercial purposes without prior express written permission from the Assateague Island Alliance Board of Directors.

  • Permissions & Requests: To request written permission to use any photographs or content, please contact us directly through our official contact channels prior to use.

Acceptable Use of Website

By using this site, you agree to use it only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of, or restrict/inhibit the use and enjoyment of this site by, any third party. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue on this site.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external, third-party websites or resources for your convenience and information (such as partner organizations, government agencies, or donation portals). The Assateague Island Alliance does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing external links is done at your own risk.

Donations and Financial Transactions

All donations made through our website support the mission and educational/conservation efforts of the Assateague Island Alliance. Donations are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. Unless required by law or explicitly stated in a specific fundraising campaign, all donations are non-refundable.

Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

  • "As Is" Basis: This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

  • Accuracy: While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any information on the site.

  • Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Assateague Island Alliance, its board members, officers, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, or if you wish to request permission to use website photos/content, please contact us:

  • Email: assateagueislandalliance@gmail.com 

  • Mailing Address: 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD 21811