WHA Madeira
CETARAM – Associação para a valorização dos cetáceos da Madeira
Rua dos Álamos, Entrada 22, Casa 10
São Pedro, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
NIPC: 518251292

1. Scope and Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions govern access to and use of this website. By accessing, browsing, or using this website, the user (“Utilizador”) agrees to comply with these Terms, in accordance with Portuguese law.

If the user does not agree, they must refrain from using the website.

2. Legal Identification

This website is operated by:

CETARAM – Associação para a valorização dos cetáceos da Madeira
Non-profit association registered in Portugal
NIPC: 518251292
Address: Rua dos Álamos, Entrada 22, Casa 10, São Pedro, Funchal, Madeira

3. Purpose of the Website

The website aims to:

• Promote marine conservation and awareness
• Share scientific, educational, and outreach content
• Facilitate donations and support for NGO activities

4. Website Use

Users agree to:

• Use the website lawfully and in good faith
• Not engage in activities that may damage, disable, or impair the website
• Not attempt unauthorized access to systems or data

Any misuse may result in legal action under Portuguese law.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All website content (texts, images, logos, videos, design) is protected under the Código do Direito de Autor e dos Direitos Conexos.

Unless otherwise stated, content belongs to CETARAM or is used under license.

Image Credits

Images used on this website are credited to:

• Visit Madeira
• Lobosonda Whale Watching Madeira
• Paula Thake
• Unsplash

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.

6. Donations and External Platforms

Donations may be processed via third-party platforms such as GoFundMe.

• Users acknowledge that such platforms operate under their own terms
• CETARAM is not responsible for third-party platform policies or technical issues
• Donations are voluntary and, unless required by law, non-refundable

7. External Links

This website may include links to third-party websites.

CETARAM:

• Does not control external websites
• Is not responsible for their content or practices
• Provides links for informational purposes only

8. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by Portuguese law:

• CETARAM does not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website
• Information is provided “as is” without warranties
• CETARAM is not liable for damages arising from use of the website

9. Data Protection

Personal data processing is governed by:

• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR / RGPD)
• Lei n.º 58/2019 (Portuguese Data Protection Law)

Please refer to the Privacy Policy below.

10. Amendments

CETARAM reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be published on this page.

11. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Portuguese law. Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts of Portugal, unless otherwise required by mandatory legal provisions.

12. Contacts

For questions regarding these Terms:

Email: info@whamadeira.com
Address: Rua dos Álamos, Entrada 22, Casa 10, São Pedro, Funchal