Terms of Engagement

These Terms of Engagement govern use of this website and engagement with Expedition Audacity Research Foundation (“EAR Foundation”).

They are intended to establish clear boundaries, responsibilities, and expectations. They are not a manifesto, values statement, or guarantee of outcomes.

The EAR Foundation operates across multiple jurisdictions.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, any dispute arising from use of this website or engagement with EAR Foundation activities shall be governed by the applicable laws of the organisation’s registered jurisdiction at the time of engagement.

Participation in international activities may also be subject to local laws and regulations.

Participation in EAR Foundation expeditions, research activities, events, or field operations is entirely voluntary.

Such activities may involve inherent risks, including but not limited to:

• Remote or offshore environments
• Weather and maritime conditions
• Physical exertion
• Limited access to medical facilities
   

Participants acknowledge these risks and accept responsibility for assessing their own suitability for participation.

Participants are responsible for ensuring they are physically and medically fit for participation.

Where applicable, participants may be required to provide health declarations, medical clearances, or other information relevant to safe participation. Failure to disclose relevant medical or fitness information may result in suspension or removal from participation.

For safety, operational integrity, and legal compliance, final decision-making authority during expeditions and field activities rests with the designated expedition leader or vessel captain.

Failure to comply with lawful safety instructions may result in removal from participation.

EAR Foundation activities may involve the creation of photography, video, audio, scientific observations, and written documentation.

Such materials may be used for research, educational, fundraising, or public-awareness purposes. Where applicable, permissions or releases are obtained in advance.

Some materials may be anonymised, delayed, restricted, or withheld from publication where ethical, legal, safety, or community considerations require it.

Personal information is handled in accordance with the EAR Foundation’s Privacy Policy.

By using this website or engaging with EAR Foundation programmes, you acknowledge and consent to those practices.

Donations to the EAR Foundation are voluntary and non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing.

Funds are applied in support of the Foundation’s mission, operational costs, and programme delivery. The EAR Foundation does not guarantee specific outcomes or deliverables in exchange for any contribution.

This website or EAR Foundation activities may reference or involve third-party organisations, partners, or service providers.

Such third parties operate under their own terms and policies unless explicitly stated otherwise. The EAR Foundation is not responsible for the content, practices, or conduct of external websites or organisations outside its control.

All information provided by the EAR Foundation is offered in good faith and for general informational purposes only.

The EAR Foundation makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of information, nor does it guarantee uninterrupted access to its website or services.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the EAR Foundation shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from participation in its programmes or use of this website.

These Terms of Engagement may be updated periodically to reflect legal, operational, or organisational changes.

Continued use of the website or engagement with EAR Foundation activities constitutes acceptance of the most current version.

If any provision of these terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

• Participation involves real-world risk
• Health and fitness suitability are your responsibility
• Safety decisions in the field are final
• Donations support the mission, not guaranteed outcomes
• Not all material can or should be published
• Laws vary by country
• These terms may evolve as operations evolve

That's it.