IHO Disclaimer – Integrated Platform Version

The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Secretariat maintains and administers a range of websites and online platforms (collectively, “IHO Platforms”) to support the Organization’s mission and serve its Member States, partners, and the wider public (“Users”). Unless otherwise indicated, the information available on these platforms is provided for general informational purposes only. 

1. Categories of Platforms 

IHO Platforms include, but are not limited to: 

- Open-access platforms (no user account required), such as the official IHO Website (https://iho.int), the International Hydrographic Review (IHR) website (https://ihr.iho.int); 

- Restricted-access platforms (user account required), including the IHO Portal (https://portal.iho.int), INToGIS (https://chart.iho.int), the S-100 GI Registry (https://registry.iho.int), and the IHO e-Learning Platform (https://elearning.iho.int/). 

This disclaimer applies to all current and future IHO Platforms, subject to the specific terms of use or user agreements applicable to each platform. 

2. Permitted Use 

Users may visit IHO Platforms and may download, copy, or use the content, materials, and documents made available (collectively, “Materials”) for personal, non-commercial use, subject to these terms and any applicable content-specific restrictions. The reproduction, redistribution, sale, or creation of derivative works based on IHO Materials is prohibited without prior written permission from the IHO Secretariat. 

3. Accuracy and Liability 

While the IHO Secretariat makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and up-to-date information, all content is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The IHO makes no representations or warranties—express, implied, or statutory—regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the Materials, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or freedom from malware or other harmful components. 

The IHO shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from the use of or reliance on information published on any IHO Platform. 

External Links 

IHO Platforms may contain links to third-party websites for the convenience of Users. Such links do not imply endorsement by the IHO, and the IHO assumes no responsibility for the content, availability, or practices of external websites. 

User-Contributed Content 

Where IHO Platforms allow interactive or collaborative contributions (e.g., user-submitted data, comments, or other content), such inputs remain the responsibility of the submitting Users. The IHO reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates platform rules or applicable laws. 

No Legal Interpretation 

Unless explicitly stated, content published on IHO Platforms: 
- does not constitute legal advice; 
- does not reflect the official position or interpretation of any law, policy, or regulation by the IHO or its Member States; 
- is without prejudice to the positions taken by IHO bodies or Member States on any matter. 

Linking to IHO Platforms 

Hyperlinking to IHO Platforms is permitted. However, such links do not imply affiliation with or endorsement by the IHO. The IHO assumes no responsibility for the content of websites linking to its platforms.