Terms & Conditions

Website

Last updated: 16 January 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the West Coast Kelp website (the “Site”), operated by West Coast Kelp (“WCK”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws. If you do not agree, you must not use this Site.


1. Use of the Website

You may access and use this Site for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes only. All materials on this Site are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site or its content for any unlawful purpose

  • Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display Site content without prior written consent from WCK

  • Attempt to interfere with the Site’s functionality or security

2. Limited License

Permission is granted to temporarily download or print a single copy of materials on the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. This is a license, not a transfer of title.

Under this license, you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials

  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or public display

  • Attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, or extract source code from any materials

  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices

  • Transfer the materials to another person or mirror them on another server

This license will automatically terminate if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession.


3. Disclaimer

The materials and information on this Site are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

West Coast Kelp makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site content is accurate, complete, current, or error-free.


4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, West Coast Kelp shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.


5. Accuracy of Materials

The content on this Site may include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. West Coast Kelp does not warrant that any content is accurate, complete, or current and may make changes to the Site content at any time without notice.


6. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. West Coast Kelp does not review or control these sites and is not responsible for their content or practices. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.


7. Changes to These Terms

West Coast Kelp may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. By continuing to use the Site after changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the updated Terms.


8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the applicable federal laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

You agree that any disputes arising from or related to your use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in British Columbia, Canada.


9. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: [email protected]

Adopt-a-Kelp

 

Terms of Sale and Refund Policy

Last updated: 16th January 2026

This Terms of Sale and Refund Policy applies to the Adopt-a-Kelp program offered by West Coast Kelp (“WCK”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By purchasing or participating in an Adopt-a-Kelp adoption through our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

 

1. Nature of the Adopt-a-Kelp Program

The Adopt-a-Kelp program is a restoration support initiative offered by West Coast Kelp. When you adopt kelp, you are supporting kelp cultivation, deployment, monitoring, and associated field, operational, and research activities carried out by West Coast Kelp.

An adoption:

  • Represents support for kelp restoration and related work

  • Is not a charitable donation

  • Does not confer ownership of any physical kelp, marine area, or ecosystem

  • Does not guarantee survival, growth rate, location permanence, or ecological outcomes

Kelp restoration is influenced by natural variability, including but not limited to ocean conditions, weather, seasonal cycles, permitting requirements, and environmental factors beyond our control.

 

2. Purchase Terms

All Adopt-a-Kelp purchases are processed through our website using secure third-party payment providers.

By completing a purchase, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Your adoption supports ongoing and future restoration activities

  • Program timelines may shift due to environmental or operational conditions

  • Updates are provided as part of a long-term process rather than a fixed deliverable schedule

Prices are listed in the applicable currency at checkout and are subject to change without notice.

 

3. Program Updates and Communications

As part of the adoption experience, adopters may receive periodic updates documenting stages such as cultivation, deployment, monitoring, and observation. These updates are intended to share learning and progress rather than certify outcomes.

The frequency, format, and content of updates may evolve over time as the program develops.

 

4. No Refund Policy

All Adopt-a-Kelp adoptions are final and non-refundable.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Changes in personal circumstances

  • Delays or alterations to program timelines

  • Environmental impacts affecting kelp survival or monitoring

  • Modifications to deployment locations or methods

Once an adoption is purchased, funds are committed to restoration-related activities and cannot be returned.

 

5. Cancellations and Program Changes

West Coast Kelp reserves the right to modify, pause, or discontinue aspects of the Adopt-a-Kelp program if required due to environmental conditions, regulatory requirements, safety considerations, or operational constraints.

In such cases, no refunds will be issued, but we may communicate adjustments or alternative approaches where appropriate.

 

6. Force Majeure and Environmental Uncertainty

Kelp restoration work occurs in real ocean environments and may be affected by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Extreme weather or ocean conditions

  • Equipment failure

  • Regulatory or permitting changes

  • Ecological disturbances

West Coast Kelp is not liable for outcomes resulting from such events.

 

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, West Coast Kelp shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to participation in the Adopt-a-Kelp program, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of revenue, or perceived loss of anticipated outcomes.

Participation in the Adopt-a-Kelp program is voluntary and undertaken with an understanding of the inherent uncertainty, variability, and risk associated with ecological restoration work conducted in open marine environments.

 

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This policy and any related transactions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the applicable federal laws of Canada.

West Coast Kelp operates from Canada; however, the Adopt-a-Kelp program may be purchased by customers located internationally. You agree that any disputes arising from or related to this policy or the Adopt-a-Kelp program shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in British Columbia, Canada.

 

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy or the Adopt-a-Kelp program, please contact us at: [email protected]

By purchasing an Adopt-a-Kelp adoption, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Terms of Sale and Refund Policy.