Terms of service

Terms of Service

⭐ TERMS OF SERVICE (TOS)
Hawaii Kupuna Council – Official Website
Hawaiian Kingdom (In Continuity)
Effective Date: December 9, 2025

Welcome to the official website of the Hawai‘i Kupuna Council.
By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following Terms of Service.
If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the site.

These Terms of Service describe how this website operates, the expectations for users, and the protections in place for the Kupuna Council’s cultural, humanitarian, and informational work.

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1. PURPOSE OF THIS WEBSITE
The Hawai‘i Kupuna Council website exists to:

Share cultural and humanitarian information
Communicate Kupuna guidance and perspectives
Provide updates related to the work of the Hawai‘i Kupuna Humanitarian Tribunal (HKHT) and the Office of Hawaiian Subjects (OHS)
Offer educational resources related to Hawaiian Kingdom continuity, culture, and Indigenous humanitarian matters
Facilitate respectful engagement with the Hawaiian community and general public
This site does not operate as a governmental platform, legal authority, or enforcement body.
It is for informational, cultural, and humanitarian purposes only.

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2. USE OF WEBSITE
By using this website, you agree to:

Use the site respectfully
Not interfere with site operations
Not attempt to hack, alter, or exploit the site
Not post or transmit harmful, abusive, or unlawful content
Follow protocols for communication with the Kupuna Council and its affiliated bodies
The Hawai‘i Kupuna Council reserves the right to limit or block access to users who violate these expectations.

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3. CULTURAL & HUMANITARIAN FRAMEWORK
This website operates under:

Hawaiian cultural values
Kupuna guidance
The humanitarian, restorative, and non-adversarial principles of the HKHT
Hawaiian Kingdom identity in continuity
All information presented here is meant to reflect cultural perspectives, kupuna wisdom, and Indigenous humanitarian frameworks.

Nothing on this site constitutes:

legal advice,
enforceable legal orders, or
the exercise of civil, criminal, or governmental enforcement authority.
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4. DISCLAIMER OF LEGAL AUTHORITY
Although the Hawaiian Kingdom is referenced as part of the cultural and historical identity of the organization:

This website DOES NOT:
exercise legal jurisdiction over any person or entity, function as an enforcement platform, issue legally binding directives, or provide legal representation or advice.

All content is provided for cultural, educational, or humanitarian context.

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5. USER COMMUNICATIONS
Any communication submitted through this site (email, forms, comments) may be:

reviewed by Kupuna or their appointed representatives,
archived for humanitarian or cultural documentation,
used to help understand issues affecting Hawaiian Subjects.
Users agree not to submit:

confidential personal information,
sensitive legal materials,
threats, harassment, or inappropriate content.
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6. INTELLECTUAL & CULTURAL PROPERTY
All content on this site—including text, images, cultural materials, kupuna statements, and educational documents—is the property of the Hawai‘i Kupuna Council or used with permission.

Users may not:

reproduce,
distribute,
modify, or
use content from this site for commercial or adversarial purposes
without written permission.

Cultural materials must be treated with respect.

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7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
This website may contain links to external sites.
These links are provided for informational purposes only.

The Hawai‘i Kupuna Council is not responsible for:

the content of external websites,
their accuracy,
their policies, or
their practices.
Users visit external links at their own discretion.

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8. PRIVACY NOTICE (SUMMARY)
The Hawai‘i Kupuna Council respects the privacy and dignity of all users.
Information submitted voluntarily may be used:

for communication,
humanitarian review, or
cultural documentation.
The site does not:

sell personal information,
use invasive tracking tools,
or share data with unauthorized third parties.
A full Privacy Policy can be provided upon request.

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9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Hawai‘i Kupuna Council, including its Kupuna, volunteers, and representatives, is not liable for:

damages resulting from site use,
reliance on posted content,
technical issues, or
interruptions in service.
This site is offered as-is and as available.

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10. CHANGES TO TERMS OF SERVICE
The Hawai‘i Kupuna Council may revise these Terms of Service to reflect:

improved protections,
updated cultural protocols,
changes in humanitarian practice, or
administrative needs.
Updates will be posted visibly on the site.
Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

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11. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions or communications, please contact:

Hawai‘i Kupuna Council
c/o Hawai‘i Kupuna Humanitarian Tribunal
P.O. Box 2068
Kea‘au, Hawai‘i 96749

[email protected]