Terms of Use
These terms govern your use of Integrate Pasifika, a platform designed to strengthen Pacific communities through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Key Terms & Responsibilities
Platform Purpose
Integrate Pasifika facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration across Pacific communities
- Support Pacific resilience and development goals
- Foster collaboration between Pacific Island countries
- Share resources, knowledge, and best practices
- Build capacity for disaster and climate resilience
User Responsibilities
All users must contribute positively to the Pacific community
- Respect Pacific cultural values and protocols
- Share accurate and reliable information
- Respect intellectual property and traditional knowledge
- Follow community guidelines and professional standards
Content Guidelines
All content must align with our mission and Pacific values
- Content must be relevant to Pacific development
- Respect traditional knowledge and cultural sensitivities
- No commercial promotion without permission
- Maintain professional and respectful communication
Data & Privacy
We protect your data according to Pacific values and international standards
- Data sovereignty principles respected
- Cultural data handled with special care
- Compliance with applicable privacy laws
- Transparent data usage and sharing policies
Pacific Cultural Values & Traditional Knowledge
Integrate Pasifika operates under Pacific cultural principles. All users must respect traditional knowledge systems, cultural protocols, and indigenous data sovereignty.
Our Commitment:
- • Honor traditional knowledge holders
- • Respect cultural protocols and customs
- • Support Pacific data sovereignty
- • Foster inclusive collaboration
Your Responsibility:
- • Acknowledge traditional knowledge sources
- • Respect cultural sensitivities
- • Seek appropriate permissions
- • Share knowledge respectfully
Acceptable Use
✅ Permitted Activities
- • Sharing relevant Pacific development resources
- • Collaborating on resilience and adaptation projects
- • Participating in community discussions
- • Building professional networks
- • Contributing to knowledge repositories
❌ Prohibited Activities
- • Misrepresenting traditional knowledge
- • Commercial exploitation without permission
- • Harassment or discriminatory behavior
- • Sharing copyrighted material without rights
- • Spreading misinformation
Account Responsibilities
Account Security
- • Maintain secure passwords
- • Report unauthorized access immediately
- • Keep contact information current
- • Use your real identity for professional interactions
Professional Conduct
- • Represent your organization accurately
- • Respect confidentiality agreements
- • Follow your organization's policies
- • Maintain professional communication standards
Pacific Partner Countries
Integrate Pasifika serves communities across the Pacific region
These terms apply to all users across Pacific Island countries and territories
Legal Framework & Compliance
Governing Organization
Pacific Community (SPC) in partnership with NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research)
Funding & Support
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) through the Disaster & Community Resilience Programme
Privacy Compliance
Complies with applicable privacy laws and Pacific data sovereignty principles
Dispute Resolution
Disputes will be handled through Pacific community-appropriate mediation processes
Questions About These Terms?
If you have questions about these terms of use or need clarification about any aspect of the platform, we're here to help.
Email: [email protected] | Pacific Community (SPC)