Terms of Use

General

  • We appreciate your visit to this website (“Website”), which is under the ownership and operation of the Ministry of Technology (“IMOT”). Your access and utilization of this Website signify your complete acceptance and consent to adhere to these Terms of Use. If you do not concur with these Terms of Use, kindly refrain from using this Website.
  • MOT retains the prerogative to periodically revise these Terms of Use. Any alterations will be published on this page, and your utilization of this Website subsequent to such modifications being posted will signify your unreserved concurrence with the revised Terms of Use and all the amendments therein.

Proprietary Rights

  • This Website and the materials provided on or through it (“Contents”) are safeguarded by copyright, trademarks, and various other intellectual property rights. All the rights pertaining to this Website and its Contents are either owned, licensed, managed, or overseen by MOT.

Limitations on the Utilization of Contents

  • You are permitted to access and utilize this Website and its Contents only in accordance with the terms specified in these Terms of Use.
  • You are allowed to view, download, and print the Contents for your personal, internal, and non-commercial purposes, provided that you preserve all accompanying copyright and other proprietary notices intact.
  • It is prohibited to make any deletions, additions, adjustments, alterations, adaptations, or modifications to this Website or any of its Contents. You recognize and concur that any such deletion, addition, adjustment, alteration, adaptation, or modification of this Website or its Contents constitutes an infringement of the intellectual property rights associated with them.
  • Without the prior written consent of MOT, you may not reproduce, publish, upload, post, display, transmit, or distribute this Website or any of its Contents in any manner or form, except as expressly permitted by these Terms of Use. You acknowledge and agree that any use of the Contents in a manner contrary to these Terms of Use constitutes a violation of the intellectual property rights associated with them.

Disclaimers Regarding Warranties, Representations, and Liability

  • This Website and its Contents are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind. MOT, to the fullest extent permitted by law, does not make any representations or warranties, and hereby disclaims all express, implied, and statutory warranties to you or any third party. These warranties include, but are not limited to:
    • Any representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, timeliness, currency, quality, or fitness for any particular purpose of the Contents on this Website.
    • Any representations or warranties that the Contents and functions available on this Website will be error-free, available without interruption or delay, or that any defects on this Website will be rectified or corrected. Additionally, MOT disclaims any warranties that this Website, its Contents, and the hosting servers are or will be free of viruses and other harmful elements.
  • MOT shall not be held liable to you or any third party for any form of damage or loss, including but not limited to direct, indirect, punitive, special, or consequential damages. This includes losses such as income, revenue, profits, data, or damage to your computer, software, modem, or other property, arising directly or indirectly from the following:
    • Your access to or use of this Website.
    • Any loss of access to or use of this Website, regardless of the cause.
    • Any inaccuracies, incompleteness, errors, or omissions in the transmission of the Contents.
    • Any delays or interruptions in the transmission of the Contents on this Website, whether caused by internet transmission issues or other factors.
    • Any decisions or actions taken by you or any third party based on reliance upon the Contents, irrespective of whether MOT has been informed of the potential for such damage or loss.
  • You must refrain from relying on any Contents of this Website to establish or assert any type of legitimate expectation against MOT, whether it pertains to procedural or substantive matters. This applies to any actions that MOT may or may not undertake in the exercise of its discretion or in relation to its roles as a statutory agency.

Indemnification Clause

  • You hereby consent to indemnify MOT and absolve MOT of any responsibility for, and against, all claims, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (comprising, but not limited to, legal costs and expenses on a full indemnity basis) that may be brought against, suffered by, or incurred by MOT. This indemnification pertains directly or indirectly to:
    • Your access to or utilization of this Website.
    • Your violation of any of these Terms of Use.

Availability, Access Rights, and Website and Contents Modifications

  • MOT reserves the right to temporarily suspend the operation of this Website or any part of its Contents at any time, without prior notice. Such suspension may occur for reasons including but not limited to Website updates, upgrades, system maintenance, or other necessary purposes.
  • MOT maintains the full discretion to deny or limit access to this Website by any individual or to block access from specific internet addresses, without prior notice and without providing any rationale for such actions.
  • MOT holds the authority to alter, modify, edit, remove, or withdraw this Website and its Contents at its absolute discretion, and such changes may occur at any time without prior notice.
  • You are responsible for seeking your own professional and/or legal advice relevant to your specific circumstances. It is essential to conduct thorough due diligence, including investigations or requests for clarification as needed, concerning any decisions or actions you intend to take regarding matters related to the Contents of this Website. Please note that this Website may not encompass all available information on a particular issue.

Hyperlinks from this Website to Other Websites

  • This Website includes hyperlinks to external websites that are not under the control of MOT. MOT is not accountable for the content or reliability of these external websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed on them. MOT lacks control over these websites and cannot assure their accessibility or proper operation. Additionally, MOT disclaims any liability for any damage or loss that may arise from your access to these external websites. Your use of the hyperlinks and access to these websites is entirely at your own risk.

Governing Law

  • These Terms of Use will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.