Terms & Conditions of
Institutional Access
Governance rules, intellectual property guidelines, resource data disclaimers, and acceptable use terms for the SNREC digital platforms.
Institutional Articles & Operating Policies
All data access, publication usage, and exploratory inquiries conducted through SEA are governed under these 6 core articles.
Acceptance of Sovereign Terms
By accessing, browsing, or utilizing the web services, geological databases, research publications, or inquiry portals operated by SNREC (Somali Natural Resources And Energy Consulting Ltd), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not accept these terms in full, you must immediately cease using SNREC digital platforms and technical services.
Geological Data & Intellectual Property Rights
All baseline geological maps, seismic data summaries, bathymetric surveys, technical sector profiles, and publications hosted on this site are the intellectual property of SNREC or its sovereign governmental partners. Materials may be cited for academic, regulatory, or investment evaluation purposes with mandatory attribution to SNREC. Commercial reselling or automated scraping is strictly prohibited.
Extractive Resource Disclaimers
Geological resource estimates, hydrocarbon basin assessments, and mineral purity grades published by SNREC are provided for institutional guidance and exploratory evaluation only. While synthesized under international standards (IOGP, IMA-Europe, S&P Global Platts), resource data does not constitute a guaranteed commercial prospectus. Concession operators must conduct independent commercial due diligence.
Safety & EITI Operational Compliance
All partners, E&P consortiums, and mining concession holders interacting with SNREC systems agree to adhere to international operational standards, including the IOGP 9 Life-Saving Rules, IMA-Europe Dust Exposure Limits (OELs), and Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) fiscal reporting standards enforced under Somali federal natural resource legislation.
Limitation of Liability
SNREC, its executive leadership, technical advisors, and sovereign institutional representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use our digital data vault, survey portals, or technical publications, including decision-making losses incurred during early-stage exploration.
Governing Law & Sovereign Jurisdiction
These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the federal laws of the Federal Republic of Somalia and applicable international maritime and natural resource treaties. Any legal disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal courts of Somalia.
Need Direct Legal Guidance on SEA Data Services?
Our legal department and technical advisory committee are available to clarify PSA guidelines, EITI compliance, or custom publication licensing.