Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website located at submarinenj.org, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the website.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the site.

You may not:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations
• Transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its related systems
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the site without prior written consent
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate the organization, its employees, or any other person
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the site

3. Content and Intellectual Property

The content on this website - including text, graphics, logos, images, and the organization seal - is the property of the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may share links to this website and reference our content for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes, provided you give clear credit to the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization and link back to the original content.

The organization seal, submarine crest, and associated brand marks may not be reproduced, modified, or used in any commercial context without prior written permission.

Photographs and images of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) and her crew that originate from the U.S. Navy are subject to U.S. government use policies. Official U.S. Navy imagery is generally in the public domain, but specific usage restrictions may apply.

4. Nonprofit Status and Donations

The USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations made to the organization may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You should consult a tax advisor to determine the deductibility of any specific donation.

All donations are used to support the mission of the organization: morale programs, care packages, family events, and community engagement in support of the crew of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796).

Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe an error has been made in processing your donation, contact us at info@submarinenj.org within 30 days.

5. External Links

This website contains links to third-party websites including the official U.S. Navy website, the Shopify store, social media platforms, and partner organizations. These links are provided for your convenience only.

We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. When you access external links, you leave our website and are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those sites.

The presence of a link to an external site does not imply endorsement by the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the site.

Information about USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) crew, command, and operations is provided for general informational purposes. Operational details may change and we cannot guarantee that all information is current.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of this website shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is less.

8. Military and Government Affiliation

The USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) Support Organization is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are not an official agency or instrumentality of the United States government, the U.S. Navy, or the Department of Defense.

References to USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796), her crew, and her command are made with the utmost respect and in the spirit of community support. Use of the submarine's name and imagery is made in a manner consistent with applicable law and military community guidelines.

The official website of USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796) is maintained by the U.S. Navy at sublant.usff.navy.mil/SSN796/.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Jersey.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us.