Last Updated: July 14, 2026
Welcome to The Trade Wind. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website thetradewind.org (the “Site”), operated by The Trade Wind (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Use of the Site
The Site provides news, information, and related content covering Hawaii and beyond. You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use the Site in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any connected systems;
- Use automated tools (including bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access, copy, or harvest content from the Site without our prior written permission, except for standard search engine indexing;
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or the servers and networks that host it;
- Reproduce, duplicate, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site without our express written permission;
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
2. Intellectual Property
All content published on the Site — including but not limited to articles, headlines, text, graphics, logos, images, and the design and arrangement of the Site — is the property of The Trade Wind or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may share links to our articles and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original article. Any other reproduction, distribution, modification, or republication of our content without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.
The Trade Wind name and logo are trademarks of The Trade Wind and may not be used without our prior written permission.
3. Accuracy of Content
We strive to publish accurate, timely, and reliable news and information. However, news develops quickly, and content on the Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of any content on the Site.
Articles may be updated, corrected, or revised as new information becomes available. If you believe any content on the Site is inaccurate, please contact us at thetradewind.org/contact so we can review it.
4. Not Professional Advice
Content on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, safety, or other professional advice. Weather-related coverage, including forecasts and alerts, is provided for informational purposes and should not replace official guidance from government agencies such as the National Weather Service or local emergency management authorities. You should always consult official sources and qualified professionals before making decisions based on information found on the Site.
5. Third-Party Content and Links
The Site may reference, summarize, or link to content from third-party sources, including other news organizations, government agencies, and official reports. Such references are provided for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of third-party websites, and the inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement.
6. Advertising
The Site may display advertisements, including ads served by third-party networks such as Google AdSense. Advertisers are solely responsible for the content of their advertisements. The appearance of an advertisement on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by The Trade Wind of the advertised product, service, or company. Your interactions with advertisers, including any purchases or exchanges of information, are solely between you and the advertiser.
7. User Submissions
If you submit content to us — including news tips, feedback, comments, or messages through our contact form — you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, edit, and publish that content in connection with our news operations, unless you explicitly request confidentiality. We respect the anonymity of sources who request it.
You represent that any content you submit is accurate to the best of your knowledge, does not violate the rights of any third party, and does not contain unlawful, defamatory, or misleading material. We reserve the right to decline to publish or act on any submission at our sole discretion.
8. Newsletter
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from us containing news and updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email. Our handling of your email address is governed by our Privacy Policy.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Trade Wind, its owners, operators, contributors, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content — including but not limited to damages resulting from reliance on any information obtained from the Site, errors or omissions in content, or interruptions in availability of the Site — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Trade Wind and its owners, operators, and contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
11. Copyright Complaints (DMCA)
We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact us at thetradewind.org/contact with the following information: (a) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (b) identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on the Site; (c) your contact information; (d) a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner; and (e) a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf. We will review and respond to valid notices promptly.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site, without notice, for any conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the Site, other users, or third parties.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
14. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the State of Hawaii.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, you can reach us at:
- Email: hello@thetradewind.org
- Contact form: https://thetradewind.org/contact