To cite the Seabird Restoration Database:
Seabird Restoration Database (2022), developed by the Seabird Restoration Database Partners: Pacific Rim Conservation, the National Audubon Society, the Nature Conservancy, New Zealand Department of Conservation, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Northern Illinois University.
Version 1.2022.  Available at  https://www.seabirddatabase.org


Seabird Restoration Database Terms and Conditions
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1. The data are supplied only for conservation purposes, scientific analysis or research.
2. The recipient of the data will provide a full and appropriate acknowledgement and citation in any materials or publications derived in part or in whole from the data; relevant citation details will be provided with each dataset. For any publications making substantial use of the data, the Seabird Restoration Database Partners welcome the opportunity for co-authorship, collaboration, and/or to comment prior to publication. Expressions of interest can be sent to: [email protected]
3. Reproduction of the dataset or products derived from it, either whole or in part, for commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written permission from the Seabird Restoration Database Partners. For the purposes of these Terms of Use, “commercial purposes” means a) any use by, on behalf of, or to inform or assist the activities of, a commercial entity (an entity that operates ‘for profit’) or b) use by any non-profit entity for the purposes of revenue generation. If you require permission, please contact [email protected]
4. Data requests must explicitly state the reason for the data request and its intended use. The recipient will only use the data provided for the purpose for which it was requested;  if subsequent or different use is required, the recipient must request a new subset of data from the website (www.seabirddatabase.org) or email a request to [email protected]
   
5. The recipient will not pass the original datasets on to third parties and will direct all requests for use of the data back to the Seabird Restoration Database Partners.
6. The recipient will not publish the data in their original format, either whole or in part, on a website, FTP site, CD, memory stick or any other media. 
7. The recipient may only pass on datasets derived from the data supplied by the Seabird Restoration Database Partners if these derived data are supplied with the same terms of use.
8. Use of these data does not constitute endorsement by the Seabird Restoration Database Partners of any derived products, reports or analyses. The Seabird Restoration Database logo must not be used on any derived products, reports or analyses, or supporting materials, without express permission.
9. The Seabird Restoration Database Partners reserves the right to comment on the accuracy of representation of the data in material produced by a recipient.
10. The data are provided with additional supporting metadata, describing how they were compiled, ownership, type and quality of data, and limitations. The recipient must read all supporting information prior to any analysis and agree to abide by any stipulations contained therein. Where appropriate, the Seabird Restoration Database Partners can provide additional guidance on request to aid in the correct use and interpretation of the data. Seabird Restoration Database Partners endeavors to maintain accurate data, but can accept no responsibility for the consequences of errors or omissions in the data, for misuse of the data by any organization or individual, or for any damage done to computing systems into which the data are entered (see Disclaimer below).
11. Either an electronic or two paper copies of all products published using data supplied by Seabird Restoration Database Partners will be sent, free of charge, to the Seabird Restoration Database Partner, Pacific Rim Conservation: Pacific Rim Conservation, PO Box 61827, Honolulu, Hi, 96839 or via email to [email protected]

Disclaimer
The Seabird Restoration Database Partners make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the use of the material appearing in this dataset with regard to their correctness, reliability, accuracy, or otherwise. The material and geographic designations in this dataset do not imply the expressions of any opinion whatsoever on the part of The Seabird Restoration Database Partners concerning the legal status of any country, territory or area, nor concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Neither The Seabird Restoration Database Partners nor its affiliated or related entities or its content providers shall be responsible or liable to any person, firm or corporation for any loss, damage, injury, claim or liability of any kind or character based on or resulting from any information contained in the dataset. The Seabird Restoration Database Partners may update or make changes to the data provided at any time without notice; however The Seabird Restoration Database Partners makes no commitment to update the information contained therein.

Errors and omissions
The Seabird Restoration Database Partners endeavors to maintain accurate data. However, if errors or omissions are identified, the user should notify The Seabird Restoration Database Partners so that they can be corrected in future releases of the data. Please contact The Seabird Restoration Database Partners with suggestions for data updates: [email protected]

To provide new data or update existing data, visit the website: www.seabirddatabase.org/contribute