Vivonta Policy

LEGAL, PRIVACY & DIGITAL GOVERNANCE NOTICE

Vivonta Green Tech Consultants (Private) Limited
Website: www.vivonta.lk

This website, accessible at www.vivonta.lk, is owned and operated by Vivonta Green Tech Consultants (Private) Limited, a company duly incorporated under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 of Sri Lanka. This website constitutes an official digital communication, information, and service interface of the Company.

Access to, browsing of, or use of this website is subject to and governed exclusively by the laws of Sri Lanka. By continuing to access or use the website, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by the terms and conditions set out in this Legal, Privacy & Digital Governance Notice.

Legal and Regulatory Framework

The operation, content, data processing activities, electronic communications, and all interactions conducted through this website are governed by the applicable laws and regulations of Sri Lanka, including but not limited to the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007, Electronic Transactions Act No. 19 of 2006, Computer Crimes Act No. 24 of 2007, Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022, Online Safety Act No. 9 of 2024, Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003, Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 1995, and the .LK Domain Registration Policy. Where relevant, applicable consumer protection, taxation, labour, consultancy, and sector-specific agricultural, environmental, and export-related laws shall also apply.

All electronic records, communications, submissions, acknowledgements, and data generated or transmitted through this website are legally recognised and admissible in accordance with Sri Lankan law.

Nature and Scope of the Website

The website provides informational content, research material, advisory and consultancy facilitation, capacity-building insights, and value-chain–related information in areas including plantation agriculture, perennial crops, sustainability, climate resilience, land-based investments, and allied sectors.

All content and services made available through this website are provided strictly on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. Nothing on this website shall be construed as a warranty, guarantee, certification, or binding professional, legal, financial, or regulatory advice, unless expressly agreed in writing under a separate and duly executed contract with the Company. Users access and rely on the information provided at their own discretion and risk.

User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

Users of this website are required to use it only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with Sri Lankan law. Users must ensure that any information submitted through the website is accurate, lawful, and not misleading. Users shall not engage in conduct that is false, defamatory, abusive, harmful, deceptive, or otherwise unlawful, nor shall they attempt unauthorized access, data scraping, system interference, or any activity that compromises the integrity, security, or availability of the website.

The Company reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the website where misuse, legal violations, or security risks are identified.

Personal Data Protection and Privacy

The Company is committed to protecting personal data in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022 of Sri Lanka and recognised international best practices. In the course of operating this website, the Company may collect and process personal data such as names, contact details, professional or organisational information, project- or estate-related information, and limited technical or usage data.

Personal data is processed lawfully and fairly for purposes including communication, service and consultancy facilitation, regulatory and legal compliance, website security, analytics, and operational integrity. Processing is carried out on the basis of user consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or legitimate operational interest, as permitted by law.

The Company does not sell personal data. Personal data may be disclosed only where legally required or to service providers engaged under confidentiality and data-protection obligations. Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Data subjects have the right, subject to applicable law, to request access to their personal data, seek correction or updating, withdraw consent where applicable, or request deletion subject to statutory retention requirements. Such requests may be made through the Company’s official contact channels.

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was lawfully collected or as required by law.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, reports, databases, methodologies, designs, logos, trademarks, and branding elements, is the intellectual property of Vivonta Green Tech Consultants (Private) Limited or its licensors and is protected under the Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003 and other applicable laws.

No part of this website may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of the Company.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the use of, or reliance on, this website or its content. The Company does not warrant uninterrupted availability, accuracy, or completeness of website content.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Legal, Privacy & Digital Governance Notice, and all matters relating to the use of this website, shall be governed exclusively by the laws of Sri Lanka. The courts of Sri Lanka shall have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of any dispute arising from or in connection with the website or this notice.

Updates and Amendments

This Notice may be amended or updated periodically to reflect changes in law, regulation, technology, or the scope of the Company’s digital operations. Any revised version shall become effective upon publication on the website. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated notice.

Footnote:

“Vivonta maintains internal digital governance and feature-compliance documentation consistent with Sri Lankan law.”