Disclaimer

Last updated: 19 April 2026

1. General

This website (mcil.gov.ws) is owned and operated by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL), Government of Samoa. Your use of the site is subject to the terms of this Disclaimer, together with the Privacy Policy and Accessibility Statement. By using the site you agree to these terms.

2. Accuracy of information

MCIL takes reasonable care to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, the information is provided for general guidance only and may be changed or updated without notice. You should verify any information that is important to you, particularly before making decisions that rely on it.

Where this website summarises or paraphrases legislation or policy, the official published texts — available from the Office of the Legislative Assembly (palemene.ws) and the Samoa Gazette — remain the authoritative source.

3. Information is not professional advice

The information on this website is provided for general information purposes. It is not legal, tax, financial, or professional advice, and you should not rely on it as such. If you need advice on a specific matter you should consult a qualified professional.

Where you need binding advice from MCIL — for example a formal ruling on whether a product is a "foreign investment" or whether specific conduct breaches the Fair Trading Act — please write to us formally and we will respond in writing.

4. External links

This website contains links to other websites (including other Government of Samoa sites, international organisations, and third-party service providers). These links are provided for convenience. MCIL does not control the content, privacy practices, or availability of external websites and is not responsible for them. A link from this site should not be taken as an endorsement of the linked website or its operator.

5. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, MCIL, the Government of Samoa, and their employees, agents and contractors are not liable for any loss or damage — direct, indirect, consequential, or otherwise — that arises from or in connection with:

• Your use of or inability to use this website.
• Errors, omissions, or delays in any information provided.
• Reliance you place on information on this website.
• Viruses, malware, or other harmful components that may be transmitted through the use of this website.
• The content or operation of websites linked from this site.

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under Samoan law.

6. Copyright

Material on this website is copyright of the Government of Samoa unless otherwise stated. You may reproduce MCIL material for personal, non-commercial use or for fair dealing purposes (such as research, private study, or news reporting) provided MCIL is acknowledged as the source and the material is not misrepresented.

For any other use — including commercial use, republication, or redistribution — written permission is required. Please contact us with your request, including details of the material and the proposed use.

Some images, logos, and design elements on this website are the property of third parties and are used under licence. The MCIL ministerial crest is the registered mark of the Ministry and may not be used without written permission.

7. Applicable law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Independent State of Samoa. Any disputes arising from your use of this website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Samoan courts.

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