These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the official website of the Ministry of Trade & Commerce, Government of the Republic of Vanuatu (the “Ministry”, “we”, “us” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.
Last updated: 3 August 2026
1. Acceptance of these terms
Your use of this website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use and any applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of Vanuatu. We may update these terms from time to time, and your continued use of the website following any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.
2. About this website
This website is provided by the Ministry of Trade & Commerce to share information about the Ministry’s work, services, programs, publications and public notices. It is intended as a general information resource for the public, businesses, partners and stakeholders.
3. Use of the website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. When using this website, you agree that you will not:
- use the website in any way that breaches any applicable law or regulation of the Republic of Vanuatu;
- attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, the server on which it is hosted, or any connected database or system;
- introduce viruses, malware, or any other material that is malicious or technologically harmful;
- interfere with, disrupt, or place an unreasonable load on the website or its infrastructure;
- use any automated system, robot or scraper to harvest content or personal data from the website without our written permission;
- impersonate the Ministry, its officers, or any other person, or misrepresent your affiliation with the Ministry.
4. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, the content of this website — including text, documents, images, logos, the coat of arms, graphics and design — is the property of the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu or the Ministry of Trade & Commerce, or is used with permission.
You may view, download and print content from this website for personal, non-commercial or official reference purposes, provided that you do not remove any copyright or other notices. You must not reproduce, republish or distribute our content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission. The Government coat of arms and official emblems may not be used without authorisation.
5. Accuracy of information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, information is provided on an “as is” basis for general guidance only and may not always reflect the most current legal or policy position.
The Ministry does not warrant that the content is complete, accurate, or free from error, and nothing on this website should be relied upon as legal, financial or professional advice. Where an official decision or formal advice is required, please contact the Ministry directly.
6. Publications and downloads
Reports, newsletters, forms and other documents made available for download are provided for information and convenience. While we take care to publish correct files, you are responsible for scanning any downloaded file and for satisfying yourself that it is suitable for your intended purpose.
7. Newsletter and email communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you consent to receiving periodic email updates from the Ministry. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email, after which we will stop sending you newsletter communications. We will handle any personal information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
8. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect any personal information you provide. By using this website, you consent to the practices described in that policy.
9. Links to external websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by the Ministry. We provide these links for convenience only and do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability or privacy practices of any external website. Accessing linked websites is at your own risk.
10. Availability of the website
We aim to keep the website available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The website may be unavailable from time to time due to maintenance, technical issues or circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, suspend or withdraw all or part of the website without notice.
11. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Ministry of Trade & Commerce and the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu accept no liability for any loss or damage — whether direct, indirect or consequential — arising from your access to, use of, or inability to use this website, or from reliance on any information contained on it.
12. Governing law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Vanuatu. Any dispute arising in connection with this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Vanuatu.
13. Changes to these terms
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by updating this page. Please review this page periodically to stay informed of any changes. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when these terms were most recently revised.
14. Contact us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Ministry of Trade & Commerce
Government of the Republic of Vanuatu
PMB 9101, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Phone: (+678) 22256
Email: