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AMERICAN SAUDADE, INC.
Website Disclaimer
Organization: American Saudade, Inc. (ASI)
Website: www.americansaudade.org
Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Last Updated: October 15, 2026
1. General Information
The information provided on the American Saudade, Inc. (ASI) website, associated social media platforms, publications, videos, and other digital communications is intended primarily for educational, historical, cultural, informational, and community engagement purposes.
ASI is a Rhode Island nonprofit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
While ASI strives to provide accurate, responsible, and useful information, the organization makes no guarantee that all published material is complete, current, or free from error.
Visitors are encouraged to conduct independent research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate.
2. Historical Research and Interpretation
ASI publishes historical narratives, photographs, documents, research, commentary, and educational materials concerning Portuguese, Cape Verdean, Atlantic, maritime, and related subjects.
Historical understanding evolves as new documents, research, and evidence become available.
ASI seeks to distinguish established historical facts from interpretations, personal recollections, opinions, and unverified information.
Historical accounts, oral histories, and community contributions may contain incomplete or conflicting information.
Publication of such material does not necessarily constitute ASI's endorsement of every claim or interpretation.
ASI welcomes credible corrections, additional documentation, and constructive discussion.
3. 360 Deep™ Educational Philosophy
360 Deep™ is an educational and analytical initiative developed to encourage critical thinking, historical inquiry, and examination of subjects from multiple perspectives.
Its purpose is to explore the political, economic, cultural, religious, technological, environmental, geographical, military, historical, and human factors influencing events and ideas.
360 Deep™ does not advocate a predetermined political, religious, ideological, or historical position.
The presentation or examination of a particular viewpoint does not necessarily indicate agreement with or endorsement of that viewpoint by ASI.
Participants and viewers are encouraged to evaluate sources, question assumptions, consider competing interpretations, and revise conclusions when credible new evidence emerges.
4. Historical Photographs and Digital Colorization
Through programs such as History Is Not Black & White and Family Albums, ASI may publish historical photographs that have been digitally enhanced, restored, or colorized.
Colorization is an interpretive process. Original clothing colors, skin tones, architectural details, environmental colors, and other visual characteristics may not be historically verifiable.
Unless otherwise stated, colorized photographs should not be interpreted as definitive representations of the original scene's colors.
ASI seeks to preserve the original composition, individuals, objects, and historical context of source photographs.
Digital processing may occasionally introduce unintended inaccuracies.
ASI does not intentionally present AI-generated reconstructions as authentic historical source photographs.
Ownership, copyright, attribution, and publication permissions remain subject to applicable laws and agreements.
5. Maritime Education and Vessel Safety
ASI provides educational information concerning maritime heritage, sailing, navigation, seamanship, marine engineering, vessel maintenance, offshore preparation, and related subjects.
Such information is intended for general educational purposes and does not replace professional marine surveys, engineering evaluations, technical inspections, manufacturer instructions, recognized training, or applicable maritime regulations.
Sailing, diving, vessel maintenance, offshore passages, and other maritime activities involve inherent hazards and risks.
Individuals undertaking such activities are responsible for obtaining appropriate training, professional advice, safety equipment, and operational authorization.
ASI does not guarantee the safety, suitability, or seaworthiness of any vessel, equipment, procedure, or activity discussed in its publications.
6. S/V American Saudade and the Great Circle Heritage Voyage
S/V American Saudade, a Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37, is associated with ASI's developing maritime heritage, educational, and cultural exploration initiatives.
Information concerning the vessel's restoration, modifications, equipment, sea trials, proposed routes, schedules, and future voyages may change as circumstances develop.
Published descriptions of future voyages, ports of call, educational activities, or international missions are statements of intent unless expressly identified as confirmed arrangements.
Nothing published on this website constitutes a guarantee that a proposed voyage, activity, or itinerary will take place.
Vessel operations remain subject to safety considerations, weather, equipment readiness, regulatory requirements, financial resources, and the decisions of responsible vessel operators.
7. SubSafe to SailSafe™ Initiative
SubSafe to SailSafe™ is an ASI educational initiative inspired by principles of disciplined engineering, inspection, maintenance, redundancy, accountability, and risk management associated with submarine safety practices.
The initiative is not an official U.S. Navy SUBSAFE program.
ASI is not authorized to issue U.S. Navy SUBSAFE certification, and use of the SubSafe to SailSafe™ name does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, certification, or affiliation with the U.S. Department of the Navy or Department of Defense.
The program does not guarantee vessel safety or eliminate the risks associated with maritime activities.
8. Educational Programs, Volunteers, and Internships
ASI may publish information concerning proposed or developing educational programs, internships, volunteer opportunities, lectures, workshops, maritime activities, and community initiatives.
Program descriptions are informational and do not constitute guarantees of participation, employment, compensation, academic credit, certification, or professional qualifications.
Participation may be subject to eligibility requirements, available resources, appropriate supervision, insurance, safety procedures, and applicable laws.
Programs involving minors or vessel-based activities may require additional permissions, training, and safety arrangements.
9. International Outreach and Cultural Exchange
ASI's Atlantic Islands Heritage Initiative, Cabo Verde advance missions, Goodwill Ambassador Program, and other international activities are intended to encourage education, cultural exchange, historical preservation, and constructive community relationships.
Unless specifically authorized, ASI representatives do not act as official diplomatic representatives of the United States, Portugal, Cabo Verde, or any other government.
Descriptions of proposed collaborations, institutional visits, meetings, or international projects do not imply formal agreements or endorsements unless expressly confirmed.
10. Institutional Partnerships and Sponsorships
ASI may reference museums, schools, universities, historical societies, maritime organizations, businesses, government agencies, and other institutions.
Such references are provided for informational, educational, or organizational purposes.
Mentioning an organization, linking to its website, or discussing potential collaboration does not automatically establish a formal partnership, sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation.
Formal relationships will be identified as such when appropriately authorized.
11. Donations, Fundraising, and Merchandise
ASI may provide opportunities to support its charitable mission through donations, grants, sponsorships, merchandise purchases, or other contributions.
Descriptions of fundraising objectives, proposed projects, or anticipated expenditures may change according to organizational needs and available resources, subject to applicable donor restrictions and legal requirements.
Any statement concerning tax deductibility is subject to applicable tax laws and individual circumstances.
Visitors should consult qualified tax professionals concerning their personal tax situations.
ASI does not provide individual tax, investment, or legal advice through its website.
12. Future American Saudade Fleet
ASI envisions the eventual development of a network of participating vessels supporting maritime heritage, educational programming, cultural exchange, and goodwill initiatives.
References to an American Saudade Fleet describe a developing long-term organizational vision unless otherwise specified.
Privately owned participating vessels are not necessarily owned, operated, managed, insured, or controlled by ASI.
Participation, operational responsibilities, safety requirements, and organizational relationships would be governed by applicable agreements and regulations.
13. External Links and Third-Party Content
The ASI website may contain links to external educational resources, museums, archives, maritime organizations, videos, publications, and other websites.
These links are provided for convenience and educational reference.
ASI does not control the accuracy, availability, accessibility, security, privacy practices, or content of independently operated third-party websites.
The inclusion of a link does not necessarily imply endorsement of the linked organization or its views.
14. User-Submitted Content
Visitors and community members may contribute photographs, comments, historical information, documents, recordings, or other materials through ASI's website or associated platforms.
Contributors are responsible for ensuring that they have appropriate rights and permissions to submit their materials.
ASI reserves the right to review, decline, correct, or remove material from platforms under its control when appropriate and consistent with applicable law.
Publication of contributed material does not necessarily indicate ASI's agreement with the opinions or historical interpretations expressed.
15. Copyright and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, original ASI publications, educational materials, logos, designs, videos, and other organizational content may be protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
Third-party materials remain subject to the rights of their respective owners.
Visitors should obtain appropriate permission before reproducing or distributing protected content beyond uses permitted by law.
ASI's use of historical materials does not necessarily indicate ownership of the underlying original works.
16. Limitation of Responsibility
Visitors use the ASI website and its informational resources at their own discretion.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, ASI disclaims warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of website content for any particular purpose.
ASI is not responsible for losses or damages arising solely from reliance on general educational or informational materials where such responsibility may lawfully be excluded.
Nothing in this disclaimer is intended to waive rights or exclude responsibilities that cannot legally be limited.
17. Changes to This Disclaimer
ASI may revise this disclaimer as its website, educational programs, maritime initiatives, and organizational activities evolve.
Changes will be reflected by updating the revision date.
Continued use of the website is subject to the disclaimer then published, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
18. Contact Information
Questions concerning this disclaimer, historical accuracy, content attribution, or organizational activities may be directed to:
American Saudade, Inc. (ASI)
East Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Website: https://www.americansaudade.org
Contact: Through the website's Contact Us page.
AMERICAN SAUDADE, INC. (ASI)
Preserving the Past. Educating the Present. Inspiring the Future.
ACTA NON VERBA — Deeds, Not Words
Last Updated: October 15, 2026
