Welcome to the NSPIT Help Portal


The NSPIT Help Portal includes a separate help page for each of the NSPIT Platform’s components.

You can also download a help document as a PDF.


Contact Us
National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB)
191 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6
Jamaica, West Indies

Tel: (876) 630-1850 - 9
Fax: (876) 977-0223
Email: feedback@nspit.info
Terms & Conditions

Use of this Site constitutes agreement with the following terms and conditions

1. Disclaimer
The National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) maintains this website to provide planning-related spatial information and data through the National Spatial Planning Information Technology (NSPIT) platform. The NSDMB will make every effort to keep the website current. Nevertheless, the NSDMB does not guarantee that the information on this website will always be accurate, up to date, or complete. Much of the data and information on the website is provided by other ministries, departments and organisations. For this reason, updatability is dependent on processes and schedules that the NSDMB cannot influence. Under no circumstances shall the National Spatial Data Management Branch be liable for any loss, damage, liability or expense incurred or suffered which is claimed to resulted from use of this site, including without limitation, any fault, error, omission, interruption or delay with respect thereto. Use of this site is at user's sole risk. The user acknowledges and agrees that the NSDMB is not liable for any conduct of any User. Further, the NSDMB reserves the right to change, discontinue or restrict access to this site or its content at any time without liability or prior notice. While we intend to minimise the disruption caused by technical errors, please note that we cannot guarantee that this site will be error-free or that our service will be uninterrupted. We provide this site on an “as is” and “as available” basis and make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties as to performance, merchantability, fitness for any purpose or freedom from any virus. The presence of links on this site is not intended to constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any company, its products or services. Links may take users to external sites, over which the NSDMB has no control. Except where otherwise stated, this site and all its content are the sole property of the National Spatial Data Management Branch. You may not modify, reproduce, publish, sell or distribute this content, or exploit it in any way other than for personal use, without the NSDMB's prior consent.
2. Spatial Data
Spatial data are predominantly made available for free download on a linked page. NSDMB assumes no responsibility for any errors or problems caused by downloading and using the data.
3. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
This website, these terms and conditions and any dispute or question of law arising therefrom shall be exclusively governed by and construed in accordance with Jamaican Law. The user consents to the jurisdiction of the Jamaican courts.
4. Front Page Image
The map displayed on the front page is provided by Stamen Design (Map tiles by Stamen Design, under CC BY 3.0. Data by OpenStreetMap, under ODbL.). The zoom level is 10. More information about the map is found here.
Privacy
Introduction
The National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) respects your right to privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. As certain types of information about users is gathered, the NSDMB wants to ensure that you fully understand the terms and conditions under which you use the site, and information is captured and used. It is the policy of the NSDMB to use any personal information acquired for business purposes only and this information will remain private.
Non-personally identifiable information
In some instances, non-personally identifiable information is collected to enable the NSDMB to better understand user preferences and improve its site and services to its clients. The information collected cannot be traced back to a particular individual. Examples of this type of information include statistics on the pages which are most and least frequently visited. If you do not wish to share your information, you may have access to some areas of the site. However, you will not be able to purchase publications and other goods on-line.
Links To Other Sites
Although the NSPIT's web site has links to other web sites, it is not responsible for the privacy practices, security policy or content of such web sites. It is recommended you carefully read the policy statements of each site you visit.
Security
Care and diligence is exercised in managing and securing personal information once it is received. As such, the NSDMB employs a range of technologies to protect the information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access or disclosure, alteration, or destruction. The NSDMB uses Secure Socket Layering (SSL) technology to encrypt your personal information, while it is transmitted over the Internet between your computer and our website servers. SSL is the industry standard technology for secure online transactions.
Privacy Support
The National Spatial Data Management Branch reserves the right to amend or modify this Privacy Policy Statement at any time and in response to changes in applicable data protection and privacy legislation.
Your Acceptance of our Policy
By using this web site, you signify your acceptance of our Privacy Statement, and you adhere to any terms and conditions posted on the web site. The National Spatial Data Management Branch reserves the right to change, modify or amend this policy at any time. You are responsible for revisiting this page from time to time to review our privacy policy updates. If you have any concerns about the NSPIT's Privacy Policy, you may email us at info@pioj.gov.jm or by letter sent to:

National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB)
191 Old Hope Road,
Kingston 6, Jamaica