CarbonAnalytics Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our services
Effective Date: August 6, 2025
Last Updated: August 6, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION AND ACCEPTANCE
1.1 About These Terms
Welcome to CarbonAnalytics ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our carbon analytics platform, services, and related technologies (collectively, the "Services").
1.2 Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you don't agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.
1.3 Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. We'll notify you of material changes via email or through our platform. Continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION
2.1 CarbonAnalytics Platform
CarbonAnalytics provides:
• Carbon footprint measurement and tracking
• Sustainability analytics and reporting
• Environmental impact assessments
• Carbon offset marketplace integration
• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting tools
• API access for enterprise integrations
2.2 Service Availability
We strive for high availability but don't guarantee uninterrupted service. Service availability is subject to our underlying infrastructure and hosting providers. We may suspend or modify Services for maintenance, updates, security reasons, or due to infrastructure provider requirements or outages.
3. USER ACCOUNTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Account Registration
To access certain features, you must create an account with accurate information. You're responsible for:
• Maintaining account security
• All activities under your account
• Promptly updating account information
• Immediately notifying us of unauthorized access
3.2 Age Requirements
You must be at least 16 years old to use our Services. Users under 18 require parental consent.
3.3 User Data Responsibility
You acknowledge and agree that:
• You are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and quality of all data you provide
• You must verify all carbon calculations independently before official reporting
• We strongly recommend professional verification by qualified third-party auditors
• You assume all risk associated with reliance on our calculations
• Independent verification is essential for regulatory compliance and stakeholder confidence
3.4 Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Upload malicious code or viruses
• Attempt unauthorized access to our systems
• Use Services for fraudulent purposes
• Reverse engineer our platform
• Resell or redistribute our Services without permission
4. DATA AND PRIVACY
4.1 Data Processing
By using our Services, you consent to our collection and processing of data as described in our Privacy Policy.
4.2 Your Data
You retain ownership of data you provide. You grant us a license to use your data to provide Services and improve our platform.
4.3 Data Accuracy
You're responsible for ensuring accuracy of data you provide. We're not liable for decisions based on inaccurate data.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
5.1 Our IP Rights
CarbonAnalytics and its technology, algorithms, and content are protected by intellectual property laws. We retain all rights not expressly granted to you.
5.2 User Content
You retain rights to content you create using our Services but grant us a license to use it for service provision and improvement.
5.3 Feedback
Any feedback you provide becomes our property and may be used without compensation or attribution.
6. PAYMENT AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
6.1 Pricing and Fees
Current subscription pricing and features are detailed at carbonanalytics.com/pricing. All fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable unless required by law.
6.2 Payment Processing
We use third-party payment processors. You agree to their terms and privacy policies.
6.3 Automatic Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date.
6.4 Price Changes
We reserve the right to change our pricing model, subscription fees, and service features at any time without prior notice, except where:
• Existing customers have pre-agreed fixed pricing terms
• Enterprise customers with signed agreements specifying pricing protection
• Legal requirements mandate advance notice
Changes to pricing may take effect immediately for new subscriptions or at the next billing cycle for existing subscriptions, at our discretion.
7. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
7.1 Carbon Accounting Tool Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: CarbonAnalytics provides SOFTWARE TOOLS and methodologies to assist with carbon accounting and reporting. We DO NOT provide professional accounting, auditing, or verification services. Our platform is a tool to support your carbon accounting processes, but:
• You are solely responsible for the accuracy of all data you input
• You are solely responsible for the completeness of your carbon accounting
• You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
• You are solely responsible for verification of results before any official reporting
• We strongly recommend independent third-party verification of all carbon accounting calculations before official submission or public disclosure
7.2 Service Disclaimer
Services are provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
• Accuracy of carbon calculations or emission factors
• Completeness of methodologies or databases
• Suitability for any particular regulatory requirement
• Fitness for any specific purpose or use case
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
7.3 Data and Calculation Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate tools and up-to-date emission factors:
• We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any calculations
• Emission factors may change and historical data may become outdated
• Methodologies may evolve based on scientific developments
• You must validate all results independently before relying on them
• Professional verification is recommended for all official reporting
7.4 Regulatory Compliance
• We do not guarantee compliance with any specific regulations or standards
• Regulatory requirements vary by jurisdiction and may change
• You are responsible for understanding applicable requirements
• Professional advice should be sought for regulatory compliance
• Independent verification may be required by regulations or stakeholders
7.5 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
• Our total liability is limited to the amount paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim
• We are not liable for any carbon accounting errors or omissions in your reporting
• We are not liable for regulatory non-compliance arising from use of our services
• We are not liable for business decisions made based on our calculations
• We are not liable for financial losses from carbon reporting inaccuracies
7.6 Indirect Damages
We're not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
• Lost profits or business opportunities
• Regulatory fines or penalties
• Reputational damage
• Business interruption
• Loss of data or information
7.7 Infrastructure Dependencies
Our Services depend on third-party infrastructure and hosting providers. We are not liable for:
• Infrastructure provider outages or performance issues
• Third-party service failures affecting our platform
• Network connectivity issues beyond our control
• Cloud service provider limitations or downtime
• Database or hosting service interruptions
8. INDEMNIFICATION
8.1 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from your use of Services or violation of these Terms.
9. TERMINATION
9.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings.
9.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account for Terms violations or other reasonable business reasons.
9.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your access ends immediately. Data retention is governed by our Privacy Policy.
10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
10.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
10.2 Jurisdiction
Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.
10.3 Mediation
We encourage good faith resolution of disputes before litigation.
11. GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between us.
11.2 Severability
If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
11.3 Assignment
We may assign these Terms. You may not assign without our written consent.
11.4 Force Majeure
We're not liable for failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
12. CONTACT INFORMATION
12.1 Contact Details
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
• Email: legal@carbonanalytics.com
• Address: Carbonsystem Technology Limited, 10-12 Mulberry Green, Old Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom, CM17 0ET
Last Updated: August 6, 2025
Questions About Our Terms?
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please don't hesitate to reach out to our legal team.