Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ZeroCarbon's platform, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

ZeroCarbon provides a carbon accounting and compliance platform that includes:

• Carbon footprint measurement and tracking
• Compliance reporting tools (BRSR, GHG Protocol, CDP)
• Access to verified carbon offset projects
• AI-powered sustainability insights
• Blockchain-backed verification services

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Data Accuracy and Calculations

While we strive for accuracy in all carbon calculations and reporting, ZeroCarbon provides tools and methodologies based on industry standards. Users are responsible for the accuracy of data they input into the platform. We do not guarantee specific outcomes from using our services.

5. Carbon Offset Projects

All carbon offset projects listed on our platform are verified by recognized third-party standards (Verra, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo). However, ZeroCarbon does not own or operate these projects and makes no warranties regarding their future performance or permanence.

6. Intellectual Property & IP Assignment

All content, software, platform design, algorithms, databases, code, and materials on the ZeroCarbon platform are owned by or licensed to ZeroCarbon and are protected by applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse-engineer our proprietary systems without explicit written permission.

Work For Hire & IP Assignment: If you are acting as an employee, contractor, agent, or developer contributing to the ZeroCarbon platform, you agree that any and all intellectual property (including code, designs, architectures, algorithms, and documentation) created during your engagement constitutes a "work made for hire." You hereby irrevocably assign, transfer, and convey all worldwide rights, title, and interest in such intellectual property to ZeroCarbon. You further agree to waive all moral rights to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the platform for any illegal purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the platform's functionality
• Misrepresent your carbon data or compliance status
• Use automated systems to scrape data from our platform

8. Limitation of Liability

ZeroCarbon shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the services in the preceding 12 months.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the platform will immediately cease.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notifications. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Global Privacy & Data Compliance

We operate in compliance with global data protection standards (including India's DPDP Act, GDPR, and CCPA). By using our services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You represent that you have obtained valid, informed consent from individual Data Principals (employees, vendors, administrators) before uploading their personal details onto our platform.
• You shall not upload false, incorrect, or misleading personal or corporate information, in compliance with duties under Section 15 of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
• ZeroCarbon acts as a secure platform to process your metrics under your direction. You maintain full ownership and control to access, correct, or erase records at any time using the Data Control panel.

12. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Delhi, India.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

support@zerocarbon.org.in