Terms of Service
Last updated: December 2024
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Carbometry's platform and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our services.
2. Description of Service
Carbometry provides AI-powered carbon accounting software that helps organizations track, report, and optimize their operational carbon footprint. Our services include:
- Automated data collection from operational systems
- Carbon footprint calculations using methodology-backed emission factors
- Real-time reporting dashboards
- Integration with e-commerce, procurement, and logistics platforms
- Optimization insights and scenario modeling (when available)
3. User Accounts and Responsibilities
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Keep your account information up to date
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Use the service in compliance with all applicable laws
4. Estimated Carbon Calculations
Important: Carbometry provides estimated carbon footprint calculations based on available data and industry-standard methodologies. These estimates:
- Are for informational and planning purposes
- Should not be considered certified or guaranteed figures
- May vary based on data quality and completeness
- Require validation for regulatory compliance or certification purposes
You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of calculations for your specific use case and regulatory requirements.
5. Data and Privacy
Your use of the service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using Carbometry, you grant us permission to collect, process, and use your operational data solely for the purpose of providing carbon accounting services.
6. Intellectual Property
Carbometry retains all rights to its platform, software, methodologies, and related intellectual property. You retain ownership of your operational data but grant us a license to process it for service delivery.
7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
- Reverse engineer or copy any part of the platform
- Resell or redistribute the service without permission
8. Service Availability
We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service with reasonable notice.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Carbometry shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to:
- Business losses or operational disruptions
- Inaccuracies in carbon calculations
- Regulatory non-compliance based on our estimates
- Data loss or security breaches
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Carbometry harmless from any claims arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.
11. Payment Terms
If you subscribe to a paid plan, you agree to pay all fees as described. Fees are non-refundable except as required by law or stated in our refund policy.
12. Termination
Either party may terminate the service relationship at any time. Upon termination, you will lose access to the platform, though you may request export of your data.
13. Modifications to Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
14. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Carbometry operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these terms, please contact us through our contact page or email us at legal@carbometry.com.