Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

Terms Summary

Fair Use
Use CarbCalc responsibly and legally
Community Guidelines
Respect other users and our platform
Limitations
Service provided "as is" with reasonable limitations

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CarbCalc ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

CarbCalc is a carbon footprint tracking and reduction platform that provides:

  • Carbon footprint calculation tools
  • AI-powered recommendations for emission reduction
  • Progress tracking and analytics
  • Community features and social sharing
  • Educational content about climate action

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You are responsible for maintaining account security
  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
  • One person may not maintain multiple accounts

Account Responsibilities

  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account
  • Provide accurate carbon footprint data for best results

4. Acceptable Use

You May:

  • Use the Service for personal or business carbon tracking
  • Share your progress and achievements
  • Provide feedback and suggestions
  • Export your own data

You May Not:

  • Use the Service for illegal activities
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Upload malicious code or content
  • Harass or abuse other users
  • Scrape or automatically collect data
  • Reverse engineer our software

5. Content and Data

Your Content

You retain ownership of data you submit to CarbCalc. By using our Service, you grant us a license to:

  • Process your data to provide the Service
  • Use aggregated, anonymized data for research and improvement
  • Display your content as part of community features (with your permission)

Our Content

CarbCalc and its content are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
  • Use our trademarks or branding
  • Create derivative works based on our Service

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using CarbCalc, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Read our Privacy Policy →

7. Payments and Subscriptions

Free Service

CarbCalc offers a free tier with basic features. We reserve the right to modify free features with notice.

Premium Subscriptions

  • Premium features require a paid subscription
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
  • Refunds are provided according to our refund policy
  • We may change pricing with 30 days notice

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

Important: CarbCalc provides estimates and recommendations. Results may vary and should not be considered professional advice.

Service Availability

  • We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
  • We may suspend service for maintenance or updates
  • We are not liable for service interruptions

Accuracy

  • Carbon calculations are estimates based on available data
  • We use scientifically-backed methodologies but cannot guarantee perfect accuracy
  • Users should verify important calculations independently

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CarbCalc shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages exceeding the amount paid for our Service
  • Issues arising from third-party integrations

10. Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account settings.

By Us

We may terminate or suspend accounts for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Extended inactivity (with notice)
  • Non-payment of subscription fees

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

  • Email notification
  • In-app notifications
  • Website announcements

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of California, United States. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of San Francisco County, California.

13. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

Email: legal@carbcalc.com
Address: CarbCalc Inc., 123 Green Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

These terms are effective as of December 2024