Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using AuthCarbon's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing our services.

2. Use of Services

2.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into contracts to use our services. By using AuthCarbon, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

2.2 Account Registration

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

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

2.3 Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
• Transmit any malicious code or viruses
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our services
• Submit false or misleading information
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights

3. Services Description

AuthCarbon provides AI-powered carbon credit verification services using satellite imagery and machine learning technology. Our services include:

• Quick Verification: Single project analysis with 48-hour turnaround
• Deep Analysis: Comprehensive historical assessment with risk evaluation
• Portfolio Monitoring: Continuous tracking with monthly updates
• Enterprise Partnership: Custom solutions with API integration

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

4. Payment Terms

4.1 Fees and Billing

• All fees are quoted in US Dollars unless otherwise specified
• Payment is due upon receipt of invoice unless otherwise agreed
• Subscription services are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law

4.2 Late Payments

Late payments may incur interest at 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower. We reserve the right to suspend services for overdue accounts.

4.3 Taxes

You are responsible for all applicable taxes, and we will charge tax when required by law.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Property

All content, features, and functionality of our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, are owned by AuthCarbon and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Your License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our services for your internal business purposes in accordance with these Terms.

5.3 Your Content

You retain ownership of any data or content you submit to our services. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, process, and analyze such content solely to provide our services to you.

6. Verification Reports

6.1 Report Accuracy

While we strive for the highest accuracy in our verification reports, they are based on satellite imagery analysis and AI algorithms. Reports should be used as one factor in your decision-making process.

6.2 No Investment Advice

Our verification reports do not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. You should consult appropriate professionals before making investment decisions.

6.3 Report Usage

Verification reports are for your internal use only and may not be redistributed or resold without our written consent.

7. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information disclosed during the provision of services. This obligation survives termination of these Terms.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AuthCarbon, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to our services

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by providing written notice to us. Termination does not relieve you of payment obligations for services already rendered.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or engage in conduct we deem harmful to our services or other users.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Delaware, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on our website and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and AuthCarbon regarding the use of our services.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights under these Terms without restriction.

14. Contact Information

By using AuthCarbon services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.