Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to CarbonTracker.io ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and carbon footprint calculation services. By accessing or using CarbonTracker.io, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Service

CarbonTracker.io provides:

• Carbon footprint calculation tools and calculators
• Environmental impact tracking and analysis
• CO2 emissions measurement tools
• Carbon offset calculation and recommendations
• Educational content about climate change and environmental responsibility
• Travel carbon footprint analysis

Our services are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

3. Data Accuracy and Calculations

Important Disclaimer: The carbon footprint calculations, CO2 emission estimates, and environmental impact assessments provided by CarbonTracker.io are estimates based on general methodologies and industry-standard emission factors.

We make no warranties regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of calculation results
• The suitability of our estimates for specific purposes
• The real-time accuracy of emission factors used in calculations
• The comparability of results across different time periods or methodologies

Results may vary based on geographic location, seasonal factors, and individual circumstances not captured in our calculators.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate information when using our calculators
• Use our services only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to manipulate, hack, or interfere with our systems
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Not use our services for commercial purposes without permission
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

5. Limitation of Liability

IMPORTANT: CarbonTracker.io and its operators shall not be liable for:

• Any decisions made based on our carbon footprint calculations
• Financial losses resulting from carbon offset purchases or environmental investments
• Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Any damages exceeding $100 in total

Our calculators are tools for estimation and education, not professional environmental consulting or certified carbon accounting.

6. Privacy and Data Collection

We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy, including:

• Usage analytics through Google Analytics
• Calculator input data for service improvement
• Cookies and tracking technologies
• Information for advertising through Google AdSense

By using our services, you consent to data collection as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, calculators, algorithms, and materials on CarbonTracker.io are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our calculators or content
• Create derivative works based on our services
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks without permission

8. Prohibited Uses

You may not use CarbonTracker.io for:

• Illegal activities or fraud
• Spamming or automated data collection
• Interfering with service operation
• Uploading malicious code or viruses
• Impersonating others or providing false information
• Commercial carbon accounting without professional verification

9. Advertising and Third-Party Services

CarbonTracker.io displays advertisements through Google AdSense and may recommend third-party carbon offset providers.

We are not responsible for:

• The content or accuracy of third-party advertisements
• Products or services offered by advertisers
• The quality or legitimacy of carbon offset projects
• Third-party privacy practices or data collection

10. Service Availability

We strive to maintain service availability but do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted access to our services
• Error-free operation of calculators
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers
• Permanent availability of specific features

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue services at any time.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to CarbonTracker.io at any time, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or abusive behavior
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Technical or security concerns

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.

Your continued use of CarbonTracker.io after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically for updates.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of CarbonTracker.io will be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.

14. Contact Information

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