Agreement to Terms: By accessing or using CarbonCore.Earth ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.
1. Platform Description
CarbonCore.Earth is a blockchain-based platform that facilitates:
- Registration and verification of carbon sequestration territories
- Creation and trading of tokenized carbon credits
- Purchase and retirement of carbon offset certificates
- Transparent tracking of environmental impact
2. User Accounts and UID Identity
Account Creation
To use our platform, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Connect a compatible Web3 wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect)
- Create an UID-based user profile
- Provide accurate and complete information
Account Security
Your Responsibility: You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the security of your wallet private keys
- All activities under your account
- Notifying us of unauthorized access
Critical: We cannot recover lost private keys or reverse blockchain transactions.
3. User Roles and Permissions
| Role |
Permissions |
Requirements |
| Landowner |
Register territories, receive carbon credits |
Proof of land ownership |
| Expert |
Verify territories, submit technical reports |
Environmental credentials, application approval |
| VVB Entity |
Official validation, government verification |
Accredited validation body status |
| Buyer |
Purchase and retire carbon credits |
Account registration |
4. Territory Registration and Verification
Landowner Obligations
When registering a territory, you represent and warrant that:
- You have legal ownership or authorization for the territory
- All provided information is accurate and complete
- Geographic boundaries are correctly defined
- No conflicting claims exist on the territory
Verification Process
Territories undergo multi-stage verification:
- Expert Verification: Technical assessment of COâ‚‚ absorption capacity
- VVB Validation: Independent audit by accredited body
- Government Approval: Final administrative clearance
Processing Time: Full verification typically takes 3-6 months depending on territory complexity and documentation completeness.
5. Carbon Credit Tokens
Token Generation
Once verified, territories receive:
- Unique ERC-20 token contract per territory/vintage year
- Automated daily token issuance based on verified COâ‚‚ absorption
- Tokens sent to UID-based beneficiary address
Token Characteristics
- Divisibility: 18 decimal places (standard ERC-20)
- Transferability: Can be traded on OTC marketplace
- Retirement: Permanent burning for offset claims
- Vintage Year: Each project year creates separate token
6. Trading and Transactions
OTC Marketplace
Our marketplace enables:
- Request for Quote (RFQ): Buyers post requirements, sellers respond
- Instant Buy: Tokens escrowed for immediate purchase
- Peer-to-Peer: Direct trading between users
Transaction Fees
| Transaction Type |
Fee |
| Token Issuance |
Gas fees only (paid by caller) |
| OTC Trading |
2% platform fee |
| Credit Purchase & Retirement |
3% + payment processing |
7. Payment Terms
For credit purchases:
- Payment Methods: Credit/debit cards via Paypal
- Cryptocurrencies: ETH, USDT, USDC accepted for blockchain transactions
- Refunds: See Section 9 for policy
8. Intellectual Property
Platform Rights
CarbonCore.Earth owns all rights to:
- Platform design, code, and functionality
- Trademarks, logos, and branding
- Smart contract architecture
User Content
You retain ownership of your territory data and documents. By uploading content, you grant us a license to:
- Display your content on the platform
- Share with verifiers during validation process
- Use anonymized data for platform analytics
9. Refund and Dispute Policy
Refund Eligible
- Technical errors preventing service delivery
- Duplicate payments
- Unauthorized transactions (report within 48 hours)
Refund Ineligible
- Completed blockchain transactions
- Retired carbon credits
- Change of mind after purchase
10. Prohibited Activities
You may not:
- Submit false information or fraudulent claims
- Register territories without proper authorization
- Manipulate verification processes
- Double-count carbon credits
- Use platform for illegal activities
- Reverse engineer smart contracts
- Spam or phish other users
Consequences: Violations may result in account suspension, legal action, and reporting to authorities.
11. Disclaimers and Limitations
Platform "As Is"
We are dedicated to providing you with a stable and functional Platform. However, modern web applications rely on a complex ecosystem of external services (like MetaMask and blockchain networks), internet providers, and your local browser. Problems in any of these areas can temporarily affect your experience. We also do not guarantee:
- Specific carbon credit values or market prices
- Successful territory verification
- Blockchain network performance
While we cannot guarantee perfect uptime due to these dependencies, you have our commitment that we work tirelessly to monitor for problems, identify them early, and resolve them as quickly as possible to minimize any impact on you.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, CarbonCore.Earth shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or use
- Blockchain network issues or gas fee fluctuations
- Third-party actions or failures
Maximum Liability: Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CarbonCore.Earth from claims arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your territory registrations or verification claims
- Infringement of third-party rights
- Your use of the platform
13. Termination
By You
You may terminate your account at any time by:
- Disconnecting your wallet
- Contacting support for data deletion
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if:
- You violate these Terms
- We detect fraudulent activity
- Required by law
Note: Blockchain transactions are permanent and cannot be reversed after termination.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Disputes will be resolved through arbitration in [Location], except for injunctive relief.
15. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms with 30 days notice via:
- Email to registered users
- Prominent platform notice
- Updated "Last Updated" date
16. Contact Us
Acceptance: By using CarbonCore.Earth, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.