ClimeOne Disclaimer & Policies

This page outlines important disclosures, limitations, and policies related to the use of the ClimeOne platform, including its educational content, carbon portfolios, certifications, and AI-powered features. By using ClimeOne, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Disclaimer (Educational & Environmental)

ClimeOne is an educational and informational platform designed to help users better understand climate change, carbon emissions, sustainability concepts, and related environmental topics.

All content provided on ClimeOne — including courses, lessons, tools, visualizations, and recommendations — is for educational purposes only. Nothing on this platform constitutes legal, financial, environmental compliance, scientific consulting, or professional advice of any kind.

ClimeOne does not guarantee specific environmental outcomes, emissions reductions, financial savings, or regulatory compliance. Users are solely responsible for how they interpret and apply information provided on the platform.

You should consult qualified professionals before making decisions related to environmental compliance, carbon accounting, investments, or sustainability strategies.

2. Carbon Offset & Environmental Claims Disclaimer

Carbon offsets, emissions estimates, and environmental impact calculations presented on ClimeOne are approximations, not exact measurements.

Carbon offset projects vary widely in methodology, verification standards, permanence, and risk profiles. Estimated impacts are based on available data, third-party documentation, and accepted industry practices at the time of assessment, but they remain subject to uncertainty.

ClimeOne does not guarantee:

• The permanence of any carbon offset project
• That offsets fully negate or "erase" emissions
• That estimated reductions will be realized exactly as projected

Participation in carbon offsetting should be understood as a compensatory practice, not a substitute for emissions reductions or broader sustainability efforts.

3. Certification & Badge Use Policy

ClimeOne issues digital badges and certificates (e.g., Climate Foundations Certified, Carbon Literate) to acknowledge completion of educational content.

These certifications:

• Represent educational achievement only
• Do not constitute professional accreditation, licensure, or regulatory certification
• Do not certify individuals, organizations, or products as "carbon neutral," "net-zero," or environmentally compliant

Badges and certificates may be displayed for personal, educational, or informational purposes. They may not be used in misleading marketing, regulatory filings, or claims implying endorsement, certification, or verification by ClimeOne.

ClimeOne reserves the right to revoke or restrict badge usage in cases of misuse or misrepresentation.

4. Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Users agree to use the ClimeOne platform responsibly and lawfully.

Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Misrepresenting ClimeOne content, data, or certifications
• Using the platform to make false or misleading environmental claims
• Attempting to scrape, reverse engineer, or exploit platform data or AI outputs
• Uploading malicious code or engaging in activities that compromise platform security
• Impersonating ClimeOne, its staff, or other users

ClimeOne may suspend or terminate access for violations of this policy without prior notice.

5. Third-Party Services & Data Sources Disclosure

ClimeOne may rely on third-party data sources, methodologies, APIs, registries, or services to provide educational content, emissions estimates, or portfolio information.

ClimeOne does not control or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of third-party data and does not endorse any external organization, project, or service unless explicitly stated.

References or links to third-party services are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

6. AI Use & Limitations Policy

ClimeOne uses artificial intelligence (AI) to support educational content generation, interactive lessons, analytics, and user experiences.

AI-generated content:

• May contain errors, omissions, or simplifications
• Is probabilistic and not authoritative
• Should not be relied upon as definitive or professional advice

ClimeOne implements human oversight and structured safeguards, but AI outputs should always be interpreted critically. ClimeOne reserves the right to update, modify, or discontinue AI features as models evolve.

7. Data Accuracy & Methodology Statement

Climate data, emissions estimates, and impact calculations are inherently uncertain and dependent on assumptions, boundaries, and methodologies.

ClimeOne strives to:

• Use widely accepted frameworks and industry standards where possible
• Clearly communicate estimation methods and limitations
• Update methodologies as better data becomes available

However, all figures should be understood as estimates, not precise measurements. Historical data, projections, and models may change over time as scientific understanding evolves.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Disclaimer or any ClimeOne policy, please contact:

⚠️ Note: This content is designed for clarity and risk mitigation but does not replace advice from a licensed attorney. You may wish to have this page reviewed by legal counsel before launch.