Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing our content or participating in our community, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you are accessing Climate Action Live on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. About Climate Action Live

Climate Action Live is a media and community platform dedicated to climate journalism, environmental reporting, and facilitating informed dialogue about climate change and sustainability. We provide news, analysis, commentary and community features to support climate awareness and action.

Our platform includes editorial content, user-generated discussions, educational resources, and tools designed to connect individuals and organizations working towards climate solutions.

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account and participate in community features on Climate Action Live. By using our platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

If we discover that a user is below the minimum age requirement, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate that account immediately without prior notice.

4. User Accounts and Responsibilities

To access certain features of Climate Action Live, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current and complete information during registration
• Update your information promptly if it changes
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account
• Not share your account credentials with others
• Not create multiple accounts or impersonate others

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are inactive for extended periods.

5. Acceptable Use

Climate Action Live is committed to maintaining a respectful, constructive community. You agree not to use our platform to:

• Post false, misleading, or deliberately inaccurate information
• Engage in harassment, hate speech, or targeted abuse
• Share content that is defamatory, obscene, or violates applicable laws
• Spam, advertise without permission, or engage in commercial solicitation
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the platform or its security measures
• Collect or harvest personal data of other users without consent
• Use automated systems or bots to access the platform without authorization

We reserve the right to remove content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these acceptable use provisions. While we strive to foster open dialogue about climate issues, we maintain editorial standards and community guidelines to ensure productive discourse.

6. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

All editorial content, articles, reports, analysis, graphics, logos, design elements and other materials published by Climate Action Live are protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. Unless otherwise stated, Climate Action Live owns all rights to this content.

You may access and view our content for personal, non-commercial use. You may share links to our content and quote reasonable excerpts with proper attribution. However, you may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of our content without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a licensing agreement
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works without authorization
• Remove copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution information

For licensing inquiries or permission requests, please contact us using the information provided in Section 15.

7. User-Generated Content

Climate Action Live may allow users to post comments, discussions and other content. You retain ownership of any content you submit, but by posting on our platform, you grant Climate Action Live a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish and display your content in connection with operating and promoting the platform.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the content you post
• Your content does not infringe on the rights of any third party
• Your content complies with these Terms and applicable laws

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to publish any user-generated content at our discretion, particularly content that violates our acceptable use policy or editorial standards.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Climate Action Live may contain links to third-party websites, services or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. We provide these links for your convenience and information, but we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that Climate Action Live shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of or reliance on any third-party content, goods or services accessed through our platform.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

Climate Action Live is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive for accuracy in our climate reporting and editorial content, climate science, technology and policy are complex and evolving fields, and our content should not be considered professional advice.

The information provided on Climate Action Live, including within the Green Pages directory of service providers, careers section (Work in Progress), and events listings (Carbon Dating), is made available for general informational purposes only.

While we endeavour to ensure that the information displayed is accurate, current and sourced responsibly, Climate Action Live makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability of any listings, services, opportunities or events featured on the platform.

Inclusion of any organisation, service provider, individual, product, service, opportunity or event on the platform does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, certification or validation by Climate Action Live, nor should it be construed as such. Any views, statements, or claims expressed by third parties are solely those of the respective parties and not of Climate Action Live.

Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the user's own risk. Users are strongly encouraged to conduct their own independent verification and due diligence before engaging with any service provider, applying for roles, participating in events, or making any commercial, professional, or purchasing decisions based on the information provided.

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian law, Climate Action Live disclaims all liability for any loss, damage or harm arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, the information contained on this platform.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Climate Action Live, its directors, employees, partners and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the platform
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the platform
• Any content obtained from the platform
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content or account

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Climate Action Live, its officers, directors, employees, agents and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses or fees (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the platform, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any rights of another party, or any content you submit to the platform.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to Climate Action Live at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. This includes situations where we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct harmful to the platform or its community.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features provided in your account settings.

Upon termination, your right to access and use the platform will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of Climate Action Live shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.

14. Changes to these Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the platform or via email.

Your continued use of Climate Action Live after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the platform.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about your rights and responsibilities when using our platform.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: info@climateaction.live