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Terms of Use

Terms for Use of the It’s the Planet Website and Disclaimer

Law

Any purchase on this website will be covered by the laws of England and Wales.

Ownership of Content

The website and all of its contents have been produced by and are the property of It’s the Planet.  The Company’s web design, graphics and images are owned by It’s the Planet, with all rights reserved unless otherwise noted.  

Use of the Website

It’s the Planet permits the use of its website and its content only for informational, non-profitable and personal use.  Without prior permission from It’s the Planet, users may not copy, reproduce, republish, broadcast, store, transmit or otherwise use the content in any way except personal and non-commercial.  

Emissions Calculations

It’s the Planet bases its emissions calculations on data provided by the “Avoiding Mass Extinctions Engine” (‘AMEE’), a ‘neutral open platform for measuring the carbon footprint of anything and everything’, which has aggregated official CO2 data from over 130 countries and is continually updated as new information becomes available.  

Although in principle the same climate-damaging emissions are released from the engine of an airplane as are released from the exhaust of a car (carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon and sulphur particles, as well as water vapour) these pollutants have a greater impact at high altitudes.  The contribution of air traffic to global warming is on a global average 2 to 4 times higher than corresponding emissions would be on the ground.  Therefore, the carbon footprint of flights will be multiplied by a factor of 3.  Customers will find supporting evidence on the following website: www.grida.no/climate/ipcc/aviation/

Emissions factors can and do change over time as more scientific data is gathered.  It’s the Planet does not assume responsibility to alter its emissions reductions liability for calculations that it has done in the past.

Sales

It’s the Planet takes no responsibility for any errors and omissions made by purchasers when entering their data into the It’s the Planet Carbon Calculator.   When a purchaser makes a payment to offset his/ her CO2 emissions, It’s the Planet will fund projects on the purchaser’s behalf that will make a reduction in CO2 concentrations over time.  The purchaser will receive a certificate by e-mail, to demonstrate that the emissions are being offset.  

It’s the Planet undertakes not to sell any emissions reductions to more than one party. Purchasers may not resell Plan Vivo carbon credits unless they are registered Plan Vivo Resellers.

Questions

If you have a question about our services or the services provided through our project providers, please contact It’s the Planet in the first instance via info@itstheplanet.co.uk.  We will endeavour to respond in an efficient and timely fashion.

Data Protection

It’s the Planet is committed to retaining the confidentiality of its customers and will not pass personal data on to any third party that is unconnected with your purchase of carbon credits.

Personal data (for example, your name, address, telephone number or e-mail address) that you transmit to the website by e-mail or otherwise will be used by It’s the Planet in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.  

Generally, if you subscribe to the website and request a password so that you may review your past carbon emission calculations, we will store your name, e-mail address and any data you may enter into the carbon calculator.  Any payment details other than the actual amount will only be available to PayPal or any other available payment system at the time, and not to It’s the Planet.  

If you do not specifically subscribe to the services of It’s the Planet and do not purchase any carbon credits, your details will be deleted from the system at the end of each business day.

Any general communication, comments, questions or other materials transmitted to It’s the Planet will be treated by the Company as it sees fit.

Disclaimers

It’s the Planet has taken all reasonable effort to ensure that the information contained in this website is correct and up-to-date. However, the contents of this website may include typographical errors or other inaccuracies, may be incomplete or may have become out of date with new scientific information available.  If any errors or inaccuracies are brought to our attention, we will endeavour to correct them as soon as is possible.  Please e-mail info@itstheplanet.co.uk or use the contact form to write to us.

As any other internet-based business, It’s the Planet will try to minimise disruption caused by technical faults and errors.  However, It’s the Planet cannot guarantee that this website will operate error-free and uninterrupted at all times.  

It’s the Planet shall use all reasonable professional care and skill in carrying out the services contained in this website.  All content, data and services offered may, however, be subject to change and are provided to you on an “as is” basis without any guarantees or warranty made of any kind as to suitability, quality, compatibility, accuracy and security.  Please also note that the contents of this website should not be relied upon for personal, legal or financial decisions.  For any specific queries in respect of your own circumstances you should seek relevant professional advice.

Your use of the website is at your own risk.  This includes any risk to your computer, software or data being damaged by any virus or any other file that might be transmitted via our website.  We will not assume liability for any damages arising out of, or in any way connected with, the use or misuse of the contents on the website.

The website contains links to websites owned or operated by parties other than It’s the Planet.  These links are provided for your convenience only.  If you use them, you may leave the site.  It’s the Planet is not responsible for the contents and the security of those linked websites, nor for any views expressed in them.

We reserve the right to change these Terms for Use and Disclaimers by updating this webpage online, at any time and without prior notice.