These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of Carbon Atlas, a platform operated by Panda Industries Inc. ("Carbon Atlas", "we", "us"). By creating an account or using the platform, you agree to these terms.
1. The Platform
Carbon Atlas is a managed brokerage service that connects buyers and sellers of voluntary carbon credits. We facilitate introductions, transactions, and document exchange. Carbon Atlas is not a principal to any carbon credit transaction — we act as an intermediary only.
All credits listed on the platform are certified under Verra VCS, Gold Standard, or other accredited international certifications. We make no representation that any particular credit is suitable for your specific compliance, reporting, or offsetting purposes. You are responsible for verifying suitability with your own advisers.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to use Carbon Atlas. If you are registering on behalf of an organisation, you confirm that you have authority to bind that organisation to these terms.
3. Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorised use at protocol@carbonatlas.earth.
You agree not to provide false or misleading information about yourself, your organisation, or the credits you are offering or purchasing.
4. Transactions
Submitting an enquiry does not constitute a binding commitment to purchase. A transaction is binding only when both parties have executed the relevant transaction documents facilitated by Carbon Atlas.
Sellers confirm that all credits they submit are validly registered, unencumbered, and have not been pledged, sold, or retired elsewhere. Misrepresentation of credit status may result in account suspension and legal action.
5. Fees
Carbon Atlas charges a service fee on completed transactions. Fee details are disclosed prior to execution of any transaction. We reserve the right to update our fee structure with reasonable notice.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on the Carbon Atlas platform — including design, text, graphics, and software — is owned by or licensed to Panda Industries Inc. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written consent.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Carbon Atlas and Panda Industries Inc. are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform or any transaction facilitated through it. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the fees paid by you to Carbon Atlas in the 12 months preceding the claim.
8. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, including for breach of these terms, provision of false information, or conduct that damages the integrity of the marketplace.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes by email. Continued use of the platform after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United States. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Jefferson County, Kentucky.
11. Contact
For any questions regarding these terms, contact us at protocol@carbonatlas.earth.