Terms & Conditions for Tree Donors in Trees4CO2

By choosing to donate trees through Trees4CO2 AS, a Norwegian registered company, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. In this Agreement, “we”, “us”, “our”, “T4CO2” or “Trees4CO2” refers to Trees4CO2 AS and “you”, “your”, or “donor” refers to the individual or business entity that registers as a donor of Trees4CO2. Our forestry partner is Better Globe Forestry (BGF). Any individual or entity wishing to participate in our carbon offset program must accept the terms of this Agreement without modification.

Carbon Offset Program

Our Carbon Offset Program works the following way:

• The price per tree is EUR 15 + VAT. Payments made in other currencies will be converted based on the daily exchange rates provided by the European Central Bank.
• By making a donation of trees through us, you are supporting efforts to combat climate change, protect the environment, and assist disadvantaged communities by providing access to water, school renovations, education, microfinance, employment opportunities, and other socio-economic initiatives.
• BGF plants various indigenous species that are well-suited and can thrive in dry conditions. The increased crop yields and harvests for partner farmers are directly linked to these trees. BGF established its first tree plantation in 2004 and currently operates four plantations in Kenya.
• The trees that are donated are planted in BGF’s plantations or on partner farmers’ land. They are expertly nurtured and cared for in a secure environment with minimal risks of fire, damage from animals, pests, and diseases.
• BGF and its partner farmers regularly prune the trees as they grow by removing dead and dying branches and stubs. This allows for new growth and prevents property damage. It also reduces the risk of pest and animal infestation, promoting the tree’s natural shape and healthy growth.
• BGF and its partner farmers will replant all donated trees every 15 years up to four times, meaning that for every tree that is donated, a total of 5 trees will be planted, with a carbon offset lifespan of over 75 years. Each tree is estimated to offset 0.5 tons of carbon emissions over a 15-year period.
• The responsibilities of T4CO2 and BGF outlined in this Agreement will not begin until payment for the donated trees has been received via bank transfer or card.
• Participation in our carbon offset program is voluntary.
• After logging in to T4CO2’s website, all receipts for your donations can be accessed in the “Donated Trees” menu. Additionally, receipts will be sent to you via email.
• T4CO2 cannot assist or be held accountable for any loss or failure of receipt or electronic messages sent via email, including if they are sent to the recipient’s spam folder.

Tree Donation Subscription

• You have the flexibility to sign up for or cancel a tree donation subscription with T4CO2 at any time.
• You will receive an email reminder from us three days before the due date for your upcoming tree donation subscription payment. To avoid manual monthly transfers, we recommend setting up a monthly auto-payment through your bank if you choose to pay by bank. Remember to update your bank’s auto-payment settings if you stop or change your subscription on our website.
• It is your responsibility to keep track of your account and subscription settings with T4CO2.

Donor data

• By agreeing to this agreement, you commit to providing accurate information about yourself and keeping your account updated on T4CO2’s website under “User Settings”. Failing to do so may result in declined payments, lack of communication and updates from T4CO2.
• Email is T4CO2’s primary method of communication, and you agree to keep your email address updated on your T4CO2 account.
• Sensitive information such as your password is protected through encryption and hashing for added security.

Registration Process

• In order to participate in our carbon offset program, you must first accept the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement.
• The minimum donation requirement is two trees, which is equivalent to offsetting one ton of carbon.
• If you select bank transfer as your payment method, you can send your payment to us using the details we provide. You can choose to pay in either Euro or Norwegian kroner (NOK). After completing your registration, you will receive an email containing important information about the money transfer. Please note that payment must be made within one week of registration to avoid cancellation of your donation or tree purchase or deletion of your newly registered account.

To transfer money in EUR for your tree donation, use the following information:

To transfer money in NOK for your tree donation, use the following information:

Refund

• You have a 14-day window starting from the time we receive your payment for your tree donation order in which you can cancel your payment and request a refund.
• It is your responsibility to reach out to T4CO2 support within the 14-day window to request cancellation of your tree donation payment and refund. When you contact us, you must provide the donation order ID and your email. You can contact T4CO2 support through our contact form, chat or by emailing support@Trees4CO2.com. If you fail to contact support within the 14-day window, you will lose your right to a refund.

Legal Terms and Conditions

• We only accept full, one-time payments for tree donations. Partial or down payments are not accepted.
• This Agreement is not valid until payment for the ordered tree donation is received through the registration process on our website.
• After receiving payment for your tree donation, we will send funds to our forestry partner BGF, who will produce the tree seedlings based on the number of trees you donated and ensure that the trees are planted and properly cared for throughout their lifespan.
• A carbon emission certificate will be issued to you within a month of receiving payment for the trees and can be downloaded from our website after logging in.
• T4CO2, nor its directors and employees, are not responsible for any losses or damages, direct or indirect, resulting from technical errors in our Terms & Conditions, websites, brochures, or other published materials. T4CO2 does not guarantee the use rights of any photography, graphics, video, audio or any other related material posted on the website.

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of Norway.