Terms & Conditions for Tree Buyers and Donors in Trees4CO2

By choosing to buy or donate trees through Trees4CO2 AS, a Norwegian registered company, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. This Agreement uses the terms “we”, “us”, “our”, “T4CO2” or “Trees4CO2” to refer to Trees4CO2 AS, and “you”, “your”, or “buyer” to refer to the individual or business entity that purchases or donates trees through 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 buying or 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 you buy or donate 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.
• Payment must be received via bank transfer or card before T4CO2 and BGF’s responsibilities outlined in this Agreement begin.
• Participation in our carbon offset program is voluntary.
• You can access your tree donation/purchase receipts for your payments on T4CO2’s website by logging in. Moreover, receipts will also 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 subscription

• You can subscribe to or unsubscribe from a tree donation or tree purchase plan with T4CO2 at any time. Please log in to www.trees4co2.com to change your preferred subscription settings.
• A friendly email reminder will be sent to you three days before the due date for your upcoming tree subscription payment. For those who have chosen payment by invoice, an email containing the invoice will be sent three days prior to the scheduled due date for your payment.
• It is your responsibility to keep track of your account and subscription settings with T4CO2.

Buyer/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 or purchase requirement is one tree, which is equivalent to offsetting half a ton of carbon.
• If you opt to pay by invoice instead of using a card, we’ll email you the invoice, and you can also download or print it from your customer page after logging in. The invoice will contain our bank and account details, making it simple to input the information when making the payment at your bank. Just remember, if the payment isn’t received by the due date mentioned in the invoice, there’s a possibility that your donation, tree purchase, or newly registered account could be canceled or deleted.

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

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

Refund

• You have a 14-day window starting from the time we receive your payment for your tree order in which you can cancel your payment and request a refund. Our refund policy is only applicable for trees you buy and not donate.
• It is your responsibility to reach out to T4CO2 support within the 14-day window to request cancellation of your tree payment and refund. When you contact us, you must provide the order ID and your email. You can contact T4CO2 support through our contact form, 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.

Terms for Tree Buyers

• These terms only apply to tree buyers, not tree donors.
• The buyer or their representative must be at least 18 years old.
• BGF and its partner farmers will replant all purchased trees every 20th year up to three times, meaning that for every tree that is purchased, a total of 4 trees will be planted, with a carbon offset lifespan of 80 years. Each tree is estimated to offset 0.5 tons of carbon emissions over a 20-year period.
• Contact our support at support@trees4co2.com if you want to change your tree purchase to a donation.

Terms for Tree Donors

• These terms only apply to tree donors, not tree buyers.
• The donor or their representative must be at least 18 years old.
• Each donated tree is estimated to offset 0.5 tons of carbon emission over a 20-year period.
• Donated trees will not be replanted. Instead, when the tree is harvested in year 20, we will donate 15 Euros per tree to one or more charity organization of your choice, which you can select when donating trees through us.
• Contact our support at support@trees4co2.com if you want to change your tree donation to a tree purchase.

Legal Terms and Conditions

• We only accept full, one-time payments for tree donations and purchases, and do not accept partial or down payments.
• This Agreement is not valid until payment for the ordered trees is received through the registration process on our website.
• Once payment for your trees is received, we will transfer the funds to our forestry partner, BGF, who will generate the tree seedlings corresponding to the number of trees you purchased or donated. BGF will also guarantee that the trees are planted and maintained properly during their lifetime.
• 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.
• This Agreement will be governed by the laws of Norway.

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of Norway.