Terms of Service

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our services.

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using EcoMesh's website, platform, and services ("Services"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our blockchain-based verification platform for plastic recovery and recycling data. By creating an account or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

Description of Services

EcoMesh provides the following services:

  • Verification Services: Blockchain-based verification of plastic recovery and recycling data
  • Digital Certificates: Issuance of tamper-proof digital certificates for verified activities
  • Plastic Credits: Creation and management of blockchain-based plastic credits
  • Traceability Platform: End-to-end tracking of plastic waste from collection to recycling
  • Reporting Tools: Analytics and reporting capabilities for sustainability data
  • API Services: Integration capabilities with existing business systems

Our Services are designed to help businesses verify their plastic recovery and recycling efforts, combat greenwashing, and demonstrate compliance with environmental regulations.

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you must register for an account. When registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself and your organization
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are used for fraudulent purposes.

Data Accuracy and Verification

Your Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate and truthful data about plastic recovery and recycling activities
  • Ensuring all submitted data complies with applicable laws and regulations
  • Maintaining proper documentation to support all claims and data submissions
  • Promptly correcting any inaccuracies in submitted data
  • Cooperating with our verification processes and audits

Our Verification Process

We employ rigorous verification processes to ensure data accuracy. However, you acknowledge that:

  • Verification is based on information and documentation you provide
  • We may conduct independent verification through third parties
  • We reserve the right to reject or request additional verification for any data
  • Blockchain records are immutable once created

Payment Terms

For paid services, the following payment terms apply:

  • Fees: All fees are stated in the currency specified on your invoice
  • Payment Due: Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date unless otherwise specified
  • Late Payments: Late payments may incur additional charges as permitted by law
  • Refunds: Refunds are generally not available for completed verification services
  • Price Changes: We may change our pricing with 30 days' notice
  • Taxes: You are responsible for all applicable taxes

Failure to pay fees may result in suspension or termination of your access to our Services.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

The EcoMesh platform, including but not limited to software, algorithms, designs, trademarks, and content, is owned by EcoMesh and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer any part of our platform without written permission.

Your Data Rights

You retain ownership of the data you submit to our platform. By using our Services, you grant us a license to use, process, and display your data as necessary to provide our verification services and fulfill our transparency commitments.

Public Blockchain Data

Data recorded on public blockchains becomes publicly accessible and cannot be deleted or modified. By using our Services, you consent to the public nature of blockchain-recorded verification data.

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Services for any unlawful purpose or to engage in any activity that:

  • Violates any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Involves fraudulent, false, or misleading information
  • Attempts to circumvent our verification processes
  • Interferes with or disrupts our platform or servers
  • Attempts to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Uses automated tools to access our platform without permission
  • Transmits viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Harasses, abuses, or harms other users
  • Promotes greenwashing or environmental misinformation

Violation of these prohibited uses may result in immediate termination of your account and legal action.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Disclaimers

Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement of third-party rights
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Complete accuracy of verification results
  • Security against unauthorized access

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, EcoMesh shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from your use of our Services.

Blockchain Technology Risks

You acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with blockchain technology, including but not limited to network congestion, transaction failures, and the immutable nature of blockchain records.

Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice, for any violation of these Terms or for any other reason in our sole discretion.

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use our Services will cease immediately
  • We may delete your account and associated data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Data already recorded on blockchain will remain immutable
  • Outstanding payment obligations will remain in effect
  • Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), unless both parties agree to pursue resolution through the courts of England and Wales.

Before initiating formal dispute resolution, the parties agree to attempt good faith negotiations to resolve any disputes.

Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on our website
  • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • Displaying prominent notices on our platform

Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using our Services.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

General Inquiries:

Email: info@ecomesh.xyz

Legal Department:

Email: legal@ecomesh.xyz

Response time: Within 15 business days

Mailing Address:

EcoMesh Ltd.
Mere View Industrial Estate
Yaxley, Cambridgeshire, UK
PE7 3HS