TERMS OF USE

1. Introduction and legal entity

This website (the "Site") is operated by Green-Cross UK Committee, a private limited company by guarantee without share capital, registered in England and Wales under Company Number 12639771, incorporated on 2 June 2020, and using the exemption from the requirement to use "Limited" in its name. Its registered office is at 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR, United Kingdom. The company trades as "Green Cross United Kingdom" (referred to as "we", "us", "our", or "Green Cross UK").

By accessing or using any part of this Site, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in full. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this Site.

2. Intellectual property rights

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, and any other material (collectively "Content") is the property of Green Cross UK, its affiliates, licensors, or content suppliers and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright, trademark, database right, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for your own personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you:

• do not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices;

• do not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any Content for commercial purposes without our express written permission.

Any unauthorised use of the Content may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws and is strictly prohibite

3. Permitted use and prohibited conduct

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of the Site by, any third party.

Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

• using the Site to harass, abuse, threaten, defame, or otherwise violate the legal rights of others;

• transmitting or uploading any material that is obscene, offensive, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable;

• disrupting the normal flow of dialogue, posting spam, or introducing malicious software (viruses, worms, Trojan horses, etc.);

• attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, our servers, or any third-party systems;

• collecting or storing personal data about other users without their explicit consent.

Violation of these provisions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Site and, where applicable, referral to relevant law enforcement authorities.

4. Disclaimer and limitation of liability

The information on this Site is provided free of charge for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or environmental advice. You should consult a qualified professional for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

While we endeavour to ensure that the information on this Site is accurate, complete, and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or that the Site will be uninterrupted or error‑free.

Any reliance you place on the information, materials, or opinions expressed on this Site is strictly at your own risk. We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove any content without notice.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Green Cross UK, its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever, including without limitation direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive loss or damage (including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or opportunity), arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, any linked websites, or any reliance placed on information contained herein, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Nothing in these Terms of Use excludes or limits our liability for:

• - death or personal injury caused by our negligence;

• - fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;

• - any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under English law.

5. Specific disclaimer for aspirational and informational content

Any content on this website describing sustainability frameworks, ethical principles, challenge mechanisms, delivery targets, intelligence activities, programmes, initiatives, or awards (including but not limited to pages under the following URLs: /stewardship-layer, /ethical-layer, /challenge-layer, /delivery-layer, /intelligence-layer, /sustainability-programmes, /sustainable-initiatives, /awards-sustainability-decarbonisation-recognition) is provided for informational and aspirational purposes only.

Such content does not create legally binding obligations, contractual rights, fiduciary duties, or third‑party beneficiary rights. No reasonable user should interpret these descriptions as enforceable promises or guarantees.

The only binding commitments of Green Cross UK are those expressly stated in a written agreement signed by an authorised representative of the company. Any reliance on aspirational statements is entirely at your own risk.

6. Links to third‑party websites

The Site may contain links to external websites or resources operated by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the nature, content, availability, or security of those sites, and we assume no responsibility for them. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, recommendation, or association with the operators of such sites.

If you decide to access any third‑party website linked from our Site, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of that website.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Green Cross UK, its trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• - your use of the Site in breach of these Terms of Use;

• - any violation of applicable laws or third‑party rights by you;

• - any content you submit or transmit through the Site (if such functionality exists).

8. Force majeure

We shall not be held liable for any delay or failure to perform any obligation under these Terms of Use if the delay or failure results from events, circumstances, or causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, civil unrest, pandemics, government actions, strikes, power failures, or internet outages.

9. Privacy and cookies

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy (available at /privacy) and our Cookie Policy (available at /cookie-policy). These policies explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, as well as your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

By using the Site, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in those policies.

10. Accessibility

We are committed to making our Site accessible to everyone. Our Accessibility Statement (available at /accessibility-statement) sets out our efforts to comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). If you encounter any difficulty using the Site, please contact us using the details below.

11. Modern Slavery Statement

Our UK Modern Slavery Statement (available at /uk-modern-slavery) sets out our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains, in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

12. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms of Use, their subject matter, and their formation (including any non‑contractual disputes or claims) are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

You and we irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use or their subject matter.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found by a court or other competent authority to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severed from the remaining terms, which shall continue in full force and effect. The parties shall use good faith efforts to replace the invalid provision with a valid one that achieves the original commercial intent as closely as possible.

14. Changes to these Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by updating this page. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made. Changes are binding on you immediately upon posting. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

If you do not agree to any change, you must stop using the Site.

15. Entire agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Accessibility Statement, and Modern Slavery Statement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Green Cross UK regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, or representations (whether written or oral) relating to the same subject matter.

16. Contact information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use or the Site, please contact us at:

Email: joinus@green-cross.org.uk

Postal address: Green-Cross UK Committee, 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR, United Kingdom.

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.