Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using the Ecosilv website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Jens Bergenheim (trading as Ecosilv).

2. Services Description

Ecosilv provides professional consulting services in the following areas:

• Carbon credit project development and certification
• Forestry management analysis and planning
• Environmental asset evaluation and verification
• Feasibility studies for carbon sequestration projects
• Monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) services
• Strategic consulting for nature-based solutions

3. Client Responsibilities

3.1 Information Accuracy

Clients must provide accurate, complete, and current information regarding:

• Property boundaries and land ownership documentation
• Historical land use and management practices
• Environmental constraints and regulatory requirements
• Project objectives and timelines
• Financial and legal constraints

3.2 Cooperation and Access

Clients agree to provide reasonable access to:

• Project sites for field assessments
• Relevant documentation and records
• Key stakeholders and decision-makers
• Technical data and existing studies

4. Professional Disclaimers

4.2 No Guarantees

Ecosilv does not guarantee:

• Regulatory Approval: Successful certification or approval by regulatory bodies
• Financial Returns: Specific financial outcomes or carbon credit values
• Market Conditions: Future market conditions or pricing
• Third-Party Decisions: Decisions by certification bodies, buyers, or other stakeholders

5. Intellectual Property

6. Limitation of Liability

7. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including:

8. Payment Terms

8.1 General Terms

• Currency: All fees quoted in EUR unless otherwise specified
• Payment Period: Net 30 days from invoice date unless otherwise agreed
• Late Payment: 1.5% per month on overdue amounts
• Expenses: Travel and accommodation costs billed separately at cost

8.2 Refund Policy

Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis for work not yet commenced. No refunds are available for completed deliverables or advisory services already provided.

9. Confidentiality

Both parties acknowledge that confidential information may be exchanged during the course of services. Each party agrees to:

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Use confidential information solely for the intended project purposes
• Return or destroy confidential materials upon project completion
• Limit access to authorized personnel only

10. Termination

10.1 Termination Rights

Either party may terminate services:

• With 30 days' written notice for convenience
• Immediately for material breach of terms
• Immediately for insolvency or bankruptcy

10.2 Post-Termination

Upon termination, the client shall pay for all services provided up to the termination date. Confidentiality obligations and intellectual property rights survive termination.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

11.1 Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by Swedish law. However, for international clients, we strive to resolve disputes through international commercial arbitration where appropriate.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

The parties agree to attempt resolution of disputes through:

1. Direct negotiation (30 days)
2. Mediation by mutually agreed mediator (60 days)
3. Arbitration or court proceedings as applicable

12. Changes to Terms

Ecosilv reserves the right to modify these terms with reasonable notice. Material changes affecting existing projects will be communicated directly to affected clients.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website contact form or at the address provided on our Contact page.