Last updated on 1 November 2023
Planetree International respects the privacy of all patrons who use our Websites. Our U.S. and E.U. Privacy Policies (collectively “Privacy Policy”) reflect our intent to protect the private information of all Users of our Websites. The Privacy Policy should be read together with these Terms of Service as it will form the basis for your use of Planetree International’s Websites. By accessing and using this Website you will be deemed to have read and accepted the terms and conditions, together with the practices set out in this privacy statement.
The information we collect from you may include personal data. We will only collect and process such information as is appropriate and necessary according to the type of services you wish to establish with us. To the extent that the information you provide to us includes personal data, you agree to Planetree processing all such personal data for the purposes of providing requested services. Except to the extent required by law, we will not sell, lease, or release your name, address, telephone number, email address, or other personal data without your consent. Planetree does not contribute to or participate in cooperative databases, which give other companies access to such personal information.
To provide a secure environment that is protected from unauthorized third-party access, alteration, theft, or misuse Planetree uses industry-standard technology including encryption and firewalls to protect personal information gathered online. To enable us to provide a secure environment, Planetree may use personal information internally to diagnose problems or to contact you if necessary.
Planetree International’s corporate Website (https://www.planetree.org) collects and stores only personal information that clients and visitors knowingly provide.
The Planetree Portal (“Portal”) Websites (https://www.community.planetree.org) collect and store only personal information that clients and visitors knowingly provide. Any information you choose to share when using any of these forums or functions becomes public information.
Intellectual property protection
Planetree International is a knowledge-based company and will protect its intellectual property to the fullest extent possible under the law. Planetree expressly reserves all protections for its proprietary material including copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent, and trade secrets. Any violation, infringement, or misappropriation of Planetree International intellectual property should be immediately reported to info@planetree.org.
User Content: Planetree will retain ownership of all User Content subject to the license granted to us herein.
Ownership. As between you and Planetree, all services, websites and platforms, including all content, graphics, audio, video, pictures, trademarks, marks, logos and other material used for any service, website or platform, and its underlying software, algorithms, databases, look and feel and arrangement, are the intellectual property of Planetree, subject to copyright and other intellectual property protections. For clarity, you understand that all reports generated by Planetree utilizing the data collected through any of its services, websites or platforms shall remain the property of Planetree. Planetree’s mark and logo are the trademarks of Planetree. All rights in and to our services, our website, any platform and any software is not expressly granted herein are reserved by us. We grant you and you accept a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Software solely for your own use of the Platform and in accordance with these Terms.
All content on this Website and affiliated Websites, are owned by Planetree International and are protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. This includes, but is not limited to all software, compilations of content, search functions, photographs, graphics, logos, text, buttons, page layouts, audio, and video. You are permitted to use the Website for legitimate business purposes related to your role as a current or prospective customer, supplier, or distributor of Planetree International. You must not copy, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store or transmit any of the material on our Site.
If you wish to make any use of material on the Website other than that set out in this section, please address your request to info@planetree.org. If you print, copy, modify, download, or otherwise use any part of the Website in breach of the Terms of Service, your right to use the Website will cease immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made. Any use of Planetree intellectual property inconsistent with this agreement requires prior written consent by Planetree International. Violations, infringements, and misappropriations of Planetree International's intellectual property will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Copyright policy
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and we ask that you do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), located at 17 U.S.C. § 512, and other applicable laws, we strive to expeditiously remove any infringing material from the Site if we become aware of the same. It is our policy to terminate repeat infringers’ use of the Site. If you believe that anything on the Site infringes any copyright that you own or control, please provide our designated agent with a notice that contains the following information:
- A description of the copyrighted work(s) that you claim have been infringed;
- A description of the allegedly infringing material, including its location on the Site;
- A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
- Your email address, telephone number, and mailing address;
- A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf; and
- An electronic or physical signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Your notice must meet the then-current requirements implemented by the DMCA. Contact information for our designated agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement is:
- Your notice must meet the then-current requirements implemented by the DMCA. Contact information for our designated agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement is:
Planetree International
130 Division Street, Floor 2
Derby, CT 06418
Email: info@planetree.org
Governing law & jurisdiction
These Terms of Service and any dispute or claim arising from them will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision. United States federal law will apply where and when applicable. Nothing in this contract shall be construed to permit or require conduct contrary to the domestic laws of any nation for the actual use of the Website in that nation.
Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of these Terms of Service or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Connecticut,, although Planetree International retains the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms of Service in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You agree to waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.
Indemnification
You hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold Planetree and its affiliates and each of their owners, members, directors, officers, managers, employees, independent contractors, subcontractors, agents and representative ("Indemnified Parties") harmless from any claim, cause of action, proceeding, liability, taxes, damages, loss, attorney fees, cost and expenses arising from or related to (i) your breach of these Terms and/or (ii) your use of any Planetree services, website or platform, including any User Content you may submit or post on any platform.
Miscellaneous Provisions
Entire Agreement. These Terms together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published by us through any Planetree services, website or platform, constitute the entire term of service between you and Planetree concerning your use of Planetree’s services, website or platform.
Notices. You agree that any notice, agreements, disclosure or other communications that we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing.