TERMS OF USE
Last Updated: January 11, 2026
1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Digital Emissions ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Digital Emissions website located at www.digitalemissions.org (the "Website"), including all content, features, tools, and services provided through the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.
2. About Digital Emissions
Digital Emissions is a nonprofit technology organization dedicated to raising public awareness about the environmental and social impacts of digitalization, providing technology solutions to enable sustainable digital transformation, and galvanizing researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners to promote responsible AI and reduce carbon emissions from an increasingly digitalized world.
3. Permitted Use
You may use the Website for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. Specifically, you agree:
• To use the Website to learn about sustainable digital practices, responsible AI, and digital carbon footprint reduction.
• To access educational content, research materials, and tools provided through the Website for personal, educational, or professional development purposes.
• To participate in our fellowship program and other initiatives in good faith and in accordance with program-specific guidelines.
• To respect the intellectual property rights of Digital Emissions and third parties.
4. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
• Use the Website in any manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Website or interfere with any other party's use of the Website.
• Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission.
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website.
• Use the Website for any commercial purpose without our express written consent.
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law.
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person or engage in any discriminatory behavior.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, graphics, audio, video, the design, selection and arrangement thereof, research papers, tools, and the Digital Emissions logo) are owned by Digital Emissions, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
5.1 Educational and Research Use
We encourage the use and sharing of our educational materials, research findings, and tools to advance sustainable digital practices. Content on this Website may be reproduced for educational, research, and nonprofit purposes, subject to the following conditions:
• Proper attribution must be given to Digital Emissions as the source.
• The content must not be modified in a way that misrepresents our research or positions.
• The use must be noncommercial unless express written permission is obtained.
• Any reproduction must include a link back to our Website when distributed digitally.
5.2 Tools and Software
Tools and software made available through the Website (such as the DCF Emails tool or digital carbon footprint simulators) may be subject to specific license terms, which will be clearly indicated. Open-source tools will specify their applicable licenses. Unless otherwise stated, these tools are provided for educational and research purposes.
5.3 Trademarks
The Digital Emissions name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Digital Emissions. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Website are the trademarks of their respective owners.
6. User Accounts and Registration
Certain features of the Website, including access to fellowship programs, tools, or resources, may require you to register for an account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
You are responsible for safeguarding your account password and for any activities or actions under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these requirements.
7. User Contributions and Content
The Website may allow you to submit, post, or contribute content, including comments, feedback, research submissions, or participation in forums or collaborative tools (collectively, "User Contributions"). By providing User Contributions, you grant Digital Emissions a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in connection with our mission to advance sustainable digital practices.
You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to your User Contributions and that your User Contributions do not violate these Terms, any applicable law, or any third-party rights. You are solely responsible for your User Contributions and the consequences of posting or publishing them.
8. Privacy and Data Collection
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.
As part of our commitment to sustainable digital practices, we are mindful of the environmental impact of data collection and storage. We collect only the data necessary to provide our services and fulfill our mission, and we employ energy-efficient practices in our data management.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Digital Emissions. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify our endorsement of such websites or resources. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Digital Emissions shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
10. Tools and Calculators Disclaimer
Digital Emissions provides various tools, calculators, and simulators (such as digital carbon footprint calculators) for educational and awareness purposes. These generalized tools provide estimates based on available data and methodologies and should not be considered as precise measurements or professional assessments.
While we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our tools, we make no warranties or representations regarding their accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose. The results generated by these tools should be used as general guidance only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making decisions regarding environmental impact or carbon reduction strategies.
11. Fellowship Program Terms
Participation in the Digital Emissions Fellowship Program is subject to additional terms and conditions that will be provided to accepted fellows. Fellowship participants agree to:
• Comply with the fellowship program guidelines and code of conduct.
• Participate in good faith in all required program activities, including mentorship sessions and project work.
• Properly acknowledge Digital Emissions' support in any research outputs or publications resulting from the fellowship.
• Grant Digital Emissions permission to feature their work and profile (with appropriate attribution) in program promotional materials and reports.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, TOOLS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. DIGITAL EMISSIONS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Website or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the materials on the Website in terms of their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.
13. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DIGITAL EMISSIONS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website.
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website.
• Any content obtained from the Website.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
14. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Digital Emissions and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including but not limited to your User Contributions, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.
15. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which Digital Emissions is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the jurisdiction where Digital Emissions maintains its principal place of business, and the parties irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.
17. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired, and such provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make such provision valid, legal, and enforceable.
19. Waiver
No waiver by Digital Emissions of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of Digital Emissions to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
20. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or additional terms published by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Digital Emissions concerning your use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, regarding such subject matter.
21. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Digital Emissions
Website: https://www.digitalemissions.org
Email: support@digitalemissions.org
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