Terms and Conditions

LEGAL DISCLOSURE AND TERMS OF USE

October 26, 2022

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY; THIS IS A BINDING CONTRACT. This website (this "REDD+ Decision Tool") is a service offered by Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy with financial support of the US Forest Service (collectively the “REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group”). This Terms of Use Agreement (the "Terms of Use" or "Agreement") describes the terms and conditions applicable to your access and use of this REDD+ Decision Tool and REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group's services. REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group may revise this Agreement at any time by posting the amended Terms of Use on this REDD+ Decision Tool, and you agree that you will be bound by any changes to the Terms of Use. For your convenience, the date of last revision is included at the top of this page. REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group may make changes in the services described on this REDD+ Decision Tool at any time. You understand that REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group may discontinue or restrict your use of this REDD+ Decision Tool for any reason.

ABOUT THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE. The Content (as defined below) available on this REDD+ Decision Tool is intended to be a general information resource and is provided solely on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. You are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein. You should not construe the publication of the Content on this REDD+ Decision Tool as a warranty or guarantee of the quality or availability of any goods or services.

USE OF MATERIALS ON THIS SITE. The content on this REDD+ Decision Tool includes, but is not limited to, text, graphics, images, photographs, illustrations, maps, trademarks, tradenames, service marks, logos, information obtained from REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group or its licensors, and other materials (“Content”). Title to the Content on this REDD+ Decision Tool remains with Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy. Under the terms of a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group invites you to view and use the materials obtained from this REDD+ Decision Tool for your non-commercial use. Except as expressly permitted on this REDD+ Decision Tool, you agree not to license, distribute, create derivative works from, transfer, sell or re-sell any information, Content, or services obtained from this REDD+ Decision Tool; however, you may distribute or create derivative works from the results report obtained from the Compatibility Survey so long as you credit each of the members of the REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group. No graphics, photographs or other visual elements obtained through this REDD+ Decision Tool may be used, copied, or distributed separate from the accompanying text without the prior express written consent of the original owner or REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group. You are not permitted to use the materials on this REDD+ Decision Tool except as expressly set forth herein. You may not under any circumstances attempt to deface, shut down or otherwise damage this REDD+ Decision Tool. You may not, without REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group’s written permission, “mirror” any Content contained on this REDD+ Decision Tool or any other server.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER. This REDD+ Decision Tool was designed to facilitate access to general information included in REDD+ Standards. It is not the aim of the tool to be prescriptive or to indicate which standard is better, as this depends on the specific circumstances of jurisdictions which go beyond the scope of the tool. This REDD+ Decision Tool was designed to facilitate access to general information included in REDD+ Standards; however, some of the Programs (e.g., FCPF, JCM, Verra) include additional requirements in associated program documents such as templates, associated tools, and others. Users are encouraged to review these additional sources of information.

NON-DISCRIMINATION. In accordance with United States Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, you are prohibited from using ang product of the REDD+ Decision Tool for discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; o

(2) Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

REDD+ STANDARDS. This REDD+ Decision Tool will be updated periodically to reflect and provide access to the latest versions of the REDD+ Standards as they are updated. However, users are encouraged to check the official websites for the REDD+ Standards to ensure they are working with the latest versions as they may change at any time.

COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT (SURVEY) 1. The Compatibility Assessment is based on a limited set of questions that refer to a limited set of requirements in the REDD+ standards. It is, therefore, not comprehensive and the final results only provide an indication of which standards might be more suitable for a jurisdiction. However, the Compatibility Assessment should not be a substitute for a detailed assessment of particular REDD+ standards and their feasibility according to the jurisdiction’s specific circumstances. In reality, jurisdictions may need to invest more time and effort in complying with some requirements versus others. Beyond the resulting percentages, users are encouraged to analyze the specific areas of compliance and non-compliance in light of the specific circumstances of their jurisdictions.

COMPARE STANDARDS. The information presented when Comparing Standards is not comprehensive and does not include all details pertaining to that specific topic as included in the REDD+ Standards. This feature is meant to provide key information related to specific topics; however, users are encouraged to review the full version of the Standards for all relevant information.

LINKS TO THIS SITE. The REDD+ Decision Tool may contain links to websites operated by other parties. REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group provides these links to other websites as a convenience, and use of these sites is at your own risk. The linked sites are not owned or operated by or under the control of REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group, and REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group is not responsible for the content available on the other sites. Such links do not imply REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group's endorsement of information or material on any other site and REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group disclaims all liability with regard to your access to and use of such linked REDD+ Decision Tools.

LINKS TO THIS WEBSITE. Unless otherwise set forth in a written agreement between you and REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group, you must adhere to REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group's linking policy as follows: (i) the appearance, position and other aspects of the link may not be such as to damage or dilute the goodwill associated with REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group's names and trademarks, (ii) the appearance, position and other attributes of the link may not create the false appearance that your organization or entity is sponsored by, affiliated with, endorsed by, or otherwise associated with REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group, (iii) when selected by a user, the link must display this REDD+ Decision Tool on full-screen and not within a "frame" on the linking REDD+ Decision Tool, and (iv) REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group reserves the right to revoke its consent to the link at any time and in its sole discretion. Use or misrepresentation of any of REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group's logos, designs, images, photographs, slogans, trademarks or service marks in conjunction with the external links is not permitted.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES. REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group, in its sole discretion, may provide links to other sites on the World Wide Web for your convenience in locating related information, products, and services. These sites have not necessarily been reviewed by REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group and are maintained by third parties over which REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group exercises no control. Use of these sites is at your own risk. Accordingly, REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group expressly disclaims any responsibility for the content, the materials, the accuracy of the information, and/or quality of the products or services provided by, available through, or advertised on these third-party web sites and REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group disclaims all liability with regard to your access to and use of such linked websites. Moreover, these links do not imply an endorsement by REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group with respect to any third party, any information or material on any other site, any candidate for political office identified in a third-party site or any web site or the products or services provided by any third party.

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INDEMNITY. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, and their respective officers, agents, partners and employees, harmless from any loss, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, due to or arising out of your use of this REDD+ Decision Tool and/or breach of this Agreement.

COPYRIGHT. The REDD+ Decision Tool, including all text, graphics, user interfaces, visual interfaces, photographs, sounds, audio, video, artwork, computer code (including HTML, CSS, XML, and JavaScript), interactive features, programs, software, products, information, and documentation as well as the design, structure, selection, coordination, expression, "look and feel," and arrangement of any content contained on or available through the unless otherwise indicated is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Collectively or individually REDD+ Decision ToolConservation International and The Nature Conservancy own a copyright in the Content of this REDD+ Decision Tool. Any downloadable or printable programs, information, or materials available through this REDD+ Decision Tool and all copyrights, trade secrets, and know-how related thereto, unless otherwise indicated, are owned by Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy collectively or individually. Except for your use as authorized above, you may not modify, reproduce or distribute the Content, design or layout of this REDD+ Decision Tool, or individual sections of the Content, design or layout of this REDD+ Decision Tool, without Conservation International’s and The Nature Conservancy’s express prior written permission.

NOTICE FOR CLAIMS OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT. If you are a copyright owner or agent thereof and believe that Content posted on this REDD+ Decision Tool infringes upon your copyright, please submit notice, pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512(c)) to our Copyright Agent with the following information: (a) an electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright; (b) a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed; (c) the URL of the location on this REDD+ Decision Tool containing the material that you claim is infringing; (d) your address, telephone number, and email address; (e) 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; and (f) 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 authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf. Our Copyright Agent can be reached by mail at: REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group, b.granziera@tnc.org, kelley.hamrick@tnc.org, mperrone@conservation.org ; ATTN: COPYRIGHT AGENT, Marketing, Digital Engagement, The Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1606, USA, by phone at 1-703-841-2038, by fax at 1-703-247-3674, or by email at copyright@tnc.org. Please note that attachments cannot be accepted at the email address for security reasons. Accordingly, any notification of infringement submitted electronically with an attachment will not be received or processed.

LOCATION. The REDD+ Decision Tool is operated by REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group from its offices in the United States. REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group makes no representation that the Content of this REDD+ Decision Tool is available or appropriate for use in other locations. Those who choose to access this REDD+ Decision Tool from locations outside the United States do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

CHILDREN. The REDD+ Decision Tool is not directed toward children under 13 years of age nor does REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not submit any personally identifiable information to REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group.

SUBMISSIONS. It has been the long-standing policy of REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group not to accept or consider creative ideas, suggestions, or materials, including, but not limited to, notes, drawings, concepts, comments, questions or answers, techniques, know-how, or other information (hereinafter "Submissions") other than those specifically requested. The intent of this policy is to avoid the possibility of future misunderstandings when projects developed by REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group's professional staff might seem to others to be similar to their own creative work. All Submissions, including unsolicited submissions and those made at the request of REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group, will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary, and will be subject to the license granted in the preceding paragraph. REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group will not be liable for any use or disclosure of any Submissions.

EMAIL. Email submissions over the internet may not be secure. Please do not email REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group any personal or confidential information. REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group

CHOICE OF LAW/FORUM. All claims arising out of this Agreement or relating to this REDD+ Decision Tool will be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA, excluding the application of its conflicts of law rules. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of this Agreement or relating to this REDD+ Decision Tool shall be brought exclusively in a state or federal court in or for Arlington County, Virginia, USA.

MISCELLANEOUS. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced. Headings are for reference purposes only and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope or extent of such section. REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group's failure to act with respect to any failure by you or others to comply with these Terms of Use does not waive REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group's right to act with respect to subsequent or similar failures. These Terms of Use set forth the entire understanding and agreement between you and REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to this Agreement or this REDD+ Decision Tool must be commenced within six (6) months after the claim or cause of action arises or such claim or cause of action shall be barred.

VIOLATIONS AND ADDITIONAL POLICIES. REDD+ Decision Tool Administrators Group reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of this Agreement, including without limitation the right to block access from a particular Internet address.