Terms of Use
Welcome to The Green Pillar! This website (https://www.thegreenpillar.com), along with its services, platforms, and content, is operated by The Green Pillar Foundation (“TGP”, “we”, “us” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you,” “User”) and The Green Pillar, governing your use of our website, services, resources, events, workshops, and community initiatives (collectively, “Services”). Please read these Terms carefully. By using our website or Services, you agree that you have read, understood, and consented to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Site and Services.1. About The Green Pillar
The Green Pillar is a youth-led climate education platform working to inspire children, youth, educators, and community changemakers to take mindful climate action. We offer educational courses, toolkits, volunteering programs, workshops and digital resources tailored to building climate consciousness through experiential learning. TGP is driven by ecological empathy, rooted in justice, and powered by youth. Our Services aim to make climate education accessible, participatory, and action-oriented.2. Eligibility
To access and use our Services, you must:- Our services are accessible to learners starting from the age of 3-4. However, any individual under the age of 18 must have express consent and active supervision from a parent or legal guardian. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure appropriate guidance and oversight throughout the use of our platform and services.
- Possess the legal authority to enter into binding agreements.
- Agree to comply with all local, national, and international laws applicable to your use of the Site and Services.
3. Services Overview
TGP offers the following Services:- Climate Education.
- TGP Youth Global Tribe Networking.
- Climate action and ecological literacy workshops.
- Resource handbooks and downloadable toolkits.
- Community-building programs and ambassador networks.
- Campaigns, volunteering, internships, and climate action events.
- Consultancy and partnership opportunities for schools, organizations, and educators.
4. Account Registration and Access
While many resources on our website are freely accessible, some offerings require you to register or submit information (e.g., for event participation, workshop enrolment, or volunteer sign-ups). When creating an account or completing any form:- You agree to provide truthful, accurate, and complete information.
- You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password.
- You accept full responsibility for all activities under your account, whether authorized or not.
- You must notify us immediately in the event of any unauthorized access or security breach.
5. Code of Conduct
The Green Pillar is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and collaborative community. You agree not to use the Site or Services to:- Harass, defame, discriminate, or threaten individuals or groups.
- Violate local, state, national, or international laws or regulations.
- Share or disseminate any content that is obscene, hateful, violent, or otherwise inappropriate.
- Infringe intellectual property rights or privacy rights of others.
- Upload viruses, malware, or malicious code.
- Impersonate TGP staff, volunteers, or partners.
6. Educational Content & Toolkits
All downloadable or viewable content including but not limited to:- Climate handbooks
- Event guides
- Posters and infographics
- Curriculum-aligned materials
- Video lectures
- Project templates
- Modify, sell, sublicense, distribute, or exploit any TGP content for commercial purposes.
- Reproduce content on other platforms without attribution or permission.
- Translate, alter, or create derivative works without prior written consent.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property on the Site including logos, text, images, graphics, illustrations, audio, video, downloads, and all content is the property of The Green Pillar or our partners and licensors, and is protected under copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. Use of TGP content does not grant you any ownership rights. You may not use our trademarks, brand identity, or copyrighted content without our explicit written consent.8. Volunteer and Intern Programs
Participants engaging in our volunteering, ambassador, or internship programs agree to:- Follow guidelines and values set by TGP.
- Represent TGP respectfully and accurately in public forums or institutions.
- Maintain confidentiality of internal documents or communications. We reserve the right to discontinue any participant’s involvement in our programs if they breach conduct expectations or misuse our platform.
9. Payment and Donations
Certain services, such as paid workshops, merchandise, books, or educational services, may involve fees. All payments:- Are processed via secure third-party payment providers.
- Are subject to applicable taxes and currency conversions.
- Are final and non-refundable unless otherwise stated in a Refund Policy (We will add a hyperlink which will lead to the refund policy page) for specific services. The Green Pillar does not accept any donations. However, individuals who wish to contribute may do so to our impact partner, the Prasiddhi Forest Foundation. Donations made to the Prasiddhi Forest Foundation are voluntary and may be eligible for tax exemption under applicable Indian laws. Donation receipts will be provided by the Foundation upon request.
10. Privacy and Data Protection
We care about your privacy. Our collection, use, and sharing of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy. (We will add a hyperlink which will lead to the privacy policy page) Key highlights:- We collect information like name, email, phone number, educational interest, etc., via sign-up forms and event registrations.
- We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
- We use secure servers and encryption tools to protect your data.
- You may request data access or deletion at any time. By using the Site or Services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
11. Third-Party Tools and Links
Our platform may integrate or provide links to third-party websites, platforms, or services such as:- Social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn)
- Event registration systems (e.g., Google Forms)
- Payment gateways
- Collaborating organizations
- The privacy policies or practices of third parties.
- Any damages arising from your use of third-party tools or platforms.
12. Testimonials and Media Usage
If you submit testimonials, photos, videos, or quotes via forms, email, or events, you grant us permission to:- Use this content for promotional, reporting, and impact storytelling purposes.
- Publish it across our website, newsletters, reports, and social media channels.
13. Disclaimers
While we strive to offer accurate, up-to-date information, you understand and agree that:- TGP Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
- We do not guarantee that all resources will be error-free, uninterrupted, or suitable for your particular goals.
- Participation in TGP events, communities, or courses does not entitle users to any certification or government endorsement unless explicitly mentioned.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Green Pillar shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of your use or inability to use the Site or Services, including but not limited to:- Technical interruptions or bugs;
- Content errors or omissions;
- Unavailability of services;
- Unauthorized access to your data.
15. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Green Pillar and its affiliates, directors, founders, volunteers, partners, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:- Your use of the Site or Services;
- Your violation of these Terms;
- Your infringement of intellectual property rights.
16. Suspension or Termination
We may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Site or any Service, without prior notice, if:- You breach these Terms;
- You violate any law or regulation;
- You misuse any content or platform;
- The Service is discontinued.
