Green Dentistry UK, a company registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 12483120), with its registered office at March House, 2 Sussex Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, PO21 1SF is trading as Greener Dentistry Global (hereinafter referred to as "GDG", "we", "us", or "our").

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Greener Dentistry Global website and platform (collectively, the Service), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our Service.

2. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will always post the most current version on our website. By continuing to use the Service after changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

3. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

4. User Accounts

• 4.1 You are responsible for safeguarding your password to access the Service and for any activities or actions under your password.
• 4.2 You agree not to disclose your password to any third party. You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any security breach or unauthorized use of your account.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

• 5.1 GDG and its licensors own all intellectual property rights in the Service, except for content you own and provide.
• 5.2 You are granted a limited license only for viewing and using the material on this website as part of the Service.

6. User Content

• 6.1 "User Content" shall mean any audio, video, text, images, documents, or other material you choose to display on the Service.
• 6.2 By uploading User Content, you grant the Service a worldwide, non-exclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute it in any media.
• 6.3 You are responsible for ensuring all uploaded content does not contain sensitive data or infringe any third party's rights.
• 6.4 The Service reserves the right to remove any User Content at any time without notice.

7. Fees and Subscription

• 7.1 Membership is for a one-year term. Only active, fully paid members of the Service may display the GDG logo.
• 7.2 You may only use the "Accredited Member of Greener Dentistry Global" certification mark upon completing all mandatory initiatives and following validation.
• 7.3 We reserve the right to adjust the annual membership fee with prior notice.

8. Acceptable Use Policy

• 8.1 GDG reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these terms or engage in any activity that we reasonably believe is harmful to other users or our business.
• 8.2 You agree:
  • 8.2.1 Not to use the Service in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation.
  • 8.2.2 Not to use the Service to transmit any material that is defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
  • 8.2.3 Not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service.
  • 8.2.4 Not to use the Service for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms.
  • 8.2.5 To provide accurate and truthful information when using the Service.
  • 8.2.6 Not to engage in any activity that could harm, disrupt, or impair the Service's functionality.
  • 8.2.7 Not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or its related systems.
  • 8.2.8 Not to use the Service for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose.
  • 8.2.9 Not to upload or transmit any material containing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • 8.2.10 Not to use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service (screen scraping).
  • 8.2.11 To respect the privacy and rights of other users of the Service.

  9. Limitation of Liability

  • 9.1 GDG shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service.
  • 9.2 Our liability for any direct damages is limited to the fees you paid in the 12 months preceding the claim.
  • 9.3 The English version of the Service is the official version. Any translations are provided for convenience only. In case of discrepancies, the English version shall prevail.
  • 9.4 The Carbon Calculator uses UK-specific data to estimate CO2e emissions for dental practices. It's intended as a benchmarking tool and may not be accurate for practices outside the UK. GDG is not liable for any inaccuracies in the calculator's results.

  10. Disclaimer of Warranties

  Although the information provided has been gathered from reliable sources, the Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. GDG makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims all warranties of any kind.

  11. Indemnification

  • 11.1 You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GDG and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, including legal fees and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
  • 11.2 The Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services not owned, operated, or controlled by GDG. These links are provided solely for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by GDG.

  12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

  13. Assignment

  GDG reserves the right to assign, transfer, or subcontract its rights and obligations under these Terms without prior notification. However, you may not assign, transfer, or subcontract any of your rights and/or obligations under these Terms without the express written consent of GDG.

  14. Severability

  If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

  15. Force Majeure

  GDG will not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond its reasonable control.

  16. Entire Agreement

  These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and GDG regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

  17. Termination and Suspension of Services

  • 17.1 If you fail, or GDG suspects that you have failed, to comply with any of the provisions of this Agreement, GDG may terminate the agreement without prior notice.
  • 17.2 In the event of termination, you must cease all Service use and remove any GDG logos or certification marks from your materials.

  By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and Conditions, understood them, and agree to be bound by them.