ℹ️ About GreenTrust

What Is GreenTrust?

GreenTrust is an AI tool designed to help users make more intentional decisions about when and how to use generative AI. We analyze queries and suggest more efficient alternatives when appropriate.

Founders: Built by two students as part of the Eduki 2025/26 program.

Purpose: Educational and awareness-building project about responsible AI use and environmental impact.

📝 Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using greentrust.ch, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part, please do not use our Service.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of materials (information or software) on GreenTrust for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
• Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the site
• Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server
• Systematically retrieve data or content to create or compile a database without written permission

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

The materials on GreenTrust are provided on an 'as is' basis. GreenTrust makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property
• Warranties that the site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of recommendations

4. Limitations of Liability

In no event shall GreenTrust or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on GreenTrust, even if GreenTrust or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

5. Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on GreenTrust could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. GreenTrust does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. GreenTrust may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice.

6. Links and External Sites

GreenTrust has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by GreenTrust of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

7. Modifications

GreenTrust may revise these terms of service for its website at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service.

8. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Switzerland.

🎨 Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All content on GreenTrust, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of GreenTrust or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

Limited License

You may view and print the content for your personal use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, or perform the content for any commercial purposes without written permission.

Use of Student Project

As an educational project, we encourage learning from our work. However, commercial use, reproduction, or redistribution requires explicit written permission from the creators.

⚠️ Limitation of Liability

Educational Disclaimer

GreenTrust is an educational and experimental project. Our recommendations are provided for awareness purposes and may not always be accurate. Users should:

• Use their own judgment when deciding to follow recommendations
• Not rely solely on GreenTrust for critical decisions
• Verify information through other sources when important

AI Limitations

Our AI analysis:

• May suggest alternatives that don't perfectly match your needs
• Is based on current algorithms and may have limitations
• Should not be used as a substitute for professional advice in sensitive areas

Service Availability

While we strive to keep GreenTrust available, we make no guarantees about uptime, performance, or continuous availability. The service is provided "as is" without warranties.

🚨 General Disclaimer

Health & Safety Warning

GreenTrust should NOT be used for:

• Medical, health, or mental health decisions
• Legal advice or legal decision-making
• Financial, investment, or business-critical decisions
• Any situation where accuracy could prevent harm

For these matters, consult qualified professionals.

📞 Third-Party Services

Google Services Disclaimer

We use Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and reCAPTCHA. These services have their own terms and privacy policies:

• Google Terms of Service
• Google Privacy Policy

External Links

GreenTrust links to external websites including:

• ChatGPT (via OpenAI)
• YouTube (@GreenTrustAI)
• Eduki (eduki.ch)

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites.

🔄 Changes to Terms

GreenTrust reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

🚫 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Access or use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Disrupt or interfere with the Service
• Submit false, misleading, or offensive content
• Use automated scripts to scrape our content
• Reverse engineer or copy our source code
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users

💬 Feedback & Contributions

By submitting feedback or suggestions, you grant GreenTrust permission to use that feedback without compensation or attribution. We appreciate your input!

📞 Legal Contact Information

📋 Jurisdiction & Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These terms are governed by Swiss law.

Jurisdiction: Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Switzerland.

Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any issues informally.

✅ Acknowledgment

By using GreenTrust, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms, conditions, and policies outlined in this document, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy.