Terms & Conditions

1Company Information

Mandatory disclosures under Part V, Section 33 of the Electronic Transactions and Cyber Security Act 2016 (ETCSA).

2Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the iRise Carbon website at https://www.irisecarbon.com (the “Website”), you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you are accessing this Website on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use this Website.

Your continued use of the Website following any update to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

3Use of This Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, including the ETCSA 2016. You must not:

Any breach of this section may constitute a criminal offence under the ETCSA 2016 and/or other applicable Malawian legislation. iRise Carbon reserves the right to report any such breach to the relevant authorities and to take immediate legal action.

4Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, data, project reports, and software — is the property of iRise Carbon Limited or its licensors and is protected by Malawian and international intellectual property laws.

5Our Services & Website Information

iRise Carbon develops and manages carbon mitigation projects — including clean cooking, reforestation, carbon advisory, and regenerative agriculture programmes. Information published on this Website is provided for general informational and promotional purposes only.

While we take reasonable care to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information on this Website, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, that the content is accurate, complete, up to date, or free from errors. We reserve the right to update, amend, or remove any content at any time without notice.

Nothing on this Website constitutes financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. You should seek independent professional advice before making any decisions based on content found on this Website.

6Carbon Credits & Advisory Disclaimer

7No Binding Offers Online

This Website is an informational and marketing platform only. Nothing on this Website constitutes a binding offer, invitation to treat, or contractual commitment by iRise Carbon Limited.

No contract for the purchase of services, carbon credits, or any other product or service shall be formed through this Website unless iRise Carbon has expressly confirmed the same in a signed written agreement. Any service or commercial agreement with iRise Carbon will be governed by a separate, specific contract.

Submissions made through our contact or enquiry forms constitute an expression of interest only and do not create any legal obligation on either party.

8Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including our social media pages, partner organisations, and regulatory bodies. These links are provided for your convenience only.

iRise Carbon has no control over the content of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked website by iRise Carbon. All external links are marked with rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" where appropriate.

9Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranty of any kind, express or implied, to the fullest extent permissible under applicable Malawian law. iRise Carbon does not warrant that:

• The Website will be continuously available or uninterrupted
• The Website or any content will be free from errors, inaccuracies, or omissions
• The Website is free from viruses or other harmful components
• The information on this Website is complete, accurate, or current

You are responsible for implementing adequate protection and backup of your own data and systems before accessing this Website.

10Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of Malawi, iRise Carbon Limited, its directors, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any:

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or any other liability which cannot lawfully be excluded under Malawian law.

11Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless iRise Carbon Limited and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• Your breach of these Terms & Conditions
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Your infringement of the rights of any third party, including intellectual property or privacy rights
• Any content you submit to us through forms or other means

12Data Protection & Privacy

The collection, use, and protection of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with the Malawi Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2024 and the data protection provisions of the ETCSA 2016. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into and forms part of these Terms.

By submitting personal data through any form on this Website (contact form, newsletter subscription, or job application), you confirm that you have read our Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your data as described therein.

13Right of Reply

In accordance with Part V of the ETCSA 2016, any individual who believes they have been identified or referred to in content published on this Website and who considers such content to be inaccurate or misleading has the right to request a correction or response.

Such requests must be submitted in writing to carbon@irisecarbon.com. We will acknowledge receipt of your request within 24 hours and endeavour to investigate and respond fully within 5 working days.

14Governing Law & Jurisdiction

15Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from or in connection with these Terms or the use of this Website, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter amicably through good faith negotiation. Either party may initiate this process by giving written notice to the other, outlining the nature of the dispute.

If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days of the written notice (or such longer period as the parties may agree in writing), either party may refer the matter to the courts of Malawi or, where both parties agree, to mediation or arbitration under applicable Malawian rules.

16Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to revise these Terms & Conditions at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to any revised Terms, you must immediately cease using this Website.

17Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

We aim to acknowledge all enquiries within 5 working days.