Our Terms and Conditions

1. General Information

1.1. myreforest gGmbH is a nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to charitable purposes and promotes nature conservation and landscape management, including climate protection. 

1.2. myreforest is active in the following areas in particular:

a) Climate protection projects; 
b) Reforestation
c) Forest restructuring
d) Insect screen

1.3. If myreforest provides services, these services, as well as the specific terms and conditions applicable to them, will be agreed upon individually between myreforest and the customer.

1.4. These Terms and Conditions apply to all services provided by myreforest as well as to all donations. All services, including ancillary services provided by myreforest, are provided exclusively in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or separate agreements.

1.5. Separate agreements shall take precedence over these Terms and Conditions in the event of any discrepancies, provided that their content can be clearly documented. The provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall apply in addition to the separate agreements. Deviating terms and conditions (e.g., those of the donor) will not be recognized unless myreforest expressly agrees to their validity in writing.

2. Separate Agreement / Contract

A separate contract is not concluded until both parties have signed a written agreement that has been individually negotiated.

3. Donation Agreement

A donation agreement is not considered concluded until both parties have signed the written donation agreement individually agreed upon with the customer. This does not apply to donation agreements concluded via the CO₂ calculator or the donation form on the myreforest website. In the latter two cases, the agreement is concluded upon completion and submission of the online form. Filling out and submitting the online form constitutes a binding declaration of intent to make a donation to myreforest. 

4. Donations

4.1. General donations, patronage contributions, and CO₂ offset contributions from individuals or companies, provided they are intended for the implementation of myreforest’s charitable projects, are considered donations.

4.2. Donations to myreforest are tax-deductible throughout Germany. myreforest is recognized as a nonprofit organization in Germany and can issue donation receipts that are accepted by the relevant tax authorities. This is subject to changes in tax legislation.

4.3. myreforest strives to use project-specific donations for the respective project. If donations for a selected project cannot be used (e.g., the project cannot proceed due to environmental factors), myreforest will allocate the funds to other reforestation and nature conservation projects.

4.4. Unless otherwise specified in separate agreements, invoices are due for payment 10 calendar days after the invoice date. Payment must be made without deduction to the account specified on the invoice.

5. CO₂-Compensation

5.1. myreforest enables both businesses and individuals to calculate their greenhouse gas emissions and offset them by donating to myreforest climate protection projects (CO₂ offsetting or CO₂ offset contribution). myreforest climate protection projects play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

5.2. Subject to any contrary provisions in agreements entered into with companies, myreforest undertakes to ensure that investments are made, in particular, in climate protection projects, reforestation, and forest restoration.

5.3. myreforest calculates the tonnage for CO₂ offsetting based on the most current information available. The calculation methods are regularly reviewed and updated; however, myreforest assumes no liability for their accuracy or timeliness.

5.4. myreforest calculates CO₂ offsets solely based on the data provided by the donor and does not perform any additional CO₂ offsetting. In particular, myreforest is not responsible for any incorrect, inaccurate, or incomplete data provided by the donor, nor for any calculation errors resulting from such data.

6. General Provisions

6.1 Unless otherwise provided, separate agreements may be terminated by either party by giving six months’ notice, effective at the end of any calendar year, but no earlier than one year after the conclusion of the contract.

6.2. Separate agreements may be terminated at any time for good cause without notice and with immediate effect. Good cause exists, in particular, when continuing the contractual relationship is unreasonable after weighing the interests of both parties, for example if:
a) a party has failed to meet its payment obligations after receiving two written reminders.
b) a contracting party has become insolvent, or bankruptcy proceedings have been initiated against its assets, or the bankruptcy petition has been dismissed for lack of assets, or
c) Statements or actions by the contracting party are contrary to myreforest’s values and goals, or if the contracting party’s conduct could result in reputational damage to myreforest. 

6.3. To be effective, notice of termination must be in writing and, unless otherwise specified in a separate provision, must be sent to the other party by certified mail. Notices of termination from the contracting party must be sent to the following address:

myreforest gGmbH
Wilhelm-Schauenberg-Strasse 3
79199 Kirchzarten
Deutschland

7. Information + Transparency

Each year, myreforest publishes an annual report providing comprehensive information on funding received, how funds are used, and the climate protection projects implemented as a result. The respective annual reports are available for download on the website www.myreforest.org. myreforest does not guarantee that the information made available by myreforest is free of errors or that it complies with foreign laws.

8. Use of Labels, Names, and Logos

8.1. myreforest grants the contracting party the right to disclose the contractual relationship with myreforest to third parties and to highlight its support for myreforest’s climate protection projects in its own communications, particularly on its website, in its annual report, or in official press releases. Use of the myreforest trademark requires prior written consent from myreforest.

8.2. The contracting party is obligated to implement all changes to the myreforest brand, as well as (where contractually authorized) to the myreforest label and related designs, within one month of notification by myreforest. This includes the obligation to update all marketing materials to reflect the new myreforest designs at the contracting party’s own expense within six months of receiving written notification from myreforest.

8.3. The Contracting Party grants myreforest a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the Contracting Party’s name and logo for promotional purposes. myreforest may name the Contracting Party as a reference customer on its own website or in other media, unless the parties have agreed otherwise in a separate agreement.

8.4. The right to use the myreforest trademark or, where applicable, the myreforest label shall lapse in any case in the event of a continuing violation of the terms of an agreement entered into, a material breach of obligations under these Terms and Conditions, damage to the reputation of myreforest, or statements or actions by the contracting party that are contrary to the values and objectives of myreforest. Before revoking the authorization, myreforest may set a deadline for the contractual partner to correct the misconduct.

8.5. Upon termination of the collaboration, the materials and rights made available to each other under this agreement (such as logos and labels) may not be used further and must be returned where necessary. This does not apply to references to the collaboration.

9. Websites

9.1. myreforest operates various websites for informational purposes and to provide online CO₂ offset calculators through third parties.

9.2. The information and data on the websites are provided for informational purposes only; customers may not rely on the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of this information. myreforest is not liable for any temporary unavailability of the websites or of specific applications and features on the websites.

9.3. myreforest is solely responsible for the content of the websites that it creates, publishes, and distributes itself. myreforest is not liable for the accuracy or legality of information or statements provided by third parties, even if such information is made available to users on a website or social media platform operated by myreforest.

9.4. Illegal or defamatory comments on the website are not permitted and will be deleted immediately by myreforest. myreforest reserves the right to take legal action against users who violate these rules. 

10. Contract amendments

10.1. All ancillary agreements, additions, and amendments must be in writing to be valid.

10.2. myreforest reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. The current version will be published on the website and/or sent to the contracting party. Subsequent amendments to these Terms and Conditions shall become part of the contract unless the contracting party objects in writing within 30 days of their publication or receipt.

11. Effectiveness

If any provision of these General Terms and Conditions is invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions or of the contracts concluded on the basis thereof. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects its original intent and purpose.

12. Place of jurisdiction

For disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions or a separate agreement, the courts at the registered office of myreforest gGmbH shall have jurisdiction, unless otherwise provided in the separate agreement. However, myreforest is free to assert its claims before other competent courts in a different location or abroad.