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Privacy policy
Effective from: 27 / 10/ 2023

Introduction

Green Asset Exchange (hereinafter referred to as "GA Exchange") is committed to protecting the privacy of its website visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy explains how GA Exchange collects, uses, and discloses personal information.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected by GA Exchange through its website, located at www.greenassetexchange.com].

Personal Information

Personal information is any information that can be used to identify an individual. This can include, but is not limited to, your name, address, email address, phone number, and credit card information.

Collection of Personal Information

GA Exchange may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including:

●      When you visit the GA Exchange website and browse its pages;

●      When you create an account with GA Exchange;

●      When you make a trade via the Market on the Website;

●      When you contact GA Exchange customer support;

●      When you participate in a GA Exchange survey or promotion.

Use of Personal Information

GA Exchange uses personal information for the following purposes:

●      To provide you with the products and services that you have requested;

●      To improve your website experience;

●      To personalize the products and services that we offer you;

●      To contact you with information about our products and services;

●      To process your payments;

●      To prevent fraud and abuse;

●      To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Disclosure of Personal Information

GA Exchange may disclose personal information to the following third parties:

●      Service providers who help us to operate our website and provide you with our products and services;

●      Law enforcement agencies and other government entities, as required by law;

●      Other third parties, with your consent.

Data Security

GA Exchange takes reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, GA Exchange cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

Data Retention

GA Exchange will retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary to provide you with the products and services that you have requested, to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and to protect our legitimate interests.

Your Rights

You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

●      The right to access your personal information;

●      The right to rectify inaccurate personal information;

●      The right to erase your personal information;

●      The right to restrict the processing of your personal information;

●      The right to object to the processing of your personal information;

●      The right to data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at accounts@greenassetexchange.com

Changes to This Privacy Policy

GA Exchange may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will post a notice on our website and/or send you an email notification.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

In the event of there being any dispute or difference between all or some of the parties arising out of this Privacy Policy (including but not limited to any dispute or difference as to the validity or otherwise of this Privacy Policy, or as to the enforceability of this Privacy Policy), the said dispute or difference shall on written demand by any party to the dispute, be submitted to arbitration in Johannesburg in accordance with the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa rules, which arbitration shall be administered by the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa in accordance with clause 12 of the Trading Terms

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Green Asset Exchange
Email: accounts@greenassetexchange.com

Terms and Conditions
Effective from: 27 / 10 / 2023

1. Acceptance of Terms

Eden Exchange Proprietary Limited trading as the Green Asset Exchange ("GA Exchange") operates an exchange platform through which Participants engage in the sale and purchase of Green Assets ("Market").

By accessing or using the GA Exchange  website ("Website") the Exchange or any of its Services, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions ("Website T&Cs") and the Trading Terms. If you do not agree to these Website T&Cs and Trading Terms, please do not access or use the Website, the Exchange or its services.

The GA Exchange may update the Website, these Website T&Cs, the Trading Terms, from time to time in its discretion. Each time a User uses the Website, it is their responsibility to review the Website, these Website T&Cs or thee Trading Terms in case of any such updates or amendments.  If a User does not agree to the GA Exchange's updates or amendments, such User must not continue to use the Website, the Exchange or the Market.

2. Definitions

In these Website T&Cs, unless the context indicates a contrary intention, the following words and expressions bear the meanings assigned to them and cognate expressions bear corresponding meanings —

●      "Exchange" means the electronic trading platform operated by the GA Exchange allowing Participants to trade Green Assets in the Market;

●      "GA Exchange" means Eden Exchange Proprietary Limited trading as the Green Asset Exchange, registration number 2021/636337/07, a limited liability private company duly incorporated in South Africa ;

●      "Green Assets" means  South African Carbon Credits, Renewable Energy Certificates or Global Voluntary Carbon Credits;

●      "Market" has the meaning given to that term in clause 1;

●      "User" means any person who accesses or uses the Website, the Exchange or the Services;

●      "Services" mean all of the services offered by GA Exchange through its Website;

●      "Trading Terms" means these terms set out how the GA Exchange will operate the Market, which Trading Terms are and are binding on the Market, the GA Exchange and all Users;

●      "Website" means the GA Exchange website, located at www.greenassetexchange.com .

3. License to Use

GA Exchange grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website and Services for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not use the Website or Services for any commercial purpose other than participating in the Market, including but not limited to advertising, marketing, or solicitation.

4. Restrictions

You agree not to:

●      Use the Website or Services for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose;

●      Copy, modify, or distribute any content from the Website or Services without GA Exchange's prior written consent;

●      Transmit any viruses or other malicious code to the Website or Services;

●      Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or Services;

●      Collect or store personal information about other Users without their consent.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and software, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reproduce any content on the Website without GA Exchange's prior written consent.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. GA EXCHANGE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE WEBSITE, THE EXCHANGE OR SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. GA EXCHANGE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE, THE EXCHANGE OR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR VIRUS-FREE.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GA EXCHANGE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, THE EXCHANGE OR SERVICES, EVEN IF GA EXCHANGE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8. Termination

GA Exchange may terminate your access to the Website and Services at any time, for any reason, and without notice.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution.

These Website T&Cs shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

In the event of there being any dispute or difference between all or some of the oarties arising out of these Website T&Cs (including but not limited to any dispute or difference as to the validity or otherwise of these Website T&Cs, or as to the enforceability of these Website T&Cs), the said dispute or difference shall on written demand by any Party be submitted to arbitration in Johannesburg in accordance with the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa rules, which arbitration shall be administered by the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa in accordance with clause 12 of the Trading Terms.

10. Entire Agreement

These Website T&Cs together with the Trading Terms and the Application Form (as defined in the Trading Terms) constitute the entire agreement between you and GA Exchange with respect to your use of the Website, the Exchange and the Services.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Website T&Cs is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck from these Website T&Cs and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Website T&Cs shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both you and GA Exchange.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Website T&Cs, please contact us at:

accounts@greenassetexchange.com