Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2026

Version 1.0.0

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Selva mobile application ("App," "Service," or "Selva"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use Selva.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Selva ("we," "us," or "our").

2. Description of Service

Selva is a social impact mobile application that enables users to:

  • Track and document tree planting activities
  • Log living layers (flowers, shrubs, vines, ground cover, grass)
  • Share environmental restoration efforts with a global community
  • Calculate and visualize CO₂ offset impact
  • Connect with other environmental stewards
  • View community-contributed environmental data on an interactive map
  • Participate in leaderboards

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 Account Registration

To use Selva, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years of age
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account

3.2 Accurate Information

You agree to:

  • Log only trees and living layers you have actually planted or observed
  • Provide truthful species, location, and planting date information
  • Not falsify environmental impact data
  • Update or delete information that becomes inaccurate

3.3 Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Upload inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
  • Harass, bully, or threaten other users
  • Spam or post automated content
  • Impersonate others or create fake accounts
  • Violate any local, state, national, or international laws
  • Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise the App
  • Scrape or collect data through automated means without permission
  • Upload content that infringes copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights

4. Content Ownership and Licensing

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you post to Selva, including:

  • Tree and living layer photos
  • Location data
  • Comments and reactions
  • Profile information

4.2 License Grant to Selva

By posting content, you grant Selva a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to:

  • Display your content within the App
  • Use your content to provide and improve services
  • Aggregate anonymized data for analytics and research
  • Share your content with other users as part of the community map and social features

You may revoke this license by deleting your content or account.

4.3 User-Generated Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for content you post. We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to monitor user content, remove content that violates these Terms or applicable laws, and suspend or terminate accounts that repeatedly violate policies.

5. Prohibited Content

You may not post content that:

  • Contains hate speech, violence, or graphic imagery
  • Promotes illegal activities
  • Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Infringes on others' privacy or intellectual property
  • Is sexually explicit or exploitative
  • Contains personal information of others without consent
  • Is spam or commercial advertising (unless authorized)

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Selva Ownership

Selva and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. This includes the Selva app design and user interface, logo, branding, trademarks, source code, algorithms, and documentation.

6.2 Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute the App
  • Create derivative works
  • Decompile or reverse engineer the App
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use Selva trademarks without permission

7. CO₂ Calculations and Environmental Data

7.1 Accuracy Disclaimer

CO₂ offset calculations and environmental impact statistics are estimates based on scientific research and forestry data, user-provided information (species, age, coverage area), and standardized formulas and assumptions.

We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that calculations are precise or suitable for carbon offset credits, regulatory compliance, or commercial purposes.

7.2 No Warranties

Environmental data is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not liable for inaccuracies in impact calculations, decisions based on environmental data, or use of data for regulatory or commercial purposes.

For certified carbon offset calculations, consult professional forestry or environmental services.

8. Future Monetization and Paid Features

8.1 Current Free Access

Selva is currently free to use. All core features including tree and living layer logging, community map, social features, and leaderboards are provided at no cost.

8.2 Future Paid Features

We may introduce optional paid features or premium subscriptions in the future.

Commitment: Essential environmental tracking features (tree/living layer logging, basic map, community features) will always remain free.

8.3 Notice and Opt-In

If we introduce paid features:

  • We will provide 30 days' advance notice before launching any paid features
  • Paid features will be 100% opt-in (you will never be charged without explicit consent)
  • Your existing free features will continue to work as they do today
  • We will never retroactively charge you for features you've been using for free

9. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and sharing of your data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using Selva, you consent to data collection and use as described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Services

Selva integrates with third-party services:

  • Google Maps Platform: Map display and geocoding
  • Mapbox: Alternative map rendering
  • Google Places API: Location search
  • Supabase: Backend infrastructure

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party services.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

SELVA IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • Uninterrupted, error-free, or secure service
  • Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
  • Correction of defects or errors

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of implied warranties, so some exclusions may not apply to you.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

12.1 Indirect Damages

Indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or use, business interruption, and costs of substitute services.

12.2 Direct Damages Cap

Our total liability for direct damages shall not exceed $50 USD or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (whichever is greater).

12.3 Exceptions

This limitation does not apply to:

  • Personal injury or death caused by our negligence
  • Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Other liability that cannot be excluded by law

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Selva and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of others
  • Your content posted to Selva

14. Termination

14.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by going to Profile → Settings → Account → Delete Account, or by emailing support@selvaapp.com.

14.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately, without notice, for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
  • Prolonged inactivity
  • Any reason, at our sole discretion

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access to Selva will cease
  • Your content may be deleted (see Privacy Policy for retention)
  • These Terms survive for provisions that by nature should survive (e.g., liability, indemnification)

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting updated Terms in the App
  • Sending an in-app notification
  • Email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of Selva after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to changes, you must stop using Selva and may delete your account.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable law, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

16.2 Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Selva shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law. You waive your right to a jury trial and class action lawsuits.

16.3 Exceptions

Small claims court actions and injunctive relief may be pursued in court.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

We aim to respond within 48–72 hours.

Acknowledgment

BY USING SELVA, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

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