Terms of Use

Last updated: May 2025 · Applies to: carboncalc.eu (or current domain)

1. Nature of the service

CarbonCalc ("this website", "the service") is a free, independent, educational tool that provides estimated personal carbon footprint calculations. The service is operated by an individual publisher based in Italy.

The calculator uses publicly available emission factors from third-party sources including DEFRA 2024, Ember 2024, the European Environment Agency, and peer-reviewed academic publications. Results are approximate estimates intended for general educational awareness only.

2. No professional advice

The content, results, and any information displayed on this website:

• Do not constitute financial, investment, environmental, technical, engineering, legal, medical, dietary or any other professional advice
• Must not be relied upon for any official purpose, including but not limited to: regulatory reporting, carbon offsetting schemes, corporate sustainability disclosures, contractual obligations, or certification processes
• Are not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional appropriate to your specific circumstances
• Are not endorsed by, affiliated with, or produced by any government body, environmental authority, or the organisations whose data is cited

Any decisions you make based on information from this website are made entirely at your own discretion and risk.

3. Accuracy and limitations

We make reasonable efforts to use accurate, up-to-date emission factors from credible sources. However:

• Emission factors change over time and may not reflect the most current data at any given moment
• Results are statistical averages and may not reflect your specific situation
• The calculator does not capture all sources of greenhouse gas emissions
• Typical result variance is ±20–30%; some categories carry higher uncertainty
• We do not warrant that the calculator is free from errors or that results are accurate for any specific individual

A full description of data sources and limitations is available in the calculator's FAQ section and result disclaimers.

4. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the operator of this website shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or reliance on the calculator results or any content on this website
• Any decisions made based on information provided by this website
• Any inaccuracies in the emission factors or calculation methodology
• Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the service

This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5. Intellectual property

The design, code, and original written content of this website are the property of the operator. Emission factors and academic data are sourced from third parties and remain the property of their respective owners — their use here is for non-commercial educational purposes with attribution.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit the content of this website without prior written permission.

6. Third-party services

This website uses third-party services including Google AdSense (advertising) and Formspree (contact form). These services operate under their own terms and privacy policies, for which we are not responsible. Links to their terms are provided in our Privacy Policy.

7. Advertising

This website displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. We do not control the content of advertisements displayed. The presence of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised product or service. Advertising revenue helps fund the operation of this free service.

8. Acceptable use

You agree not to use this website to:

• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the website's operation
• Scrape, reproduce or republish content in bulk without permission
• Misrepresent calculator results as official or certified measurements
• Use the service for any unlawful purpose

9. Availability

We do not guarantee that the service will be available continuously or without interruption. We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue the service at any time without notice.

10. Governing law

These terms are governed by Italian law. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Italy, except where mandatory consumer protection law in your country of residence provides otherwise.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact

For any questions regarding these terms, please use our contact form.