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Seller Onboarding Agreement

Terms for Carbon Project Providers

Welcome to the ZeroCarbon Tech Carbon Offset Marketplace. This agreement governs your participation as a carbon project provider (Seller) on our platform. By listing your projects, you agree to the terms outlined below.

What You Get

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    Access to Corporate Buyers

    Reach companies actively seeking verified carbon offsets for their net-zero commitments

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    ML-Powered Matchmaking

    Our recommendation engine prioritizes your projects based on buyer preferences and project quality

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    Streamlined Transaction Management

    Automated payment processing, retirement coordination, and certificate generation

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    Marketing & Visibility

    Project showcased on our platform with detailed descriptions, SDG tags, and co-benefits

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    Real-Time Dashboard

    Track sales, payouts, inventory, and buyer engagement

Fees & Commission

Phase 1: Zero Upfront Cost

There are no listing fees, subscription fees, or upfront costs to join the marketplace. You only pay when you make a sale.

Transaction-Based Commission

ZeroCarbon Tech charges a commission on each successful transaction:

  • Standard Commission: 1-3% of the credit sale price

    Exact rate negotiated based on project volume, vintage, and partnership terms

  • Payment Processing Fee: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

    Standard Stripe processing fees (passed through, not marked up)

Example:

Sale: 100 tCO2e @ $25/tCO2e = $2,500

Commission (2%): $50

Payment Processing: $72.80

You Receive: $2,377.20 (95% of sale price)

Payout Terms

  • •Frequency: Monthly (by default) or on-demand for high-volume sellers
  • •Minimum Payout: $1,000 USD (lower balances roll over to next month)
  • •Timeline: Within 7 business days of retirement confirmation
  • •Methods: Bank transfer (preferred), Stripe Connect

Your Responsibilities

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    Project Validity & Verification

    You must ensure that all projects listed are:

    • Registered with a recognized carbon credit registry (Verra, Gold Standard, ACR, India Carbon Credit Registry)
    • Independently verified by a third-party verification body
    • Have available, unretired credits with valid serial numbers
    • Comply with additionality, permanence, and leakage criteria
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    Accurate Information

    Provide truthful, accurate, and complete information about your projects, including:

    • Project description, location, and methodology
    • Vintage year and available credit volume
    • Certification standards and verification reports
    • Co-benefits, SDG alignment, and risk disclosures
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    Retirement Obligation

    Upon sale completion, you must retire the credits with the registry within 7 business days:

    • Submit retirement request to the registry
    • Provide retirement confirmation ID and serial numbers
    • Ensure retirement is recorded in the buyer's name (beneficiary)

    Failure to retire credits within SLA may result in:

    • Payment withholding until retirement confirmed
    • Penalty fees (10% of transaction value)
    • Account suspension or termination
  4. 4

    Inventory Management

    Keep your available credit inventory up-to-date to avoid overselling. Update availability in real-time via the seller dashboard.

  5. 5

    Compliance with Laws

    Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and registry rules governing carbon credits in your jurisdiction.

Liability & Indemnification

You (the Seller) are solely responsible for:

  • The validity, verification, and integrity of your carbon credits
  • Any claims, disputes, or legal issues arising from your projects
  • Errors, omissions, or misrepresentations in project information
  • Failure to retire credits as agreed
  • Any environmental, social, or governance issues with your projects

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ZeroCarbon Tech, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:

  • Your breach of this agreement
  • Fraudulent or misleading project information
  • Disputes with buyers or registries
  • Non-compliance with applicable laws or registry rules

ZeroCarbon Tech acts as a marketplace facilitator only and does not guarantee project outcomes, buyer satisfaction, or regulatory compliance. We provide the platform, but you own the relationship with the registry and the environmental impact claims.

Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement:

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    By You:

    With 30 days' written notice. You must fulfill all pending transactions before delisting.

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    By ZeroCarbon Tech:

    Immediately for cause, including but not limited to:

    • Breach of this agreement
    • Fraudulent or misleading information
    • Failure to retire credits within SLA
    • Repeated buyer complaints
    • Non-compliance with laws or registry rules

Upon termination: You will receive any outstanding payouts (minus penalties), and all active listings will be removed from the platform.

Ready to Join?

If you're ready to list your carbon offset projects on the ZeroCarbon Tech marketplace, please complete the seller onboarding form:

Start Seller Application

Questions? Contact us at sellers@zerocarbon.tech

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