Terms & Conditions

1. TERMS OF USE FOR THE PLATFORM

The following terms apply to any use of the Wardn platform ("the Platform") and all other websites, applications, programs, services, and tools offered in connection with the Platform by or on behalf of Wardn International ApS that refer to these terms ("Terms of Use").

The Terms of Use apply regardless of how you access the Platform, including via computer, tablet, mobile device, or other terminal equipment.

Although we do our best to provide updated and accurate information, price changes, unintended errors, and similar issues may occur on wardn.com, wardn.dk or wardn.eu, and we emphasize that all content on wardn.com, wardn.dk or wardn.eu is offered “as is,” without guarantees of completeness or accuracy and without any warranties of any kind.

Any user wishing to use the Platform must accept these Terms of Use. If the user does not wish to accept the Terms of Use, the Platform must not be used.

2. PROVIDER AND CONTACT INFORMATION

The Platform is operated by:

Wardn International ApS
CVR: 45131327
Christianshavns Voldgade 8
1424 Copenhagen 

Email: ac@wardn.dk
For technical support and inquiries, contact ac@wardn.dk.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All rights to the content on the Platform belong to Wardn International ApS and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Trademarks, service marks, product names, logos, products, and other materials displayed on the Platform may not be used, copied, sold, distributed, or reproduced without prior written permission from Wardn International ApS.

4. THE PLATFORM

The Wardn platform focuses on collecting, analyzing and publishing data related to ESG & sustainability.

The Platform’s functionalities include the ability to create a survey with a series of questions related to sustainability, collect and analyze responses, generate statistics, display real-time analyses, and process data for benchmarking purposes and to publish and share.

The Platform is exclusively aimed at businesses.

5. USE OF THE PLATFORM

Companies can use the Platform to:

• collect and provide data on their own sustainability efforts
• Collect data on the sustainability efforts of others
• Continuously update and re-submit their own data
• View analyses based on the submitted data

When a business user accesses the Platform and its content, the user must not unlawfully:

• Place an unreasonable load on the Platform’s infrastructure or interfere with its operation
• Use any form of robot or other automated means to access the Platform or data available on the Platform
• Collect or otherwise gather data on other companies beyond the purpose of the Platform
• Request contact details from other business users, including email addresses or other personal information, without the user’s knowledge and in violation of applicable data protection laws
• Harass other users or upload content that Wardn International ApS deems offensive, infringing on others’ rights, privacy, or amounting to criminal law violations (such as defamation)
• Create, register, or act on behalf of a company in which the individual is not employed, does not own or co-own, or represent, e.g., as a consultant
• Spread or contribute to the spread of viruses, spyware, other harmful code, or unsolicited emails (spam, phishing, chain letters, etc.)
• Perform actions that interfere with or damage computers or systems on the internet, or actions that seek unauthorized access to computers or systems connected to the internet, or that interfere with or damage the Platform (hacking)
• Infringe third-party rights (including copyrights) by uploading, downloading, distributing, or similar actions
• Use the Platform in a way that could harm Wardn International ApS's name, reputation, or goodwill
• Engage in other activities that violate applicable laws

Violation of this section 5 may result in immediate and indefinite exclusion from the Platform without notice.

6. CONSENT TO SHARE COMPANY DATA

By accepting these Terms of Use, the company agrees that company data submitted via the Platform, including answers to questionnaires and reports generated on the Platform at the request of other companies or based on sponsored or otherwise provided access, may be shared with:

1. The company that requested the company’s sustainability data via the Platform or, where relevant, the company that sponsored or otherwise provided access to the Platform, for example, as a customer relationship benefit or other collaboration
2. Wardn International ApS, as the Platform provider, to (i) transmit the responses to the requesting or sponsoring company or the company providing access to the Platform, and (ii) for its own use of company data for analysis, benchmarking and the purpose of improving and training our artificial intelligence (AI) models and algorithms
3. Other companies on the Platform, to the extent that such sharing is relevant to the company, for example, because the company chooses to answer a questionnaire from several companies, and sharing is in accordance with the Platform’s purpose. Data will only be shared in anonymized form.

The company acknowledges that all company data provided in connection with completing the questionnaire and generating reports, including company data regarding internal matters, goals, budgets, or matters that may be considered trade secrets, may be shared as mentioned above.

No data is shared with other business users on the Platform except for anonymized company data for benchmarking purposes.

This consent is a condition for using the Platform.

7. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE PLATFORM

By submitting information to the Platform, the company confirms that all information is given in good faith, is accurate, and reflects the company’s sustainability efforts to the best of the company’s knowledge. Wardn International ApS reserves the right to exclude the company from using the Platform immediately and without notice if it is found that the company has deliberately provided incorrect information, manipulated data, or otherwise attempted to present a misleading picture of the company’s sustainability efforts. Wardn International ApS assumes no liability in this regard and reserves the right to delete such information immediately and assert any claims arising from the company’s failure to comply with applicable laws.

8. CHANGES TO CONSENT AND ACCOUNT CLOSURE

The company can view its given consents to share company data with other companies on the Platform at any time. If consents are revoked or modified to only include certain companies, access to the company’s data through the Platform will cease for the affected consent recipients.

These changes will only apply prospectively and do not affect the use of company data before the change, including if the data has been exported, as per section 9. Wardn International ApS does not inform other companies of any revoked or changed consent, even if such a company has exported another company's data as described under section 9.

If the company no longer wishes to share data with Wardn International ApS, the company must close its account.

Upon closure of the account, all consents will automatically lapse, and the company’s data will no longer be accessible to other companies or Wardn International ApS.

Despite the withdrawal or modification of consent and/or account closure, the company’s data will remain on the Platform in anonymized form and will continue to be part of statistical aggregations. Wardn International ApS does not guarantee complete deletion of company data.

Users associated solely with the company will automatically be removed from the Platform when the company account is closed. Users associated with other companies will remain registered as users on the Platform.

9. DOWNLOAD OF COMPANY DATA

Wardn International ApS has no obligation to store company data. The company is therefore responsible for ensuring the necessary backup of its data from the Platform for its own purposes.

The company may export (download) its own company data from the Platform as long as the account has not been closed.

If a company wishes to export other companies’ data, a solution can be purchased through a separate agreement with Wardn International ApS, allowing the company to export all the company data for which it has received consent for sharing. This feature allows for backup and further data processing by the exporting company.

The company cannot request to download data from companies that have not consented to sharing data with the company in question.

Wardn International ApS does not notify companies when their data has been exported and assumes no obligation to do so, even after a separate agreement.

Wardn International ApS has no obligation to return company data from the Platform, and no copies are stored or retained.

10. SERVICE LEVEL

Wardn will make reasonable efforts to ensure the Platform is accessible 99.5% of the time each month. Uptime percentage is calculated by dividing total available minutes by the minutes in a given month, with uptime measured through the Wardn monitoring portal. Wardn will work promptly to resolve any disruptions and will make reasonable efforts to notify the Client in the event of downtime. Uptime excludes scheduled maintenance agreed upon by both parties outside of normal working hours, force majeure events, and any circumstances originating from the Client that hinder service provision. Wardn offers support via chat, email, and phone during standard business hours (9:00–17:00 CET / 4:00 AM–5:00 PM ET) on regular business days, with Customer cooperation in troubleshooting as needed.

11. ACCEPTANCE OF USE OF COMPANY LOGO

If a company user uploads the company’s logo, the company simultaneously agrees that Wardn International ApS may use the company’s logo in connection with the Platform’s functionalities. The logo may only be uploaded if the user is authorized to do so (e.g., if the user is the owner of the company, holds power of attorney, or has obtained specific permission).

12. ACCEPTANCE OF DATA USE FOR PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT

Wardn International ApS may use Platform data to maintain, offer, price, and develop the Platform. See section 8 for terms after account closure.

13. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY OBLIGATION

Wardn International ApS disclaims all liability concerning these conditions, services, or the use of the service, whether arising in or outside of contract, including consequential or other indirect losses, as well as losses arising from simple negligence.

Regardless of the type of loss or the basis of liability, Wardn International ApS’s total liability is limited to the user’s payment in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the liability.

Wardn International ApS is not responsible for third-party solutions that are available and/or integrated with the Platform. Wardn International ApS cannot be held responsible for the accuracy, completeness, quality, or reliability of the information and results obtained through these third-party solutions. Similarly, Wardn International ApS cannot be held responsible for the availability, security, or functionality of third-party solutions, including possible damage and/or loss caused by third-party solutions. It is your responsibility to prove that any loss suffered by you cannot be attributed to third-party solutions.

The information on the Platform is provided by other companies, and the analyses and benchmarking that can be performed on the Platform are based on this data. Therefore, no guarantees are made as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. The data is user-generated, and we specifically reserve the right to correct errors or other inaccurate information.

No information on the Platform should be used as a substitute for professional advice, including legal advice, guidance, or investment decisions. Neither Wardn International ApS, its employees, contributors to the general information on the Platform, nor any other representative of Wardn International ApS can be held responsible for any consequences of using the information on the Platform, including for any direct or indirect loss, damage, claims, costs, or consequential losses unless otherwise required by mandatory Danish law.

The above limitation of Wardn International ApS’s liability also includes any damage or viruses that may affect your computer equipment or other property as a result of access to or use of the Platform.

Wardn International ApS is not responsible for outages or temporary interruptions on the Platform, power outages, internet connection issues, vandalism to the system (both physical and digital, such as viruses or hacking), or other events beyond Wardn International ApS’s control.

Wardn International ApS assumes no responsibility for the storage and/or backup of company data and cannot be held liable for any loss of data, inaccessibility, failure to delete, or lack of storage, among others. Wardn International ApS cannot be held responsible for third-party use of company data, including its redistribution, regardless of whether the data has been exported from the Platform.

The company must indemnify Wardn International ApS to the extent that Wardn International ApS is held liable by third parties for damage or loss for which Wardn International ApS is not responsible toward the company, as per the above disclaimer of liability.

As stated above in section 5, the company is responsible for selecting the relevant companies and contact persons and ensuring that the contact information is lawfully transferred to Wardn International ApS for the purpose of using the Platform to collect sustainability data or otherwise use the Platform. Wardn International ApS assumes no liability in this regard and reserves the right to delete such information immediately and assert any claims arising from the company’s failure to comply with applicable data protection rules when disclosing information to Wardn International ApS.

14. CHANGES TO TERMS AND WEBSITE

Wardn International ApS reserves the right to change, modify, replace, or delete parts of the content on the Platform and may restrict access to or terminate distribution on the Platform at any time without notice and at its own discretion.

15. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Any links to third-party websites or platforms are included as a service to the users of the Platform. Wardn International ApS has no responsibility for or control over the content or operation of such websites and platforms and assumes no liability for any damage that may arise from the content or operation thereof.

16. PERSONAL DATA

Processing of personal data (first name, last name, and email address of a contact person at each of the companies from which information is requested, or to whom access is provided, as well as any additional personal data submitted in connection with the use of the Platform, including in response to questions) is carried out in accordance with Wardn International ApS's privacy policy.

17. COOKIES

When using this Platform, we use cookies, provided you have consented to their use. You can read more about our use of cookies in our cookie policy, which can be accessed here.

18. PRICING ADJUSTMENTS

Wardn International ApS has the right to adjust the prices, features, or options included in the Paid Customer Services, provided that the changes shall not take effect until the next Term. Such changes in pricing has to be communicated i writing no later than 60 days prior to the expiration of a term.

19. PAYMENT TERMS FOR SUBSCRIBERS

The following payment terms apply to subscriptions with Wardn International ApS:

Annual and monthly payments: The company’s subscription is valid for a rolling 12-month period. If the subscription is canceled within the 12 months, no refund will be made for the remaining period. The cancellation can be made with one day’s notice.

20. APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE

The Terms of Use and the use of the Platform are governed by Danish law.

The Copenhagen City Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all cases, regardless of whether a case is based on rights and obligations within or outside of a contract.

21. REVISION OF TERMS OF USE

Wardn International ApS may revise and update these Terms of Use at any time. Any user who accesses or visits the Platform accepts the Terms of Use, and it is therefore recommended that users regularly review the current Terms of Use.

The latest update was made on October 3rd, 2024.