Terms of Use (“Terms”)
Last updated on 26 March 2025
Welcome to preferredbynature.org
Preferred by Nature F.M.B.A. (CVR 18044633) and its affiliates (“Preferred by Nature”, “us”, “we”) provide website features and services to you when you access and browse on https://www.preferredbynature.org/ or other Preferred by Nature owned website (the “Site”), or use Preferred by Nature products & services, or use software provided by Preferred by Nature in connection with any of the foregoing (collectively “Service”). The Preferred by Nature Service includes the information, content, materials, products, and software included on or otherwise made available to you through Preferred by Nature Service, and references to the Preferred by Nature Service in these Terms include any or all of these.
Privacy
Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and process your personal information through Preferred by Nature Service.
Electronic Communications
By using Preferred by Nature Service or communicating with us electronically (via email or other digital means), you consent to receive electronic communications from us. This includes emails and website postings. You agree that these electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement for written communications.
Rights of Access and Use
Preferred by Nature grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable right to access and make personal and non-commercial use of the Preferred by Nature Service, unless stated otherwise in our OpenSource Policy. The right granted to you does not include any license or permission to use the Preferred by Nature Service or any part thereof for the benefit of any third party, or to resell or make any commercial or derivative use of any Preferred by Nature Service or any part thereof.
All rights not expressly granted to you in this Terms are reserved and retained by Preferred by Nature or its licensors, suppliers, publishers, rights holders, or other content providers.
You may not misuse the Preferred by Nature Service. You may use the Preferred by Nature Service only as permitted by the relevant Terms and in accordance with law. Without limiting any other rights, we have at law and under this Terms or the relevant Service Terms, the access and use rights granted by Preferred by Nature under this Terms terminate if you do not comply with this Section 3.
Intellectual Property
“Preferred by Nature Intellectual Property” is intellectual property or other content and materials therein, published or made available on or together with the Site, owned by Preferred by Nature. While we take necessary measures to ensure accuracy, the content may still contain technical errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Therefore, we assume no responsibility for any claims, whether special, direct, or indirect, arising from the use of this Site.
Preferred by Nature Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to trademarks, certification marks, copyrighted works, and specifically marks, logos, images, photographs, graphics, getup, icons, templates, design and layout of the Site, publications, texts, multimedia content, podcasts, maps, taglines, software, source code, databases, and domain names. It is prohibited to copy, imitate, expropriate and/or integrate any parts, or in full, any of the Preferred by Nature Intellectual Property as made available to you via the Site, downloads, publications or by any other means.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Preferred by Nature is committed to sharing what we can with the public, with respect to the copyrights and privacy of the relevant. The copyright conditions applying to this Site reflect our OpenSource Policy, which stresses our commitment to sharing our own materials as widely as possible whilst respecting the copyright of other parties. Materials referred to in the OpenSource Policy include but not limited to templates, guidances, sample procedures, and standards.
Many of our materials are thus covered by the Creative Commons license. This is expressly stated where applicable. This license allows you to freely use, share or re-work the text providing that you credit our work, indicate any changes you made and share any revised materials on the same terms.
Exceptions for trademarks:
The name Preferred by Nature, the hummingbird logo and seal, and any unregistered trademarks are owned exclusively by Preferred by Nature F.M.B.A. Any use of these marks must be approved by Preferred by Nature. Unapproved use may be permitted, provided such use is in accordance with our Graphic Manual and our Seal Use Policy . For any questions or concerns regarding Preferred by Nature graphics, please contact coms@preferredbynature.org.Membership
Membership is open to individuals and organisations aligned with Preferred by Nature's mission. To register, please fill out the required membership form available on the Site. A non-refundable annual membership fee applies and is valid for one year from the date of initial payment. Preferred by Nature retains the right to adjust fees, with prior notification provided. Members will receive a renewal notice before the expiration of the membership. Unless cancelled in writing at least 30 days before the renewal date, you are obliged to pay the renewal membership fee. Members may terminate their membership at any time by providing written notice to Preferred by Nature through membership@preferredbynature.org. Members are expected to uphold the values and mission of Preferred by Nature.
Any behaviour that is discriminatory, abusive, or harmful to others will not be tolerated and may result in termination of membership. Preferred by Nature reserves the right to terminate memberships that violate our mission or values. For any questions or concerns regarding membership, please contact us at membership@preferredbynature.org.
Training and Events
We organise and offer training events for individuals and organisations, whether virtually or in-person. Registration is done online through Preferred by Nature Site. All fees are listed in the event or training program description and are inclusive of service charges unless stated otherwise. Preferred by Nature shall assume that registration is considered binding agreements upon confirmation. If applicable, participants are responsible for any extra costs resulting from cancellations or changes to their travel and lodging plans.
All materials provided during the event or training programme, including presentations, handouts, and recordings, are the intellectual property of Preferred by Nature or its licensors. Participants are not permitted to duplicate, distribute, or share these materials without Preferred by Nature’s prior written consent, unless stated otherwise or governed by a Creative Commons license.
Preferred by Nature provides the event and training programmes “as is” and makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Preferred by Nature will not be liable for any damages arising from your participation in the event or training program, including, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
Price, Payment, Refund
Service prices are displayed in Danish Kroner (DKK), United States Dollars (USD), or Euros (EUR), depending on the Service and delivery location. Prices include all applicable fees, taxes, and other charges, unless otherwise stated. Services will be delivered according to the applicable service-specific terms. Preferred by Nature reserves the right to update Service fees without prior notice.
You agree to pay the Service price or membership fee as stated in your receipt. Payments can be made through electronic payment methods provided by Third-Party on the Site, including debit/credit cards, bank accounts, and other methods, which may change at Preferred by Nature's discretion. To use a payment method, you must be registered with the provider and use your own credentials. Using another party's credentials is your sole responsibility, and you assume all liability for permissions, losses, and disputes arising from such use.
Card and payment-related data is solely stored with our bank and service provider and is protected by bank industry-standard encryption, and data processing is covered by their terms of service.
Preferred by Nature reserves the right to cancel a Service (e.g. Training, Event) for commercial or organisational reasons or force majeure situations. In such cases, Preferred by Nature shall refund all paid fees. No additional reimbursement may be claimed due to the cancellation unless otherwise is stated. Preferred by Nature shall not refund any additional charges incurred as a result of the participant having to cancel or rebook transport or accommodation that they had arranged.
You agree and state that you are willing to cooperate in relation to any necessary financial crime screening and to assist Preferred by Nature in complying with applicable laws and regulations.
Third-Party Services
Preferred by Nature may provide access to or promote Third-Party Services for your convenience. We do not endorse or recommend these services. Your use is at your own risk. We are not responsible for your use of any Third-Party Service, which is governed by its own terms and policies, not ours.
Disclaimers; No Warranties by Preferred by Nature
The Service and all materials are provided "as is" and "as available." Preferred by Nature disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service and its materials, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose, title, quiet enjoyment, non-infringement, and those arising from trade usage. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or virus-free, nor that any issues will be corrected. The Site may contain inaccuracies or errors. You are responsible for evaluating the accuracy and usefulness of all information. Preferred by Nature may change or discontinue Site content at any time without notice.No oral or written information obtained from the Service, Preferred by Nature, or other providers creates any warranty unless explicitly stated in these Terms. Preferred by Nature, as technical support for the Site, is not liable for damages or viruses affecting your equipment due to Site access or downloads. You use the Service at your own risk. In no event is Preferred by Nature liable for incidental, consequential, or indirect damages, including lost profits or data.
The limitations, exclusions and disclaimers herein apply to the fullest extent permitted by law. Preferred by Nature does not disclaim any warranty or other right that Preferred by Nature is prohibited from disclaiming under applicable law.
Limitation of Liability
Preferred by Nature is not liable for: (i) losses due to service unavailability or your inability to use it; (ii) losses not directly caused by our breach; (iii) business losses, including loss of sales, profits, revenue, contracts, savings, data, goodwill, or wasted expenses; (iv) indirect or consequential losses, such as replacement costs or investment recovery, even if we were advised of their possibility; and (v) delays or failures caused by force majeure. For losses due to our negligence or wilful misconduct, our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the relevant service.
These Terms and Additional Terms do not: (i) override specific commitments made by Preferred by Nature for particular Services; (ii) exclude, restrict, or modify any statutory rights or remedies that cannot be legally excluded or modified; (iii) limit or exclude our liability for losses caused by our gross negligence or criminal conduct; or (iv) require you to indemnify us for our gross negligence or criminal conduct. Any disclaimer, exclusion, or limitation herein applies to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject to non-excludable rights or remedies. Preferred by Nature's obligations are several, not joint, if applicable. No Preferred by Nature affiliate is liable for the obligations or performance of another affiliate.
Disputes Settlement
If you experience troubles or problems related to Service, you may submit your complaints, questions, objections (“Report”) by contacting us. In such cases, we will adhere to Preferred by Nature's Dispute Resolution Policy. We may stop acting upon your Report if we, at our sole discretion, consider that your Report is not supported by sufficient and clear facts or has been resolved. We may also forward your Report to the Third-Party Services provider to be resolved directly by you and the Third-Party Services provider.
Miscellaneous
- General Terms. These Terms, including the Privacy Policy and referenced agreements, constitutes the complete agreement between you and Preferred by Nature regarding your use of the Service. You may not transfer your rights or obligations without our written consent. We may transfer our rights at any time. Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later. Waivers must be in writing. Section headings are for convenience only. 'Including' means 'including but not limited to.' If any part of these terms is invalid, the rest remains in effect. You agree not to challenge the validity of these electronic terms, additional terms, or the Privacy Policy.
- We may update this Terms from time to time, and so you should review it periodically.
- Applicability. Our relationship is non-exclusive. Your use of the Service is also governed by any additional terms, policies, rules, or guidelines ("Additional Terms") posted or linked within the Service, which are part of this agreement. These Terms supersedes any prior agreements regarding the Service. However, if Additional Terms address the same subject matter, they will prevail. All binding documents will be in English unless otherwise agreed in writing, as legally required.
- Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of Denmark, excluding its conflict of law rules. You and Preferred by Nature agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Denmark for any legal disputes arising from these Terms.
- No Support. We are under no obligation to provide support for the Service. In instances where we may offer support, the support will be subject to published policies.
- International Use. Access to the Service from countries or territories or by individuals where such access is illegal is prohibited.
- The Site is primarily in English, with translations provided for convenience. These translations are offered "as is," and Preferred by Nature does not guarantee their accuracy or reliability. In case of discrepancies, the English version prevails and is legally binding. For accuracy concerns, please consult the original English text.