Last updated: May 1, 2025

Terms of Use

Please read these Terms of Use (“Terms”) carefully before using the https://spades.life website (the “Service”) operated by Spades (“Spades,” “Spades PBC,” “Spades.Life PBC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to any part of the Terms, please do not use the Service.

Intellectual Property

The Service and all original content, features, functionality, and design elements—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, videos, and data—are and will remain the exclusive property of Spades or its licensors and are protected under U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint content without express written permission.

All information is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as professional or investment advice. Actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee the information is complete or error-free.

Fair Use and Copyrights

This site may contain copyrighted material used under the fair use doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) to advance understanding of environmental restoration, reforestation, agroforestry, and nature-based solutions. If you wish to use copyrighted content beyond fair use, please obtain permission from the copyright owner.

Third-Party Visual Materials

Some third-party videos, photographs, and graphics are used with permission, under license (including from Shutterstock and Canva), or in accordance with applicable fair use principles. Where applicable, sources are cited. All rights remain with the original content creators unless otherwise noted.

Trademarks and Trade Secrets

All third-party product and company names mentioned are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of these marks does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.

Spades claims exclusive rights to the names and phrases including SmartTree™, Carbon+™, Terrazone™, Topodox™, Ecofit™, Power of Trees™, and Sustaining Our World with Trees™, some of which may already be registered trademarks and others of which are pending registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. These marks are proprietary to Spades and are used exclusively in our commercial activities, communications, and materials.

Use of these trademarks by any third party without prior written consent from Spades is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use may constitute trademark infringement or misrepresentation and will be addressed in accordance with applicable intellectual property laws.

Ecofit™ biotechnology and related innovations are protected under intellectual property laws and are maintained as proprietary trade secrets.