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Purpose of This Platform

Green Tryst - Sustainability Academy is an independent, non-commercial educational platform created with the sole purpose of providing free-of-cost, accessible education on sustainability-related topics to learners worldwide. The platform does not charge any fees, does not sell any products or services, and does not generate revenue from its educational content. Our mission is to democratise knowledge in the fields of climate science, carbon markets, environmental reporting, green finance, and related disciplines by presenting complex subject matter in a structured, professional, and reader-friendly manner.

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The educational material presented on this platform has been researched, compiled, and written with reference to publicly available documents, standards, frameworks, guidelines, technical specifications, and other publications issued by their respective authors and organisations. These public sources form the foundational knowledge base upon which our course content has been developed. We have endeavoured to present this information accurately and faithfully, drawing upon the latest publicly available versions of these materials at the time of writing.

However, standards, frameworks, and guidelines are subject to periodic revision, amendment, and reissuance by their respective governing bodies. As such, the content on this platform may not always reflect the most current version of any given source document. We strongly recommend that all users consult the original source documents directly for the most authoritative, complete, and up-to-date information. Reading the original texts in their entirety is essential for achieving the utmost clarity and depth of understanding on any subject covered by our courses.

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Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies may exist despite our best efforts. If you identify any factual errors or outdated information in our materials, we welcome and encourage you to bring them to our attention so that we may correct them promptly.

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Users should not rely solely on the information presented in our courses when making professional decisions, regulatory filings, financial disclosures, compliance assessments, or any other actions that may have legal, financial, or regulatory consequences. We strongly advise all users to seek the guidance of qualified, licensed professionals in the relevant field before acting upon any information obtained from this platform.

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Changes to This Disclaimer

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