Terms of use
This page sets out important platform information for Carbon Trader® users. It should be read alongside your own legal, financial, tax and commercial advice.
Important information
Carbon Trader® provides marketplace, account, reporting and settlement workflow tools for New Zealand carbon market participants. The platform is not a substitute for official ETS information, legal advice, tax advice, accounting advice or investment advice.
Users are responsible for the accuracy of information they provide, including identity details, business details, ETS account information, bank information and transaction instructions. Platform access may be subject to verification, account approval, organisation permissions, MFA requirements and operational checks.
Marketplace and settlement use
Listings, buy requests, auctions, RFQs and settlement records are intended to support structured NZU trading workflows. Carbon Trader® may apply controls to visibility, funding, custody, delivery, notifications and publication. The wider ETS remains governed by official legislation, regulations and agency processes. See the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme for official background information.
Updates
Platform information may change as the service develops, regulatory expectations evolve or operational requirements are updated. Users should review notices, account notifications and any specific terms that apply to their activity before taking action.
User responsibilities
Users should keep their account information accurate and up to date. This includes contact details, business details, organisation authority, ETS account information, bank information, wallet preferences and any instructions that may affect settlement. If incorrect information is supplied, a trade or settlement step may be delayed, declined or require manual review.
Security and account access
Some platform actions may require stronger account controls, including authenticated access, verified identity, administrator approval, organisation permissions or multi-factor authentication. Users should protect their login details, avoid sharing API keys and notify Carbon Trader® if they suspect unauthorised access or incorrect account activity.
Information and advice
Content on the website is provided to explain platform features and operational workflows. It is not financial advice, legal advice, tax advice, accounting advice or investment advice. Users should assess their own position, seek professional advice where needed and refer to official government sources for ETS requirements and registry processes.
Platform availability and changes
Carbon Trader® may update website content, platform features, account workflows, notices and operational processes as the service develops. Public pages may be changed to improve clarity, reflect new features or address security, compliance or settlement requirements. Account users should review relevant notices and in-app messages before relying on a particular workflow.
Using this part of Carbon Trader® responsibly
This page is part of a wider trading and settlement platform, so it should be read with the broader account journey in mind. Public information helps users understand what the platform offers, but important actions such as bidding, responding to buy requests, creating organisation records, changing settlement instructions or using reporting tools require authenticated access and the right permissions.
Before taking action, users should check that their profile is complete, their ETS and bank details are accurate, and any organisation authority has been confirmed internally. Carbon trading can involve operational, accounting, tax and compliance considerations, so clear records matter. Carbon Trader® is designed to support those records through account history, notifications, wallet activity, settlement events and reporting tools.
The platform does not provide financial, legal, tax or investment advice. Users should make their own commercial decisions and seek professional advice where appropriate. For official information about the New Zealand emissions trading environment, refer to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and the New Zealand Emissions Trading Register.
For active users, the account area is the best place to keep work organised. It groups verification, profile details, wallet settings, organisations, forestry workflows, RFQs, market data, enterprise reporting, government auction invitations and notifications into clear tabs so users do not need to scroll through every tool at once.