Version: 2.1 (The Forge Standard)
Effective Date: January 26, 2026
Scope: These Terms of Service (ToS) govern the relationship between the Planet Hemp Global Cooperative and any legal entity or registered business participating in the Industry Platform (the “Partner”).
1. The Industrial Covenant
By registering on the Industry Platform, the Partner acknowledges that they are entering into a Regenerative Industrial Covenant. This is not a standard vendor-client relationship; it is a commitment to the Protagoras Principle, where human industry is measured by its contribution to biological homeostasis.
2. Compliance & The 0.3% Standard
To maintain the legal integrity of the Global Hemp Ledger, the Partner agrees to:
- Genetic Traceability: Use only certified seed varieties listed in the EU Common Catalogue or equivalent regional regulatory bodies.
- The THC Threshold: Strictly adhere to the 0.3% THC limit for all industrial biomass.
- Real-Time Audits: Grant the Nexus permission to access local processing data to verify compliance and prevent the entry of non-industrial material into the cooperative’s supply chain.
3. Data Sovereignty & The Commons
Industrial Partners are both contributors to and beneficiaries of the Technology & Data Commons Collective (TDCC).
- Data Contribution: Partners must log high-level industrial metrics (e.g., decortication efficiency, bio-resin viscosity, or fiber tensile strength) into the Cold Bridge storage.
- Proprietary Shield: While raw ecological data is public, specific proprietary manufacturing processes (“The Secret Sauce”) can be encrypted. Only the Functional Outcome (the final product’s durability/sustainability) must be transparently recorded on the Ledger.
- Usage Rights: Partners receive a non-exclusive license to use global datasets from the Nexus to optimize their own internal production loops.
4. Financial Obligations & The Synergy Loop
- The Transaction Tithe: All B2B transactions occurring within the Industry Platform are subject to a 0.5% Synergy Fee, which is automatically routed to the Resilience Fund to buffer against global biomass price volatility.
- Tokenized Settlement: Partners agree to accept and utilize $HEMP (Utility) and $CO2e (Settlement) tokens for internal cooperative trade to maximize capital velocity and minimize fiat-conversion friction.
5. Quality Assurance & Certification
Partners are permitted to use the “Planet Hemp Verified” mark only if their production process meets the following criteria:
- Carbon-Negative Status: The finished product must have a net-negative carbon footprint, as verified by the GreenWeaver RI.
- Circular Design: The product must be either fully biodegradable or modularly recyclable within the Planet Hemp infrastructure.
6. Termination & The “Exit Protocol”
Participation is voluntary, but “exiting” the ecosystem involves a 90-day cooling period:
- Ledger Finalization: All pending biomass shipments must be settled and recorded.
- Reputation Decay: While tokens can be withdrawn, the Experience Points (XP) and Sovereign Status associated with the Partner’s Virtual Identity are permanently retired upon exit and cannot be transferred to non-cooperative entities.
7. Dispute Resolution: The Investment Chamber
Any disputes regarding industrial quality, biomass grading, or smart contract execution shall be resolved by the Investment Chamber of the ReFi Co-Lab. The Chamber’s decision is final and is based on the immutable data provided by the Nexus and Eco-Guardian sensors.
By clicking “Accept,” the Partner joins the Green Renaissance and agrees to measure success through the health of the habitat and the resilience of the Collective.
