Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 16 July 2026

1. Website operator

The ApeTerra website is operated by:

In these Terms, “ApeTerra”, “we”, “us”, “our” and the “operator” refer to Mars 1982 Ltd and, where relevant, the ApeTerra project.

2. Acceptance of these Terms

By accessing or using the website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

You should stop using the website if you do not agree to them.

Specific services, events, programmes, collaborations or platforms may be subject to additional conditions provided separately.

3. Purpose of the website

ApeTerra is a project dedicated to the development and promotion of initiatives that may concern:

• biodiversity and protection of pollinators;
• beekeeping and sustainable production;
• territorial regeneration;
• villages, eco-villages and responsible tourism;
• sustainable agriculture;
• environmental education;
• research and innovation;
• collaboration between municipalities, businesses, universities, associations and communities;
• expressions of interest and development of partnerships.

Website content is provided for informational, project-development, educational and promotional purposes.

4. No binding offer

Information published on the website does not automatically constitute:

• a binding contractual offer;
• a promise of funding;
• a guarantee of participation;
• a partnership agreement;
• a grant of land or facilities;
• a guarantee of public sponsorship;
• legal, tax, financial, technical, agricultural or scientific advice;
• an invitation or solicitation to invest.

Any collaboration, funding, sponsorship, licence, supply arrangement, participation or use of land must be governed by a separate written agreement between the relevant parties.

Submitting a proposal or expression of interest does not require ApeTerra or Mars 1982 Ltd to accept, fund or develop it.

5. Accuracy of information

We aim to keep website content accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that all information will always be:

• complete;
• error-free;
• current;
• applicable to every location;
• suitable for a particular project or purpose.

Data, descriptions, images, concepts, timescales, partners, locations, objectives and programmes may change during the development of ApeTerra.

Before making operational, financial, administrative, agricultural or legal decisions, users should conduct their own checks and obtain advice from qualified professionals where appropriate.

6. Permitted use

You may use the website for lawful personal, informational or professional purposes connected with evaluating ApeTerra.

You must not:

• use the website unlawfully;
• attempt to access systems or data without authorisation;
• introduce malware, viruses or harmful code;
• interfere with the website’s operation;
• conduct unauthorised bulk scraping or automated extraction;
• copy or reuse content to create a competing or misleading project;
• impersonate ApeTerra, Mars 1982 Ltd or any partner;
• use branding or materials to imply a partnership or endorsement that does not exist;
• submit false, unlawful, offensive or rights-infringing content;
• collect information about other users without authorisation.

7. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its content, including:

• the ApeTerra name and identity;
• trademarks and logos;
• text;
• photographs;
• videos;
• illustrations;
• presentations;
• project concepts;
• layouts;
• graphics;
• documents;
• software;
• databases;
• educational and promotional materials,

are owned by Mars 1982 Ltd, licensed to Mars 1982 Ltd or used with the permission of their respective owners.

Any specific attribution displayed within the materials remains applicable and must be respected.

You may view and print parts of the website solely for personal or internal use or for evaluating a potential collaboration with ApeTerra.

You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, license, publish or commercially exploit website content without prior written authorisation.

8. Trademarks and partnerships

The presence of the name, logo or material of a municipality, partner, association, university, company or other organisation does not necessarily confirm a current relationship unless expressly stated on the website.

No person may use the ApeTerra name or logo to promote an initiative, request funding, represent the project or enter into an agreement without written authorisation from Mars 1982 Ltd.

9. User submissions and proposals

When submitting a proposal, document, photograph, project or other material, you confirm that:

• you have the right to submit it;
• the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
• the material does not infringe third-party rights;
• you have obtained any necessary permissions concerning another person’s personal data.

You grant Mars 1982 Ltd a limited, non-exclusive and royalty-free licence to use, reproduce and internally share the material to the extent necessary to:

• evaluate the submission;
• respond to your request;
• discuss it with advisers or prospective partners;
• prepare a project or agreement requested by you.

This does not automatically transfer ownership of your proposal to Mars 1982 Ltd.

Confidential or commercially sensitive materials should be clearly marked as such. Submission through an ordinary contact form does not replace a separate confidentiality agreement.

10. Third-party links and services

The website may include links to websites, platforms and services operated by third parties.

Mars 1982 Ltd does not necessarily control those services and is not responsible for:

• their content;
• their availability;
• their privacy practices;
• their security;
• products or services they provide;
• statements made by third parties.

You access external services at your own responsibility and subject to the relevant provider’s terms.

11. Events, visits and on-site activities

Participation in events, visits, educational programmes, agricultural, beekeeping or tourism activities may be subject to:

• registration;
• age requirements;
• parental or guardian permission;
• safety rules;
• access restrictions;
• weather conditions;
• site availability;
• insurance arrangements;
• organisers’ instructions;
• additional terms provided separately.

Participants must follow the instructions of organisers, authorities, landowners and authorised personnel.

12. Website availability and security

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, error-free or compatible with every device.

We may:

• temporarily suspend the website;
• change content or features;
• restrict access for technical or security reasons;
• remove content;
• discontinue a section or service.

Users are responsible for protecting their own devices, systems and information.

13. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Mars 1982 Ltd will not be liable for indirect, consequential or unforeseeable loss or damage arising from:

• use of or inability to use the website;
• reliance on general information published on the website;
• temporary unavailability;
• acts of third parties;
• external links or services;
• loss of opportunity, profit, data or reputation.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

Mandatory consumer rights under the law of the user’s country are not affected.

14. User responsibility

Users are responsible for their actions and for information or materials they submit.

Users may be responsible for consequences arising from:

• unlawful use of the website;
• breach of these Terms;
• infringement of intellectual-property rights;
• false statements;
• unauthorised use of the ApeTerra name;
• damage caused to systems or third parties.

15. Privacy and cookies

Personal data is processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

Cookies and similar technologies are described in the Cookie Policy.

Both policies form part of the conditions applicable to the use of the website.

16. Changes to these Terms

We may amend these Terms to reflect:

• changes in applicable law;
• development of the project;
• introduction of new services;
• technical or organisational changes.

The updated version will be published on the website with a revised update date.

Use of the website after publication of an updated version will be subject to the updated Terms.

17. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Subject to mandatory consumer rights and other applicable mandatory laws, disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Consumers residing in another country may retain the benefit of mandatory legal protections and rights of access to courts available under the law of their country of residence.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

19. No waiver

Failure by Mars 1982 Ltd to exercise a right does not constitute a waiver of that right.

20. Contact details

For questions concerning these Terms: