Terms of Use

Last updated 24 September 2026

These terms constitute a legal agreement between you (“you” or “the User”) and the Sustainable Equestrian Initiative (“SEI” or “we”), owner of the domain name and website sustainable-equestrian.org (“the Website”). Your agreement to be bound by these terms is acknowledged by your use of the Services, which include visiting the Website, using its links, contacting SEI representatives, taking part in the SEI Community, and using the SEI Online Reporting Tool and any software we make available to you.

1. InformationInformation published in relation to SEI services is informational only and does not by itself govern the relationship between SEI and its members. That relationship is governed by these Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy and the membership terms applicable to your organisation.
2. UseYou may use the information published on the Website for informational purposes. You may not use it in any other way without prior written consent from SEI. The SEI Standard, the Core Mandatory Layer and the Activity Modules are published for the purpose of preparing for and pursuing certification.
3. Your account and your contentIf you create an SEI Community Account, you are responsible for the activity that takes place through it and for keeping your credentials secure. Content you post remains yours, and by posting it you grant SEI the right to display it within the Services. You agree not to post content that is unlawful, misleading, abusive, or that infringes the rights of others, and not to present unverified claims about your organisation as certified status. We may remove content or suspend an account that breaches these terms.
4. Certification is decided independentlySEI develops and maintains the Standard. SEI does not certify. Certification decisions are taken by an independent Certification Body, which appoints the auditor, sets the audit cost and grants, refuses, suspends or withdraws certification within an approved scope. Membership of SEI, and the status of SEI Participant, do not constitute certification and must not be presented as such.
5. AvailabilityYou acknowledge that the Internet is neither owned nor controlled by any single organisation. SEI therefore cannot guarantee that the Website or any of its services will be reachable at any given time. SEI will make every good-faith effort to keep them available as widely as possible and with as little interruption as possible.
6. Third-party websitesSEI has no liability or responsibility for the accuracy or suitability of content on a third-party website reached from the Website. Your use of any content from a third-party website is at your own risk.
7. Third-party names and softwareSEI services are compatible with many third-party applications and products. The names of those products are used on the Website for descriptive purposes only. Such names are registered trademarks of their respective owners, from which SEI is entirely separate and independent unless otherwise stated.
8. CopyrightThe contents of this Website are copyright © 2026 Sustainable Equestrian Initiative. All rights reserved.
9. Trademark and marks of conformitySEI is the trademark, trade name and service mark of the Sustainable Equestrian Initiative. The SEI Participant and SEI Certified marks may be used only by organisations holding the corresponding status, only within the approved scope, and only in accordance with the conditions under which the status was granted. Any other use without prior written consent is prohibited. Other trademarks and logos are the property of the parties to whom they are attributed.
10. AccuracySEI makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information you receive. From time to time there may nevertheless be typographical errors, technical inaccuracies or other errors and omissions.
11. PrivacyWe regard the protection of users’ privacy as a fundamental principle of this community. When you use the Services we collect information about you. You agree that we may collect and use it in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you object to your data being processed in this way, please do not use the Services.
12. AccessYou are responsible for obtaining, at your own expense, all equipment and services needed to access and use the Services, including devices, browsers and Internet access. If you access the Services through a mobile device, you are responsible for any charges your carrier applies for data and other communications services.
13. No warrantiesWe provide the Services and the Website “as is”, “with all faults” and “as available”, without express or implied warranties of any kind. We disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability, accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement and the implied conditions of satisfactory quality.
14. Limited liabilityTo the fullest extent permitted by law, SEI, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents and contractors shall not be liable for any compensatory, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property, or any claims of you or of third parties whatsoever. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to all users; in those jurisdictions, liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
15. IndemnityYou agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless SEI, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these terms, or from the breach by anyone using your account. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with that defence.
16. Entire agreement and no waiverThis agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties on this subject. Headings are used for convenience only and are not to be treated as part of the agreement or used to determine the intent of the parties. No waiver by SEI of any breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default.
17. Correction of errorsThe Website and any correspondence related to it may contain typographical or other errors and may not be complete or current. SEI reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update content at any time without prior notice. SEI does not, however, guarantee that every error will be corrected.
18. ModificationSEI reserves the right to modify this agreement at any time. If you do not agree to the changes, you may stop using the Services before they take effect. You are responsible for reviewing this page periodically. Modified terms are effective immediately upon posting, and the date of the last revision is shown at the top of this page.
19. Applicable law and venueThis agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands. Any action at law or in equity arising out of or relating to these terms shall be brought before the competent court in Amsterdam, and you consent to the jurisdiction of that court. Disputes shall be conducted in Dutch or English.

Questions

If you have questions, concerns or suggestions about this agreement, write to [email protected].