Declare® Manufacturer Terms and Conditions Agreement

Updated August 28, 2026.

This agreement (“Agreement”) contains the entire agreement between a manufacturer (“Manufacturer”) and the International Living Future Institute® (“Living Future”) with respect to participation in Living Future’s Declare® program. Please read this agreement carefully. By clicking “I have read and agree to the DECLARE Manufacturer Terms and Conditions” or otherwise indicating acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement ("Terms and Conditions") on the Declare program submission page (“Submit Label for Review,” as managed by Living Future's third-party vendor, Geofund), the Manufacturer acknowledges and agrees that: 

1. The Manufacturer has read and understands the Terms and Conditions; and 

   
   
2. The Manufacturer is bound by the Terms and Conditions and all modifications and additions provided for herein. 

By participating in the Declare program, the Manufacturer accepts, without limitation or qualification, the following terms and conditions:

GENERAL

1. Living Future reserves all rights not expressly granted to the Manufacturer in this Agreement. Among other things, Living Future reserves the right to prohibit, restrict, or discontinue the Manufacturer's participation in the Declare program at any time, without limitation, if the Manufacturer violates or breaches any of the Terms and Conditions. Living Future may further modify this Agreement at any time with or without notice to the Manufacturer. Living Future will post the date of the most recent modifications or updates at the top of this Agreement. The Manufacturer agrees to periodically review this Agreement for any such modifications or updates. The Manufacturer's continued participation in Declare following any such updates or modifications represents the Manufacturer's acceptance of the updated or modified Agreement.

   
   

2. The Manufacturer represents and warrants to Living Future that the individual clicking “I have read and agree to the DECLARE Terms and Conditions” or otherwise indicating acceptance of the Terms and Conditions on the Submission Page is the Manufacturer’s CEO or a representative of the Manufacturer responsible for the product for which the Manufacturer is seeking Declare participation and authorized to enter into this Agreement on the Manufacturer’s behalf.

   
   

3. If accepted for participation in Declare, the Manufacturer's Declare label is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of issue. Living Future will use commercially reasonable efforts to notify the Manufacturer of pending label expirations no less than 30 business days prior to the expiry date, during which time the Manufacturer may attempt to renew the label without lapse. Label renewal requires that the Manufacturer verify the existing product information and submit the product for renewal via the Declare platform on Geofund (“Declare Platform”). A new Terms and Conditions agreement must also be accepted by the Manufacturer. If the Declare label has expired, the Manufacturer must immediately discontinue any additional printing or application of the Declare label until a new label is issued by Living Future.

   
   

4. After Living Future’s receipt of the Manufacturer's Declare label fee payment and the Manufacturer's complete product submission via the Declare Platform, Living Future and/or its designees will review each product submission in order to determine the underlying product’s Declaration Status and conformance to the requirements of the Declare program, as outlined in the Declare Manufacturer’s Guide. This review includes the applicability of any published Declare program Exceptions. Declare program Exceptions may be removed from the Declare program by Living Future at any time, but any previously identified Exceptions will remain valid for each product until the expiration date of the applicable Declare label. Living Future has sole and absolute discretion to determine: (i) the completeness of the Manufacturer's product submission; and (ii) the underlying product’s Declaration Status and conformance to the requirements of the Declare program.

   
   

5. It is the responsibility of the Manufacturer to complete the product submission for each product fully and accurately. Accordingly, the Manufacturer represents and warrants to Living Future that all content and other information the Manufacturer submits to Living Future as part of the Manufacturer's participation in Declare (including without limitation, as part of the Manufacturer's product submission and any responses the Manufacturer provides to subsequent requests for information or materials by Living Future relating to the Manufacturer's product) is accurate, truthful, current, and complete. Living Future will notify the Manufacturer of product submissions that appear to be incomplete or do not meet the requirements, and the product will not be considered for listing in the Declare program until the product submission is completed and/or corrected and thereafter submitted to Living Future for its review.

   
   

6. If following the submission of the Manufacturer's complete product submission via the Declare Platform, any information or statements set forth in the product submission are no longer truthful or accurate (i.e., by way of illustration and not by way of limitation, where the product ingredients are modified or changed, where product claims regarding product emissions, FSC Chain-of-Custody, or embodied carbon are no longer valid within the 12-month label period, etc.), the Manufacturer must immediately discontinue any additional printing or application of the Declare label and promptly notify Living Future in writing. The Manufacturer may submit a new or revised product submission via the Declare Platform. Such a revised product submission will be treated as a new submission by Living Future to be reviewed in accordance with the Terms and Conditions. Such revised product submission will be assessed for a fee based upon the existing fee schedule posted to the Declare Platform and Living Future’s website, unless the change is to remove a Red List or proprietary ingredient, provide additional transparency, or move up a Declaration Status. If this is the case, the label re-draft fee is eligible for a fee waiver.

   
   

7. The Manufacturer acknowledges and agrees that if a third-party manufacturer, supplier, consumer, or organization feels the reporting requirements of Declare have not been fully met by the Manufacturer, or if any such parties have formal questions regarding a product or supply chain claim, they may submit a formal request to Living Future for clarification. Please see the Declare Manufacturer’s Guide for full process details. Living Future will review and address such inquiries in accordance with the applicable Declare complaints, conformity assessment, and appeals procedures. The Manufacturer will be provided an opportunity to respond to allegations concerning the accuracy or completeness of its submission before a final program decision is made, except where immediate action is necessary to protect the integrity of the program or prevent misleading use of the Declare label. Living Future may suspend, withdraw, or otherwise restrict use of the Declare label in accordance with the applicable Declare program requirements. Upon suspension, withdrawal, or expiration of a Declare label, the Manufacturer must immediately discontinue use of the affected label and associated designation in accordance with the applicable program requirements. No refunds will be provided due to inaccuracies in information submitted or other breaches or violations of this Agreement.

   
   

8. The Declare label issued by Living Future with respect to a product may not be tampered with or altered in any way. If it comes to Living Future’s attention that the label has been altered, or is being applied to products after the 12-month expiry, Living Future reserves the right to terminate the Manufacturer's participation in the Declare program, withdraw the label and product from the Declare database, and publicly disclose the Manufacturer's incorrect label use/expiration.

   
   

9. In agreeing to the Terms and Conditions, the Manufacturer acknowledges and agrees that Living Future has the right to freely publish and disclose any and all information that the Manufacturer provides to Living Future and/or its designees that is intended to be displayed on the Declare label and Declare database, and that Living Future does not, and will not, owe any duty of confidentiality or non-use with respect to such information.

   
   
10. Living Future may use third-party vendors to assist in the operation of the Declare program and to assess product claims. When the Manufacturer interacts with or uses any services provided by any such third-party vendors, the Manufacturer is not transacting business with Living Future; rather, the Manufacturer is transacting business with the third-party vendor. Accordingly, the Manufacturer should review the third-party vendor’s terms and conditions and/or privacy policies prior to completing the Manufacturer's transaction with the third-party vendor. Living Future is not responsible for, and shall have no liability in connection with, the acts and/or omissions of any such third-party vendors.

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

1. The information set forth in the Declare label is informational and educational in nature only. Living Future does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any such information and does not make and hereby expressly disclaims any and all representations or warranties of any kind that Declare is an exhaustive or complete analysis or identification of products, their ingredients, qualities, or characteristics. Specifically, neither the products nor any information listed about the products in Declare is an endorsement of the product by Living Future, nor a guarantee by Living Future that the product is safe or fit for its intended purpose or use, or that the information about the product is accurate or complete. Rather, it is the user’s obligation to use their own judgment, experience, and expertise to evaluate and assess the product.

   
   

2. The Manufacturer participates in Declare at the Manufacturer's own risk. Living Future will not be liable to the Manufacturer or to any third party for any damages or injury arising from or in any way associated with the Manufacturer's participation in the Declare program. Any and all materials, services, and other information are provided “as is.” Living Future makes no express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or use, title, or non-infringement. Notwithstanding this section, if for any reason Living Future is found liable to the Manufacturer or to any third party, Living Future’s maximum liability in connection with any such claim shall not exceed the greater of: (i) the amounts the claimant actually paid to Living Future to participate in the Declare program, if any; or (ii) $100 USD.

   
   

3. In no event shall Living Future be liable to the Manufacturer or to any third party for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to loss of use, data, or profits, arising out of or relating to the Manufacturer participation in the Declare program, or regarding the copying or display of information accessed through the Declare Platform by the Manufacturer or any third party, whether or not Living Future was advised of or aware of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability is effective without regard to the form of any action, including but not limited to contract, negligence, tort, strict liability, or any other theory.

   
   

4. Living Future does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of any information provided on the Declare Platform and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information.

   
   

5. Accuracy and use of the Declare label is the sole responsibility of the Manufacturer. Accordingly, the Manufacturer agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Living Future for, from, and against any and all damages, expenses, losses, liabilities, claims, legal actions, allegations, costs, fines, and penalties (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and legal expenses), asserted against or otherwise suffered or incurred by Living Future by to the extent arising out of or resulting from or relating to Manufacturer’s participation in the Declare program or use of the Declare database or the Declare label.

   
   
6. The Manufacturer may use the Declare Platform when and as available. Although Living Future generally intends for the Declare Platform to be available on an uninterrupted basis, the Declare Platform will not always be available (e.g., during maintenance, changes, outages, and for other reasons). Living Future reserves the right to change or eliminate and restrict or block access to all or any part of the Declare Platform, including any features, functions, or content displayed or made available through the Declare Platform, from time to time with or without notice to the Manufacturer, in Living Future’s sole and absolute discretion.

COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS

Declare is owned and operated by Living Future. Unless otherwise indicated, copyright of all information and other materials on Declare is owned by or licensed to Living Future. All rights are reserved. Certain marks and logos displayed on Declare are Living Future trademarks. Without Living Future’s prior permission, or unless expressly listed below, Living Future trademarks and logos are not allowed to be displayed or used in any manner by any other person or entity. All trademarks and service marks referenced on Declare that are not owned by Living Future are the property of their respective owners.

PROGRAM REFERENCE

Manufacturers that have received a Declare label have the right to refer to their products as the following:

1. If the Manufacturer's product has been issued a Declare label: “Product X” is participating in the Declare program.
2. If the Manufacturer's product has been issued a Declare label and determined to be LBC Red List Approved due to a temporary Red List Exception: “Product X” is Red List Approved. 
3. If the Manufacturer's product has been issued a Declare label and determined to be LBC Red List Free: “Product X” is Red List Free.
4. If the manufacturer's product has been issued a Declare label and determined to be Declared: “Product X” is Declared.

LABEL AND LOGO USAGE

Manufacturers that are provided a Declare label have the right to use the label and Declare logo on general marketing materials and registered product materials. Similarly, manufacturers that are provided a Declare label with a declaration status of LBC Red List Free have the right to use the Red List Free logo on general marketing materials and registered product materials. The Declare label, Declare logo, and Red List Free logo cannot be used on or associated with any product other than the product designated on the label. Accordingly, if the Manufacturer displays the Declare label, Declare logo, and/or Red List Free logo on any marketing or similar materials that feature or display the product to which the Declare label relates and other products, the Declare label, Declare logo, and/or Red List Free logo must be displayed in close proximity to the applicable product so as to ensure that consumers are not confused, mistaken or deceived as to whether the Declare label, Declare logo, and/or Red List Free logo applies to other products included on the marketing or similar materials. The Declare label, Declare logo, and Red List Free logo cannot be modified, altered, or otherwise tampered with in any way.

Use of the Declare label, Declare logo, or LBC Red List Free logo does not constitute or imply an endorsement by Living Future or a claim that the product is generally sustainable, environmentally preferable, healthy, non-toxic, safe, or otherwise superior to other products. The meaning of each label or designation is limited to the criteria stated in this Agreement and the applicable Declare program requirements. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that their use of the Declare label, designation, logos, product descriptions, imagery, and surrounding marketing communications accurately represents the scope and meaning of the applicable Declare designation. Manufacturers must not present these elements in a manner that could reasonably imply broader environmental, health, or sustainability characteristics than those established by the applicable Declare requirements.

PROGRAM EXPLANATION

1. Declare is a voluntary product transparency program designed to increase ingredient disclosure in the building materials industry.

   
   

2. Participating in Declare means the manufacturer has provided the product information required by the Declare program to support disclosure and evaluation. Depending on the applicable pathway, the information may be subject to review by Living Future and/or independent third-party verification.

   
   

3. “LBC Red List Free” means that, at the time of evaluation, the product met the applicable Living Building Challenge® (LBC) Red List requirements and disclosed all intentionally added ingredients. This designation does not mean that the product has been assessed for all potential health, safety, environmental, or sustainability impacts. 

   
   

4. “LBC Red List Approved” means that, at the time of evaluation, the product met the applicable LBC Red List requirements as well as the requirements of one or more of the program exceptions in place. Declare labels may be issued through self-declaration or third-party verification pathways, as specified in the applicable Declare program requirements. Where third-party verification is required or selected, an independent third-party verifier evaluates conformity with the applicable Declare requirements in accordance with the Declare program's conformity assessment procedures.

   
   
5. “Declared” means that, at the time of evaluation, the product met the applicable Declare ingredient-disclosure requirements and contained one or more ingredients on the LBC Red List.

Manufacturers may not use Declare or the LBC to make environmental or sustainability claims beyond the specific program designations and statements authorized in this Agreement, unless such claims are separately substantiated and do not imply that Living Future has evaluated or endorsed the broader claim. Manufacturers may not represent participation in Declare, a Declare Label, or an LBC Red List designation as evidence that a product is generally sustainable, environmentally preferable, healthy, non-toxic, safe, or superior to other products, or that the product has been evaluated for environmental or health attributes beyond the criteria specified by the applicable program requirements. Manufacturers may not describe a Declare label as a Living Future certification, or evidence that Living Future has certified, endorsed, or approved the product. When describing Declare, manufacturers agree to use terminology and descriptions in line with the Declare Manufacturer's Guide, Living Future’s website, and these Terms and Conditions.

LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE LOGO USAGE

Manufacturers must contact Living Future for any request to use the LBC logo.