TERMS OF SERVICE

‍1. Agreement To Terms
Public Grid is happy you’ve chosen to visit/use our website (onepublicgrid.com). Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using the site. These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and Cottage Energy, Inc. (d.b.a. "Public Grid", “Cottage”, “Company“, we”, “us”, or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the http://onepublicgrid.com website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). You agree that by accessing the Site, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SITE AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY. Supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Site from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of these Terms of Use, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. Please ensure that you check the applicable Terms every time you use our Site so that you understand which Terms apply. You will be subject to and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Terms of Use by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Terms of Use are posted. The information provided on the Site is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable. The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to use or register for the Site.

2. Consumer Rights
As an ESCO marketer in the state of New York, the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) requires us to conform to theirUniform Business Practices for ESCOsandUniform Business Practicesfor DER Suppliers. Public Grid operates in accordance with the Home Energy Fair Practices Act -PSC Regulations Home Energy Fair Practices Act.For questions or concerns or if you need assistance with our services, please email us at[email protected]or call(646) 847-7885or toll free at(855) 456-4342.

3. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws of the United States, international copyright laws, and international conventions. The Content and the Marks are provided on the Site “AS IS” for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Site and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission. Provided that you are eligible to use the Site, you are granted a limited license to access and use the Site and to download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal, non-commercial use. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Site, the Content and the Marks.

4. User Representations
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that: (1) all registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete; (2) you will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary; (3) you have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Use; (4) you are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside; (5) you will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script or otherwise; (6) you will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose; and (7) your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation. If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Site (or any portion thereof).

5. User Registration
You may be required to register with the Site. You agree to keep your password confidential and will be responsible for all use of your account and password. We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you select if we determine, in our sole discretion, that such username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

6. Fees And Payment
You may be required to submit payments or pay a fee to access some of our services. You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made via the Site. You further agree to promptly update account and payment information, including email address, payment method, and payment card expiration date, so that we can complete your transactions and contact you as needed. We bill you through an online billing account for purchases made via the Site. Sales tax will be added to the price of purchases as deemed required by us. We may change prices at any time. All payments shall be in U.S. dollars. You agree to pay all charges or fees at the prices then in effect for your purchases, and you authorize us to charge yourChosen Payment Provider For Any Such Amounts Upon Making Your Purchase.We reserve the right to correct any errors or mistakes in pricing, even if we have already requested or
received payment. We also reserve the right to refuse any order placed through the Site.

7. Cancellation
You can cancel your subscription at any time by contacting us using the contact information provided below. Your cancellation will take effect at the end of the current paid term. If you are dissatisfied with our services, please email us at [email protected] or call (646) 847-7885 8. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us. As a user of the Site, you agree not to:  Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.  Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information such as user passwords.  Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on the use of the Site and/or the Content contained therein.  Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm, in our opinion, us and/or the Site.  Use any information obtained from the Site in order to harass, abuse, or harm another person.  Make improper use of our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct.  Use the Site in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations.  Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site.  Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Site or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Site.  Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.  Delete the copyright or other proprietary rights notice from any Content.  Attempt to impersonate another user or person or use the username of another user.  Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism, including without limitation, clear graphics interchange formats (“gifs”), 1×1 pixels, web bugs, cookies, or other similar devices (sometimes referred to as “spyware” or “passive collection mechanisms” or “pcms”).  Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks or services connected to the Site.  Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing any portion of the Site to you.  Attempt to bypass any measures of the Site designed to prevent or restrict access to the Site, or any portion of the Site.  Copy or adapt the Site’s software, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, or other code.  Except as permitted by applicable law, decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Site.  Except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser usage, use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, or offline reader that accesses the Site, or using or launching any unauthorized script or other software.  Use a buying agent or purchasing agent to make purchases on the Site.  Make any unauthorized use of the Site, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email, or creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretenses.  Use the Site as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Site and/or the Content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise.  The Site does not offer users the opportunity to generate, submit or post content 9. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE You and the Site agree that we may access, store, process, and use any information and personal data that you provide following the terms of the Privacy Policy and your choices (including settings). By submitting suggestions or other feedback regarding the Site, you agree that we can use and share such feedback for any purpose without compensation to you. We do not assert any ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership of all of your Contributions and any intellectual property rights, or other proprietary rights associated with your Contributions. We are not liable for any statements or representations in your Contributions provided by you in any area on the Site. You are solely responsible for your Contributions to the Site, and you expressly agree to exonerate us from any and all responsibility and to refrain from any legal action against us regarding your Contributions.

10. Submissions
You acknowledge and agree that any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information regarding the Site (“Submissions”) provided by you to us are non-confidential and shall become our sole property. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, and shall be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you. You hereby waive all moral rights to any such Submissions, and you hereby warrant that any such Submissions are original with you or that you have the right to submit such Submissions. You agree there shall be no recourse against us for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your Submissions.

11. U.S. Government Rights
Our services are “commercial items” as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) 2.101. If our services are acquired by or on behalf of any agency not within the Department of Defense (“DOD”), our services are subject to the terms of these Terms of Use in accordance with FAR 12.212 (for computer software) and FAR 12.211 (for technical data). If our services are acquired by or on behalf of any agency within the Department of Defense, our services are subject to the terms of these Terms of Use in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (“DFARS”) 227.7202 3. In addition, DFARS 252.227 7015 applies to technical data acquired by the DOD. This U.S. Government Rights clause is in lieu of, and supersedes, any other FAR, DFARS, or other clause or provision that addresses government rights in computer software or technical data under these Terms of Use.

12. Site Management
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to: (1) monitor the Site for violations of these Terms of Use; (2) take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates the law or these Terms of Use, including without limitation, reporting such user to law enforcement authorities; (3) in our sole discretion and without limitation, refuse, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable (to the extent technologically feasible) any of your Contributions or any portion thereof; (4) in our sole discretion and without limitation, notice, or liability, to remove from the Site or otherwise disable all files and content that are excessive in size or are in any way burdensome to our systems; and (5) otherwise manage the Site in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate the proper functioning of the Site.

13. Term And Termination
These Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Site. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE TERMS OF USE, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS OF USE OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION. WE MAY TERMINATE YOUR USE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SITE OR DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT AND ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION THAT YOU POSTED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT WARNING, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION. If we terminate or suspend your account for any reason, you are prohibited from registering and creating a new account under your name, a fake or borrowed name, or the name of any third party, even if you may be acting on behalf of the third party. In addition to terminating or suspending your account, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action, including without limitation pursuing civil, criminal, and injunctive redress.

14. Modifications And Interruptions
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. However, we have no obligation to update any information on our Site. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Site without notice at any time. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site. We cannot guarantee the Site will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Site, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise modify the Site at any time or for any reason without notice to you. You agree that we have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Site during any downtime or discontinuance of the Site. Nothing in these Terms of Use will be construed to obligate us to maintain and support the Site or to supply any corrections, updates, or releases in connection therewith.

15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and defined following the laws of New York. Cottage Energy, Inc and yourself irrevocably consent that the courts of New York shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any dispute which may arise in connection with these terms.

16. Dispute Resolution
Informal Negotiations To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Terms of Use (each “Dispute” and collectively, the “Disputes”) brought by either you or us (individually, a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”), the Parties agree to first attempt to negotiate any Dispute (except those Disputes expressly provided below) informally for at least 90 days before initiating arbitration. Such informal negotiations commence upon written notice from one Party to the other Party. Restrictions The Parties agree that any arbitration shall be limited to the Dispute between the Parties individually. To the full extent permitted by law, (a) no arbitration shall be joined with any other proceeding; (b) there is no right or authority for any Dispute to be arbitrated on a class-action basis or to utilize class action procedures; and (c) there is no right or authority for any Dispute to be brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public or any other persons. Exceptions to Informal Negotiations and Arbitration The Parties agree that the following Disputes are not subject to the above provisions concerning informal negotiations and binding arbitration: (a) any Disputes seeking to enforce or protect, or concerning the validity of, any of the intellectual property rights of a Party; (b) any Dispute related to, or arising from, allegations of theft, piracy, invasion of privacy, or unauthorized use; and (c) any claim for injunctive relief. If this provision is found to be illegal or unenforceable, then neither Party will elect to arbitrate any Dispute falling within that portion of this provision found to be illegal or unenforceable and such Dispute shall be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction within the courts listed for jurisdiction above, and the Parties agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of that court.

17. Corrections
There may be information on the Site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, including descriptions, pricing, availability, and various other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information on the Site at any time, without prior notice.

18. Disclaimer
The site is provided on an as-is and as-available basis. You agree that your use of the site and our services will be at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, in connection with the site and your use thereof, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the site’s content or the content of any websites linked to the site and we will assume no liability or responsibility for any (1) errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content and materials, (2) personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from your access to and use of the site, (3) any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any and all personal information and/or financial information stored therein, (4) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the site, (5) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like which may be transmitted to or through the site by any third party, and/or (6) any errors or omissions in any content and materials or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the site. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any product or service advertised or offered by a third party through the site, any hyperlinked website, or any website or mobile application featured in any banner or other advertising, and we will not be a party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and any third-party providers of products or services. as with the purchase of a product or service through any medium or in any environment, you should use your best judgment and exercise caution where appropriate.

19. Limitations Of Liability
In no event will we or our officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special, or punitive damages, including lost profit, lost revenue, loss of data, or other damages arising from your use of the site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, our liability to you for any cause whatsoever and regardless of the form of the action, will at all times be limited to the lesser of the amount paid, if any, by you to us. Certain us state laws and international laws do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. if these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers or limitations may not apply to you, and you may have additional rights.

20. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) use of the Site; (2) breach of these Terms of Use; (3) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms of Use; (4) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (5) any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Site with whom you connected via the Site. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defense of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding which is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it.

21. User Data
We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Site for the purpose of managing the performance of the Site, as well as data relating to your use of the Site. Although we perform regular routine backups of data, you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that relates to any activity you have undertaken using the Site. You agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of any such data, and you hereby waive any right of action against us arising from any such loss or corruption of such data.

22. Electronic Communications, Transactions, And Signatures
Visiting the Site, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Site, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing. YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SITE. You hereby waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or to payments or the granting of credits by any means other than electronic means.

23. Miscellaneous
These Terms of Use and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Site or in respect to the Site constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms of Use operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control. If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms of Use and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. There is no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Terms of Use or use of the Site. You agree that these Terms of Use will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them. You hereby waive any and all defenses you may have based on the electronic form of these Terms of Use and the lack of signing by the parties hereto to execute these Terms of Use.‍

24. Authorization for Electricity Account Management

By using our services, you grant Cottage Energy, Inc., DBA Public Grid, the authority to act on your behalf in matters related to:

• The initiation, modification, and management of your electricity account with relevant utility providers or electricity suppliers.

• Enrollment and participation in Community Solar projects.

• Enrollment and participation in Demand Response programs, including the enrollment of your thermostats or other devices into such programs, either directly or through partnerships.

24.1 Account Setup and Management Authorization

You hereby authorize Cottage Energy, Inc. to:

• Establish and manage an electricity account in your name with appropriate electricity suppliers or utility providers.

• Enroll you in Community Solar projects and Demand Response programs, executing any necessary agreements or contracts on your behalf.

• Access, control, and manage your smart thermostats or other eligible devices to facilitate participation in Demand Response programs.

You affirm that all information provided for setting up and managing the electricity account, program enrollments, and device management is accurate and current. You agree to notify us promptly of any changes to your account information or device settings.

24.2 Responsibility for Charges

• You accept full responsibility for all charges incurred due to the electricity account and program enrollments managed by Cottage Energy, Inc. on your behalf. You acknowledge that participation in Community Solar and Demand Response programs may entail specific obligations, and you agree to comply with all associated terms and conditions.

24.3 Limitation of Liability

• Cottage Energy, Inc. is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the management of your electricity account, program enrollments, or device adjustments made as part of Demand Response participation.

24.4 Termination and Modification of Authorization

• This authorization can be terminated by you at any time through written notice to us. Cottage Energy, Inc. reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

  
  

25 Authorization for Payment of Customer's Electricity Bill
By agreeing to these terms, you authorize Cottage Energy, Inc to act as an agent on your behalf for the purpose of paying your electricity bill. This service is contingent upon the following conditions:
a) You will provide Cottage Energy, Inc with the necessary information and authorization to access your electricity account for the purpose of making payments.
b) You agree to pay Cottage Energy, Inc the amount of your electricity bill plus an agreed-upon service fee or share of the amount Cottage Energy Inc saved you on your electricity bill. The total amount will be communicated to you before any transaction is made on your behalf.
c) Cottage Energy, Inc will make payments only after receiving the full amount from you. The timeline for such payments will be made in 5 business days or less.
d) You acknowledge that Cottage Energy, Inc is not responsible for any delays or errors in the processing of the payment that are beyond its control.
e) This authorization can be revoked by you at any time, provided you give Cottage Energy, Inc written notice of your intention to revoke the authorization.
By using this service, you agree to indemnify and hold Cottage Energy, Inc harmless from any claims, damages, or other liabilities arising from or related to the company's action of paying your electricity bill on your behalf.

26. Authorized Representative for Your Utility Account and Program Participation
You authorize Public Grid to act on your behalf regarding:

• Selecting and enrolling in energy supply services.

• Enrolling in Community Solar projects.

• Enrolling in Demand Response programs.

• To create, retrieve, store, and use your utility account credentials and device settings necessary to provide our services.

You give express permission for Public Grid to be the owner or authorized manager of any ESCO or distribution utility accounts for your residence and to manage any devices required for program participation.

By submitting your information, you certify and confirm that you are entitled to disclose the utility account information and device access, and that you are an authorized user of your utility account and devices. Public Grid makes no effort to review your utility account information or device settings for accuracy.

To allow Public Grid to retrieve and use your utility account Information, you understand that you may need to provide Public Grid with your utility account credentials. You acknowledge that Public Grid may need to periodically change or update your utility account Information and utility account credentials in order to use the services. You agree to allow Public Grid to make necessary changes to your utility account(s) and devices on your behalf, including but not limited to changes to login information, email address, security questions, and device configurations. You acknowledge that Public Grid may need to modify your utility account statement delivery preferences and device settings to provide services. You represent, warrant, acknowledge, and agree that you are solely responsible for the accuracy of your utility account credentials.

You acknowledge that Public Grid may also need to modify or update your utility account statement delivery preferences in order to provide services, which could include modifying your e-billing or auto payment preferences.

You agree to notify Public Grid of any changes to your utility account information or credentials. By providing your utility account credentials you certify that you or another member of your household owns the utility account associated with your residence.

You acknowledge and agree that when Public Grid is accessing and retrieving your utility account information from third-party sites, Public Grid is acting as your agent and not as the agent for or on behalf of the third party.

You further acknowledge and agree that Public Grid may analyze your utility account information as set forth in the privacy policy.

You authorize Public Grid to receive utility or supplier notices on your behalf, where permitted, and you understand and agree that we may not pass along any or all of these notices to you. You agree that Public Grid shall not be liable for any delays, failure to deliver or misdirected delivery of any utility or supplier account notices.

27. Public Grid Agency and Supplier and Program Brokerage Agreement

This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions governing Public Grid's Energy Brokerage Service, an integral component offered to all customers. Public Grid consolidates the energy usage of its users to negotiate more favorable energy supplier rates, enroll customers in Community Solar projects, and participate in Demand Response programs across various electricity markets.

By becoming a customer of Public Grid, you consent to:

• Participate in our energy brokerage service.

• Authorize us to enroll you in the most advantageous energy plans, Community Solar projects, and Demand Response programs available.

• Allow us to manage your participation in these programs, including device enrollment and management.

Please note that our energy brokerage service may not be available to every user, in every jurisdiction, or at all times. We reserve the right to offer this service at our sole discretion.

Authorization and Agency

By engaging Public Grid's services, you grant us full authority to act as your authorized representative concerning your utility account. This authorization empowers Public Grid to seek optimal energy rates on your behalf, including soliciting offers from various suppliers and negotiating terms. We are permitted to express interest in and commit to energy plans and programs that align with your preferences for cost savings or renewable energy sources. You expressly consent to Public Grid initiating service and enrolling you with energy suppliers, whether directly or through intermediary platforms.

Furthermore, you expressly authorize Public Grid to execute supplier and other program contracts in your name. We may utilize a signature format such as "[Your Name] via Public Grid (Authorized Representative)" or similar wording. You acknowledge that any contracts executed by Public Grid on your behalf carry the same legal weight as if you had signed them personally. Additionally, you designate Public Grid as the recipient of all supplier account communications, thereby transferring your right to receive such notices to us.

Information Sharing and Confidentiality

To efficiently fulfill our responsibilities, you consent to Public Grid sharing your utility account details and access credentials with energy suppliers and other necessary parties. This information sharing is conducted in strict adherence to our Privacy Policy and is limited to what is required for contract negotiation, execution, enrollment, and ongoing service management. Reciprocally, you authorize your utility provider or current supplier to disclose relevant information about your account to Public Grid for the same purposes. You understand that we may need to present this Agreement to utilities, suppliers, or other authorized entities as required by law or as necessary to act on your behalf.

Service Operations

Our energy brokerage service operates in the background, requiring no additional action from you. We will notify you by email when we have successfully enrolled you in a lower-cost energy plan. There is no separate fee for this service, as it is an integral part of your Public Grid account.

Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

Public Grid offers a Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are dissatisfied with a new rate we have enrolled you in, we will assist you in returning to your previous rate or a comparable option.

Compensation and Limitations

You understand and agree that Public Grid may receive compensation from energy suppliers for our services, and you consent to this arrangement. While we strive to offer competitive rates, Public Grid does not guarantee that our rates will always be the lowest in the market. The contracts we manage on your behalf cover only your supply charges; other utility rates and charges will still apply.

Acceptance of Terms

By using Public Grid's services, you agree to these terms and authorize Public Grid to act on your behalf in securing optimal renewable energy rates and plans. Contracts signed by Public Grid on your behalf carry the same legal weight as if signed by you personally. You also grant Public Grid permission to share necessary account information with energy suppliers and relevant third parties to facilitate these services, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy: Data Use for Program Enrollment

We may collect and use information about your energy usage, utility account, and connected devices to facilitate enrollment and participation in Community Solar projects and Demand Response programs. We may share this information with utility providers, program administrators, and partners solely for the purpose of providing these services. All such data handling will be conducted in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

28. Soft Credit Check

By signing up for services with Cottage Energy Inc., the Customer authorizes Cottage Energy Inc. and its designated third parties to conduct a soft credit check using the information provided during the sign-up process. This soft credit check will be used solely to assess the Customer's creditworthiness and determine eligibility for energy supply services, community solar programs, demand response programs, and related services. The soft credit check will not impact the Customer's credit score and will not be disclosed to any other third party unless required by law.

Customer’s execution of the sign-up process constitutes authorization for Cottage Energy Inc. and its designated third parties to perform this soft credit check.

The Customer may rescind this authorization at any time by:

• Providing written notice to Cottage Energy Inc.

• Calling Cottage Energy Inc. at 646-847-7885

• Email Cottage Energy Inc. at [email protected]

Cottage Energy Inc. reserves the right to terminate the service agreement if the Customer rescinds this authorization.

29. Contact Us
In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Site or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at:

• Email:[email protected]

• Call: (646) 847-7885 or toll free at (855) 456-4342