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The Fifth Element content 

The Fifth Element content is protected by copyright, and unless otherwise stated is owned by The Club of Rome. To ensure wide dissemination of our content, we are committed to making our own content freely available and encourage the use, reproduction and dissemination of the text, multimedia and data presented. All The Fifth Element content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License. It may be translated, copied, printed and downloaded for private study, research and teaching purposes, and for use in non-commercial products or services, provided that appropriate acknowledgment of The Fifth Element as the source is given and that The Fifth Element or its partners’ endorsement of users’ views, products or services is not stated or implied in any way. No written permission is required for such use. 

Specific restrictions and/or conditions may apply to specific materials within the Fifth Element site, which will be clearly marked. 

The Fifth Element also permits the incorporation of parts of its publications into other works or publications in printed, electronic, or any other media, provided these are for non-commercial research or teaching purposes and the used material is appropriately attributed to the initiative. No written permission is required for such use. 

However, if the materials copyrighted to The Fifth Element or its partners are intended to be used for commercial purposes, written permission is required. 

Requests for permission must be made in writing and: 

Clearly identify what material you would like to copy, and 

Briefly explain the intended use of the material. 

Please send all requests to info@clubofrome.org titled “Copyright and permissions”. 

Non-The Fifth Element content 

The Fifth Element website may include third party copyright material for which rights and permissions must be obtained from the copyright holder(s) indicated. We have made every reasonable effort to locate, contact and acknowledge rights holders and to correctly apply terms and conditions to these materials. Under no circumstances shall The Fifth Element or its partners be held responsible for any copyright infringements arising from the use of third-party content. 

Links to other websites 

This website may contain links and references to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services. 

User-submitted blog content 

We may accept blog articles or opinion pieces for publication on this website. 

By submitting content, you confirm that: 

• You are the author or have the right to submit it 

• The content is original, accurate to the best of your knowledge and does not infringe any rights 

• Any personal data included has been shared with appropriate consent 

All submissions are subject to editorial review. We reserve the right to accept, reject, edit or remove content at our sole discretion. Submission does not guarantee publication. 

Published articles reflect the views of the author and not necessarily those of this website or its affiliated organisations. 

By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to edit, publish and distribute it across our website and related communication channels. 

Certain pages of this website may enable users to submit comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to the following terms.

Submission of information

To submit a comment, you may be required to provide personal information such as your name, email address and organisation. You confirm that:

• The information you provide is accurate and not misleading
• You are authorised to share the name of the organisation you list
• The content of your comment is your own or you have the right to publish it

We may collect and process this information in accordance with our Privacy policy.

Moderation and approval

All comments are subject to review before publication. Comments will not appear on the website until they have been approved.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to:

• Approve or reject any comment
• Edit comments for clarity, length or compliance with these terms
• Remove comments at any time after publication
• Disable the comment function on any page

We are under no obligation to publish any comment.

Acceptable content

Comments must not:

• Be unlawful, defamatory, abusive, discriminatory or misleading
• Infringe intellectual property or other legal rights
• Contain promotional, commercial or spam content
• Include personal data about others without their consent

We may refuse or remove content that is inconsistent with the purpose and values of this website.

Responsibility and licence

Comments reflect the views of the individual author and do not necessarily represent the views of this website or its affiliated organisations.

By submitting a comment, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to publish, reproduce, edit and display your comment on this website and related communication channels.

You remain solely responsible for the content you submit.

When you attend an event organised by The Fifth Element your data is processed for the purpose of effective management of the event. This may include the use of your data for receiving email messages and updates regarding the event, management and distribution of reports, visit follow-up and sharing of event related information. For the purpose of the event organisation, the Club of Rome might need to share the personal data provided with the event partners. Please note that partners in countries outside the EU may not provide the same level of data protection.

Photographs, audio, and video may be captured during the event. By attending, participants grant The Fifth Element permission to photograph and/or record them and distribute (both now and in the future) the attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities. Additionally, presentations, interventions, or comments made during the event may be used on The Fifth Element website and for further publicity in relation to the event.

If you need any further information or want to withdraw this consent please email enquiry@thefifthelement.earth

Zoom

The Club of Rome uses Zoom to host teleconferences, online meetings, video conferences and/or webinars. Please see the full privacy policy for more details.

The information, products, and services contained on this site is provided “as is” without any warranties. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of the partner organisations or funders.

The Fifth Element and partners accept no responsibility for losses, damages, costs, and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this website and any information or material available from them. Nor does it guarantee that use of the information is free of any claims of copyright infringement.

The mention of names of specific companies, products, or services on the site does not imply any endorsement or recommendation.

If you would like to use The Fifth Element logo, please contact crusconi@clubofrome.org.

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

The Club of Rome
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These conditions are governed by and interpreted following the laws of Switzerland, and the use of the United Nations Convention of Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded. If your habitual residence is in the EU, and you are a consumer, you additionally possess the protection provided to you by obligatory provisions of the law of your country of residence. The Club of Rome and yourself both agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Zurich, which means that you may make a claim to defend your consumer protection rights in regards to these Conditions of Use in Switzerland, or in the EU country in which you reside.

At The Fifth Element, we recognise the profound implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for society, the environment, and the future of human knowledge. As a platform that champions systems transformation and intergenerational wellbeing, we approach AI with caution, curiosity, and responsibility.  

Principles  

Human-centred: We believe AI should serve human judgement—not replace it. All public-facing content remains subject to human review and authorship.  

Ethical and ecological: We are mindful of the environmental impact and ethical risks of AI, including energy use, bias, and exploitation. We prioritise tools that align with our values of justice and planetary boundaries.  

Transparent: When AI is used in our work (e.g., for summarising content or supporting visual production), we disclose its role and ensure the final product reflects human intention and editorial care.  

Inclusive: AI cannot replace lived experience, indigenous wisdom, or systems thinking. We use it to assist, not erase, plural forms of knowledge.  

We do not:  

• Use AI for surveillance, profiling, or automated decision-making.  

• Rely on AI to speak on behalf of the organisation without human oversight.  

• Create misleading or deceptive content using AI tools.  

Looking ahead  

As the landscape evolves, we continue to monitor the ethical and systemic impacts of AI. We welcome dialogue and critique from our community to ensure our approach remains just, transparent, and future-fit. 

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