The 50 Percent is a youth-led organisation which focuses on activating a generation and empowering youth to act on issues they are passionate about, whether that be by creating a space for them to be heard in our listening sessions, supporting them with the skills to address eco-anxiety and feel empowered to tell their stories. 

The 50 Percent is a key initiative of The Fifth Element, within the Club of Rome. 

This Notice explains when and how we collect your personal data when you use our website and the rights you have over your own information. This Notice applies to the website of The 50 Percent. If you have any questions in relation to this Notice or would like to exercise your rights under it, please contact: info@the50percent.org

By accessing or using this website owned or controlled by The Club of Rome on behalf of The 50 Percent you (the “User”) agree to be bound by these terms of use (“Terms”). The Club of Rome reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the website means that you accept and agree to the changes. 

Copyright 

1. The 50 Percent content 

The 50 Percent 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 50 Percent 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 50 Percent as the source is given and that The 50 Percent 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 50 Percent site, which will be clearly marked. 

The 50 Percent 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 50 Percent 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@the50percent.org titled “Copyright and permissions”. 

2. Non-The 50 Percent content 

The 50 Percent 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 50 Percent or its partners be held responsible for any copyright infringements arising from the use of third-party content. 

3. Attendance at The 50 Percent events 

When you attend an event organised by The 50 Percent, The Fifth Element or the Club of Rome 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 50 Percent, The Fifth Element and the Club of Rome 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 Club of Rome website and for further publicity in relation to the event.  

If you need any further information or want to withdraw this consent please email info@the50percent.org. 

4. Zoom 

The 50 Percent uses Zoom to host teleconferences, online meetings, video conferences and/or webinars. Please see the full privacy policy for more details. 

5. 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. 

6. Disclaimer 

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 50 Percent 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. 

7. The 50 Percent Logo 

If you would like to use the 50 Percent logo please contact info@the50percent.org. 

8. AI policy  

At The 50 Percent, 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. 

9. Governing law 

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.

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: 

The Club of Rome
Lagerhausstrasse 9
Winterthur, Zurich 8400
Switzerland
info@clubofrome.org