1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
These Terms of Use represent a legally binding agreement between you—whether as an individual or on behalf of an organization ("you")—and us ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). This agreement governs your access to and use of our website and any related media forms, channels, mobile sites, or applications (collectively referred to as the "Site"). By accessing the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these Terms of Use. If you do not accept all these terms, you are prohibited from using the Site and must cease use immediately. Any supplementary terms or documents posted on the Site from time to time are incorporated into these Terms by reference. We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at our discretion and without prior notice. Changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms. The Site's content is not intended for distribution in jurisdictions where such distribution would violate local laws or regulations, or where it would require us to register. Users accessing the Site from such jurisdictions do so at their own risk and must comply with local laws. The Site is intended solely for users aged 18 and over; individuals under 18 are not permitted to use or register on the Site.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Unless stated otherwise, the Site and its content—including source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, images, and graphics (collectively, "Content")—as well as trademarks, service marks, and logos (collectively, "Marks"), are our exclusive property or are licensed to us and are protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws, as well as other intellectual property rights. The Content and Marks are provided "AS IS" for personal, non-commercial use only. Except as explicitly permitted by these Terms of Use, you may not copy, reproduce, aggregate, republish, upload, post, publicly display, encode, translate, transmit, distribute, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any part of the Site or its Content for commercial purposes without our express written consent. If you are authorized to use the Site, you are granted a limited license to access and use it and to download or print copies of the Content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by us.
3. USER REPRESENTATIONS
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that: (1) you have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms of Use; (2) you are not a minor in your jurisdiction; (3) you will not access the Site using automated or non-human means, including bots or scripts; (4) you will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized activities; and (5) your use of the Site will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If any information you provide is false, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and deny any future use of the Site (or any part of it).
4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
The Site is provided solely for its intended purposes, and you must not use it for anything beyond its designated use. Commercial activities are not permitted unless explicitly authorized by us. As a Site user, you agree not to: Systematically collect data or content from the Site to build or compile a collection, directory, or database without our written consent. Engage in deceptive practices to mislead us or other users, especially to obtain sensitive information like passwords. Bypass or disable security features designed to prevent unauthorized use or copying of Content, or to enforce limitations on Site usage. Disparage or damage our reputation or that of the Site. Use information from the Site to harass, abuse, or harm others. Misuse our support services or submit false abuse reports. Use the Site in ways that violate applicable laws or regulations. Engage in unauthorized framing or linking to the Site. Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or transmit) viruses, malware, or other disruptive material, including excessive capital letters or spam, which interferes with the Site’s functionality or user experience. Conduct automated activities such as using scripts, data mining, or similar tools to gather information. Remove or alter copyright or proprietary rights notices from Content. Impersonate others or use another user’s username. Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or transmit) any material that collects or transmits information passively, such as gifs, web bugs, or cookies (often referred to as “spyware” or “passive collection mechanisms”). Disrupt or overload the Site or its connected networks. Harass or intimidate our employees or agents who assist with the Site. Bypass any Site measures designed to restrict access. Copy, adapt, or reverse engineer the Site’s software or code, including but not limited to Flash, PHP, HTML, JavaScript. Except as allowed by law, do not decompile or reverse engineer the Site’s software. Avoid using automated systems like spiders or scrapers to access the Site. Use purchasing agents or bots to make purchases on the Site. Avoid unauthorized use of the Site, including collecting user data for unsolicited emails or creating accounts through automated means. Do not use the Site to compete with us or for any commercial enterprise or revenue-generating activity.
5. USER-GENERATED CONTENT
The Site does not permit users to submit or post content directly. However, we may allow you to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or on the Site, such as text, writings, videos, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, suggestions, personal information, or other materials (collectively, "Contributions"). Contributions may be visible to other Site users and through third-party sites. Consequently, any Contributions you share may be handled according to the Site’s Privacy Policy. By providing any Contributions, you represent and warrant that: The creation, distribution, transmission, public display, or performance of your Contributions, and the accessing, downloading, or copying of them, do not infringe on any third party’s intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, or moral rights. You either own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions to use and authorize us, the Site, and other users to use your Contributions as described by the Site and these Terms of Use. You have obtained written consent, release, and/or permission from every identifiable individual in your Contributions to use their name or likeness as part of your Contributions. Your Contributions are accurate and not misleading. They do not constitute unsolicited advertising, promotional materials, pyramid schemes, chain letters, spam, or other forms of solicitation. Your Contributions are not obscene, lewd, violent, harassing, libelous, or otherwise objectionable (as judged by us). They do not ridicule, mock, disparage, intimidate, or abuse anyone. Your Contributions do not harass or threaten others or promote violence against any individual or group. Your Contributions comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those protecting minors. They do not include offensive comments related to race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. They do not violate any provision of these Terms of Use or applicable laws or regulations. Any breach of these terms may result in termination or suspension of your access to the Site.
6. LICENSE TO CONTRIBUTIONS
By providing information and personal data to us, you consent to our access, storage, processing, and use of such data in accordance with the Privacy Policy and your settings. If you submit suggestions or feedback about the Site, you agree that we can use and share that feedback for any purpose without compensation to you. You retain full ownership of your Contributions and any related intellectual property rights. We do not claim ownership of your Contributions. We are not liable for any statements or representations made in your Contributions. You are solely responsible for your Contributions and agree to hold us harmless from any legal claims related to them.
7. SUBMISSIONS
Any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information you provide to us regarding the Site (“Submissions”) are considered non-confidential and will become our exclusive property. We will have sole ownership, including all intellectual property rights, and may use and disseminate these Submissions for any lawful purpose, including commercial use, without acknowledgment or compensation to you. You waive all moral rights to these Submissions and guarantee that they are original or that you have the right to submit them. You agree not to seek any recourse from us for any alleged infringement of proprietary rights in your Submissions.
8. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT
The Site may include links to external websites (“Third-Party Websites”) and content such as articles, photographs, text, graphics, music, video, and other materials originating from third parties (“Third-Party Content”). We do not investigate, monitor, or verify the accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness of Third-Party Websites or Third-Party Content and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, opinions, privacy practices, or other policies. Inclusion of Third-Party Websites or Third-Party Content does not imply endorsement by us. If you choose to access Third-Party Websites or use Third-Party Content, you do so at your own risk and should review their respective terms and privacy policies. Any purchases made through Third-Party Websites are solely between you and the third party, and we are not responsible for these transactions. We do not endorse products or services on Third-Party Websites and are not liable for any issues arising from purchases or interactions with Third-Party Content or Websites.
9. SITE MANAGEMENT
We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to: (1) monitor the Site for any breaches of these Terms of Use; (2) take appropriate legal action against individuals who, in our sole judgment, violate the law or these Terms, including, but not limited to, reporting them to law enforcement; (3) at our sole discretion and without limitation, deny, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable (to the extent technologically possible) any of your Contributions or parts thereof; (4) at our sole discretion and without limitation, notice, or liability, remove or disable from the Site any files and content that are excessively large or burdensome to our systems; and (5) manage the Site in a way that protects our rights and property and ensures the Site functions properly.
10. PRIVACY POLICY
We are committed to data privacy and security. By using the Site, you agree to comply with our Privacy Policy, which is posted on the Site and forms part of these Terms of Use. Please note that the Site is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from other regions with different laws regarding personal data collection, use, or disclosure, by continuing to use the Site, you consent to having your data transferred to and processed in the United States.
11. TERM AND TERMINATION
These Terms of Use will remain effective while you use the Site. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE TERMS, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, AT 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 FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT IN THESE TERMS OR ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION. WE MAY TERMINATE YOUR USE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SITE OR DELETE ANY CONTENT YOU POST AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT WARNING, AT 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 fictitious name, or any third party's name, even if you are acting on behalf of that third party. Besides terminating or suspending your account, we also reserve the right to pursue legal action, including civil, criminal, and injunctive remedies.
12. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS
We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove content from the Site at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without prior notice. However, we are not obligated to update any information on the Site. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or any part of the Site without notice at any time. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any changes, price adjustments, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site. We cannot guarantee that the Site will always be available. We may encounter hardware, software, or other issues or need to perform maintenance, leading to interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, or discontinue the Site at any time or for any reason without notifying you. You agree that we are not liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Site during any downtime or discontinuation. Nothing in these Terms of Use obligates us to maintain and support the Site or to provide any updates or fixes.
13. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms of Use and your use of the Site are governed by the laws of Brazil, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
**Binding Arbitration**: If informal negotiations fail to resolve a dispute, the matter (excluding those specifically mentioned below) will be settled through binding arbitration. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WITHOUT THIS CLAUSE, YOU WOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT AND HAVE A JURY TRIAL. Arbitration will be governed by the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and, where applicable, the AAA’s Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes (“AAA Consumer Rules”), which can be found on the AAA’s website: www.adr.org. The arbitration fees and your share of the arbitrator's compensation will follow the AAA Consumer Rules and, where applicable, be capped by these rules. The process can be conducted in person, via document submissions, by phone, or online. The arbitrator will issue a written decision but is not required to explain their reasoning unless requested by either party. The arbitrator must adhere to applicable law, and any award can be contested if this requirement is not met. Except as otherwise required by AAA rules or applicable law, parties may seek court intervention to compel arbitration, stay proceedings pending arbitration, or confirm, modify, vacate, or enter judgment on the arbitrator's award. If a dispute proceeds in court instead of arbitration, it will be initiated in the state and federal courts, and the parties consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts and waive all defenses related to lack of personal jurisdiction or inconvenient forum. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA) do not apply. Any dispute related to the Site must be initiated within one year of the cause of action. If this provision is deemed illegal or unenforceable, the remaining disputes will be resolved by a competent court within the listed jurisdiction, and the parties agree to submit to that court’s personal jurisdiction.
**Restrictions**: The arbitration process will be limited to the dispute between the individual parties. To the fullest extent permitted by law: (a) no arbitration will be combined with other proceedings; (b) disputes cannot be arbitrated on a class-action basis or utilize class action procedures; and (c) disputes cannot be brought in a representative capacity on behalf of the general public or other individuals.
**Exceptions to Arbitration**: The following disputes are not subject to arbitration: (a) disputes involving the enforcement or validity of intellectual property rights; (b) disputes arising from allegations of theft, piracy, invasion of privacy, or unauthorized use; and (c) claims for injunctive relief. If this provision is found to be illegal or unenforceable, disputes within the unenforceable portion will be resolved by a competent court within the listed jurisdiction, and the parties agree to that court’s personal jurisdiction.
15. CORRECTIONS
The Site may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, including but not limited to descriptions, pricing, and availability. We reserve the right to correct these errors and update the information on the Site at any time without prior notice.
16. DISCLAIMER
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND OUR SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SITE AND YOUR USE OF IT, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SITE’S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF LINKED SITES, AND WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES IN CONTENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS, INTERRUPTIONS IN TRANSMISSION, OR ANY HARM CAUSED BY BUGS, VIRUSES, OR SIMILAR ISSUES. WE ALSO DO NOT WARRANT OR ENDORSE ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OFFERED BY THIRD PARTIES THROUGH THE SITE. EXERCISE CAUTION AND USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT IN TRANSACTIONS WITH THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS.
17. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
NEITHER WE NOR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, OR DATA LOSS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
18. INDEMNIFICATION
**Defense and Indemnification**: You agree to shield us, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all associated officers, agents, partners, and employees, from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that arise from or relate to: (1) your use of the Site; (2) any breach of these Terms of Use; (3) any violations of your stated representations and warranties; (4) any infringement on third-party rights, including intellectual property rights; or (5) any deliberate harmful actions toward other Site users you connect with via the Site. Despite the above, we retain the right to assume exclusive control over the defense of any matter requiring your indemnification and you agree to assist us in this defense at your own cost. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any claims, actions, or proceedings subject to this indemnification as soon as we become aware of them.
19. USER DATA
We will retain certain data you provide to the Site to manage its performance and your usage. While we routinely back up data, you remain solely responsible for all data you transmit or that pertains to your activities on the Site. You acknowledge that we are not liable for any loss or corruption of such data and you waive any claims against us resulting from such data issues.
20. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES
By interacting with the Site, sending us emails, or filling out online forms, you are engaging in electronic communications. You consent to receive communications electronically, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other correspondence provided to you electronically via email or the Site satisfy any legal requirement for written communication. YOU AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND RECORDS, AS WELL AS ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND TRANSACTION RECORDS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR THROUGH THE SITE. You waive any statutory or legal requirements for original signatures or non-electronic records, and agree that payments or credits may be handled electronically.
21. USERS AND RESIDENTS
If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services at the Department of Consumer Affairs in writing.
22. MISCELLANEOUS
These Terms of Use, along with any policies or operating rules posted on the Site, represent the complete agreement between you and us. Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision. These Terms are intended to be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law. We reserve the right to transfer our rights and obligations to others at any time. We are not liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by factors beyond our reasonable control. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, it will be deemed severable, and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions. No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship is created by these Terms or your use of the Site. These Terms will not be construed against us simply because we drafted them. You waive any defenses based on the electronic nature of these Terms and the absence of physical signatures.