Terms of Service — RiodeJaneiro.ai Usage Agreement

Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 22, 2026 Last Updated: March 22, 2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of RiodeJaneiro.ai (“the Platform,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including all content, features, data, reports, dashboards, glossary entries, comparisons, newsletters, downloadable materials, premium intelligence products, and services offered through the website located at riodejaneiro.ai and all associated subdomains. By accessing or using the Platform in any manner, including browsing, subscribing, downloading, purchasing, or linking to any page, you agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If you do not agree to any provision of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue all use of the Platform and delete any downloaded materials obtained from it.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and RiodeJaneiro.ai. Please read them carefully. Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing any page on RiodeJaneiro.ai, subscribing to the Rio Intelligence Brief newsletter, downloading the Rio de Janeiro Investment Guide or any other report, creating an account for premium services, submitting a contact form inquiry, or otherwise interacting with our services in any capacity, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all policies referenced herein, including our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, subscribers, registered account holders, premium service clients, and any other persons or entities who access or use the Platform regardless of geographic location.

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Changes take effect immediately upon posting to this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Platform after modifications are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. Material changes that significantly affect user rights or obligations will be communicated via email to registered users or through a prominent notice on the Platform at least fourteen days before taking effect, except where immediate changes are required by law or to protect the security of the Platform.

If you are accepting these Terms on behalf of an organization, company, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, in which case “you” and “your” will refer to that entity. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with these Terms, you must not accept these Terms and must not use the Platform on behalf of that entity.

2. Description of Service

RiodeJaneiro.ai is an intelligence and analytics platform providing data-driven analysis of Rio de Janeiro’s smart-city infrastructure, economic development, tourism industry, real estate market, urban transportation systems, sustainability initiatives, technology ecosystem, and investment landscape. The Platform publishes articles, data dashboards, glossary entries, entity profiles, comparisons, reports, maps, charts, and other analytical content derived from publicly available data sources, government publications, academic research, international development organization reports, and proprietary analysis conducted by the RiodeJaneiro.ai editorial team.

The Platform operates across multiple service tiers. Free content, including articles, glossary entries, dashboards, entity profiles, and comparisons, is accessible without registration or payment. Lead-generation content, including the Rio Intelligence Brief weekly newsletter and the Rio de Janeiro Investment Guide downloadable report, requires submission of contact information as described on the respective pages. Premium content, including the Exclusive Intelligence tier with quarterly deep-dive reports, monthly data digests, custom research requests, and direct analyst access, requires account creation and payment of subscription fees as described at the time of purchase.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform at any time, including the availability of any feature, content, database, or service, with or without notice. We will make commercially reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of significant changes to premium service subscribers. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Platform or any part thereof.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on RiodeJaneiro.ai, including but not limited to text, articles, data compilations, statistical analyses, charts, graphs, infographics, maps, dashboards, glossary entries, comparisons, entity profiles, report designs, page layouts, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade dress, the selection and arrangement of content, and the underlying software and code powering the Platform, is the intellectual property of RiodeJaneiro.ai or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws of Brazil, the United States, and international treaties.

Permitted Uses. You may access, read, and share links to our content for personal, educational, journalistic, or non-commercial research purposes with proper attribution to RiodeJaneiro.ai and a link to the original content URL. Brief quotations of published content for the purpose of commentary, criticism, or news reporting are permitted under applicable fair use and fair dealing doctrines, provided that the quotation does not constitute a substantial portion of the original work and is accompanied by clear attribution.

Prohibited Uses. You may not, without prior written permission from RiodeJaneiro.ai: reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, or commercially exploit any content from this Platform in any medium or format; systematically download, scrape, harvest, data mine, or extract content from the Platform by automated means, including bots, spiders, crawlers, scrapers, or any other automated technology, except by search engine indexing services operating in compliance with our robots.txt directives; frame, embed, or mirror any portion of the Platform on another website or application without written authorization; remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notices, trademark notices, or other proprietary rights notices from Platform content; use Platform content to train, develop, or improve any machine learning model, artificial intelligence system, or automated content generation tool without explicit written license from RiodeJaneiro.ai.

Third-Party Content. Data and statistics referenced on this Platform are sourced from publicly available government publications, academic research, international organization reports, and other third-party sources as described in our Methodology. Our intellectual property rights apply to the original analysis, compilation, presentation, editorial commentary, and the selection and arrangement of such data. We do not claim intellectual property rights over the underlying public-domain facts themselves. Third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names referenced in our content are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification and informational purposes.

4. User Accounts and Registration

Certain features of the Platform, including premium intelligence services, require you to create a user account. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update that information promptly if it changes. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials, including your password, and for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you.

You agree to notify us immediately at info@riodejaneiro.ai if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account, any security breach affecting your credentials, or any other compromise of your account security. We are not liable for any losses, damages, or costs arising from unauthorized use of your account where you have failed to maintain the security of your credentials or to notify us of a known or suspected breach.

You may not share, transfer, sell, or otherwise make your account credentials available to any other person or entity without our written consent. Premium service subscriptions are licensed to the individual or organization identified during registration and may not be shared with non-registered parties. We reserve the right to require additional identity verification for premium accounts processing high-value transactions or requesting custom research on sensitive topics.

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent or deceptive activity, create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits, attempt to access premium content without valid subscriptions, or remain inactive for more than twelve consecutive months. We will provide notice before terminating active premium accounts and will offer pro-rata refunds for unused subscription periods where termination is initiated by us for reasons other than Terms violations.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms, all applicable laws, and the rights of other users. The following activities are expressly prohibited:

Technical Interference. You may not use the Platform to transmit, distribute, upload, or introduce any malware, viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, ransomware, spyware, or other harmful code or technology. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform, its servers, databases, connected systems, or any accounts belonging to other users through hacking, password mining, brute-force attacks, social engineering, or any other means. You may not engage in any activity that disrupts, degrades, overloads, or interferes with the Platform’s operation, performance, or availability, including denial-of-service attacks, excessive API requests, or deliberate exploitation of software vulnerabilities.

Content Misuse. You may not use automated tools, scripts, bots, or any other technology to scrape, harvest, copy, download, or extract content from the Platform beyond what is explicitly permitted by our robots.txt directives and these Terms. You may not use content from this Platform to create competing products, services, databases, or publications that replicate the substance, structure, or analytical framework of our published content without written authorization. You may not resell, sublicense, redistribute, or commercially share premium content, intelligence reports, custom research deliverables, or any other materials obtained through paid subscriptions. You may not remove, alter, or circumvent any access controls, paywalls, digital rights management systems, or other technological measures used to protect premium content.

Misrepresentation. You may not impersonate any person, entity, or organization, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person, entity, or organization when using the Platform. You may not falsely claim or imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation with RiodeJaneiro.ai. You may not use RiodeJaneiro.ai trademarks, logos, or brand elements in any manner that suggests official endorsement without written authorization.

Data Integrity. You may not submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form, registration process, or communication channel on the Platform. You may not attempt to manipulate analytics data, traffic metrics, or engagement statistics through artificial means.

The Platform offers free newsletter subscriptions and downloadable reports through its lead-generation pages. By subscribing to the Rio Intelligence Brief or downloading any report, you consent to receive the requested communications at the email address you provide. You may unsubscribe from any email communication at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email or by contacting info@riodejaneiro.ai. Your email address and associated data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to modify the content, format, frequency, or availability of any newsletter or downloadable report at any time. We do not guarantee uninterrupted delivery of email communications, as delivery depends on third-party email infrastructure and your email provider’s filtering policies.

7. Premium Services and Payment

Premium services, including the Exclusive Intelligence tier, are offered on a subscription basis with pricing, payment terms, and service specifications described on the relevant Platform pages at the time of purchase. By purchasing a premium subscription, you agree to pay all applicable fees and charges in the amount and currency specified at the time of purchase. Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, as selected) and are non-refundable except as expressly stated in these Terms or as required by applicable law.

We may change subscription pricing with thirty days’ advance notice to existing subscribers. Price changes will apply to the next billing cycle following the notice period. If you do not agree to a price change, you may cancel your subscription before the new pricing takes effect. Premium subscribers who cancel receive continued access to the service through the end of their current paid billing period.

All payments are processed through PCI-DSS-compliant third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers, CVV codes, or other sensitive payment data on our servers. Payment disputes should be directed to info@riodejaneiro.ai within thirty days of the disputed charge.

8. Third-Party Content, Links, and Advertising

The Platform contains links to third-party websites, services, resources, and external data sources. These links are provided for reference, attribution, and convenience. We do not endorse, control, monitor, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, availability, or security of any third-party website, service, or resource. Your interactions with third-party services are governed entirely by the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of those services, and you access them at your own risk.

The Platform displays advertisements through third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. The display of advertisements does not constitute our endorsement, recommendation, or approval of the advertised products, services, companies, or claims. Advertising content is managed and delivered by third-party networks according to their own targeting algorithms, content policies, and terms of service. We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of advertisements displayed on the Platform. For information about how advertising networks use cookies and tracking technologies on our Platform, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT, DATA, REPORTS, ANALYSIS, DASHBOARDS, NEWSLETTERS, AND OTHER MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, ERROR, OR SECURITY VULNERABILITY, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED IN ANY SPECIFIC TIMEFRAME.

We make commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of information published on the Platform in accordance with our published Methodology, but we do not guarantee that all data is current, complete, error-free, or suitable for any particular purpose. Data is sourced from third-party publications, government agencies, academic institutions, and publicly available datasets that may contain their own errors, methodological limitations, reporting delays, or revisions that occur after our publication date. The Platform may contain inaccuracies, typographical errors, or outdated information despite our quality assurance processes.

THIS PLATFORM DOES NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, LEGAL, TAX, REAL ESTATE, IMMIGRATION, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. All content is provided for informational, educational, and analytical purposes only. No content on this Platform should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, hold, or otherwise transact in any security, real estate property, or other financial instrument. You should consult qualified, licensed professionals in the relevant jurisdiction before making investment decisions, legal determinations, tax elections, real estate transactions, immigration applications, or other significant business or personal decisions based on information obtained from this Platform.

Past performance data, historical trends, and statistical analysis published on this Platform do not guarantee future results. Market conditions, government policies, economic fundamentals, and other variables can change rapidly and unpredictably. Any forward-looking statements or projections referenced on this Platform are sourced from third parties and are subject to the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions described in the original source material.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, RIODEJANEIRO.AI, ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Our total aggregate liability for any and all claims arising from or related to the Platform, these Terms, or any content, service, or product provided through the Platform shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the total amount you have actually paid to us for premium services during the twelve-month period immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) one hundred United States dollars (USD 100).

THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY OR DAMAGES ARE BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, STATUTORY LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for: (a) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; (b) gross negligence or willful misconduct; (c) death or personal injury caused by our negligence; (d) any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable mandatory law, including but not limited to consumer protection provisions under the Brazilian Consumer Defense Code (Codigo de Defesa do Consumidor, Lei No. 8.078/1990) and the consumer protection laws of the European Union.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RiodeJaneiro.ai and its affiliates, owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, and settlement amounts) arising from or related to: (a) your use of or access to the Platform; (b) your violation of any provision of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right, including intellectual property rights and privacy rights; (d) any content or information you submit, post, or transmit through the Platform; or (e) any claim by a third party arising from your use of Platform content, data, or reports in a manner not authorized by these Terms.

This indemnification obligation survives the termination of these Terms and your cessation of use of the Platform.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising from or related to these Terms, your use of the Platform, or any content or service provided through the Platform shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Comarca of Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, unless otherwise required by mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.

For users located in the European Union or European Economic Area, nothing in these Terms affects your rights under mandatory EU consumer protection legislation, including Directive 2011/83/EU on consumer rights and Regulation (EU) No 524/2013 on online dispute resolution. You retain the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your member state of residence as provided under Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 (Brussels I Recast).

For users located in the United States, you agree that any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, with the arbitration conducted in English and the seat of arbitration in New York, New York. YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. If this class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, then the entirety of this arbitration provision shall be null and void.

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first contact us at info@riodejaneiro.ai with a written description of the dispute and to allow thirty days for informal resolution.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the original intent, or if such modification is not possible, severed from these Terms. The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of any other provision, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement and Waiver

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any additional terms applicable to premium services, constitute the entire agreement between you and RiodeJaneiro.ai regarding your use of the Platform and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, negotiations, representations, and proposals, whether written or oral, relating to the same subject matter.

No failure or delay by RiodeJaneiro.ai in exercising any right, power, or remedy under these Terms shall operate as a waiver of that right, power, or remedy. A waiver of any right on one occasion does not constitute a waiver of that right on any subsequent occasion. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of RiodeJaneiro.ai.

15. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, delegate, or sublicense any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign, transfer, or delegate our rights and obligations under these Terms to any affiliate, successor, or assignee in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, without notice to you or your consent.

16. Force Majeure

RiodeJaneiro.ai shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government actions or restrictions, labor disputes, power failures, internet or telecommunications infrastructure failures, cyberattacks, and failures of third-party service providers.

17. Contact

For questions, concerns, or notices relating to these Terms of Service, contact us at:

Email: info@riodejaneiro.ai

Formal legal notices should be sent to the above email address with the subject line “Legal Notice — Terms of Service” to ensure proper routing and timely response. We will acknowledge receipt of legal notices within five business days and provide a substantive response within thirty days unless a shorter timeframe is required by applicable law.