Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using RioDeJaneiro.AI ("the Website," "the Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We will endeavor to provide at least 30 days' notice for material changes.
Nature of Content
All content published on RioDeJaneiro.AI is for informational and educational purposes only. Our content covers Rio AI City, the broader AI ecosystem of Rio de Janeiro, data center infrastructure, investment landscapes, tax incentives, smart city operations, academic programs, and related topics. This content does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, legal advice, tax advice, or any other form of professional advice. The information we publish about investment opportunities (including REDATA tax incentives, BNDES funding, Invest.Rio programs, and corporate commitments) is presented for informational context and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to invest, allocate capital, or take any financial action.
Infrastructure timelines, capacity projections, investment figures, and economic impact estimates referenced in our content are based on publicly available sources and are subject to change. Many partnerships described in our coverage are based on memorandums of understanding (MoUs), which are non-binding cooperation agreements. We do not guarantee that any announced project, partnership, or timeline will be realized as described.
Accuracy and Warranties
While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy (see our Editorial Policy), we provide no warranty, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any information on the Website. All content is provided "as is" and "as available." You use the information at your own risk and should independently verify any data before making decisions based on it.
Third-Party Links and Content
RioDeJaneiro.AI contains links to third-party websites including government portals (prefeitura.rio, BNDES, MCTI), corporate websites (Elea Data Centers, NVIDIA, Oracle), research institutions (IMPA, PUC-Rio, UFRJ), and news outlets (Reuters, Bloomberg). These links are provided for reference and convenience. We have no control over the content, availability, or practices of third-party sites and accept no responsibility for them. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site or its operators.
User Conduct
When using RioDeJaneiro.AI, you agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws; not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its servers, or any connected systems; not to use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to extract content from the Website without our prior written consent; not to interfere with or disrupt the Website's functionality, security, or performance; not to reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without our prior written consent; and not to use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our infrastructure.
Intellectual Property
All content on RioDeJaneiro.AI — including text, analysis, data compilations, graphics, design elements, code, and the overall selection and arrangement of content — is the property of RioDeJaneiro.AI and is protected by Swiss and international copyright laws. The RioDeJaneiro.AI name, logo, and "RJ" mark are proprietary identifiers of RioDeJaneiro.AI. Reproduction, redistribution, or republication of our content requires prior written permission, except for limited personal, non-commercial use with attribution. Brief quotations for commentary, criticism, or review purposes are permitted under applicable fair dealing and fair use provisions, provided proper attribution is given.
RioDeJaneiro.AI is an independent publication. We have no affiliation with Elea Data Centers, the City of Rio de Janeiro, NVIDIA, Oracle, Google/Alphabet, Goldman Sachs, BNDES, or any other entity covered in our reporting. References to third-party trademarks are for editorial identification only.
Advertising
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Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Swiss law, RioDeJaneiro.AI, its founder, editors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of or inability to use the Website, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, business opportunities, or goodwill. In no event shall our aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or relating to the Website exceed CHF 100 (one hundred Swiss francs). This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless RioDeJaneiro.AI and its founder, editors, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.
Dispute Resolution
In the event of a dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website, the parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation for a period of 30 days. If negotiation fails, the dispute shall be submitted to mediation under the Swiss Rules of Commercial Mediation of the Swiss Arbitration Centre. If mediation fails, the dispute shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict of law principles. The courts of the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, it shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Editorial Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and RioDeJaneiro.AI regarding the use of the Website.
Contact
Questions about these Terms should be directed to legal@riodejaneiro.ai.
These Terms of Service were last updated on February 15, 2026.