1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the ICLEI website – Local Governments for Sustainability in South America (“ICLEI”).

This document, together with the Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy, sets out the terms and conditions applicable to the use of the website in Portuguese (https://americadosul.iclei.org/) and from the Spanish website (https://americadosul.iclei.org/es/).

These Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”) define the rules that must be observed by all users who access the website or use its features.

ICLEI may, at any time and at its sole discretion, change these Terms without prior notice. Users are advised to review this document periodically. Continued access to or use of the site after the posting of changes implies full acceptance of the updated Terms.

If the user does not agree with any of the provisions set forth herein, they must immediately stop browsing. Questions may be clarified via email. [email protected].

2. OBJECT

These Terms govern the use of the website maintained by ICLEI, located at Rua Marquês de Itu, nº 70, 14º andar, Vila Buarque, CEP 01223-000, São Paulo/SP, Brazil, by any person accessing its content, services, and features.

ICLEI provides institutional information, informative content, and materials related to its activities, which may include descriptions of services, projects, requirements, limitations, rights, and obligations.

3. WEBSITE ACCESS AND AVAILABILITY

ICLEI makes reasonable efforts to keep the website available continuously, 24 (twenty-four) hours a day, 7 (seven) days a week.

However, access may be temporarily interrupted, limited, or suspended due to technical maintenance, updates, operational failures, security measures, or events beyond ICLEI's control.

4. UPDATING AND CORRECTING INFORMATION

ICLEI may, at any time and without prior notice, update, modify, correct or remove content, information and functionalities from the website, assuming no obligation to maintain previously available information.

5. CONTENT USAGE AND RESTRICTIONS

All content available on the website, including texts, images, documents, graphics, videos, trademarks and other materials, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights, belonging to ICLEI or to third parties who have authorized its use.

The content is intended exclusively for the User's personal, informational, and non-commercial use. Reproduction, distribution, modification, publication, or exploitation of the content without prior express authorization is prohibited.

6. WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES

ICLEI does not guarantee that the website or its content will be free from errors, interruptions, technical failures, or outdated information, nor that it will meet the user's specific purposes.

The use of the information provided is the sole responsibility of the user. ICLEI is not liable for damages arising from the use or inability to use the website.

Access to the internet, equipment, and resources necessary for browsing are the sole responsibility of the User.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

ICLEI reserves the right to use information collected through the website for the purposes of improving functionality, enhancing user experience, and complying with legal obligations, as detailed in the Privacy Notice.

The processing of personal data will comply with applicable legislation and the provisions of the Privacy Notice.

8. USE OF INFORMATION AND CONTENT

The information provided on this website is for informational purposes only.

ICLEI is not responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions, nor for decisions made based on the information provided.

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this site belongs to ICLEI or to third parties who have authorized its use.

9. LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

To enhance the functionality and browsing experience on the website, ICLEI may use services, tools, or content provided by third parties, independently and without ICLEI's control.

ICLEI is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, or availability of information, services, or content provided by third parties, nor for any damages arising from their use.

The website may contain links to external pages that have their own privacy and data collection policies, distinct from those practiced by ICLEI. These links are provided solely for the user's convenience, and users access these environments at their own risk. ICLEI assumes no responsibility or endorsement of their content, practices, or services.

10. Intellectual Property

ICLEI declares that it owns or possesses valid authorization for the use of all intellectual property rights related to the website and the content made available on it.

This Agreement does not grant the user any right, license, or authorization regarding trademarks, software, content, databases, or other intellectual assets of ICLEI.

11. SUSPENSION AND BLOCKING OF ACCESS

Failure to comply with these Terms or applicable law may result, at ICLEI's sole discretion, in the suspension or blocking of the User's access to the website, without prior notice.

12. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Simply accessing, browsing, or using the website implies full and unrestricted acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree with any of the provisions, you must immediately cease using the website.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall ICLEI, its directors, employees or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages arising from:

I. Unauthorized access to the website or systems;
II. Interruptions, failures, or unavailability of the website;
III. viruses, cyberattacks or malicious elements;
IV. Errors, omissions, or misuse of provided content.

14. FULL AGREEMENT

This Term constitutes the entire agreement between the user and ICLEI, superseding any prior understandings, communications, or proposals, whether oral or written.

The electronic version of this document is fully legally valid for all legal purposes.

Any rights not expressly granted in this document are reserved.

15. PRIVACY NOTICE

Use of the website is conditional upon reading and agreeing to the Privacy Notice, available on the platform's interface.

16. CONTACT

 ICLEI may contact the User using the information provided, including for institutional communications related to the operation of the website.

17. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Agreement is governed exclusively by the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil. Brazilian jurisdiction is chosen to resolve any disputes arising from its interpretation or application.

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Last updated: March 2, 2026