Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our website.

2. About Instituto Orca

Instituto Orca is a non-profit organization dedicated to marine conservation, scientific research, and environmental education.

Contact Information:

• Website: www.institutoorca.com.br
• Email: contato@institutoorca.org.br
• Nature: Non-governmental non-profit organization

3. Site Use

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our site to:

• Obtain information about marine conservation and our activities
• Contact us
• Register as a volunteer
• Register for events and activities
• Make donations
• Access educational materials and resources

3.2 Prohibited Use

It is expressly prohibited to:

• Use the site for any illegal purpose
• Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
• Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
• Interfere with site operation
• Reverse engineer or decompile the site
• Use content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Send spam or unsolicited content
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Post offensive, defamatory, or harmful content

4. Content

4.1 Intellectual Property

All content on this site, including text, images, videos, logos, and educational materials, is the property of Instituto Orca or used with permission, protected by copyright laws.

4.2 Content Use

You may:

• Use content for personal and educational purposes
• Share links to our website
• Cite our content with proper attribution

You may not:

• Modify, reproduce or distribute content for commercial purposes
• Remove copyright notices
• Use our content in a way that suggests endorsement without authorization

4.3 User Content

When submitting content through our forms or communication channels, you:

• Declare that you have rights to the submitted content
• Grant Instituto Orca a license to use the content as needed
• Take responsibility for the submitted content

5. Registration and Volunteering

5.1 Eligibility

To register as a volunteer, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian authorization
• Provide truthful and up-to-date information
• Accept our Privacy Policy

5.2 Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers must:

• Comply with established codes of conduct
• Respect the confidentiality of information
• Follow technical team guidelines
• Report any incidents or problems

5.3 Institute Rights

Instituto Orca reserves the right to:

• Refuse or discontinue participation in programs
• Modify participation requirements
• Cancel or postpone activities for operational reasons

6. Donations

6.1 Processing

Donations are processed through:

• Bank transfer
• PIX
• Other methods approved by the Institute

6.2 Donation Policy

• All donations are voluntary
• Donations do not confer governance participation rights
• Receipts are provided according to applicable legislation
• We do not guarantee donation refunds, except in specific cases

7. Events and Workshops

7.1 Registrations

• Registrations are subject to availability
• Specific requirements may be established for each event
• Cancellations must be communicated in advance

7.2 Responsibilities

• Participants are responsible for their own safety
• The Institute is not responsible for personal or material damages
• Travel insurance is recommended when applicable

8. Privacy and Data Protection

The processing of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is an integral part of these Terms. We recommend reading it in full.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Informational Content

• Site content is provided for informational purposes
• We offer no guarantees about the completeness or currency of information
• Scientific information is based on the best available knowledge

9.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Instituto Orca shall not be liable for:

• Direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages
• Loss of data or profits
• Business interruption
• Use or inability to use the Site

9.3 Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind.

10. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our Site may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We recommend reading the terms of use and privacy policies of third-party sites.

11. Modifications

11.1 Changes to Terms

We may change these Terms at any time. Significant changes will be notified through the Site. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11.2 Site Changes

We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Site at any time.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by User

You may stop using the Site at any time. Personal data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.

12.2 Termination by Institute

We may restrict or terminate your access to the Site if there is a violation of these Terms or inappropriate use.

13. Applicable Law

13.1 Brazilian Law

These Terms are governed by Brazilian law, especially:

• Brazilian Civil Code
• Consumer Protection Code
• General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
• Internet Civil Framework

13.2 Jurisdiction

The courts of our headquarters location are elected to resolve matters related to these Terms.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Agreement Integrity

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the complete agreement between you and Instituto Orca.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

The failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of rights.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use:

Instituto Orca

Website: www.institutoorca.com.br

Email: contato@institutoorca.org.br contato@institutoorca.org.br

For specific questions about legal aspects:

Email: contato@institutoorca.com.br

Subject: Terms of Use - Legal Questions