Terms of Use – Zona Curiosa

Updated October 18, 2024.

Zona Curiosa is the managing entity of its own website, which can be accessed through the link https://zonacuriosa.com.br/. When we say “we” or “our”, we are referring to the administrative team of Zona Curiosa. The portal presents a rich diversity of information, services and content, and accessing it implies full agreement with our terms, conditions and policies.

The site stands out as a crucial source in the digital space, providing educational content and in-depth reviews of a variety of products and services, including trivia, current affairs, health advice and entertainment from both local and international sources.

We emphasize that interacting with this site requires acceptance of the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, accessible at https://zonacuriosa.com.br/privacy/, in accordance with relevant legislation.

The General Terms and Conditions of Use specified here aim to clarify the responsibilities, duties and rights of all users who explore or use the Zona Curiosa website, as will be explained in detail.

It is essential that you carefully review the Terms of Use before proceeding. If you disagree with the terms presented, we ask that you do not use Zona Curiosa services.

Section I – Access and Use of Zona Curiosa

1.1 By browsing and interacting with the Zona Curiosa website, you, as a user, agree to comply with the General Terms and Conditions of Use as well as the Privacy Policy defined by the website.

1.2 By using Zona Curiosa, you declare that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to accept and comply with these Terms and Conditions of Use.

1.3 If you do not meet the required age or legal capacity requirements, or if you do not agree with the Terms and Conditions of Use, you must refrain from accessing and using Zona Curiosa, as well as any other associated website or service.

Section II – Direct Communication Channels

2.1 Zona Curiosa offers a user support service for clarifications, resolving issues, registering complaints or obtaining additional information about products and services available on the website.

2.2 To contact us, users must fill out the form available at the following address: https://zonacuriosa.com.br/contact/. 

Section III – Obligations and Responsibilities

3.1 Commitment to Terms and Privacy Policy

By using Zona Curiosa, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted all terms and conditions, as well as the website's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Links to Third Party Sites

Zona Curiosa provides links to external websites, which may include services or products from partners. These links are provided without any direct management by Zona Curiosa over these transactions.

3.3 Partner Site Terms

When accessing partner sites through Zona Curiosa, you must agree to the terms of use and privacy policies specific to these external sites.

3.4 Disclaimer for Third Party Content

Zona Curiosa is not responsible for the information, terms or policies of third-party products and services, nor for transactions carried out with such entities.

3.5 Protection Against Malicious Software

Zona Curiosa is not responsible for any damage caused by viruses or other malware that may be contracted while browsing the site. It is recommended that you use up-to-date security software.

3.6 Limitation of Liability

Zona Curiosa is not responsible for damages resulting from improper use of the website or in situations of force majeure.

3.7 Financial Transactions

Zona Curiosa does not request payments, deposits or bank transfers for the release of any financial products.

3.8 Security Alerts

We do not send emails requesting personal information, registrations or with executable attachments. If you receive such emails, please report them through our contact form at https://zonacuriosa.com.br/contact/. 

Section IV – Conduct Guidelines and Restrictions

Zona Curiosa's Terms of Service establish clear rules regarding appropriate interaction with our website and the content available. It is strictly prohibited to:

  • Use the website to promote, carry out or support illegal activities, thereby violating laws and regulations in force, both locally and internationally.
  • Violate any laws or regulations at any level, whether local, state, national or international, through interaction with our website.
  • Violate intellectual property rights, whether of materials belonging to Zona Curiosa or third parties, through unauthorized use of content.
  • Engaging in behaviors such as harassment, abuse, defamation, or discrimination against individuals or groups based on legally protected attributes.
  • Deliberately disseminating information that is false or misleading, negatively affecting the reliability and integrity of the content offered on the website.
  • Spread viruses or other malicious code that could compromise the security of our service, other linked websites, or the Internet infrastructure.
  • Collecting or monitoring personal information of other users without obtaining clear and express consent, violating the privacy of others.
  • Carry out activities such as spam, phishing, pharming, pretexting, as well as spidering, crawling or scraping techniques, which compromise the functionality of the website.
  • Using the website to distribute content that is obscene or of a questionable nature, contrary to ethical and moral standards.
  • Attempt to circumvent, disable or otherwise compromise security measures implemented by Zona Curiosa or associated entities.

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services and associated websites if you violate these guidelines.

Section V – Warranty Conditions and Limitations of Liability

Access to our service may be unstable, and we do not guarantee that it is completely secure or error-free. We also do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the results obtained from the use of the service, which may be suspended or interrupted without prior notice.

You acknowledge and agree that all responsibility for the use of, or inability to use, the Service lies solely with you. The Service is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, either express or implied.

Zona Curiosa and its representatives are not responsible for any damages, losses or claims that may arise from the use of the service, including, but not limited to, loss of profits, data or other intangible losses, resulting from the use of any services or products provided by Zona Curiosa.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Section VI – Validity and Statutory Period

6.1 Duration of Terms

The General Terms and Conditions of Use of Zona Curiosa will remain in force indefinitely, until they are changed or revoked by a new notification.

6.2 Time Limitation for Legal Actions

Any legal action or administrative procedure related to the use of Zona Curiosa, as stipulated in these Terms of Use or in the Privacy Policy, must be initiated within a maximum period of 90 days after the event that motivated such action.

Section VII – Current Legislation and Jurisdiction

The Terms and Conditions of Use and the Privacy Policy of the website are governed by the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil. This includes compliance with the Federal Constitution, the Civil Code, the Consumer Defense Code, the Internet Civil Framework and the General Law for the Protection of Personal Data.

Section VIII – Intellectual Property and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Intellectual Property Protection

All content available on Zona Curiosa, including that provided by the website and its partners, is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. It is prohibited to reproduce, modify, distribute, display or create derivative works of these materials without the express written authorization of Zona Curiosa.

8.2 Disclaimer

Zona Curiosa is not responsible for any content generated by users, such as comments on forums or social networks, as well as for any direct or indirect damages that may arise from the use of the website.

8.3 Violation Management

Zona Curiosa reserves the right to remove any content that violates these terms, particularly those that are illegal, offensive, defamatory or that violate third party rights. Zona Curiosa may also deactivate the accounts of users who do not respect the stipulated terms.

Section IX – Modifications to Terms and Conditions

Zona Curiosa reserves the right to change, suspend or interrupt any aspect of its services at any time, without the obligation of prior notification. In these circumstances, it is not necessary to provide explanations to users or third parties about the changes made.

Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes tacit acceptance of the modified Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with the proposed changes, you are advised to discontinue use of the website.

Section X – Contact with Zona Curiosa

For any questions or suggestions related to our services, we encourage you to contact our customer support team. Visit https://zonacuriosa.com.br/contact/ and fill out the form to send your message efficiently and directly.