Terms and Conditions
Terms of Use for the Schertel Ferreira Mendes Advogados law firm website
Conditions of Use
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of this website, in particular its functionalities and tools. By visiting our website, users declare that they have read and accepted these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. Acceptance of these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy implies acknowledgment that users are legally capable and responsible for their acts. If users have any questions regarding these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy, we recommend contacting us before accepting and becoming bound by them.
Users understand that these Terms and Policies have the legal nature of a contract and agree that their acceptance results in binding both SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS and the user to their terms and conditions. We therefore recommend that users print a copy of these documents for future reference. SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS may send notices of updates to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy; however, it remains the users’ responsibility to stay informed of possible updates, which may occur at any time.
Rules for Website Use
Users must use this website and its tools in compliance with these Terms, applicable law, public order, and good customs. Accordingly, you agree that you may not:
(i) violate third-party rights of any nature at any time, including during use of the website;
(ii) perform acts that limit or prevent other users from accessing or properly using the website and its tools;
(iii) unlawfully access the website or third-party computer systems related to the website or SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS, by any means;
(iv) disseminate programs or computer viruses capable of causing damage of any kind, including to equipment or systems of SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS or third parties;
(v) use mechanisms other than those expressly authorized or recommended on this website to obtain information, content, or services;
(vi) perform any act that may cause damage or loss to SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS or other users;
(vii) access programming areas of the website, databases, or any information outside public or restricted access areas;
(viii) perform or allow reverse engineering, translation, modification, alteration of language, compilation, reproduction, rental, sublicensing, disclosure, transmission, distribution, or any other form of use or disposal of the website or its tools and functionalities, in any manner that violates the rights (including Intellectual Property rights) of SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS or third parties;
(ix) engage in any act that constitutes a violation of rights of SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS or third parties, or of any applicable law, or act in any manner contributing to such violation;
(x) interfere with security or misuse the website or any system, network, or service connected to or accessible through it, and access the website only for lawful and authorized purposes;
(xi) use the domain of SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS to create links or shortcuts distributed in unsolicited emails (spam) or on third-party or user websites, or perform any action that may harm SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS or third parties;
(xii) use the website’s tools and functionalities to disseminate messages unrelated to their intended purpose, including racist, ethnic, political, religious, cultural, offensive, defamatory, or slanderous content against any person or group.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS from any claim, notice, subpoena, judicial or extrajudicial action, liability, damage, cost, or expense arising from any violation or infringement committed by users or any person acting on their behalf, with their consent or tolerance, in connection with the website (including any provision of these Terms), including any person who obtained user data or browsing information. SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS may, at its sole discretion, block, restrict, disable, or prevent any user’s access to the website, in whole or in part, without prior notice, whenever inappropriate conduct is detected, without prejudice to any administrative, extrajudicial, or judicial measures deemed appropriate.
User Registration
Users acknowledge that the data provided during registration on this website will be stored and used by SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS, and that registration implies express consent to the collection, use, storage, and processing of personal and professional data by SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS and/or third parties contracted to perform related procedures or processes.
By completing registration, users declare that the information provided is complete, true, current, and accurate, and that they are solely responsible for updating their data whenever changes occur. SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS may refuse, suspend, or cancel user registration whenever it suspects that provided information is false, incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate, or in cases provided by law, these Terms, or any Policy of this website, even if previously accepted.
Personal Data, Privacy, and Security
The Privacy Policy adopted by SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS governs the collection, storage, and use of personal data, as well as data security. This specific policy forms an inseparable part of these Terms of Use. Website usage data will be stored in accordance with applicable law.
Warranties
Despite best efforts to provide accurate, updated, correct, and complete information, this website may contain technical, typographical, or content errors. The website, its tools, content, and functionalities are provided free of charge by SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS “as is” and “as available”, without any express or implied warranty regarding:
(i) meeting user expectations;
(ii) uninterrupted access to the website or its content;
(iii) suitability of the website or its content for a particular purpose;
(iv) correction of defects, errors, or failures.
SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS reserves the right to unilaterally modify, at any time and without prior notice, the website and its content, including configuration, presentation, design, functionalities, tools, or any other element, including discontinuation.
Liability
SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS uses best efforts to inform, serve, and protect users. Users are solely responsible for use of this website, its tools, and functionalities.
Under no circumstances shall SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, consequential damages, lost profits, or other monetary losses related to any claim or proceeding arising from use of the website, its content, functionalities, or tools.
In particular, SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS shall not be liable for, among others:
(i) damages arising from unavailability or partial functioning of the website or any of its services, content, functionalities, or tools;
(ii) user unavailability;
(iii) damages arising from third-party websites accessed through links provided on this website;
(iv) damages arising from technical failures, including system, server, or network failures, or malicious interactions such as viruses or harmful software;
(v) damages arising from use of the website in violation of these Terms or the Privacy Policy;
(vi) damages arising from unlawful use or use contrary to public order or good customs.
Links to Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites provided solely for user convenience. Inclusion of such links does not imply any relationship, monitoring, or responsibility of SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS regarding such websites, their content, or their owners. Access to linked websites is not governed by these Terms of Use and is not protected by the Privacy Policy of SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS. Users are encouraged to review the terms of use of each linked website. SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS shall not be liable for any damage or loss related to use of information, content, goods, or services provided by third-party websites
accessed through links.
Internet Applications and Computer Viruses
Due to technical difficulties, internet applications, or transmission problems, inaccurate or incomplete copies of information on this website may occur. Computer viruses or other harmful programs may inadvertently be downloaded due to undetected infection.
SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS shall not be liable for any viruses, malicious applications, files, or programs that may damage or affect users’ equipment due to access, use, or browsing of the website, or downloading any material contained therein. Users are advised to install appropriate antivirus or security software.
Intellectual Property
Users are not authorized to use the trademarks of SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS, in whole or in part, or any imitation thereof, regardless of purpose. Users agree not to challenge the validity of any trademark or distinctive sign registered or filed by SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS or affiliated companies, in Brazil or abroad.
Users agree to refrain from using any trademarks or variations (including misspellings or phonetic variations) as domain names, parts of domain names, or company names, in any medium or form. All other trademarks, product names, and company names appearing on the website belong to their respective owners.
All content on this website, including the domain name [schertelferreiramendes.com.br], programs, databases, files, texts, photographs, layouts, headers, and other elements, were created, developed, or licensed to SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS, are its exclusive property or licensed to it, and are protected by Brazilian law and international treaties on intellectual property.
By accessing the website, users acknowledge and agree to respect the scope of intellectual property rights of SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS and any third-party
rights used on the website. Access to and regular use of the website does not grant any intellectual property right, trademark right, or other proprietary right.
Reproduction, distribution, modification, display, creation of derivative works, or any other use of intellectual property or content on this website without prior written authorization of
SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS is strictly prohibited. Users violating intellectual property laws or these Terms will be civilly and criminally liable. SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS grants no authorization for use of website content for any purpose.
By submitting any content to the website, users grant SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS a free, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive license to reproduce and display such content by any means, including on the website, and declare that they hold all
rights to such content.
Communications
SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS provides the email address contato@scfm.com.br as its official communication channel for receiving user communications.
Term
These Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy are effective for an indefinite period and remain in force while the website is active. Access to and use of the website and its resources is granted
for an indefinite term, at the sole discretion of SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS, which reserves the right to suspend or cancel, unilaterally and at any time, access to the website or parts thereof, without prior notice.
Updates to These Terms and Conditions
SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS may unilaterally revise, improve, modify, or update, at any time, any clause of these Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy. The updated version will apply to website use. Continued access to or use of the website after
publication of modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms or Privacy Policy.
If users do not agree with any modification, they may terminate their relationship with SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS by requesting deletion of registration through email or the firm’s service channel. Such termination does not exempt users from complying with obligations assumed under previous versions of these Terms or Policies.
Confidentiality
SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS and users, including their employees and agents, agree to keep confidential all data received, especially user data, in accordance with civil law and professional ethical codes. All non-public information received in connection with this relationship shall remain confidential and may not be disclosed to third parties without judicial authorization. This confidentiality obligation remains in effect indefinitely, even after termination of any relationship between the parties.
Language
All legal documentation on this website, including these Terms of Use, has been prepared exclusively in Portuguese. (Note: If an English version is published, you may adjust this clause accordingly.)
Miscellaneous
Failure of SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS to enforce any clause or condition of these Terms or the Privacy Policy shall not constitute waiver, tolerance, or novation. If any clause is deemed unenforceable in whole or in part, such unenforceability shall not affect remaining provisions, which shall remain valid. SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS shall adopt necessary adjustments to reflect as closely as possible
the intent of the unenforceable provision.
Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performing obligations due to force majeure or unforeseeable events while their effects persist.
SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS acts in compliance with Brazil’s Internet Civil Rights Framework (Federal Law No. 12,965/2014 – Marco Civil da Internet).
This website reflects the firm’s institutional positioning and presentation of its professional solutions, with content made available free of charge, and is not characterized as a commercial portal.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This website is controlled, operated, and administered by SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS in Brasília, Federal District, Brazil, and may be accessed from any device connected to the Internet, regardless of geographic location.
Due to differences among local laws, by accessing the website, users agree that the applicable law for these Terms of Use shall be the law of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
SCHERTEL FERREIRA MENDES ADVOGADOS and users agree that the Courts of the District of Brasília, Federal District, Brazil, shall be the exclusive forum to resolve any dispute arising from or related to use of the website, expressly waiving any other jurisdiction, however privileged.