This document sets forth the legally binding terms governing access to and use of cauzita.com and any related pages, features, and content made available through this website (collectively, the “Platform”). The Platform is operated as an independent informational publisher focused on bryophyte science and urban moss cultivation. All materials are provided for research-based and educational purposes only. The Platform does not sell, provide, intermediate, or recommend products or services, and nothing on the Platform should be interpreted as a commercial offer, solicitation, or endorsement.
Your use of the Platform is also governed by the Privacy Policy, which explains how personal data may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected. These terms are designed to reflect a global compliance approach aligned with GDPR principles as a primary reference standard, and to the extent applicable, the LGPD (Brazil) and the CCPA/CPRA (California). Where local mandatory laws provide you with additional rights, those rights remain unaffected.
Article I — Acceptance of Agreement and Eligibility
By accessing, browsing, or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this document and the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately and refrain from accessing the Platform.
You represent that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement in your jurisdiction. If you access the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization to these terms, in which case “you” includes the organization.
Article II — Informational Nature of Content and Professional Disclaimer
All content on the Platform, including articles, guides, images, illustrations, diagrams, references, and any other materials, is provided solely for general informational and educational purposes. The Platform may summarize, interpret, or discuss scientific literature and practical cultivation concepts; however, content may be incomplete, time-sensitive, jurisdiction-dependent, or subject to differing interpretations.
Nothing on the Platform constitutes or is intended to constitute professional advice of any kind, including legal, financial, medical, safety, engineering, environmental compliance, laboratory, or technical advice. You are solely responsible for verifying any information with official sources, applicable laws, standards, and qualified professionals before acting on it. Any reliance you place on content is strictly at your own risk.
You acknowledge that activities related to urban cultivation, collection, handling, or propagation of biological materials may be regulated and may involve risks, including but not limited to property damage, health impacts, allergies, contamination, and regulatory non-compliance. You are responsible for assessing risks, using appropriate protective measures, and complying with all applicable rules, permits, and restrictions.
Article III — Communications and Support
For legitimate inquiries regarding the Platform, you may contact the operator through the official contact form available on the website or by email at [email protected]. Communication channels are provided for administrative, informational, and support purposes, including responding to questions about content, reporting issues, submitting lawful requests, and addressing rights requests where applicable.
You agree that any information you submit through communications may be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy and that you will not submit sensitive personal information unless necessary and appropriate. The Platform may decline to respond to communications that are unlawful, abusive, irrelevant, excessively burdensome, or that seek information the Platform is not obligated to provide.
Article IV — User and Platform Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for your use of the Platform and for any decisions, actions, or outcomes resulting from your reliance on content. You agree to use the Platform lawfully and in a manner consistent with these terms. The Platform does not guarantee that content will meet your needs, achieve specific results, or remain current.
The Platform may reference third-party resources, tools, publications, or websites for context and convenience. The Platform does not control third-party services, does not assume responsibility for their content, policies, availability, or practices, and makes no representations regarding them. Your interactions with third parties, including any transactions, communications, or disputes, are solely between you and the third party and occur at your own risk.
Article V — Third-Party Links and External Resources
The Platform may contain links to external websites or resources not operated or controlled by the Platform. Such links are provided for informational purposes only. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or approval. The Platform disclaims liability for external content, accuracy, security, legality, or availability, and you acknowledge that external sites may have their own terms and privacy practices that you should review before use.
Article VI — Third-Party Advertising and Editorial Independence
The Platform may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks or partners. Advertisements are presented as paid placements or automated deliveries and do not constitute recommendations, endorsements, or affiliations by the Platform. Editorial content is developed independently from advertising considerations, and advertising presence does not influence research commentary, educational framing, or publication decisions. Depending on your location and settings, you may be able to manage certain advertising preferences through tools such as Google Ad Settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads and industry opt-out mechanisms such as the Network Advertising Initiative page at https://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp; availability and effectiveness may vary by device, browser, and jurisdiction.
Article VII — Data Protection and Privacy Framework
The Platform aims to apply privacy-by-design and data-minimization principles consistent with GDPR-aligned practices, and where applicable, LGPD and CCPA/CPRA concepts such as transparency, purpose limitation, access rights, and reasonable safeguards. Details regarding categories of data, purposes of processing, legal bases where applicable, retention, disclosures, and user rights are described in the Privacy Policy. Where required by law, the Platform will honor applicable requests to access, delete, correct, or otherwise exercise rights relating to personal data, subject to lawful exceptions and verification requirements.
You understand that privacy rights and obligations vary by jurisdiction and that certain processing may be necessary to operate, secure, and improve the Platform, comply with legal obligations, and prevent abuse. If you have privacy-related questions or requests, you may contact [email protected].
Article VIII — Security, Cybersecurity, and Risk Disclaimer
You are responsible for maintaining the security of your devices, accounts, networks, and data when accessing the Platform. You should use appropriate safeguards, including updated software, secure browsers, anti-malware protections, and caution when clicking links or downloading files. While reasonable measures may be implemented to protect the Platform, the internet is not a fully secure environment, and no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Platform disclaims liability for any loss, harm, or damage arising from malware, ransomware, spyware, phishing, social engineering, denial-of-service attacks, unauthorized access, data interception, or other external threats, including those originating from third-party websites, advertisements, or services.
Article IX — Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to engage in any conduct that is unlawful, harmful, or interferes with the operation, integrity, or security of the Platform. Prohibited conduct includes, without limitation, using the Platform to violate any applicable law or regulation; infringing intellectual property or proprietary rights; posting or transmitting harassment, hate speech, threats, or abusive content; deliberately spreading misinformation in a manner likely to cause harm; uploading, transmitting, or distributing malicious code or harmful files; committing fraud, deception, or impersonation; violating the privacy or publicity rights of others; attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems or data; probing, scanning, or testing vulnerabilities without authorization; interfering with or disrupting the Platform or its infrastructure; scraping or harvesting content or data in a manner that burdens the Platform; circumventing access controls; and using automated means to access the Platform except as expressly permitted by the Platform.
The Platform reserves the right to take any action deemed appropriate in response to prohibited conduct, including restricting access, removing content where applicable, cooperating with lawful requests, and pursuing remedies available under law, without notice and without liability.
Article X — Disclaimer of Warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Platform and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. The Platform disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, availability, and uninterrupted or error-free operation.
The Platform does not warrant that defects will be corrected, that the Platform will be compatible with your device, or that the Platform or any server through which it is made available is free of viruses or other harmful components. Any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the Platform is accessed at your own discretion and risk.
Article XI — Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Platform, its operator, or any contributors be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Platform or content. This limitation applies to all claims and theories of liability, including contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, statutory liability, or otherwise, and includes without limitation direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages; loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, data, or business opportunities; personal injury; property damage; and costs of substitute services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
To the extent that liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, the Platform’s total aggregate liability for all claims arising from or related to the Platform shall be limited to the minimum amount permitted by law. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in such cases, limitations apply to the greatest extent permitted.
Article XII — Legal Timeframe for Claims
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree that any claim, cause of action, or dispute arising out of or relating to the Platform, these terms, or the Privacy Policy must be brought within one (1) year after the event giving rise to the claim occurred, otherwise such claim is permanently barred. Where applicable law does not permit this limitation, the claim must be brought within the shortest permissible period.
Article XIII — Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Class Action Waiver
These terms and any dispute arising out of or related to the Platform shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Subject to mandatory consumer protection rules that may apply in your country of residence, you agree that exclusive jurisdiction and venue for disputes shall lie in the state or federal courts located in California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that disputes will be brought only on an individual basis and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, representative, or private attorney general proceeding. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds this waiver unenforceable as to a particular claim or remedy, then that claim or remedy shall proceed only to the extent required by law, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Article XIV — Intellectual Property and Permitted Use
All content and materials on the Platform, including text, original images, graphics, design elements, logos, and compilation, are protected by intellectual property laws and are owned by or licensed to the Platform, unless otherwise indicated. You may access and use the Platform for your personal, non-commercial informational purposes only.
Except as expressly permitted by applicable law or with prior written permission, you may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, publish, modify, create derivative works from, transmit, or otherwise exploit any portion of the Platform or content. Any third-party trademarks, names, or content referenced on the Platform remain the property of their respective owners and are used for identification or citation purposes only.
If you believe that content on the Platform infringes your intellectual property rights, you may submit a notice to [email protected] with sufficient information to identify the material and the basis for your claim. The Platform may remove or restrict access to material in its discretion and as required by applicable law.
Article XV — Modifications, Suspension, and Termination
The Platform may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform at any time, including availability of content, features, or access, without notice and without liability. The Platform may also restrict access to the Platform for any reason, including to protect security, prevent abuse, comply with law, or enforce these terms.
Article XVI — Changes to This Document
The Platform may update these terms at any time in its discretion. Changes are effective upon posting on this page unless a later effective date is stated. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. You are responsible for reviewing this page periodically to remain informed of the current terms.
Article XVII — Severability, Assignment, and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these terms is held to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these terms without prior written consent. The Platform may assign these terms, in whole or in part, without restriction. These terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Platform regarding your use of the Platform and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings on the subject matter.
Article XVIII — Contact Information
For questions about these terms, the Platform, or related requests, contact should be made through the official website contact form or by email at [email protected]. Communications sent through unofficial channels may not be received or processed, and only messages sent via the official channels will be considered valid for notice purposes to the extent permitted by law.