Last updated: October 22, 2025
The Green Bridge Facility – GBF (“GBF”)¹, which is responsible for the technical and operational management of the digital platform known as Know Your Territory or KYT-e (hereinafter referred to simply as the “Platform” or the “Service”), hereby establishes these Terms of Use and Service (“Terms”), which govern access to and use of the Platform.
These Terms constitute a binding agreement between GBF and the User who accesses, browses, or uses the Platform in any capacity (free or paid), governing the parties’ rights, obligations, and responsibilities.
User access to and use of the Platform signifies full reading, understanding, and acceptance of these Terms. If the User does not agree, they must immediately stop using the Platform.
Use of the Platform is also contingent upon adherence to the Privacy Policy and the Cookie Policy, which are integral and inseparable complementary documents to this agreement.
Regarding the processing of personal data, the specific provisions of the Privacy Policy and the Cookie Policy shall prevail.
These Terms apply to all Platform Users, but certain specific provisions will apply exclusively to Clients who subscribe to paid services, advanced reports, or other products made available by the Platform, the conditions for which are incorporated into these clauses.
¹ The Green Bridge Facility (GBF) is a project incubated under the Igarapé Institute (CNPJ 14.051.935/0001-01), and is responsible for the technical and operational management of the KYT-e Platform.
1.1. For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions shall apply:
“Green Bridge Facility – GBF”: A project incubated and managed by the Igarapé Institute, which is responsible for the Platform’s technical and operational management.
“KYT-e Platform” or “Service”: A digital system developed by GBF, designed for collecting, analyzing, and presenting territorial and socio-environmental information.
“User”: Natural person accessing or using the KYT-e Platform, in any of its forms (free or paid).
“Client”: An individual or legal entity that purchases paid services from the Platform, including, but not limited to: premium modules, advanced reports, specialized exports, or any other available products. The purchase may occur electronically (e.g., digital form, order form) or through another instrument specified by GBF.
“Order Form”: A document (digital or electronic) that formalizes the hiring of paid services made available by the Platform, specifying the scope, fees, term, and other conditions, and forming an integral part of these Terms of Use and Service.
“Access Account”: Individual credentials consisting of a login (email) and password, provided by the User during registration, intended to enable authentication and use of the Platform.
“User Content”: Any data, information, text, comments, interactions, or files voluntarily entered or shared by the User on the Platform, including, but not limited to, questions and interactions with the artificial intelligence assistant.
“Reports”: Documents, dashboards, or exports generated by the Platform, based on proprietary and/or public data, which do not replace complete technical reports or professional advice (legal, financial, or environmental), and are for the User/Client’s internal use only.
“Personal Data”: Information related to the identified or identifiable natural person, as defined by the General Data Protection Law (Law No. 13,709/2018 – LGPD).
“Privacy Policy”: Document that governs the processing of Personal Data carried out within the Platform.
“Cookie Policy”: Document that regulates the use of Cookies and similar technologies on the Platform.
“Data Protection Officer” or “DPO”: The person designated by the GBF to act as the channel for communication between data subjects and the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).
2.1. The purpose of the KYT-e (Know Your Territory) Platform is to provide Users and Clients with digital resources for consulting, analyzing, and visualizing information on territorial opportunities and risks, utilizing proprietary databases as well as public or third-party data, all processed according to the Know Your Territory (KYT) methodology developed and maintained by GBF.
2.2. The Platform offers:
2.3. These Terms govern the use of the Platform in all its current and future forms, including for services that may be added, updated, or discontinued by GBF.
2.4. The hiring of paid services may occur through an “Order Form” or equivalent electronic instrument, which will specify the scope, fees, deadlines, and commercial terms. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and the respective Order Form, the Order Form’s conditions shall prevail regarding commercial aspects (price, deadlines, scope, and invoicing), and these Terms shall prevail regarding Platform use, intellectual property, liability, and data protection.
3.1. Age Requirements
The KYT-e Platform is intended exclusively for individuals aged 18 and over. Access by minors is prohibited.
3.2. Registration and Access Account
To use certain features, the User must create an Access Account, providing true, complete, and up-to-date information.
The Access Account is personal, non-transferable, and the sole responsibility of the User, who must ensure the confidentiality of the information and the proper use of the Service.
The User is solely responsible for the Content they submit, ensuring it does not violate third-party rights or current legislation.
The User is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their password and for all activities performed through their account.
3.3. Authorized Use
The User agrees to use the Platform lawfully, ethically, and in compliance with these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and the Cookie Policy, as well as with current legislation. The following actions are prohibited:
3.4. Account Suspension and Termination
GBF reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, the Privacy Policy, or applicable laws, without prejudice to any legal action that may be taken.
3.5. Platform Updates
The Platform may be updated, modified, or discontinued, in whole or in part, at any time, with reasonable prior notice to Users when significant changes are involved.
3.6. Paid Services and Hiring
Certain features, premium modules, custom exports, and advanced reports will be available upon subscription. Upon completing the hiring process (e.g., by electronically accepting the digital form or signing the Order Form), the Client acknowledges the scope, pricing, timelines, and conditions set forth therein, which then become part of these Terms.
3.7. Billing, payment, and taxes
Fees for paid services will be invoiced according to the format and deadlines specified in the Order Form, plus applicable taxes. Failure to pay authorizes suspension of access to the contracted features after prior notice and grants GBF the right to terminate in the event of continued non-payment, without prejudice to the collection of overdue amounts. Unless otherwise specified in the Order Form or by law, paid amounts are non-refundable.
3.8. Cancellation and Termination by the Client
The Client may cancel paid services at any time by providing notice through the channel indicated in the Order Form. Cancellation takes effect for the subsequent billing cycle, with no refund for periods already started, unless otherwise specified in the Order Form or required by law.
3.9. Report delivery and deadlines
The deadlines and deliverables for reports and exports will be specified in the Order Form. Delivery may depend on third-party databases and external factors, in which case GBF will make its best efforts to mitigate impacts, without guaranteeing a specific completion time.
3.10. Support
Operational support will be provided through the official channels indicated on the Platform or in the Order Form. Unless expressly stated otherwise, there is no binding Service Level Agreement; the best-efforts standard applies.
3.11. Communication
Sending newsletters, institutional communications, or marketing materials to the User will require express consent (“opt-in”), which can be revoked at any time, as stipulated by applicable law. Failure to provide or the revocation of this consent will not affect the use of the Platform’s basic functionalities.
3.12. Account inactivity
Accounts inactive for 12 months may be deactivated with prior notice sent to the registered email address. Data linked to the inactive account will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy and the provisions of Article 16 of the LGPD.
4.1. User Obligations
The User agrees to:
4.2. GBF Obligations
GBF agrees to:
5.1. Copyright and Property Rights
All intellectual property rights related to the KYT-e Platform, including, but not limited to: software, code, methodologies, reports, dashboards, databases, interfaces, logos, trademarks, technical materials, texts, images, maps, scores, audio, video, and other available content, belong exclusively to GBF, or to third parties who have licensed such rights to them.
5.2. Know Your Territory (KYT) Methodology
The KYT methodology, its concepts, analyses, indicators, and presentation formats are the intellectual property of GBF. The User acknowledges that using the Platform does not grant them any rights to the methodology; they are only granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use it, restricted to the purpose stated in these Terms.
5.3. Reports and Exported Content
Reports generated and exported by the Platform are exclusively for the internal use of the User or their organization, within the scope of the granted license. Reproduction, publication, distribution, sale, reverse engineering, translation, modification, or the creation of derivative works are prohibited without prior express authorization from GBF.
5.4. Misuse
Unauthorized use of any intellectual property rights related to the Platform may result in civil, administrative, and criminal liability, according to applicable law, including the Copyright Law (Law No. 9,610/1998) and the Industrial Property Law (Law No. 9,279/1996).
5.5. Distinguishing Features
The name “Know Your Territory”, the acronym “KYT-e”, and the associated logos, trademarks, and distinctive signs are owned by GBF and are protected by applicable law. User access is restricted to identifying the Platform; any improper use or use that causes confusion or incorrect association with third parties is prohibited.
5.6. Feedback
By submitting suggestions, ideas, or recommendations regarding the Platform, the User grants GBF a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, and perpetual license to use, incorporate, and exploit such contributions without any requirement for attribution or payment.
5.7. Aggregated data and improvements
GBF may use aggregated and anonymized usage data for statistical, security, auditing, and Platform improvement purposes, in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
6.1. User Responsibility
The User is solely responsible for:
6.2. GBF Responsibility
GBF commits to providing the Platform with reasonable levels of security, stability, and functionality, making every effort to keep it updated and accurate. However, it does not guarantee that its operation will be uninterrupted, free of faults, vulnerabilities, or errors, especially due to factors beyond its control (unforeseen circumstances, force majeure, failures in telecommunication networks or external providers).
6.3. Disclaimers
GBF is not responsible for:
6.4. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, GBF’s liability for any proven direct damages is limited to the amount actually paid by the User for using the paid/premium version of the Platform in the 12 (twelve) months preceding the damaging event. Under no circumstances will it be liable for lost profits, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
6.5. Compensation
The User/Client will indemnify and hold GBF harmless from third-party claims, losses, and expenses (including any attorney’s fees) resulting from:
7.1. The KYT-e Platform is provided “as is”, without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of performance, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or freedom from defects.
7.2. Furthermore, GBF does not guarantee that the Platform will:
7.3. The Platform’s reports, dashboards, and exports provide an overview of the municipality’s performance at the indicator level and the territorial risk and opportunity level, aggregated according to the KYT methodology. These materials do not replace comprehensive technical reports for identifying and analyzing risks and opportunities, nor do they constitute legal, financial, environmental, or investment advice.
7.4. No information or guidance provided by the Platform, whether through reports, dashboards, or interactions with the artificial intelligence assistant, may be interpreted as a guarantee of results or a commitment from GBF.
7.5. Reports exported through the KYT-e platform provide an overview of the municipality’s performance at the indicator and opportunity/risk trend levels for the territory, aggregated according to the Know Your Territory (KYT) methodology. For ventures and investments, the Green Bridge Facility strongly advises conducting a complete KYT analysis and a project-specific risk management plan.
7.6. Interactions with the artificial intelligence assistant are for informational and experimental purposes only, serving solely as support for the User’s research. Responses do not replace qualified human analysis and should not be used as the sole basis for strategic, legal, financial, or environmental decisions.
7.7. The Platform will prominently display a permanent notice in its footer and in the AI chat stating that the content and reports provided are for informational purposes only.
8.1. The processing of Personal Data carried out by the KYT-e Platform will fully comply with the General Data Protection Law – LGPD (Law No. 13,709/2018), the Brazilian Internet Civil Framework (Law No. 12,965/2014), and other applicable regulations.
8.2. The specific rules regarding the collection, use, storage, sharing, and retention of Personal Data are detailed in the KYT-e Platform’s Privacy Policy, which guides and is an integral part of these Terms.
8.3. The use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by the KYT-e Platform’s Cookie Policy, also an integral part of these Terms.
8.4. The User acknowledges that:
8.5. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of these Terms and the Privacy Policy, the Privacy Policy shall prevail regarding the Processing of Personal Data.
9.1. GBF may modify these Terms of Use and Service at any time to reflect changes in legislation, regulations, technology, operations, or features of the KYT-e Platform.
9.2. Relevant changes will be communicated to Users via a prominent notice on the Platform itself and, where applicable, also through the registered email address, with reasonable notice before the new version takes effect.
9.3. Users are recommended to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about the Platform’s terms of use.
9.4. Continued use of the Platform after the changes take effect will be considered acceptance of the new Terms, except in cases where specific consent is required, which will be requested appropriately.
9.5. Changes to the prices of paid services will be communicated with reasonable advance notice and will only take effect at the start of a new contract cycle, unless otherwise agreed upon in the Order Form.
10.1. These Terms of Use and Service constitute the entire agreement between GBF and the User, superseding any prior understandings, communications, or instruments related to the use of the KYT-e Platform.
10.2. If any provision of these Terms is deemed void, invalid, or unenforceable, that decision will not affect the remaining provisions, which will remain fully valid and effective.
10.3. Any tolerance or non-exercise, by either Party, of a right or power provided for in these Terms shall not imply a waiver, novation, or tacit amendment of the provisions established herein, and such right may be exercised at any time.
10.4. These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil, specifically the Civil Code, Law No. 12,965/2014 (the Brazilian Internet Civil Framework), and Law No. 13,709/2018 (the General Personal Data Protection Law – LGPD).
10.5. GBF may assign or transfer these Terms and/or the management of the Platform, in whole or in part, due to institutional reorganization, project mergers, or succession, provided that the essential conditions for User/Customer protection are maintained and applicable Policies are observed. The User may not assign their contractual position without the prior written consent of GBF.
10.6. Communications related to these Terms may be made through the Platform itself or via the User/Client’s registered email, and will be considered valid upon sending.
10.7. The jurisdiction of the court in the Capital District of the State of Rio de Janeiro is chosen, with express waiver of any other, no matter how privileged, to resolve any doubts or controversies arising from these Terms.
