Terms of Service

Effective Date: 17 July 2025
Last Updated: 17 July 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using OmniaLuce.Tech services, including our website, platforms, and volunteer opportunities (“Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

About OmniaLuce

OmniaLuce is a volunteer collective dedicated to leveraging technology for good. We are organized as an association under the laws of Brazil, with our headquarters located in Brasília, Distrito Federal.

Our Mission and Values

Mission

We build technology solutions that create positive social impact, guided by the principle that “freedom will flood all things with light” (omnia luce libertas perfundet).

Core Values

Human-centered design and development
Inclusive and accessible technology
Collaborative and transparent processes
Sustainable and lasting impact
Continuous learning and improvement

Volunteer Participation

Volunteer Status

Participation in OmniaLuce is voluntary. Volunteers are not employees, contractors, or agents of the organization. No compensation is provided for volunteer services.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Contribute skills and time in support of our mission
Collaborate respectfully with fellow volunteers and partner organizations
Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Follow our Code of Conduct and community guidelines
Represent OmniaLuce professionally in all interactions

Volunteer Rights

Participate in projects aligned with your skills and interests
Access training and development opportunities
Receive recognition for your contributions
Provide feedback on organizational operations
Withdraw from participation at any time

Intellectual Property

Volunteer Contributions

By contributing to OmniaLuce projects, you agree that:

Your contributions are made voluntarily and without expectation of compensation
You grant OmniaLuce a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute your contributions
Your contributions do not infringe on third-party rights
You retain ownership of your pre-existing intellectual property

Open Source Commitment

We are committed to open source principles. Our code and documentation are typically released under open source licenses, allowing others to use, modify, and distribute our work.

Third-Party Content

You are responsible for ensuring that any third-party content you use in your contributions is properly licensed and does not infringe on others’ rights.

Acceptable Use

Permitted Activities

Contributing to technology projects that advance our mission
Participating in community discussions and knowledge sharing
Using our platforms and tools for collaborative work
Representing OmniaLuce at events and conferences (with approval)

Prohibited Activities

Using our Services for illegal or unauthorized purposes
Harassing, threatening, or discriminating against others
Sharing confidential information without authorization
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Misrepresenting your affiliation with OmniaLuce
Using our platforms for commercial promotion unrelated to our mission

Code of Conduct

All participants must adhere to our Code of Conduct, which includes:

Treating all individuals with respect and dignity
Creating an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds
Communicating constructively and professionally
Respecting different perspectives and experiences
Reporting misconduct through appropriate channels

Liability and Disclaimers

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, OmniaLuce and its volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our Services.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OmniaLuce and its volunteers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our Services or violation of these Terms.

Data Protection

Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in compliance with Brazilian LGPD and EU GDPR. By using our Services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

International Data Transfers

As a global collective, we may transfer your data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by LGPD Article 33 and GDPR Chapter V.

Data Subject Rights

You have specific rights under LGPD and GDPR regarding your personal data. See our Privacy Policy for complete details on how to exercise these rights.

Termination

Voluntary Termination

You may terminate your participation in OmniaLuce at any time by notifying us and ceasing to use our Services.

Involuntary Termination

We may terminate your access to our Services if you violate these Terms or our Code of Conduct, engage in misconduct, or for other reasons at our discretion.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our Services ceases immediately. Provisions regarding intellectual property, confidentiality, and liability shall survive termination.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication and our internal conflict resolution processes.

Formal Procedures

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved through:

For Brazilian Data Subjects:

Mediation through Brazilian consumer protection agencies
Arbitration under Brazilian Arbitration Law (Lei 9.307/96)
Brazilian courts with jurisdiction in Brasília, Distrito Federal

For EU Data Subjects:

Complaint to relevant EU supervisory authority
Mediation through EU dispute resolution mechanisms
Courts in your EU member state of residence

For Other Data Subjects:

Online dispute resolution platforms
Brazilian courts as last resort

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by:

Primary Jurisdiction: Brazilian law
EU Data Subjects: GDPR and applicable EU member state laws for data protection matters
International Volunteers: Brazilian law with recognition of applicable local consumer protection laws

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: legal@omnialuce.tech.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms periodically. Material changes will be communicated through:

Website notifications with 30-day advance notice
Email to active volunteers
Community platform announcements

For Brazilian Data Subjects: Changes affecting data processing will be communicated with clear explanation of changes and options to object (LGPD Article 9).

For EU Data Subjects: Changes affecting data processing will require renewed consent where consent is the legal basis (GDPR Article 7).

Continued use of our Services after the notice period constitutes acceptance of the new Terms, except where additional consent is required by law.