Last Updated: June 29, 2025
Please read these terms carefully before using our platform.
Welcome to RateTheTarget.com ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Javanese Tecnologia da Informação Ltda. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, ratethetarget.com, where users share and find reviews about various topics. By using our site, you agree to these Terms.
1. Eligibility and Account Registration
Age Requirements
- You must be at least 13 years old to use our site
- Users under 18 should have parental consent
- We may verify age and require proof if necessary
Account Responsibilities
- Provide accurate and complete information during registration
- Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
2. User Content and Reviews
Content Ownership and License
You retain ownership of reviews and content you post, but grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute it on our site for the purpose of operating our service.
Content Standards
Your content must be:
✓ Acceptable
- • Based on genuine personal experience
- • Honest and constructive
- • Respectful of others
- • Relevant to the target being reviewed
✗ Prohibited
- • Fake or misleading reviews
- • Hate speech or harassment
- • Spam or promotional content
- • Copyright or trademark infringement
Review Integrity
- Reviews must be based on your actual experience with the target
- You may not post reviews for competitors or accept compensation for reviews without disclosure
- Multiple accounts to manipulate ratings are strictly prohibited
- We reserve the right to remove suspicious or fake reviews
3. Content Moderation and Community Guidelines
Our Moderation Approach
We use a combination of automated systems and human review to maintain content quality:
- Automated filtering for spam and obvious violations
- Community reporting system for user concerns
- Human review for complex cases and appeals
- Regular audits to ensure fair enforcement
Enforcement Actions
Violations may result in:
- Content removal or editing requirements
- Warning notifications
- Temporary account restrictions
- Permanent account suspension
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree NOT to:
- Use the site for illegal purposes or to harm others
- Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
- Spam or post repetitive content
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse the site
- Create multiple accounts to manipulate ratings
- Collect or harvest user data without permission
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Distribute malware or malicious code
- Circumvent our security measures
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
- Our website's design, logo, and proprietary content are owned by us or our licensors
- Protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws
- You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without written permission
Reporting Infringement
If you believe content on our site infringes your rights, contact us through our Contact page with detailed information about the alleged infringement.
6. Account Termination
By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account for:
- Violating these Terms
- Illegal or harmful behavior
- Multiple community guideline violations
- At our discretion for service protection
By You
You may:
- Stop using the site at any time
- Delete your account through settings
- Your public content may remain for community integrity
- Contact us for complete data deletion requests
7. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers
"As Is" Service
The site is provided "as is" without warranties. We do not guarantee accuracy, availability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
User-Generated Content
We are not responsible for user-generated content, including reviews and opinions. Users are solely responsible for their content.
Limitation of Damages
We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site, to the maximum extent permitted by law.
8. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Brazil. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of São Paulo, SP, Brazil, unless local laws require otherwise.
Dispute Resolution Process
- Contact Us First: Try to resolve issues by contacting us directly
- Mediation: If direct resolution fails, we encourage mediation
- Legal Action: As a last resort, formal legal proceedings may be necessary
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements.
- Significant changes will be announced via website notice or email
- Updated Terms will show a new "Last Updated" date
- Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
- If you disagree with changes, discontinue use of the service
10. Contact Information
Questions about these Terms of Service?
Visit our Contact page.
We're here to help clarify any questions about your rights and responsibilities on our platform.
