Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Welcome to the ARTESP Open Data Portal ("Portal"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Portal and the data provided herein. By accessing, Browse, or using this Portal and its datasets, you ("User") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Portal.

1. Purpose of the Portal

The ARTESP Open Data Portal aims to promote transparency, citizen participation, and innovation by providing public access to data related to transportation regulation and associated activities managed by ARTESP.

2. License and Use of Data

All data published on this Portal is considered public unless otherwise indicated and is made available for free use, reproduction, and redistribution under the following conditions:

  • Attribution: You must clearly and appropriately credit ARTESP as the source of the data (e.g., "Source: ARTESP Open Data Portal – [Year of access/data version if available]").
  • Integrity of Data: You must not alter the data in such a way that its original meaning or context is distorted or misrepresented.
  • Non-Endorsement: Your use of the data must not imply endorsement by ARTESP of your derivative work, product, or service.

3. Prohibited Uses

The User agrees not to use the data or the Portal for any of the following:

  • Any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious activities.
  • Activities that are discriminatory, defamatory, offensive, or harmful to ARTESP, third parties, or any public institutions.
  • Activities that could compromise the security, integrity, or availability of the Portal or its data.
  • Any use that infringes upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights (other than the data itself as licensed herein).

4. User Responsibilities

  • Users are responsible for their interpretation and use of the data obtained from the Portal.
  • Given that datasets may be updated, corrected, or replaced periodically without prior notice, Users are responsible for ensuring they are using the most current and appropriate version of the data for their needs.

5. Disclaimers

  • No Warranty: The data on this Portal is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. ARTESP makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, timeliness, or fitness for a particular purpose of the data provided. ARTESP disclaims all warranties to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law.
  • Limitation of Liability: ARTESP shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (a) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Portal or data; (b) any conduct or content of any third party on the Portal; or (c) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content. Any applications, analyses, interpretations, conclusions, or products created by Users based on the data are the sole responsibility of their creators.

6. Intellectual Property

While the data is provided under the terms of the license described in Section 2, all other content on this Portal, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and the overall design and "look and feel" of the Portal, are the property of ARTESP or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

7. Modifications to Terms

ARTESP reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time and at its sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Portal following the posting of changes will constitute your acceptance of such changes. Users are advised to review this page periodically for the latest information on our Terms of Use.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Portal shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil.

9. Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact ARTESP through the official communication channels available on the Portal.

Last updated: June 2025