Last updated: October 18, 2026.
These Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms of Use”) are intended to govern transactions conducted through any of the virtual channels (“Virtual Channels”) made available to the general public by INSTITUTO LINGOPASS, a civil association without nonprofit or for-profit purposes, organized as a private limited liability company, registered with the CNPJ/MF under No. 44.469.479/0001-85, with the purpose of regulating the process for obtaining scholarships through the Empowering Talents program (“Empowering Talents”). Please read the terms and conditions of use (“Terms of Use”) below, as these provisions—based on Law 8,078/1990 (Consumer Protection Code), Decree 7,962/2013 ( “E-commerceLaw ”), Law 12,965/2014 (Civil Framework for the Internet), and Law 13,709/2018 (General Personal Data Protection Law—LGPD), establish the rules applicable to the Program.
Empowering Talents is a language learning support program designed for young professionals facing economic and social vulnerability throughout Brazil.
The main objectives of the program are:
a) Make language training for young professionals a priority;
b) Create a sense of urgency and importance to increase the attractiveness and employability of unemployed talent;
c) Generate knowledge about online language learning behaviors and profiles;
d) Prepare in-depth analyses based on data collected from the Lingopass online platform for studies and research;
e) Coordinate with companies, civil society organizations, and government agencies to present and transfer the knowledge generated to key stakeholders in the public and private sectors who are capable of supporting, formulating, and implementing public policies aimed at integrating Brazilians into the international labor market.
The Empowering Talents program was conceived by Lingopass in partnership with a council of organizational leaders who meet monthly to share insights and build connections, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting people and businesses.
Created and led by André Vercelli (CEO of the VCV Criação e Valor Group), the leadership council is intentionally diverse, comprising executives (CEOs, VPs, directors) and entrepreneurs (partners and board members) with varied backgrounds in domestic and international companies of all sizes and across all sectors.
The leadership council is also purposefully engaged, as it supports ideas, people, and businesses, leveraging its connections to give visibility, a voice, and strength to important causes.
The program was designed to broaden horizons and enhance employability for young professionals aged 18 to 29 who are in situations of economic and social vulnerability and have been referred by partner institutions, based on nine predefined criteria: age, location, family income, diversity, English proficiency, educational level, availability, access to the internet and a computer, social engagement, and motivation. All applications received are pre-screened and validated by Lingopass.
Donations may be made by individuals (18 years of age or older) and legal entities.
Recipients of scholarships from the Empowering Talents program will have access to language courses provided by the online learning platform Lingopass (lingopass.meuifesp.com.br), owned by Lingopass, through which students can study according to their own schedules, from wherever they are, using a cell phone, computer, or tablet. To foster greater engagement, Lingopass utilizes modern technologies and teaching methods, including an AI-powered pronunciation lab, social learning, and peer-to-peer learning, creating experiences that can be replicated in other forums and classrooms. All content was created by Lingopass’s faculty and is available entirely online.
The program consists of two phases:
Phase 1 – Acceleration and selection boot camp, with 2 months of Lingopass access
Phase 2 – Full training program, with 10 months of access to Lingopass
To participate in Phase 2, the beneficiary must have obtained, within 60 days of the Phase 1 onboarding date, the certificate of completion for the course offered in this phase, which specifically means: having completed all activities on the platform and having successfully passed the assessment stages (with a minimum score of 6.5 out of 10).
The exact content of the course provided through the scholarship will be as described on the Lingopass/EmpoweringTalents website, as selected by the donor when purchasing the program scholarship.
The process for donating and allocating donated funds will follow the procedure outlined below:
Step 1 — You or your company contributes by purchasing scholarships subsidized by Lingopass.
Step 2 — Lingopass will select the recipients from among the candidates nominated by partner institutions and schools.
Step 3 — Selected candidates will have access to the Lingopass learning platform, with support and monitoring provided by Lingopass and its partner institutions.
Step 4 — Subject to criteria regarding attendance, progress, and performance, participants receive mentoring and job-readiness training.
Monitoring — Donors can monitor the entire process through quarterly reports and financial statements published by Lingopass.
The donation options and corresponding amounts will be as stated on the Lingopass/EmpoweringTalents website, based on the donor’s selection at the time the donation to the program is formalized.
Donors may pay for Empowering Talents scholarships by credit card, in a single payment, or in recurring installments over 12 months, in accordance with the terms and conditions presented on the Lingopass/EmpoweringTalents website, based on the donor’s selection when formalizing the donation to the program.
The donor will have up to 7 calendar days from the date of the donation and the corresponding online payment to exercise their right of withdrawal, with a full refund of any amounts already charged to their credit card.
After a period of 7 days from the date of the donation, the donor may still cancel the donation commitment at any time; however, the donor will not be entitled to a refund of any amounts that may have already been charged to their credit card.
To exercise your right of withdrawal or to cancel future donation commitments made to Lingopass, the donor must contact us via email at [email protected], expressly stating their intention to withdraw or cancel their donation to the Empowering Talents program.
In the event of a request for a refund, Lingopass will request—within 72 business hours—that the respective credit card issuer issue a refund, which will be processed in accordance with the refund policy of the user’s credit card issuer, over which Lingopass has no control, and the user hereby declares that they understand and agree to this.
Empowering Talents participants may be excluded from the program and, as a result, lose their right to access the Lingopass platform in the following cases:
a) if, during the program, the beneficiary has failed to meet the requirements regarding time commitment, deadlines, or other requirements that were previously established by Lingopass as criteria for participation in the program;
b) if the beneficiary, upon completion of the first phase of the program, does not qualify for the second phase;
(c) in the event that the donor fails to pay the donation installments;
d) due to a violation by the beneficiary of any of the rules and conditions of the Empowering Talents program, the terms of use of the Lingopass platform, or the educational course covered by the scholarship awarded to the beneficiary;
e) for committing an illegal act or one that violates current law.
With the exception of scenario “c” above, in all other cases of exclusion from the program, the funds originally allocated to the scholarship recipient will be allocated to another recipient or recipients of the Empowering Talents program.
Selected beneficiaries will be supported throughout their journey with onboarding and check-ins conducted by Lingopass. The program’s performance (attendance, progress, and completion rate) and student satisfaction levels will be detailed in quarterly reports. In addition, financial statements will be published, ensuring full transparency and that the program remains aligned with its objectives.
a) Anti-corruption policy.
It undertakes to comply with, or ensure compliance with—whether by itself, its affiliates, or its owners, partners, shareholders, employees, or any subcontractors—the applicable regulations governing acts of corruption and acts harmful to the public administration, pursuant to Law No. 12,846/13, and shall:
(i) maintain internal policies and procedures that ensure full compliance with such standards;
(ii) fully inform all of its professionals who may interact with the other Party and/or its employees and clients of such rules prior to the commencement of their activities under this Instrument;
(iii) refrain from engaging in acts of corruption and from acting in a manner detrimental to public administration, whether domestic or foreign, in the interest or for the benefit—whether exclusive or not—of the Parties and/or their employees and customers;
(iv) if it becomes aware of any act or circumstance that violates the aforementioned rules, it shall immediately notify the other Party, which may take any measures it deems necessary.
b) Child Labor.
The parties hereby declare that they do not engage in or support, nor do they intend to engage in or support, the use of child labor (children under 16 years of age). If it is found that children are working, the Contracting Party must take remedial action and provide the Contractor with documentation or evidence of such remedial actions.
c) Forced Labor.
They declare that they do not engage in or support, nor do they intend to engage in or support, the use of forced labor, nor do they support or engage in human trafficking.
d) Health and Safety.
It undertakes to provide a safe and healthy work environment for its employees by adopting appropriate measures to prevent accidents and harm to health, to the extent reasonably practicable, to eliminate hazards inherent in the work environment, such as maintaining clean restrooms, access to drinking water, and, if required by law, access to clean facilities for food storage, in compliance with both national laws and national regulatory standards.
e) Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining.
It undertakes to respect the right of all employees to form and join labor unions of their choice and to engage in collective bargaining, without facing any reprisals.
f) Discrimination.
Declares that it does not engage in or support, nor does it intend to engage in or support, acts of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, social class, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or union membership.
g) Disciplinary Practices. Declares that it does not engage in or support, nor does it intend to engage in or support, the use of corporal punishment, psychological punishment, physical coercion, or verbal abuse.
h) Compliance.
Declares that it complies with the provisions of Law 12.846/2013 (Brazilian Anti-Corruption Law), guaranteeing and agreeing that, with respect to any activities conducted under the terms of this Instrument, it has not offered, given, or promised, and will not offer, give, or promise any sum of money or item of value to any representative or employee of the Brazilian or foreign government serving in any department, agency, body, branch (Executive, Legislative, Judicial), body, level (federal, state, or municipal—or equivalent), public or government-controlled enterprise, or political party (including candidates for political office), for the purpose of:
(a) Influence any action or decision by that government official or representative, or by a political party;
(b) Induce such government official or representative, or the political party, to take or refrain from taking any action in violation of their legal duty; or
(c) Induce such government representative or official, or the political party, to use its influence with the government or any of its agencies to carry out or influence any government action or decision for the purpose of assisting, directly or indirectly, the Contractor in obtaining any government favor, authorization, or permit.
(i) Labor, Social Security, and Insurance Laws.
It hereby declares that, in its activities, it complies with all provisions of labor, social security, welfare, and insurance laws pertaining to its employees, assuming all obligations as the sole employer and party responsible, with the other Party being fully exempt from such obligations.
j) Taxes.
It declares that it complies in its operations with all provisions of tax and fiscal laws applicable to its activities.
k) Environment.
The Company declares that, in its activities, it respects the proper protection and preservation of the environment, as well as seeks to prevent and eliminate practices harmful to the environment, performing its services in compliance with current legislation regarding the National Environmental Policy and Environmental Crimes, as well as legal, regulatory, and administrative acts pertaining to the environment and related areas, issued by the federal, state, and municipal governments.
You acknowledge and agree that, during the performance of this agreement, you may disclose confidential information (“Confidential Information”) to the SPONSOR based on the established relationship of trust, and you hereby undertake, on your own behalf and on behalf of your employees and/or agents, to treat such information with the highest level of confidentiality, and undertakes to adopt the necessary measures to protect it from unauthorized disclosure to third parties and to implement such measures, when necessary, to preserve its inherent exclusive and confidential nature. The term “Confidential Information” includes any information kept confidential by either Party and disclosed to the other Party pursuant to this Agreement, including managerial, operational, commercial, legal, and financial information, with the exception of information that:
(a) are already known to the Party that received the information prior to the date of signature of this Agreement, provided that there is no obligation of confidentiality with respect to such information and provided that such prior knowledge is fully proven;
(b) have been or are published, or are or become in the public domain, provided that such publication or disclosure was not caused by the fault or interference of the Party that received the information;
(c) are disclosed as required by applicable laws or as a result of any legal subpoena, judicial, administrative, or arbitration proceedings, provided that the Party required to disclose the information first notifies the Party that disclosed the information of the existence of such a requirement; or
(d) after the disclosure referred to herein, the information is obtained or may have been obtained legally from a third party with legitimate rights to disclose the information without any restrictions on such disclosure.
Lingopass will take all necessary measures to safeguard the privacy of Confidential Information and undertakes, on its own behalf and on behalf of its employees, agents, and third parties acting on its behalf, not to disclose, copy, or reproduce, by any means, in whole or in part, without the other Party’s express written consent, any Confidential Information, except solely for the purpose of fulfilling the terms agreed upon herein.
The confidentiality obligation extends in time and space and must be respected by the Parties, as well as by their employees and agents, not only during the term of this Agreement but also after the contractual relationship has ended.
The processing of personal data under the Empowering Talents program fully complies with Lingopass’s Global Privacy Policy (lingopass.com.br/legal/privacy) and Law No. 13,709/2018 (LGPD).
The data is processed exclusively for the purposes of the program (selection, awarding, and monitoring of scholarships), based on an appropriate legal basis (Articles 7 and 11 of the LGPD), technical and organizational security measures, and in accordance with the retention periods defined in the Privacy Policy.
Data subjects may exercise their rights to confirmation, access, correction, anonymization, portability, erasure, information regarding data sharing, and withdrawal of consent, as well as request clarification, through the Data Protection Officer (DPO): [email protected].
Socioeconomic and diversity data, when provided, are considered high-risk and are processed for strictly defined purposes, with a short retention period and a specific Impact Report (RIPD), in accordance with the Child and Adolescent Protection Policy and the Privacy Policy.
The donor is prohibited from assigning or transferring to third parties the rights and obligations arising from this agreement, in whole or in part, unless with the prior and express consent of the Lingopass Institute, including with respect to the content of the classes, which are for the donor’s personal use and are non-transferable.
Lingopass may outsource some or all of its obligations under these Terms of Use or their performance without prior notice to or consent from the user.
A ruling that any provision of these Terms of Use is invalid shall not invalidate any of the remaining provisions.
Any tolerance shown by one party toward the other regarding a breach of any of the obligations set forth in these Terms of Use constitutes a mere act of goodwill and shall not be considered a novation or a waiver of any right, nor shall it prevent the tolerant party from demanding strict compliance from the other party at any time.
These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with Brazilian law.
Lingopass may amend the provisions of the Terms of Use and related policies at any time by posting them on its website.
To resolve any disputes arising from these Terms of Use and related policies, including the Privacy Policy, the courts of the district of São Paulo, SP, shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
