Disclaimer

The assessments and reports generated by BVRio's Timber Products Legality Verification System (the "System") result from the compilation and cross-checking of public data and internal analyses made by BVRio. It is part of a due diligence system that consists of a framework of procedures and measures designed to assess the compliance with the applicable legislation and to identify evidences of possible fraud and illegality.

Part of the procedures consists of the verification of the legality of the documentation and the existence of official records of illegality. The System checks and compiles the information available in the official public databases. In addition, the System generates 'potential risks' or 'compatibility' assessments. Such assessments are a result of statistical analysis made based from public information. A possible 'high risk' or 'incompatible' assessment does not mean that the Party involved actually committed an illegality nor that there is a right risk that such Party will actually commit an illegality. And, reversely, a possible 'negligible risk' or 'compatibility' assessment is not a guaranty that the involved Party did not commit, or will not commit, an illegality. These assessments simply reflect the results of statistical analysis made by BVRio based on the adopted methodology described in its website.

BVRio's Legality Verification System and the reports generated do not provide guarantees of legality or proof of illegality related to the wood products, Forest Transportation Permits (Guias Florestais), or of the parties involved, and should not be interpreted or used for these purposes.

BVRio is not responsible for any decision taken based on the information provided by the System. BVRio is not responsible for any error or mistake related to the public information compiled and analysed by the System. BVRio is not responsible for any action or damages resulting from the use of the information provided by the System.