Terms of Use

Last updated: December 2025
1. Acceptance
By using CVRPLib, creating an account, or submitting solutions to the challenge, you agree to these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) will only run with explicit consent via the cookie banner when enabled.
2. Eligibility
The platform is intended for researchers, students, and developers working on VRP-related problems. Minimum age: 16 years.
3. Account
You must provide accurate information and keep your password confidential. You are responsible for any activity performed with your account.
4. Permitted use
  • Use the site for research, academic, or challenge participation purposes
  • Do not share accounts
  • Do not attempt to bypass security or interfere with the platform
  • Do not upload harmful files or attempt to exploit the submission system
5. Submissions and publication
By submitting solutions or related files, you grant CVRPLib permission to store, evaluate, and publish results, rankings, and aggregated data. Submitted files may be used for academic comparison and benchmarking.
6. Intellectual property
CVRPLib instances, datasets, and challenge materials are provided for research use. Redistribution may be subject to additional terms specified in the dataset documentation.
7. Responsibilities
CVRPLib is provided “as is”. The administrator and hosting institution are not responsible for connectivity issues, device problems, or misuse by third parties. We do not guarantee the availability of the platform or the accuracy of submitted solutions.
8. Termination
You may delete your account at any time by contacting the administrator. Challenge submissions already published in rankings or reports may remain available to maintain academic integrity.
9. Cookies
  • Essential: Security cookies (such as Symfony CSRF tokens) required for site operation.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics cookies, only with explicit consent.
10. Changes
These Terms may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on the site.
11. Contact
Prof. Rafael Martinelli – galgos@inf.puc-rio.br