Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") carefully before using the www.renovateportugal.com website ("Website") operated by Renovate Portugal ("us", "we", "our").
Your access to and use of the Website is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website and our services.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, then you may not access the Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to all of these terms, you are prohibited from using this Website and must discontinue use immediately.
2. Definitions
In these Terms, the following definitions apply:
- "Account" means the account created by a User to access and use the Services.
- "Content" means any text, graphics, images, music, software, audio, video, information, or other materials appearing on or through the Services.
- "Services" means all services provided by Renovate Portugal, including consultations, property renovation advice, investment guidance, and any other offerings described on the Website.
- "User" means an individual who accesses or uses the Services.
- "User Content" means any Content that a User posts, uploads, publishes, submits, or transmits to be made available through the Services.
3. Account Registration and Use
3.1 Account Creation
To use certain features of our Services, you may need to register for an Account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update this information to maintain its accuracy. You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your Account. You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your Account.
3.2 Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to create an Account and use our Services. By creating an Account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
3.3 One Account Per User
You may not create more than one Account without our express permission. We reserve the right to terminate any duplicate Accounts.
3.4 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account at any time for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms. You may also terminate your Account at any time by contacting our customer service.
4. Services and Payments
4.1 Service Description
Renovate Portugal provides information, resources, and consultancy services related to property renovation and investment in Portugal. The specific services available are described on our Website and may be updated from time to time.
4.2 No Professional Advice
The content on our Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. We recommend consulting with qualified professionals, including lawyers, architects, and financial advisors, before making any property investment or renovation decisions.
4.3 Fees and Payment
Some of our Services may be offered for a fee. All fees are listed on our Website and are subject to change. By purchasing any paid Services, you agree to pay all charges at the prices then in effect for your purchase.
4.4 Taxes
You are responsible for all applicable taxes related to your use of the Services.
4.5 Refunds
Our refund policy is outlined in our separate Refund Policy document, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
5. Website Content and Intellectual Property
5.1 Ownership of Content
Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and all Content, including but not limited to text, images, designs, graphics, logos, icons, and software, are the property of Renovate Portugal or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and its Content for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:
- The right to reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, or transmit any Content
- The use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods
- Any use of the Website or its Content for commercial purposes
5.3 User Content
By submitting User Content to the Website (such as comments, reviews, or testimonials), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in any media.
You represent and warrant that:
- You own or control all rights to the User Content you submit
- The User Content does not violate these Terms
- The User Content does not violate the rights of any third party
6. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringing on the intellectual property rights of others
- Transmitting any material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity
- Interfering with or disrupting the operation of the Website or the servers or networks connected to the Website
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any systems or networks connected to the Website
- Using the Website for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent
- Collecting or harvesting any information about other users, including email addresses
- Using any robot, spider, or other automatic device to access the Website
7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
7.1 General Disclaimer
THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
7.2 Information Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information on the Website. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
7.3 Third-Party Content
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or display content from third parties. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
7.4 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL RENOVATE PORTUGAL, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES
- ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE WEBSITE
- ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE
- UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Renovate Portugal, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your User Content, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiations between the parties. If such negotiations fail, the dispute shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
12. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If we fail to enforce a provision in one instance, it does not mean we waive our right to enforce the same provision in future instances.
