Terms of Service

Important - Electronic Agreement

1. Personal Data: Information relating to the user, identifiable or collected, processed by H&P for the purpose described in the Data Protection Policy, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation EU 2016/679) and applicable legislation.

2. Device: Electronic equipment (such as computers, tablets, or smartphones) through which the user accesses the website, and the services provided.

3. H&P: Refers to HARLAND & POSTON - IMOBILIÁRIA, LDA., headquartered at Praça da Alegria, - 3rd floor, 1250-004 Lisbon, registered with VAT number 514553952, the entity responsible for management and provision of the website and its services.

4. Services: The featured content, functionalities, services made available to the user through the website.

5. Terms of Use: Refers to this document, which regulates the conditions of access to and use of the website and the services, including the rights, duties, and responsibilities of H&P and the user.

6. User: Refers to the individual or entity that accesses and uses the content and services of the website, accepting these Terms of Use, and is responsible for complying with the applicable provisions.

7. Website: Refers to the website www.hpinvest.com, made available by H&P, accessible via the internet, which allows access to the features, content, and services described in these terms of use.

2. Processing of Personal Data

1. The processing of Personal Data on the Website is regulated by the Privacy Policy, available at www.portugalhomes.com/legal/privacy-policy.

2. The Website uses cookies to improve the browsing experience. Detailed information about cookies is available in the Privacy Policy.

3. Licensing of the Website

4. Access and Use of the Website

1. Have access to the Internet and use a compatible browser;

2. Ensure that the Device used meets the technical requirements of the Website; and

3. Accept these Terms of Use.

4.1 User Obligations

1. Use the Website responsibly and in accordance with applicable law, not using it for commercial, illegal, or unlawful purposes, or purposes contrary to public order and good customs;

2. Ensure that their Device is secure and protected against potential threats, such as viruses or cyberattacks;

3. Refrain from performing any act that could compromise the functioning, security, or integrity of the Website, including introducing viruses, worms, trojans, or other malicious code;

4. Not reproduce, modify, distribute, decompile, or misuse any content, features, or elements of the Website without proper authorisation.

4.2 Prohibited Actions

1. Altering, manipulating, or decompiling the Website's source code;

2. Using the Website for fraudulent, abusive practices or practices that infringe the rights of H&P and/or third parties;

3. Practising scraping or any automated method of extracting data, content, or information provided on the Website;

4. Publishing, transmitting, or disseminating offensive, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent content or content that promotes violence or discrimination;

5. Using the Website in a manner that could compromise the reputation, integrity, or continuity of the Services.

5. Website Content & Functioning

1. All content available on the Website is the exclusive property of H&P or has been granted to H&P by third parties with express authorisation. The user is prohibited from:

   1. Copying, reproducing, or distributing the Website’s content without permission;

   2. Using the content for commercial purposes or in violation of intellectual property rights.

2. H&P makes efforts to ensure that the content on the Website is accurate and up to date but does not guarantee that it is free from errors or omissions.

3. H&P does not guarantee that the Website will function correctly, continuously, or be free from errors or failures, and makes no warranty regarding the Website, including merchantability, suitability for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The use of the Website is at the user’s own risk, and they are solely responsible for any damage caused to their Device or for other damages or losses, including the loss or damage of data, resulting from the use of the Website.

4. H&P reserves the right to update or modify the Website and its content at any time, without prior notice, which may include the temporary or permanent suspension of certain features. Whenever possible, H&P will seek to inform users in advance about significant changes.

6. Liability

1. The Devices used by the user to access the Website;

2. The use or inability to use the Services and the Website, including, but not limited to, delays, interruptions, errors, interferences, and suspension of communications, omissions, viruses, bugs, and malfunctions;

3. Delays or blockages in use caused by deficiencies or overloads in Internet connections or other electronic systems;

4. Suspension, malfunction, or unauthorised use of the servers where the Website is hosted;

5. Delays, interruptions, improper functioning or failure of third-party systems or networks connecting to the Website;

6. Unauthorised actions by third parties;

7. Possible security flaws arising from the use of outdated or insecure terminal equipment or browsers, failures resulting from electronic communication services used by the user, as well as from the activation of devices that store passwords or identification codes;

8. Force majeure situations, such as, among others, natural disasters, armed conflicts, cyberattacks, telecom infrastructure failures, and governmental actions that may affect the Website's functioning;

9. Any information provided and does not guarantee that it is up-to-date, accurate, complete, free from errors, or appropriate, nor assumes any legal responsibility in this regard.

1. Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided;

2. Damages caused by third parties, including their subcontractors;

3. Non-compliance or defective compliance resulting from court decisions or administrative authorities;

4. Any loss of profit, revenue, contracts, or savings, or any other indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.

6.5 Legal Disclaimer on Investment Risks

7. Website Management

1. When necessary to ensure the security, integrity, continuity, or quality of the Website and/or the Services;

2. When H&P has reasonable grounds to suspect that the Website is being used fraudulently or abusively by the user or a third party (whether with the user’s knowledge and/or consent) or if the user breaches any of these Terms of Use, their contractual and/or legal obligations;

3. Under other justified circumstances, including when the provision of the right to use the Website might lead to H&P violating contractual, legal, or regulatory obligations or as imposed by a decision of a competent authority;

4. If the user's use of the Website or any behaviour threatens the capacity or viability of its use or the use of third parties or access to the Services, H&P has the right to protect the Website in a manner it deems most appropriate.

8. Final Provisions