terms of use
Effective Date: March 7, 2026
1. Introduction & Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Explore Portugal Now! We’re glad you’re here and excited to help you discover the beauty, culture, and adventure that Portugal has to offer.
By accessing or using www.exploreportugalnow.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using our Website. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our Website.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or uses the Website. Your continued use of the Website following any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, articles, travel guides, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, icons, audio clips, and software — is the property of Explore Portugal Now or its content licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, and print content from this Website solely for your own personal, non-commercial use, provided that:
- You do not modify or alter the content in any way;
- You retain all copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices; and
- You do not use the content in a manner that suggests an association with or endorsement by Explore Portugal Now.
Any other use of the content — including reproduction, distribution, display, or transmission for commercial purposes — is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of Explore Portugal Now.
3. Permitted & Prohibited Conduct
What You May Do
When using this Website, you are welcome to:
- Browse travel content, guides, and destination information for personal use;
- Share links to our Website content on social media or with friends and family;
- Submit reviews, comments, or travel tips where permitted by the Website; and
- Contact us with questions, feedback, or inquiries about Portugal travel.
What You May Not Do
You agree that you will not:
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations;
- Harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm other users or members of our team;
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from the Website without our prior written consent;
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, fraudulent, or infringes on any third-party rights;
- Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful or disruptive code to the Website;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, our servers, or any connected systems;
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity; or
- Use the Website to send unsolicited commercial communications (spam).
4. Third-Party Links & Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services — such as tour operators, accommodation providers, transport companies, or travel booking platforms — for your convenience and information.
Explore Portugal Now does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Linking to a third-party website does not imply any affiliation or sponsorship relationship between Explore Portugal Now and that website.
5. User-Generated Content
We love hearing from our community of travelers! If you submit reviews, travel tips, photos, comments, or any other content (“User Content”) to the Website, you grant Explore Portugal Now a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with operating and promoting the Website.
By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:
- You own or have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the content;
- The content does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights; and
- The content is accurate, truthful, and does not contain any harmful, offensive, or unlawful material.
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all of its content, features, and functionality are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind — whether express, implied, or statutory.
Explore Portugal Now makes no warranty that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Travel information, including destination details, visa requirements, entry regulations, and local conditions, is provided for general informational purposes only and may not always be current or accurate.
We strongly encourage all travelers to verify important travel information with official sources (such as government travel advisories) before making any travel plans or decisions.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Explore Portugal Now, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses — arising from:
- Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website;
- Any content or information obtained through the Website;
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions; or
- Any third-party content, services, or conduct on or through the Website.
In no event shall Explore Portugal Now’s total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website exceed the amount, if any, you have paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Explore Portugal Now and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your breach of these Terms;
- Your use of the Website or its content;
- Any User Content you submit; or
- Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of a third party.
9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. If you are accessing the Website from another country, you are responsible for compliance with your local laws to the extent applicable.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If no resolution is reached within thirty (30) days, the dispute shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Lisbon, Portugal.
Nothing in this section shall limit Explore Portugal Now’s right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief for any alleged breach of these Terms.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update or revise these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Website features. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding these Terms of Use, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re happy to help.
Explore Portugal Now
Website: www.exploreportugalnow.com
Email: info@exploreportugalnow.com
