Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website Babete Condomínios (condominio.babete.pt), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you should immediately cease using the website.

2. Description of Service

Babete Condominiums is an informational platform that compiles and simplifies Portuguese legislation related to condominium management, horizontal property, and common parts administration. The content provided is purely informational and does not constitute legal advice.

3. Informational Nature and Disclaimer of Technical Liability

The information presented on this website is compiled from public sources and legislation in force. The user expressly acknowledges and accepts that:

• The content does not constitute nor replace advice from qualified professionals (lawyers, solicitors, or condominium administrators).
• Answers and guides are simplifications of complex legislation and may not cover all specificities of a particular case.
• Condominium management in Portugal is governed by the Civil Code (horizontal property regime), Decree-Law 268/94, and internal regulations that vary between buildings.
• No information contained herein constitutes a binding opinion or guarantee of legal compliance.
• Legislation may undergo changes that are not yet reflected on the website at the time of consultation.

4. Mandatory Professional Validation

Any decision regarding condominium management, works on common parts, or assembly resolutions must be mandatorily validated by a qualified lawyer, solicitor, or condominium administrator and, where applicable, confirmed with the competent authorities.

5. User Account

Some website features (such as saving questions and compliance items) require creating an account. The user is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their access credentials and for all activities carried out through their account.

6. Acceptable Use

The user agrees not to:

• Use the website for illegal or unauthorised purposes.
• Attempt to access restricted areas of the website or its systems.
• Reproduce, duplicate, or commercially exploit any part of the website without prior authorisation.
• Introduce viruses or malicious code into the website's systems.
• Submit false information through reporting mechanisms.

7. Intellectual Property

All original website content, including texts, design, logos, and code, is the property of Babete Condominiums and is protected by copyright. Legislative information cited is in the public domain, but its organisation and digital treatment belong to the platform.

8. Limitation of Liability

Babete Condominiums, its owners, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website, including misinterpretation or decisions made based on the information provided herein.

9. External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites (such as the Diário da República or regulatory entity portals). Babete Condominiums does not control nor is responsible for the content or practices of those websites.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon publication on this page. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Applicable Law

These Terms of Service are governed by Portuguese law. For the resolution of any disputes arising from these terms, the courts of the Lisbon district shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

12. Contact

For questions related to these Terms of Service, contact us at geral@babete.pt.