Terms and Conditions
I - Terms of Use
1. This website belongs to NOVA School of Science and Technology, Campus da Caparica 2829-516 Caparica (hereinafter referred to as "NOVA School of Science and Technology"). It is also operated and hosted on infrastructure provided by JAVALI – Administração e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Informáticos, Lda., with headquarters at Madan Parque, Rua dos Inventores, Quinta da Torre, 2825-182 Caparica.
The use of this website is governed by these Terms of Use.
II - Acceptance of the Terms of Use
1. The user of the website ("User") acknowledges that by using this website, they are accepting these Terms of Use.
III - Changes to the Terms of Use
1. NOVA School of Science and Technology reserves the right to change, add, update, or delete, in whole or in part, these Terms of Use at any time, without prior notice and with immediate effect.
2. The User should periodically check this page for any updates or changes. If the User does not agree with any of the usage rules, they should not use the website.
IV - Access to the Website
1. Access to the website does not require registration. NOVA School of Science and Technology has the exclusive right to suspend, partially or entirely, access to the website at any time, especially during management, maintenance, repair, alteration, or modernization operations, and to permanently or temporarily terminate, in whole or in part, the website or any of its services, without prior notice.
V - Use of the Website
1. The use of the website is subject to compliance with the following rules:
a) Do not use the website to send or provide any illegal, false, misleading, threatening, malicious, abusive, defamatory, injurious, invasive of privacy, racist, unethical, or morally reprehensible content, harmful, or offensive to minors, or content that could negatively affect the image of NOVA School of Science and Technology.
b) Do not use the website to send or provide information or content that belongs to third parties and that you do not have the right to use, such as content protected by third-party copyright or content containing personal data of third parties.
c) Do not use the website to provide or transmit any material that may contain viruses, worms, defects, Trojan horses, or other computer code, files, or programs that could interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer equipment or system (hardware or software) or communication equipment.
d) Do not use or exploit the website, including its content, materials, functionalities, or resources, for commercial purposes or in any form that requires payment. This includes promoting or advertising any brand, product, or service on the website, such as sales offers, sponsorship requests, or contest promotions.
e) Do not remove any copyright notice, trademark, or property rights notices.
f) Do not impersonate anyone or any entity, including but not limited to a representative of NOVA School of Science and Technology, do not pretend to be or represent someone else, and do not falsely claim relationships or connections with others.
g) Do not provide or transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized content, such as SPAM.
h) Do not collect, store, provide, transmit, exploit, or reproduce unauthorized information about other users (including usernames and/or email addresses).
In general, the User must use the website responsibly, prudently, and carefully, without disrupting or degrading the continuity, integrity, and quality of its resources and functionalities. The User acknowledges that they will use the website at their own risk and will be solely responsible for any damage caused to their system and/or computer equipment or other damages or losses, including loss or damage of data, resulting from the use of materials, content, or information obtained, in any way, through the website.
VI - Intellectual Property Rights
1. The User acknowledges that the website, its structure and arrangement, the selection, organization, and presentation of its content, including its functionalities and the software used on it, as well as the trademarks, logos, and symbols displayed on the website, are owned by NOVA School of Science and Technology or have been duly licensed in favor of NOVA School of Science and Technology.
2. The User also acknowledges that the content of this website (texts, images, graphics, sound, animation, and all other information made available) is protected by intellectual property rights, and the User is obliged to respect such rights.
3. The design, layout, and arrangement of all information, content, and materials on the website are the responsibility of NOVA School of Science and Technology. Therefore, NOVA School of Science and Technology may update, modify, or remove any content, services, options, or functionalities, as well as modify its presentation and configuration and change their respective URLs at any time.
4. The User is not authorized to transmit, communicate to the public, publish, make available to the public, modify, transform, copy, sell, use, or distribute, in any way, the texts, images, or other information contained on this website or any part of the website without prior written authorization from NOVA School of Science and Technology. The use of trademarks and logos on this website, as well as the availability of materials and products on the website, does not grant, nor can it be interpreted as granting permission for Users to use such trademarks, logos, or materials directly or indirectly.
VII - Personal Data
1. The use of this website does not necessarily require the provision of personal data. However, if you wish to request contact and clarification, submit a complaint, comments, or suggestions, you should provide certain data, including your name and email, which will be processed according to the terms defined in the Privacy Policy available on this page.
VIII - Information
1. The information available on NOVA School of Science and Technology's website, PYCC - Department of NOVA School of Science and Technology, Campus da Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, is intended primarily to clarify and inform Users about aspects related to the activities and services provided by NOVA School of Science and Technology, as well as the products promoted and/or marketed by them.
IX - Liability and Warranties
1. The website was developed with the interests of our Users in mind. However, we cannot guarantee that the website or any functionality available on it will meet any specific needs and expectations you may have or serve your specific purposes.
NOVA School of Science and Technology also does not guarantee that:
a) The results obtained through the use of the website are correct, true, suitable, or reliable;
b) Any advice, recommendation, or information, of any kind, provided or made available on the website by NOVA School of Science and Technology, or obtained through its use, is current, accurate, complete, or free of errors – NOVA School of Science and Technology informs that it assumes no legal duty in this regard;
c) Any material or other type of content provided by third parties through the website is safe, legal, or appropriate;
d) The qualities, functionalities, or characteristics of the products, services, information, or other materials or content disclosed on the website meet any user's expectations.
However, NOVA School of Science and Technology reasonably and diligently strives to ensure the reliability of the results obtained through the use of the website.
2. NOVA School of Science and Technology shall not be liable for errors that may occur due to system irregularities, temporary or permanent failure of the website, applications, or other tools. NOVA School of Science and Technology shall not be responsible for any damages resulting from misuse or the inability to use the website.
X - Links to Third-Party Websites
1. NOVA School of Science and Technology may provide links to pages of other entities. These websites do not belong to, nor are they operated or controlled by NOVA School of Science and Technology, and therefore, it does not take responsibility, approve, or in any way endorse or subscribe to the content of these websites or the websites connected or referred to. The establishment of links does not imply, under any circumstances, the existence of relationships between NOVA School of Science and Technology and the owner or manager of the web page to which the link refers.
2. In light of the above, NOVA School of Science and Technology is not responsible for the legality, accuracy, or quality of any content made available on these websites, nor for compliance with the applicable legal rules regarding the content available there. The use of these links is entirely the responsibility of the Users.
XI - Security
1. NOVA School of Science and Technology does not guarantee that the website will function uninterrupted, be error-free, or continuously available.
2. NOVA School of Science and Technology makes its best efforts to ensure that the website does not contain any type of viruses or other elements that may be harmful to your computer. However, as NOVA School of Science and Technology cannot fully control the circulation of information over the Internet, it cannot guarantee that they do not contain any type of viruses or other elements that may damage your computer.
3. To ensure the security of the website, NOVA School of Science and Technology may, at any time and without prior notice, take the necessary measures to guarantee the integrity, security, continuity, or quality of the website, including restrictions or limitations of access.
XII - Validity of the Terms and Conditions of Use
If any part or provision of these Terms of Use is unenforceable or in conflict with applicable law, the validity of the remaining parts or provisions will not be affected.
XIII - Questions
1. If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please send your request for clarification via email (pycc@campus.fct.unl.pt) or by mail to the address: (PYCC - Department of NOVA School of Science and Technology, Campus da Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica).
XIV - Applicable Law
1. The management, administration, use, and application of the Terms of Use of the website are subject to Portuguese law.
XV - Competent Jurisdiction
1. For managing all issues and disputes that may arise concerning these terms of use, the exclusive jurisdiction shall be that of the Judicial District of Sintra, with the express waiver of any other jurisdiction.