Terms of Service

Last updated: 5/23/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Portugal Best Hostels. By accessing and using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Service.

2. Definitions

  • "Service" refers to the website and services provided by Portugal Best Hostels
  • "User" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using our Service
  • "Content" refers to all information, text, graphics, photos, and other materials available through our Service

3. Privacy and Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents

For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

4. User Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to know what personal information is collected (CCPA)
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (CCPA)

5. User Responsibilities

As a user of our Service, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account
  • Not use the Service for any illegal purposes
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Not interfere with the proper working of the Service

6. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our Service are owned by Portugal Best Hostels and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Portugal Best Hostels shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms of Service on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

  • Email: hello@portugalbesthostels.com

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