Terms of Service

Last updated: 2 April 2026

Welcome to The Portugal Brief. By accessing this website or subscribing to our newsletters, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. About The Portugal Brief

The Portugal Brief is an independent English-language news publication covering Portugal, operated by Thrifty Explorations LLC. We publish news analysis, guides, and market briefings for expats, digital nomads, investors, and anyone interested in Portugal.

2. Content and Accuracy

We strive for accuracy in all our reporting. However:

Our articles are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, tax, or immigration advice.
We recommend consulting qualified professionals before making decisions based on our content.
While we verify information with official sources where possible, we cannot guarantee that all content is error-free or up to date at all times.
Laws, regulations, and policies in Portugal change frequently. Articles reflect the situation at the time of publication.

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You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
We will not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
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4. Intellectual Property

All content published on The Portugal Brief, including articles, analysis, guides, graphics, and branding, is the intellectual property of Thrifty Explorations LLC.
You may share links to our articles freely.
You may quote short excerpts (up to 200 words) with proper attribution and a link back to the original article.
You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute full articles without written permission.
Automated scraping, copying, or rewriting of our content using AI or other tools is strictly prohibited.

5. User Conduct

When using our website or interacting with our services, you agree not to:

Use automated tools to scrape or download content in bulk
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us

6. Third-Party Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party sites. Clicking external links is at your own discretion.

7. Advertising and Sponsored Content

The Portugal Brief may feature sponsored content or advertisements. All sponsored content will be clearly labelled. Sponsored articles reflect the views of the advertiser, not necessarily those of The Portugal Brief editorial team.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

The Portugal Brief is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
We are not liable for any losses, damages, or costs arising from your use of our content or reliance on information published on this site.
This includes, but is not limited to, financial losses, legal consequences, or missed opportunities resulting from actions taken based on our articles.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Portugal. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of The Portugal Brief will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Contact

Thrifty Explorations LLC
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