Terms and Conditions

1. Company Identification

2. Scope of Application

These terms and conditions apply to:

• All legal services provided by VS Advocacia
• Use of the website www.vs-advocacia.pt
• In-person, telephone or video conference consultations
• Correspondence and electronic communications
• Any form of contact or interaction with the firm

3. Services Provided

4. Service Provision Conditions

4.1 Mandate Acceptance

Legal service provision begins with express acceptance of the mandate, through signing a service agreement or power of attorney.

4.2 Fees

4.3 Client Obligations

• Provide complete and truthful information
• Make necessary documentation available
• Meet agreed deadlines
• Make payments according to agreed terms
• Communicate relevant changes

5. Confidentiality and Professional Secrecy

6. Liability

6.1 Professional Liability

VS Advocacia is liable for damages caused by willful misconduct or gross negligence in the exercise of professional activity, under the terms of law and professional liability insurance.

6.2 Limitations

• We do not guarantee specific results in court proceedings
• We are not responsible for judicial or administrative decisions
• We do not assume responsibility for incorrect client information
• We limit liability for acts of God or force majeure

7. Website Use

7.1 Terms of Use

• The website is intended for informational purposes
• Information does not constitute legal advice
• Improper or unauthorized use is prohibited
• We reserve the right to change content

7.2 Intellectual Property

All website content (texts, images, logos) is property of VS Advocacia and is protected by copyright.

8. Dispute Resolution

8.1 Complaints

8.2 Alternative Resolution

We favor amicable conflict resolution through mediation or arbitration, before resorting to courts.

9. Relationship Termination

9.1 Mandate Renunciation

VS Advocacia may renounce the mandate in cases provided by law and the Bar Association Statute, with adequate notice.

9.2 Client Revocation

The client may revoke the mandate at any time, and must pay fees for services already provided.

9.3 Document Archive

Documents are kept for the legal period of 20 years, and may be collected by the client upon request.

10. Final Provisions

10.1 Applicable Law

These terms are governed by Portuguese law, namely:

• Bar Association Statute
• Civil Procedure Code
• Civil Code
• General Data Protection Regulation

10.2 Competent Forum

For dispute resolution, the Lisbon district court is competent, with express waiver of any other.

10.3 Changes

These terms may be changed at any time, with changes communicated through the website and applicable to new contracts.

10.4 Partial Nullity

The possible nullity of any clause does not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.

11. Contact