Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 2026/04/13

1. Terms of Use

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using (https://www.foodinteract-laqv.pt/). Access to and use of “FOODinteract Website” is provided by FOODinteract Research Team on the terms and conditions set out below. By accessing and using the Website, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please note that these terms are subject to change, so you should check them regularly. Continued use of this Website will be deemed acceptance of the updated or amended terms and conditions.

2. Legal Information and Website Operator

This website (https://www.foodinteract-laqv.pt/) is operated by:

  • FOODinteract Research Team
  • Research unit
  • The members of the FOODinteract Research Team are part of the LAQV-REQUIMTE and are responsible for the scientific content presented on this website.
  • For any legal or administrative matters, you may contact us at: .

3. Use of the FOODinteract Website

You acknowledge that you shall use the FOODinteract Website only for lawful purposes and for your own personal or internal business use.

4. Copyright

The FOODinteract or its licensors own the copyright, trademarks, design rights, patents and other intellectual property rights on this Website.

All copyright notices must be kept.

The Website must not be altered, disassembled, decompiled or reverse engineered. No part of the Website may be reproduced without permission. You also agree that you will not reproduce or redistribute the FOODinteract’s intellectual property in any way, including electronic, digital, or new trademark registrations.

5. Availability

Although we aim to ensure high availability and continuity of the FOODinteract Website, the internet is not always a stable environment. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible if the Website is unavailable at any time for any reason. Access to the website may be suspended temporarily and without notice in the event of system failure, maintenance, repairs, or circumstances beyond our control.

6. Rules of Use

By using this Website, you agree to abide by the following rules:

Integrity: Do not modify any original content.

Distribution: Do not share or distribute any part of the site without prior authorisation.

Security: Do not interfere with or bypass any security measures.

Accessibility: Do not use the site in a way that hinders access for other users.

Conduct:Use of the site for illegal, offensive, or inappropriate purposes is strictly prohibited.

Failure to comply with these rules constitutes a breach of our Terms and Conditions.

7. Breach of Website Terms and Conditions

Breaching the website's terms and conditions may result in action being taken. This could involve issuing a warning, taking legal action, or disclosing your personal data. We are not liable for any action taken in response to a breach.

8. Disclaimers

Your access to and use of the FOODinteract website are at your own risk. The Website is provided on an 'as-is' basis. FOODinteract makes no warranties, representations or undertakings regarding any of the content on this website. Where appropriate, your statutory rights are not affected by these terms. Although we take all necessary measures to protect visitors from malware, bugs and other harmful content, we cannot guarantee that the FOOD website is completely secure. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and virus checks to ensure the accuracy and security of data input and output.

FOODinteract shall not be liable for any damages, losses (whether direct, indirect or consequential), expenses, liabilities or costs arising from use of, or access to, its website; nor for any loss of profits arising from reliance on information provided by its agents in relation to its website, whether that information is contained within the website or is otherwise available through it.

To the extent permitted by law, FOODinteract Research Team’s total liability arising from the use of this Website shall be limited to foreseeable damages directly resulting from a breach of these Terms and Conditions.

9. Links to and from other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and resources. These links are provided for your information only and do not represent an endorsement. We have no control over the content of these websites or resources, nor do we make any warranties or assertions as to their content. FOODinteract is not liable for any of them.

10. Personal data

FOODinteract will process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and any other relevant data protection legislation. You can find out more about how we use your personal data in the Privacy Policy section of our website.

11. Law and jurisdiction

This agreement is governed by Portuguese law. Any dispute arising out of this agreement is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal.

12. Contact us

You can contact us at: .