Part A – Our relationship with you

Who we are:

The Portuguese Association for the Development of Communications (hereinafter "APDC", "we", "us" and "our") is a non-profit public utility association whose mission is the promotion, dissemination and development of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Media sector in Portugal.

APDC is incorporated under Portuguese law with registration number 501607749 and registered office at Av. João XXI, 78, R/C Esq., 1000-304 Lisboa, Portugal.

About the Online Event:

APDC provides access to a technology conference hosted in person and online that allows users to access talks, discussions, and networking opportunities streamed via the Internet at https://live.apdc.pt (the “Website”), taking place on 1 and 2 July 2025 (“Online Event”).

These Terms govern your use of our Services and participation in the Online Event. “Services” refers to all services provided by APDC in connection with the Online Event, including the Website, platform features, and related content.

Structure of terms

Your agreement with APDC includes:

• Part A Our relationship with you.
• Part B Terms of Use.
• Part C Attendee terms
• Part D Additional Policies

By registering for the Online Event, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not register or attend the Event.

Registering on behalf of someone else: If you register on behalf of another person, you must ensure they are aware of and agree to these Terms.

Contact: congresso@apdc.pt

 

Part B – Terms of Use

1.   Access and Participation

We reserve the right to refuse participation or remove access to anyone who disrupts the event, poses a security risk, or fails to comply with the Terms.

2.   Event Changes or Cancellation

We strive to ensure the Event programs, speakers, topics, platform, format, and dates are accurate at the time of publishing. However, circumstances beyond our control may necessitate substitutions, alterations, postponements, or cancellations to the content, format, themes, name, performers, hosts, moderators, venue, timing, platform, or dates of the Event.

We reserve the right to do so at any time and will not be liable to you for any costs incurred as a result, including but not limited to travel and accommodation expenses. We will endeavor to notify you as soon as reasonably practicable of any such changes by posting updated information on the Website and/or contacting you via the email provided at registration.

If the Event is rescheduled, your registration will automatically transfer to the new date. No refunds will be provided in the case of rescheduling. In the unlikely event that the Event is cancelled, our total liability is limited to the refund of the registration fee paid by you, minus any credit card or payment processing fees.

3.   Photography and Recording

By attending the Event, you acknowledge and agree that, where you choose to participate in recorded sessions, you are giving APDC consent to capture, store, and use photographs, audio, and video recordings that may include your image, voice, likeness, or contributions. You grant APDC, and any third party authorized by APDC, the right to use, reproduce, distribute, broadcast, edit, and globally disseminate such media in any format and via any medium now known or later developed, without further approval or compensation, and in perpetuity. This includes use before, during, and after the Event for documentation, promotional, educational, and archival purposes. If you do not consent to being recorded, please inform the organizers in advance or avoid participating in sessions where recording is active.

4.   Accessibility Requirements

Please inform us of any special access needs during registration.

5.   Third-Party Links

The Online Event or the Services may contain links to third-party websites, content, or services, including participant-uploaded material such as videos, images, or links. APDC does not control and is not responsible for these third-party sites or content and does not endorse or accept responsibility for any content, products, services, or information provided by third parties.

Access to such sites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those sites. We are not liable for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them, and we strongly recommend reviewing their respective policies before engaging with any third-party content.

6.   Personal Use

Services are for personal use only and may not be shared beyond your household. We grant a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal access.

7.   Technical Requirements

You must have a compatible device and a high-speed internet connection. Additional software may be required.

8.   Platform Profiles

Creating a profile on the platform makes your information visible to other attendees.

9.   Intellectual Property

All content and IP associated with the Online Event is owned or licensed by APDC. You may not reproduce or redistribute content without permission.

10.   Acceptable Use

When accessing and using the Website and Services, you agree not to:

• Violate any law, statute, ordinance, or regulation;
• Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in a way that violates any applicable laws;
• Promote or engage in illegal activity, violence, or discrimination;
• Upload, transmit, or distribute viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, or any other malicious software or code;
• Override or interfere with the Website’s security features or allow others to use your account;
• Interfere with the operation or availability of the Website (e.g., denial of service attacks);
• Use automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access or harvest data from the Website;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, servers, or connected systems;
• Provide false or misleading information;
• Interfere with other users' enjoyment or access to the Website;
• Frame, mirror, or simulate the appearance of the Website;
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices;
• Record or broadcast the Online Event without authorization;
• Post or share content that is unlawful, libelous, obscene, harassing, threatening, offensive, or invasive of privacy;
• Infringe on the intellectual property or confidentiality rights of others;
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation;
• Send unsolicited promotional content (spam);
• Violate any other provision of these Terms.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services if we determine that your actions violate these Terms or pose a risk to the integrity or security of the Event or Website. may not use the Website or platform to transmit illegal, harmful, abusive, or unauthorized content or data. We reserve the right to suspend accounts in breach.

11.   User Contributions and Messages

By posting messages or content, you grant APDC a global, perpetual license to use, store, and display your contributions. You must not post unlawful, infringing, or inappropriate content.

12.   Warranties Disclaimer

The Event and all content are provided "as is" without warranty. We do not guarantee accuracy or fitness for a particular purpose.

13.   Limitation of Liability

Our total liability is limited to the amount paid by you to attend the Event. We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses or damages.

14.   Indemnity

You agree to indemnify APDC against claims or damages resulting from your breach of these Terms.

15.   Survival

Certain clauses will remain in effect after termination of this agreement.

16.   Force Majeure

It is possible that the Online Event and/or some of the Services may not be available at any given time due to a Force Majeure event. For the purposes of these Terms, Force Majeure refers to any unforeseeable and unavoidable event beyond the reasonable control of a party, which wholly or partially prevents it from fulfilling its obligations temporarily or permanently.

Such events may include but are not limited to: (a) power or server outages; (b) maintenance or updates; (c) war, armed conflict, civil unrest or terrorism; (d) natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, or pandemics; (e) legal or governmental restrictions; (f) labor strikes or lockouts; (g) failure of suppliers or telecommunications networks; or (h) any other cause beyond the control of APDC.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any interruption or impact on the Services due to Force Majeure. However, we shall not be held liable for any delay, non-performance, or other failure caused by such events, including cancellation, rescheduling, or limitations of the Online Event. Where possible, we will endeavor to provide access to the Event at a later date or offer a suitable alternative.

17.   Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Portuguese law. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Lisbon.

We do not offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including through the European Commission’s Online Dispute Resolution Service. If you have a complaint, please contact us at congresso@apdc.pt.

Nothing in these Terms limits our right to bring enforcement proceedings in another jurisdiction or to seek interim, protective, or provisional relief in the courts of another jurisdiction.

18.   Final Terms

These Terms constitute the full agreement between you and APDC. They may not be assigned without our consent. The English version is binding.

Part C – Attendee Terms

Tickets and Pricing

Prices include VAT. Payment must be completed, and tickets are personal and non-transferable. Ticket changes or reassignments may be requested by email.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Your ticket remains our property and is a personal revocable license, which may be withdrawn, and access to the Online Event may be refused at any time upon a refund of the printed registration price.

If the Event is rescheduled, tickets may be transferred to the new date. No refunds will be provided.

If the Event is cancelled by the Organizer, we will apply full refund of registration fees (minus any processing costs). APDC is not liable for any additional costs, such as travel or lodging.

Right of Withdrawal:

If you are eligible under applicable law to cancel your purchase of a ticket within 14 days without giving any reason, you must notify us in writing within 14 days from the conclusion of the contract. The refund will be processed in the same form as the original payment.

However, by purchasing a ticket and accessing the Online Event or its digital content, you acknowledge and agree that you waive your right of withdrawal once digital content is accessed.

Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receipt of the valid cancellation request. All requests must be submitted via email to eventos@apdc.pt.

Substitutions

You may nominate a substitute at no cost by emailing us in advance. The substitute must meet the same ticket criteria.

Discounts and Verification

Discounts may require proof of eligibility. Misuse may result in charges or exclusion.

Part D – Additional Policies

Your use of the Website and Platform is also governed by:

• Privacy Policy
• Cookies Policy

Data Processing Consent

By registering, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data by APDC, solely for the purposes of organizing and managing the event, including communications regarding your registration, access, participation, and post-event follow-up.

Image Consent

By attending the Event, you consent to the capture and use of your image in photographs or videos taken by APDC or its authorized representatives during the in-person components of the event. These may be used for documentation, promotional or institutional communication purposes.

For the Online Event, your image, name, or other identifiers will only appear if you voluntarily upload content (such as a profile picture or written contributions) or share materials on the platform. You are responsible for any personal information you choose to share. APDC will not activate participant cameras or microphones remotely, and no audio or video will be recorded from participants unless explicitly stated and consented.

Data Sharing with Partners

You will be given the option to consent to data sharing with selected partners during the registration process. Your data will not be shared without your explicit consent.

Date of Last Update: 1 April 2025