Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 23 July 2025
Last Updated: 23 July 2025

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using https://letrasausentes.com (the “Site”) operated by Letras Ausentes Unipessoal Lda (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms govern your access to and use of the Site and form a legally binding agreement under applicable law. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Site.

1. About Us

Letras Ausentes Unipessoal Lda is an independent Portuguese publishing company that showcases, promotes, and distributes literary works. We operate this website to present our catalogue, publish updates, and connect with readers, authors, and cultural institutions.

2. Use of the Site

You may use this Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, its systems, or connected networks
  • Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any part of the Site or breach any security measures
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful or disruptive code
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation, availability, or security of the Site
  • Use bots, scrapers, spiders, or other automated tools or technologies to extract data without express written permission
  • Engage in password mining, denial-of-service attacks, or reverse-engineering the Site’s code
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Use the Site for unauthorised commercial purposes
  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or reuse Site content without explicit written consent

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Site for any violation of these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

a) Website Content

All original content on this Site — including but not limited to text, design, graphics, logos, artwork, blog posts, and layout — is the intellectual property of Letras Ausentes Unipessoal Lda, unless otherwise indicated. This content is protected by Portuguese, European, and international copyright laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or reuse any part of the Site’s content for commercial purposes without our explicit, written permission. Brief quotations for non-commercial use must be properly attributed. We reserve the right to take legal action against any unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution.

b) Author Copyrights

All published books, articles, poetry, illustrations, and creative works presented on this Site remain the intellectual property of the respective authors, illustrators, or contributors. Rights may be held by the creators or assigned to Letras Ausentes Unipessoal Lda through publishing agreements. Unauthorised reuse or distribution is strictly prohibited.

c) Third-Party Logos and Brands

This Site may reference or link to third-party platforms such as Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, or others. All trademarks, product names, service marks, and logos belonging to those platforms remain the property of their respective owners. We do not claim any rights over those brands, and their inclusion does not imply endorsement or partnership unless explicitly stated.

4. External Links

Our Site may include links to external websites not operated by us. These links are provided solely for informational or purchasing purposes. We are not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party websites.

When using third-party platforms, you may be subject to their terms, policies, and account requirements. We are not responsible for any transactions, content, or obligations you may enter into on those platforms.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damages or losses incurred as a result of your use of third-party content or services.

5. Privacy and Data Collection

In summary:

  • We collect only personal data that you voluntarily submit (e.g., name, email)
  • We may collect anonymous analytics data via cookies
  • We do not sell your personal information
  • Newsletter sign-ups are handled manually through internal systems (not through platforms like Mailchimp)

Our data processing is subject to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)

5a. Cookies & Consent

Our Site uses cookies in accordance with EU law. When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner will allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Essential cookies necessary for basic website functionality are enabled by default. By continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in our Privacy & Cookie Policy.

6. Disclaimers

  • No Guarantee of Availability: We do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted access to the Site. It may be taken offline for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
  • No Warranty: All Site content is provided “as is” and “as available”. We make no warranties of any kind, express or implied.
  • Accuracy: While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, we do not guarantee that the content is free from errors, inaccuracies, or omissions.
  • Consumer Protection: Nothing in these Terms affects any rights you may have under applicable law that cannot be legally excluded or modified.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Letras Ausentes Unipessoal Lda shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of this Site, including but not limited to loss of data, system failure, or loss of revenue.

8. User Submissions

If you choose to submit unsolicited materials (e.g., manuscripts, artwork, proposals), you do so at your own risk. We are under no obligation to respond to, accept, or return such submissions unless explicitly invited through formal channels.

9. International Access

This Site is operated from Portugal and governed by Portuguese and European Union laws. If you access the Site from outside the EU, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with your local laws.

10. No Commercial Use

You may not use any content or data from this Site for commercial purposes without our prior written authorisation. This includes copying text, republishing images, scraping metadata, or collecting data for resale, profiling, or advertising.

11. User Accounts (If Applicable)

If the Site allows account creation, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities conducted under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts that are inactive, inaccurate, or used in breach of these Terms.

12. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

13. No Partnership

Use of this Site or links to third-party services does not create any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and Letras Ausentes Unipessoal Lda, unless explicitly stated.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms, engages in harmful behaviour, or poses a security risk. This may be done without notice and at our sole discretion.
We also reserve the right to remove or modify any content posted by users (if applicable) that violates these Terms or any applicable law.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update or revise these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
If the changes are material, we will provide reasonable notice via the Site or email (if applicable). Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal and the European Union, without regard to conflict of law principles.
You agree that any dispute arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Portugal. You waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction.

17. Force Majeure

We shall not be held liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, internet service disruptions, strikes, wars, pandemics, or governmental restrictions.

18. Accessibility

We are committed to making our website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you encounter any difficulty accessing any part of the Site, please contact us at terms [@] letrasausentes.com, and we will do our best to assist you.

19. Age Restrictions

This Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not provide any personal information. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under this age.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Letras Ausentes Unipessoal Lda regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or communications, whether written or oral.

21. Contact Us

Letras Ausentes Unipessoal Lda
Email: terms [@] letrasausentes.com
Website: https://letrasausentes.com