Terms of Service

These Terms of Service govern your use of gildvane and its services. By accessing and using our website dedicated to bachata and salsa dance events for people over 45 in Portugal, you agree to comply with these terms and all applicable laws and regulations. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand your rights and responsibilities when using our platform to discover social dance nights, beginner-friendly classes, dance communities in Lisboa, and weekly milongas and Latin dance gatherings.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. We provide information about dance events, classes, and communities as a service to our users. Your continued use of our platform constitutes your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must cease using our services immediately. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms.

User Obligations

As a user of our platform, you agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of our website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our platform. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account information and password. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. We ask that you notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of our organization or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, or perform any content from our website without our prior written permission. Any unauthorized use of the content may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. We grant you a limited license to access and view our content for personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include the right to download, save, or republish our materials without explicit authorization from us.

Limitation of Liability

We provide our website and services on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information about dance events, classes, or communities listed on our platform. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services. We are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in event information provided by third parties. Your use of our website is at your own risk, and we encourage you to verify all details directly with event organizers or dance instructors before attending.

Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice. Reasons for termination may include violation of these Terms of Service, unauthorized access to our systems, or any behavior we determine to be harmful to our community. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these terms will immediately cease. We may also terminate the entire website or specific services at our discretion. Your obligations under these terms will survive any termination of your account or access to our services.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Portugal for any legal proceedings arising from or relating to these terms. This choice of law and jurisdiction is made to protect the rights of all parties and to ensure consistency in the interpretation and enforcement of these terms. By using our website, you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of these courts.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify users by updating the last updated date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following the posting of revised terms means you accept and agree to the changes. We encourage you to review these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. If you do not agree with any changes, you should discontinue use of our website immediately.