Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 4 March 2026

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of The Sounds of Portuguese (https://www.thesoundsofportuguese.com).

This website is owned and operated by Adelina Serra, an independent Portuguese tutor based in Portugal.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the website.

2. Intellectual Property & Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is the property of The Sounds of Portuguese and/or its licensors and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

This includes but is not limited to:

  • Written content
  • Blog posts
  • Course materials
  • Audio content
  • Branding
  • Logos
  • Graphics
  • Original photographs

All intellectual property rights are reserved.

You may:

  • View pages for personal, non-commercial use
  • Print content for personal use only
  • Share posts using the official social sharing buttons provided

You must not:

  • Republish material from this website
  • Sell, rent or sub-license content
  • Reproduce, duplicate or copy content for commercial purposes
  • Redistribute content unless expressly authorised
  • Use photographs without prior written permission

For permission requests, please contact:
info@thesoundsofportuguese.com

3. Third-Party Images & Media

Where third-party images are used, appropriate credit will be given where required.

Some images may be sourced from royalty-free platforms such as Canva, Pixabay, or Unsplash, in accordance with their licensing terms.

If you believe any content infringes copyright, please contact us and it will be reviewed promptly.

4. Collaborations, Sponsored Content & Advertising

From time to time, The Sounds of Portuguese may collaborate with brands and businesses relevant to language learning, culture, or education.

Such collaborations may include:

  • Sponsored posts
  • Product reviews
  • Affiliate partnerships
  • Complimentary services or experiences

All sponsored content will be clearly disclosed in accordance with applicable advertising regulations.

Any opinions expressed are always genuine and based on personal experience.

5. Memberships, Donations & Digital Support

The Sounds of Portuguese may offer optional paid memberships, digital content, or supporter contributions through third-party platforms, including but not limited to:

By choosing to support, subscribe, or purchase through these platforms, you agree to the terms and conditions of the respective platform in addition to these Terms.

  • Payments, billing, cancellations, and refunds are processed directly by the third-party provider.
  • The Sounds of Portuguese does not store or process your full payment details, such as credit card or bank account numbers.
  • Limited personal information may be shared with The Sounds of Portuguese solely to provide access to membership content or digital materials (e.g., username or email address).
  • Access to membership content, digital downloads, or exclusive materials is subject to the terms of the respective platform.
  • We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue membership benefits at any time.
  • For information on how your personal data is processed, please consult the privacy policies of the respective platforms:

The Sounds of Portuguese is not responsible for payment processing, errors, or disputes handled by third-party platforms. All transactions are subject to the platform’s own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

6. Affiliate Links

Some posts may contain affiliate links. This means that if you purchase through those links, a small commission may be earned at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial integrity.

Posts containing affiliate links will be clearly identified.

7. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

The Sounds of Portuguese may participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties.

8. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites.

These links are provided for informational purposes only. We have no control over external sites and accept no responsibility for:

  • Their content
  • Their availability
  • Their privacy practices
  • Any loss or damage arising from their use

Linking to a third-party website does not imply endorsement unless explicitly stated.

9. Educational Disclaimer

All content provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only.

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are given regarding completeness, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose.

Use of any information from this website is at your own risk.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Sounds of Portuguese shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct or indirect loss
  • Loss of profits
  • Loss of data
  • Business interruption
  • Any damages arising from the use of the website

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where it would be unlawful to do so.

11. Comments & Community Conduct

Due to high levels of spam and inappropriate content, public comments on blog posts may be disabled.

Feedback is welcome via:

Abusive, defamatory, or harmful communication may be ignored, removed, or reported where appropriate.

12. Newsletter

By subscribing to the newsletter, you agree to receive:

  • Updates
  • Educational content
  • Occasional promotional content

Email performance may be tracked (e.g., opens and clicks) for analytics and marketing optimisation.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

For more information on how personal data is handled, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

13. Website Availability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website. Access may be suspended temporarily due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon publication on this page.

15. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Portuguese courts.