Website Terms of Use

Last Updated: July 2026

1. Welcome

Welcome to the Branco de Cal Website.

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of this Website. By browsing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Website.

These Terms apply only to the use of this Website. Reservations are subject to our Reservation Terms, and the processing of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

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2. About Us

This Website is operated by:

BRANCO DE CAL – Turismo, Ambiente e Imobiliário, Lda.
VAT Number: 509183859

Registered Office:
Bairro da Alagoínha, Lote 30
7645-317 Vila Nova de Milfontes
Portugal

Email: hello@brancodecal.com
Telephone: +351 919 968 116

Most accommodation presented on this Website is operated by Branco de Cal – Turismo, Ambiente e Imobiliário, Lda.

The current exception is Casa do Lado, which is operated by Outro Sul, Lda. Reservations for Casa do Lado are made with Outro Sul, Lda., and invoices are issued by that company. Branco de Cal manages communications, reservation enquiries and guest services on its behalf.

Where any future property is operated by a different legal entity, this will always be clearly identified on the relevant property page and, where applicable, during the reservation process.

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3. Purpose of This Website

The Branco de Cal Website is intended to:

  • present Branco de Cal and its accommodation;

  • provide information about our properties and services;

  • allow visitors to contact us and enquire about availability;

  • share information about the surrounding region;

  • publish articles and recommendations;

  • provide access, where available, to our external online booking platform.

The information published on this Website is intended for general information purposes and does not, by itself, create a reservation or contractual relationship.

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4. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this Website is accurate, complete and kept up to date.

However, occasional errors, omissions or changes may occur.

Information such as accommodation descriptions, facilities, photographs or local recommendations is provided in good faith and may change over time.

If you are unsure about any aspect of your stay, please contact us before making a reservation.

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5. Availability of the Website

We aim to keep this Website available and functioning properly at all times.

However, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Website may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

We may also update, modify or remove content and features from time to time without prior notice.

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6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this Website, including its text, logo, design, layout and other original materials, belongs to Branco de Cal or is used with the permission of its respective owners.

Much of the written content has been created by Branco de Cal.

Many of the photographs displayed on this Website were taken by Matilde Viegas (the best ones) or by Branco de Cal. We are grateful for the collaboration of everyone whose work helps present our accommodation and the surrounding region.

You are welcome to use this Website for your personal, non-commercial use. The content may not be copied, reproduced or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the relevant rights holder.

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7. Acceptable Use

When using this Website, you agree not to:

  • use the Website for any unlawful purpose;

  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems;

  • interfere with the operation or security of the Website;

  • introduce malicious software or harmful code;

  • copy or reproduce Website content in a way that infringes intellectual property rights;

  • use the Website in any way that could impair its availability or functionality for other visitors.

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8. External Links

This Website contains links to third-party websites and services for your convenience.

These may include, for example:

  • our external online booking platform;

  • Google Maps;

  • Instagram;

  • local organizations, businesses and visitor resources.

These websites are operated independently from Branco de Cal.
We are not responsible for their content, availability, security practices or privacy policies.
We encourage you to review the legal documents of any third-party website before providing personal information or using its services.

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9. External Online Booking Platform

Where available, this Website includes a link to an external online booking platform provided by Amenitiz.

If you choose to continue to that platform, you will leave the Branco de Cal Website and complete your reservation on a website operated independently by Amenitiz.

The use of the booking platform is governed by its own terms, privacy policy and cookie policy.

Once reservation information is shared with Branco de Cal for the purpose of managing your stay, our Privacy Policy applies to the processing of that information by Branco de Cal.

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10. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes any rights that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded under applicable law.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Branco de Cal shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from the use of this Website, temporary interruptions to its availability or reliance on information that is inaccurate due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

These Terms do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

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11. Applicable Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Portugal.

Any disputes relating to the use of this Website shall be interpreted in accordance with Portuguese law, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection rights that may apply.

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12. Alternative Dispute Resolution (Resolução Alternativa de Litígios)

In the event of a consumer dispute, and pursuant to Portuguese Law No. 144/2015, the consumer may appeal to an Alternative Dispute Resolution (RAL) entity.

For the region and sector of our activity, the competent entities are:

  • CNIACC - Centro Nacional de Informação e Arbitragem de Conflitos de Consumo (www.cniacc.pt)

You can find a complete, updated list of these entities on the Consumer Portal (Portal do Consumidor) at www.consumidor.gov.pt.

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13. Complaints Book (Livro de Reclamações)

Branco de Cal – Turismo, Ambiente e Imobiliário, Lda. has an Electronic Complaints Book. If you wish to file a formal complaint, you may do so digitally by accessing the official platform at www.livroreclamacoes.pt.

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14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes to our Website, our services or applicable legal requirements.

Whenever we make changes, we will publish the updated version on this Website and revise the “Last updated” date shown at the top of these Terms.

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15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Branco de Cal – Turismo, Ambiente e Imobiliário, Lda.

Email: hello@brancodecal.com

Telephone: +351 919 968 116