Legal Notice and Terms of Use

Last updated: 28 September 2026.

 

1. Website owner

This website is the responsibility of Joana Filipa Marques da Costa, self-employed professional, Portuguese tax number (NIF) 256 665 435, with a professional location in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal.

Contact: ola@ajoana.pt. There is no establishment open to the public and no in-person service at this location.

 

2. Activity and purpose of the website

The website presents graphic design, visual identity, branding, web design, website development and e-commerce services, as well as completed projects. The information provided is general in nature and may change without prior notice.

 

3. Requests, proposals and contracting

Sending a form, an email or any other contact request does not automatically create a contractual relationship, nor does it mean that a project has been accepted. The scope, schedule, price, payment terms, revisions, licences and other conditions are set out in a specific proposal, quote or contract. In case of any discrepancy, those documents prevail.

 

4. Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, the texts, graphic elements, identity, structure and original content of this website are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. They may not be copied, reproduced, modified or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.

Trademarks, works and materials belonging to clients or third parties remain the property of their respective owners and are shown only to identify or give context to the projects.

 

5. External links and liability

The website may contain links to third-party pages. There is no control over their content, availability or privacy practices, so their use is the visitor’s responsibility. Reasonable efforts are made to keep the information accurate and the website available, without any guarantee that it will be completely free of errors, interruptions or incompatibilities.

 

6. Data protection and cookies

The processing of personal data is explained in the Privacy Policy. The use of cookies and how to manage your preferences are described in the Cookie Policy.

 

7. Alternative dispute resolution for consumers

Consumers may use a competent alternative dispute resolution body for consumer disputes. For Póvoa de Varzim, the following may be relevant:

An up-to-date list of bodies is available on the Consumer Portal of the Portuguese Directorate-General for Consumers. This information does not imply voluntary membership of any specific body, unless expressly stated otherwise.

You may also file a complaint through the Electronic Complaints Book (Livro de Reclamações Eletrónico).

 

8. Governing law

This website and these terms are governed by Portuguese law, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection rules and the applicable legal rules on jurisdiction.

 

9. Changes and contact

This notice may be updated to reflect legal, technical or service changes. For any questions, please contact ola@ajoana.pt.

This is a translation of the Portuguese version. In case of any discrepancy, the Portuguese version prevails.