The website coolportugal.com (“Website,” “site,” or “we”) is governed by the terms below.
By using the site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy. If you don’t agree, please stop using the site.
General Use
The content on this site is here to inform, inspire, and guide you as you explore Portugal. It’s created for a general audience and is not meant to harm or misrepresent any place, business, brand, or individual.
We do our best to keep everything accurate and helpful, but we can’t promise that every detail stays current or error-free. Travel changes fast; hotels update rooms, restaurants switch menus, and experiences shift with the seasons.
Any decisions you make based on the information here are your own. We’re not responsible for losses, damages, wrong bookings, missed ferries, or any other travel hiccups that might happen as a result of using this site.
Some content may become outdated over time. Feel free to double-check details with official sources when planning a trip.
We reserve the right to update, edit, or remove any content on this website at any time.
Disclaimer & Disclosure
coolportugal.com may include:
- Affiliate links
- Sponsored content
- Paid partnerships
- Recommendations for tours, hotels, products, or travel tools
Whenever affiliate links or sponsorships are used, they will be clearly disclosed at the top or within the content.
All opinions and recommendations are our own. We only feature places, services, and products that genuinely fit our content. Still, you should always confirm details, such as prices, availability, location, or booking rules directly with the company. Things change quickly in the travel world.
We participate in affiliate programs such as Booking.com, Amazon Associates, and other travel-related partner networks. These programs may use cookies or tracking tools to confirm purchases or bookings made through referral links.
Copyright & Intellectual Property
coolportugal.com holds copyright over our original written content, graphics, and photography.
Visual content on this site may include:
- Our own original travel photos
- Licensed stock images
- Hotel images sourced from Booking.com
- User-generated travel photos from public social media posts
- Embedded content from platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Pinterest
All rights for user-generated content and Booking.com images remain with their original creators.
Unless otherwise stated:
- You may not copy, reproduce, or republish our original images or written work for commercial use without permission.
- You may share short excerpts for non-commercial use with full credit and a direct link back to the original post.
Hotel Photos, Booking.com Content & Third-Party Media
Hotel Images from Booking.com
We feature hotel photos from Booking.com to help you get a quick sense of a place before you click through. These images:
- Come from Booking.com and its content partners
- Remain property of their original creators
- Are used only for editorial, informational purposes
If you own the rights to a hotel image and want it removed, email us at contact@coolportugal.com with:
- A link to the image on our site
- A link to the original Booking.com listing
We’ll remove it promptly.
Our Own Photography
We use our own photos of destinations, restaurants, views, hotels, and everyday life in Portugal. These images belong to us and cannot be reused without permission.
User-Generated Travel Content
Sometimes we feature public travel photos from social platforms to show real moments and help readers visualize places. All such content:
- Remains the property of the original creator
- Includes clear credit and a link
- Is used only for editorial and illustrative purposes
- Will be removed quickly upon request
To request removal, email contact@coolportugal.com with the necessary links.
DMCA / Content Removal Policy
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on this site infringes your copyright, contact us at contact@coolportugal.com with:
- A link to your original work
- A link to our page where it appears
- A brief explanation of the issue
We’ll remove the material promptly.
Comments
We may allow comments on certain pages. We reserve the right to delete comments without notice if they are:
- Off-topic
- Abusive or inappropriate
- Spam or promotional
- Harmful in any way
Users are responsible for the comments they post. coolportugal.com is not liable for anything shared by commenters.
Downloadables (If Offered)
If we share checklists, guides, maps, or other downloadable items:
- They are for personal use only
- They may not be sold, copied, altered, or distributed
- Commercial use is not allowed
We may change or update downloadable content or licensing at any time.
No Professional Advice
The information on this site is not professional advice. It should not replace guidance from travel agents, financial advisors, legal experts, medical professionals, or any qualified specialist. Always seek expert help when needed.
Contact
For questions about these Terms of Use or requests related to content, email:
contact@coolportugal.com