Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website at NovaReferentium.info (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this Website.

2. About This Website

This Website is operated by Nova Referentium, an energy performance assessment and consulting practice based at R. de Augusto Rosa 79, 4000-098 Porto, Portugal. The Website provides informational content about energy performance certification and building efficiency assessment services in Portugal.

3. Informational Nature of Content

The content published on this Website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes professional advice, a recommendation, or a binding assessment of any specific property. The SCE Guide and other informational content describe general processes and regulatory frameworks; they do not replace a formal technical assessment of your specific building.

For information specific to your property, you should arrange a technical assessment with a qualified energy technician.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, and design elements — is the property of Nova Referentium or its content suppliers and is protected by Portuguese and European intellectual property law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without our prior written consent.

You may print or download content for your personal, non-commercial use only.

5. Accuracy of Information

We take care to ensure that the information on this Website is accurate and up to date. However, we make no warranty that the content is complete, accurate, or current. Regulatory requirements, technical standards, and energy performance frameworks may change. You should verify current requirements with the relevant Portuguese regulatory authorities (ADENE, DGEG) for any compliance purposes.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable Portuguese and European law, Nova Referentium shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the content of this Website. This includes, without limitation, indirect or consequential loss, loss of data, or loss of profits.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.

7. External Links

This Website may contain links to external websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content of external sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.

8. Contact Form Use

The contact form on this Website is provided to allow you to submit enquiries about our services. Submitting an enquiry does not create a contractual relationship or any obligation on either party. Any service relationship would be subject to a separate written agreement.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Portugal. Any disputes arising from the use of this Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Porto, Portugal, without prejudice to your rights as a consumer under applicable EU law.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when they were last revised. Continued use of the Website after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact

For any questions about these Terms of Use, contact us at [email protected] or by post at R. de Augusto Rosa 79, 4000-098 Porto, Portugal.