Terms and Conditions

1. Identification

ADDS - AI Data Digital Solutions is the brand under which the services described on this website are provided. The website is owned by, and is the responsibility of, the person identified below.

• Owner: João Ricardo Duarte Marques, sole trader
• Tax number (NIF): 277811015
• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Email: geral@addssolutions.com
• Website: addssolutions.com

2. Purpose and acceptance

These Terms and Conditions govern access to and use of the addssolutions.com website, as well as the engagement of ADDS services.

By accessing this website, the user declares that they have read, understood and fully accepted these terms. If you do not agree with any provision, you should stop using the website immediately.

3. Use of the website

The user agrees to use the website lawfully and in accordance with Portuguese law, and may not:

• Use the website for illegal, fraudulent purposes or in a manner that harms third-party rights.
• Attempt to access restricted areas, systems or networks without authorisation.
• Introduce viruses, malware or any malicious code.
• Reproduce, copy or distribute website content without prior written authorisation.

4. Services

ADDS provides consulting services in artificial intelligence, data and digital solutions. The specific conditions of each service (including scope, timelines and pricing) are defined in an individual proposal presented to the client after the Discovery Session.

Information presented on the website about services is for informational purposes only and does not, by itself, constitute a contractual offer.

5. Discovery Session

The Discovery Session is free and carries no obligations. It consists of an initial conversation to understand the potential client’s context and assess whether there is mutual alignment for collaboration.

Booking a Discovery Session does not create any contractual relationship or obligation to engage services.

6. Intellectual property

All content on this website (including text, images, logos, design, code and branding) is the property of ADDS or the respective rights holders and is protected by Portuguese and European intellectual property legislation.

Unauthorised reproduction, distribution or use of any content from this website is expressly prohibited, unless authorised in writing by ADDS.

7. Limitation of liability

ADDS endeavours to keep the website up to date and functional, but does not guarantee:

• Continuous and uninterrupted availability of the website.
• The absence of technical errors or security flaws.
• The accuracy, timeliness or completeness of all published information.

ADDS shall not be liable for direct or indirect damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website, including data loss, loss of profits or business interruption, except in cases of wilful misconduct or gross negligence.

8. Third-party links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (namely Calendly and LinkedIn). ADDS does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy policies or practices of those websites. Access to external links is at the user’s own risk.

9. Confidentiality

All information shared by the client within a Discovery Session or during the provision of services is treated as confidential. Where applicable, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) may be executed prior to the sharing of sensitive information.

10. Data protection

The processing of personal data collected through this website is carried out in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Portuguese law. For more information, please consult our Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to these terms

ADDS reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes take effect from the date of publication on this page. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Alternative resolution of consumer disputes

Under Portuguese Law no. 144/2015 of 8 September, we inform you that ADDS has not voluntarily signed up to any alternative consumer dispute resolution body.

In the event of a consumer dispute, the consumer may turn to the competent alternative dispute resolution body for their area of residence. Where no competent body exists, the following national centre is available:

• CNIACC, Centro Nacional de Informação e Arbitragem de Conflitos de Consumo
• Website: www.cniacc.pt
• Email: geral@cniacc.pt

The full list of alternative consumer dispute resolution bodies is available on the Portuguese Consumer Portal.

Note: ADDS services are provided mainly to companies and professionals acting within their business activity, where the other party is not a consumer. This information is here for the cases where it is.

13. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Portuguese Republic. Any dispute arising from the use of this website or the provision of services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the judicial district in which the registered office of ADDS is situated, to the express exclusion of any other.