Terms of Use

Last updated: 5 April 2026

1. Legal Information

  • Company name: Pedro Amaral, Lda.
  • Tax identification number (NIF): 509995098
  • Registered office: Rua Doutor Francisco Costa Lobo, Lote 5, Loja 9, 5000-410 Vila Real, Portugal
  • Legal form: Sociedade por Quotas (Private Limited Company)
  • Main activity (CAE): Engineering and related technical services (including architecture and planning services under the PlanUrb brand)

2. Purpose

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the website operated by Pedro Amaral, Lda., as well as the provision of its consulting, architecture, urban planning and engineering services under the PlanUrb brand.

By accessing and using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted these Terms of Use in their entirety.

3. Services

Pedro Amaral, Lda. provides services in the following areas:

  • Engineering and architecture consulting
  • Architecture and specialist project design
  • Urban planning
  • Construction supervision and oversight

The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding contractual offer. Engagement of services is formalised through a written agreement between the parties.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, logos, graphic design and layout, is the property of Pedro Amaral, Lda. or its respective rights holders. It is protected under Portuguese and European intellectual property and copyright law.

Reproduction, distribution, modification or public communication of the content without the prior express authorisation of Pedro Amaral, Lda. is prohibited.

5. Liability

Pedro Amaral, Lda. strives to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date, but does not guarantee the absence of errors or omissions. The company is not liable for:

  • Damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website
  • Decisions made based on the information provided on the website
  • Interruptions, technical failures or unavailability of the website

6. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. Pedro Amaral, Lda. does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy policies or practices of those external websites.

7. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by Portuguese law.

For the resolution of any disputes arising from the interpretation or performance of these Terms of Use, the courts of Vila Real shall have exclusive jurisdiction, with express waiver of any other.

8. Alternative Dispute Resolution

In accordance with Law No. 144/2015 of 8 September, in the event of a consumer dispute, the consumer may refer the matter to the following alternative dispute resolution bodies:

  • CICAP — Consumer Information, Mediation and Arbitration Centre of Porto
    Rua Damião de Góis, 31, 4050-225 Porto
    Phone: 225 508 349 · Website: www.cicap.pt
  • TRIAVE — Consumer Dispute Arbitration Centre of Vale do Ave
    Rua Capitão Alfredo Guimarães, 1, 4800-019 Guimarães
    Phone: 253 422 410 · Website: www.triave.pt

For more information about alternative dispute resolution bodies, visit the Portuguese Consumer Portal: www.consumidor.gov.pt

9. Changes to the Terms of Use

Pedro Amaral, Lda. reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes take effect upon publication on the website.

10. Contact

For any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at geral@planurb.pt.