Legal Notice & Corporate Information
In compliance with statutory corporate disclosure obligations under European and international commercial practices, including EU Directive 2000/31/EC and Portuguese statutory law (Decreto-Lei n.º 7/2004), the identifying and contact details of the legal entity operating this international directory platform are provided below.
1. Purpose and Nature of the Directory
This website functions as a structured public directory and informational index specializing in physical therapy clinics, physiotherapy practices, sports rehabilitation facilities, orthopedic therapy, manual therapy, and functional kinesiology centers across major metropolitan markets worldwide.
The sole purpose of this portal is to organize, verify, and present publicly available commercial and healthcare information retrieved from official registers, professional boards, open mapping projects, and corporate websites, assisting prospective patients in identifying licensed physical therapists and rehabilitation clinics in their geographic area.
2. Medical & Healthcare Disclaimer
This platform is an informational directory only and is NOT a medical clinic, physical therapy practice, or healthcare provider. Information provided regarding procedures, therapeutic technologies, or rehabilitation programs is strictly educational and introductory. Under no circumstances does it constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or a recommendation of any specific therapist, procedure, or facility.
Any decision regarding physical therapy, therapeutic exercise, or rehabilitation treatments should always be made in direct consultation with a licensed physical therapist or qualified medical doctor in your jurisdiction.
3. Permitted Use and User Responsibilities
Accessing and utilizing this platform constitutes full acceptance of this Legal Notice. Users agree to:
- Use search features, locality indexes, and listings in good faith for personal informational purposes.
- Refrain from automated harvesting, data scraping, or bulk extraction of clinic contact data for unsolicited commercial communications, phone spam, or marketing resale.
- Refrain from transmitting malicious code, attempting unauthorized server access, or disrupting directory availability.
4. Data Accuracy and Third-Party Information
Clinic listings (names, physical addresses, telephone contacts, official websites, and social profiles) originate from public records and collaborative mapping sources (OpenStreetMap). While VORTICEPACIFICO ENGENHARIA LDA employs algorithmic validation and regular updates:
- We cannot guarantee the absolute error-free accuracy, continuous operation, pricing, or current availability of listed clinics.
- We bear no contractual or tort liability for clinical services, medical treatments, consultations, or contracts entered into between users and listed third-party medical practices.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
The website design, layout, search software, structured database schema, trademarks, and visual assets are the exclusive property of VORTICEPACIFICO ENGENHARIA LDA or licensed for use. Commercial brand names and device trademarks (such as INDIBA, EPTE, Winback, Game Ready, etc.) belong to their respective proprietary holders and are referenced purely for informational identification under fair use principles.
6. Listing Rectification or Removal Procedure
Any clinic owner, physician, or authorized healthcare representative wishing to update their business information, modify contact channels, or request the immediate, permanent removal of their directory listing may submit a notice without fee to: legal@vorticepacifico.com or info@vorticepacifico.com.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This website and legal notice are governed by the laws of Portugal and applicable regulations of the European Union. Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent judicial courts of Viana do Castelo, Portugal, without prejudice to statutory consumer protection provisions.