Legal notice.

Identification

This site belongs to Rui Castro, jurist, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. It is a personal, non commercial site that brings together his legal publications, with no sales, forms or cookies. Contact is through LinkedIn.

Intellectual property

The texts, manuals, short articles, summaries and original images on this site are written by Rui Castro and protected by Portuguese copyright law. You may quote excerpts with clear credit to the author and the source, linking to the original page. Full reproduction or commercial use requires prior permission. Third party trademarks and content belong to their respective owners.

Informative nature

The publications are informative and reflect the author’s legal reading at the date of publication; they may become outdated as legislation or case law changes. They are not legal advice and do not replace the analysis of each specific case by a qualified professional. The views expressed are personal and do not bind any organisation the author works with.

External links

Links to third party sites are provided for convenience; the author is not responsible for their content or availability.

Applicable law

This notice and the use of the site are governed by Portuguese law.

Last updated: 3 November 2026.