Terms of Use

Last updated: September 13, 2026

These Terms of Use govern your use of the PSSI website. By using this site, you agree to these terms. PSSI is a registered nonprofit in Portugal under NPIC number 519137965, based in Lisbon, Portugal.

Who we are

PSSI is an independent non-profit connecting researchers, practitioners, and institutions to design, test, and measure innovative responses to complex social challenges in Portugal — working across research, social innovation, AI & digital transformation, and data & impact.

Use of this website

You may browse and use this website for lawful, non-commercial purposes, including learning about our work, applying to our programmes, and getting in touch with us. You agree not to misuse the site — for example, by attempting to gain unauthorised access to it, disrupting its operation, or submitting false information through our forms.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website — including text, research, reports, and graphics — is the property of PSSI or its partners and is protected by copyright. You may share links to our content and quote short excerpts with attribution, but you may not republish, sell, or otherwise redistribute substantial parts of our content without our written permission.

Publications and third-party content

Our research, essays, and briefings reflect our own analysis at the time of publication and are provided for general informational purposes only — they do not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Where we link to or reference third-party websites, we are not responsible for their content or their own privacy and data practices.

Applications, donations, and forms

If you apply to a programme or role, or make a donation, through this site, additional terms specific to that process may apply and will be shown to you at the relevant step. Donation payments are processed securely by our third-party payment providers under their own terms.

Limitation of liability

We make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this site accurate and up to date, but we make no warranties about its completeness or accuracy. To the fullest extent permitted by law, PSSI is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of Portugal. Any dispute arising from your use of this website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Portuguese courts.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to sandbox.socialimpact@gmail.com.