Terms of Use, Privacy & Cookies

Nature of the Initiative

The website www.repaircafealgarve.pt is dedicated to Repair Café Algarve, a community "Laboratory Fair" aimed at repairing objects, systems, and consumption habits. This initiative brings together practical solutions for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling, functioning as an open participatory movement where collaboration is the primary tool against obsolescence. The event is organized by the non-profit association BENFAZER.

Acceptance

By accessing and continuing to browse www.repaircafealgarve.pt, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions in full.

Amendments

We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. It is your responsibility to review them whenever interacting with our platform or taking part in our activities.

Responsibility and Safety in Community Repairs

BENFAZER holds no liability for consequences resulting from browsing or using this website.

Regarding active participation at the event, because we encourage hands-on self-repair and educational workshops:

• All repairs performed during the event are conducted in a spirit of mutual aid, peer learning, and community assistance.
• We do not provide commercial warranties or guarantee the longevity of repairs carried out during our workshops.
• Participation in repair activities and bringing items for triage remains at the sole risk and responsibility of the participant/owner.

Language Policy

Although our website and digital materials are made available in multiple languages, the physical event is primarily hosted in Portuguese. We do our best to welcome and assist international visitors and residents, but cannot guarantee fluent interpretation across all workshops and stands. We also consider Repair Café Algarve an enriching cultural and linguistic opportunity to practice Portuguese in an active civic setting.

BENFAZER accepts no responsibility for minor discrepancies in translation or varying interpretations between translated versions and the original Portuguese notices.

Participation and Code of Conduct

Admission to Repair Café Algarve as a visitor is completely free, as is participation in our scheduled public workshops. However, prior registration is strongly advised to secure seating and assist logistical coordination.

The event operates strictly under zero-waste and 100% plant-based food principles. When entering the venue, all visitors are asked to respect these commitments (e.g. avoiding single-use plastics and non-reusable containers).

Participation means engaging with diverse viewpoints on sustainability and circular economy. All participants must show mutual respect, kindness, and uphold our collaborative learning spirit.

Privacy and Personal Data

When registering for technical masterclasses, debates, or volunteer sessions, you may be asked to submit personal information such as your name, email, or telephone number via form submissions.

This data is processed strictly for coordinating your requested participation and aggregated for non-commercial statistical reporting. We never sell or transfer personal data to third parties without your explicit authorization.

Community Newsletter

We maintain an informative mailing list sharing announcements about forthcoming events and civic actions with environmental impact. You can opt out or modify your preferences at any time through the direct unsubscribe links in each communication.

Cookies

We utilize essential functional cookies required for core website features, such as storing your preferred language and collecting anonymized site metrics through Google Analytics.