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FolkUp — Setúbal Encyclopedia Version: 2.1 | Effective Date: February 2026 | Last Updated: March 2026

Operator: FolkUp Address: Lg. José Afonso 20 RC, 2900-429 Setúbal, Portugal Email: hello@folkup.app

1. What This Website Is

setubal.folkup.city is a free, open-content encyclopedia about Setúbal, Portugal — covering history, places, people, nature, traditions, gastronomy, culture, and daily life. It is operated by FolkUp and supported by voluntary donations.

By using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the website.

2. Content License

Unless otherwise noted, all content on setubal.folkup.city is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

You are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material, including commercially

Under the following conditions:

  • Attribution — give appropriate credit to FolkUp, link to the license, and indicate if changes were made
  • ShareAlike — distribute adaptations under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 license

Full license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

The FolkUp name, logo, and brand elements are not covered by this license and may not be used without permission, except for reasonable attribution.

3. No Warranty of Accuracy

We do our best to provide accurate and up-to-date information, verified by the community. However, we do not guarantee that content is accurate, complete, or current. Encyclopedic content is compiled from various sources and may contain errors or outdated information.

All content is provided “as is”, without warranty of any kind, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Content on this website must NOT be used as the sole basis for medical, health, safety, legal, or financial decisions. Always seek appropriate professional advice for such matters.

4. Local Information Disclaimer

Information about Setúbal is provided for reference and educational purposes only.

  • This encyclopedia is not affiliated with the Câmara Municipal de Setúbal or any other local or national government body.
  • Local conditions — including businesses, transport routes, schedules, regulations, and prices — change regularly. Always verify current information through official local sources before making decisions.
  • FolkUp is not responsible for any loss, inconvenience, or harm arising from reliance on information that may be outdated or inaccurate.
  • When in doubt, contact official local authorities or service providers directly.

5. Historical and Cultural Information

Content about Setúbal’s history, traditions, and culture is compiled from published sources, local knowledge, and community contributions.

  • Historical accounts may reflect different perspectives or interpretations. We present multiple viewpoints where they exist.
  • Cultural traditions may be contested or have regional variations.
  • We use reliability markers ([UNVERIFIED], [DISPUTED], [FOLKLORE]) to indicate the confidence level of our information.
  • This content does not constitute academic or professional historical research.

6. User Accounts (FolkUp Auth)

We offer optional user accounts through FolkUp Auth (auth.folkup.app), powered by Keycloak. Account creation is entirely voluntary and is not required to access the website’s content.

If you create an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate registration information
  • Keep your login credentials secure and not share them with third parties
  • Be responsible for all activity under your account
  • Notify us promptly at hello@folkup.app if you suspect unauthorized access

If you register via an OAuth provider (e.g., Google), the provider’s own terms and privacy policy also apply to their processing of your data.

FolkUp reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are used for unlawful purposes.

You may request account deletion at any time by contacting privacy@folkup.app. For details on how we handle your account data, see our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of third-party sites. Following external links is at your own discretion.

8. Donations

FolkUp is supported by voluntary donations through Ko-fi. Donations are entirely optional and do not affect your access to content. Donations are processed by Ko-fi under their own terms. We do not receive your payment details.

9. Acceptable Use

You may use this website for any lawful purpose consistent with the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. You may not:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the website’s operation
  • Remove or alter copyright notices or attribution from content

Automated access (search engine crawlers, academic research bots) is permitted if it does not degrade service quality.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law:

  • FolkUp shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website.
  • Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed EUR 100.

We do not exclude liability for: death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, intentional misconduct, or anything that cannot be excluded under EU or Portuguese law.

These Terms do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

11. Privacy

We process minimal personal data. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance.

For material changes affecting user accounts or your rights, we will notify registered users by email where practicable.

Previous versions are available upon request at hello@folkup.app.

13. Governing Law, Complaints and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of Portugal.

Complaints: If you have a complaint about our services or content, please contact us first at hello@folkup.app. We will acknowledge your complaint within 5 business days and aim to resolve it within 30 days.

If you are an EU consumer, you may use the EU Consumer Redress tool to find alternative dispute resolution entities. Our email for dispute resolution purposes: hello@folkup.app

Any unresolved disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts of Lisbon, Portugal.

If you are a consumer resident in another EU/EEA member state, you retain the protections of your country’s mandatory consumer protection laws.

14. Operator Information

In accordance with the eCommerce Directive (2000/31/EC) and Portuguese Decreto-Lei 7/2004:

  • Name: FolkUp
  • Address: Lg. José Afonso 20 RC, 2900-429 Setúbal, Portugal
  • NIF: 312596928
  • Email: hello@folkup.app

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.

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