Dispute Resolution
Dispute resolution
Complaint mechanisms and resolution of consumer disputes
Complaints Book
Complaints via electronic means
Viva Saudável provides the Electronic Complaints Book (Livro de Reclamações Eletrónico), accessible through the official Portuguese website.
livroreclamacoes.ptAlternative dispute resolution (ADR)
Mediation and arbitration before going to court
Consumers have the option of resorting to official alternative dispute resolution (ADR) bodies, which provide mediation or assistance in resolving disputes before going to court.
You may contact any of the following entities:
CNIACC — Centro Nacional de Informação e Arbitragem de Conflitos de Consumo
Centro de Arbitragem de Conflitos de Consumo de Lisboa
Centro de Arbitragem de Conflitos de Consumo do Vale do Ave / Tribunal Arbitral
CIAB — Centro de Informação, Mediação e Arbitragem de Consumo
CICAP — Tribunal Arbitral de Consumo
European online dispute resolution platform
Dispute resolution for online purchases within the European Union
For more information on alternative dispute resolution, you may consult the European Union's online dispute resolution platform.
ec.europa.eu/consumers/odrCompetent court
Contractual clause for judicial disputes
Without prejudice to the mandatory legal rules applicable in matters of consumer protection, any dispute arising from the interpretation, execution or application of these Terms and Conditions shall be submitted to the Judicial Court of the District of Porto, Local Civil Division of Maia, with express waiver of any other.
Consumers' rights
This clause applies without prejudice to the mandatory legal rules in matters of consumer protection, which continue to safeguard the rights legally recognised to consumers.
Before starting a formal procedure
Whenever possible, we recommend that you first contact us directly at geral@vivasaudavel.pt. Most issues can be solved quickly and amicably through this channel.
Have a question or complaint?
Contact us directly — we always look for an amicable solution
geral@vivasaudavel.pt