Terms and Conditions of Use

Please read these terms carefully before using the portal

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website datosespana.com (hereinafter, the "Portal"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the Portal. Continued use of the Portal after the publication of changes to these terms will constitute your acceptance of such changes.

2. Description of Service

Datos España is an informational portal that presents public statistics and data about Spain, including but not limited to information on crime, demographics, housing and other socioeconomic indicators. The Portal is exclusively for informational and educational purposes.

The information provided on this Portal does NOT constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, financial, real estate, investment, medical or personal safety advice. You should not make decisions based solely on the information presented on this Portal without first consulting qualified professionals in the relevant field.

3. Data Sources and Accuracy

The data presented on the Portal comes from official public sources, including the National Statistics Institute (INE), the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, and other Spanish government institutions.

Despite our efforts to keep information up-to-date and accurate, we do NOT guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability or availability of the data presented. Data may contain errors, omissions or be outdated. Original sources may modify their data without prior notice.

We strongly recommend verifying any critical information directly with official sources before making important decisions.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PORTAL IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION.

  • We do not guarantee that the Portal will be free from errors, viruses or other harmful components
  • We do not guarantee that statistical data accurately reflects current reality
  • We do not guarantee continuous availability or uninterrupted operation of the Portal
  • We do not guarantee that the information is suitable for any particular purpose
  • We do not guarantee specific results derived from the use of the information

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DATOS ESPAÑA, ITS OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, COLLABORATORS AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Economic or financial losses of any nature
  • Damages arising from decisions made based on information from the Portal
  • Loss of data, profits, business opportunities or reputation
  • Damages arising from interpretation of crime or safety statistics
  • Damages arising from real estate or investment decisions
  • Damages caused by service interruption or loss of access
  • Any other damages arising from the use or inability to use the Portal

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which liability is claimed, whether contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise.

6. Special Notice About Crime Data

Crime data presented on the Portal are aggregate statistics that do not necessarily reflect individual risk in specific locations. Crime rates can vary significantly within the same province or municipality.

  • Crime statistics should NOT be used as the sole factor in determining the safety of an area
  • The data does not predict future risk of being a crime victim
  • Comparisons between regions have methodological limitations
  • Data reflects known offenses and may not include unreported crimes
  • Classifications such as "safest cities" or "most dangerous" are statistical simplifications

7. Special Notice About Real Estate Data

Rental, sale and mortgage price data are statistical averages that may not reflect current market conditions in specific locations.

  • Prices shown are averages and NOT actual offers or appraisals
  • The real estate market fluctuates constantly and data may be outdated
  • We are NOT real estate agents nor do we offer intermediation services
  • Always consult with real estate professionals before any transaction
  • We assume no responsibility for purchase, sale or rental decisions

8. Notice About Demographic Data

Demographic statistics are estimates based on censuses and administrative records that may not accurately reflect the current population of each territory.

  • Population data are estimates subject to margins of error
  • Demographic projections do not guarantee future trends
  • Migration data may not capture all population movements

9. Intellectual Property

The design, structure, selection, coordination, expression and arrangement of Portal content are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Statistical data comes from public government sources and its use is subject to the conditions established by those sources.

Use of the data is permitted for personal, educational or informational purposes, always citing the original data source. Commercial use of the Portal or its contents requires prior authorization.

10. User Obligations

By using the Portal, you agree to:

  • Use the Portal only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
  • Not attempt to access restricted areas of the system
  • Not take actions that could damage, disable or overload the Portal
  • Not use automated systems to extract data massively without authorization
  • Not reproduce, modify or redistribute content for commercial purposes without permission

11. Third-Party Links

The Portal may contain links to third-party websites, including official data sources. We have no control over the content of these sites and assume no responsibility for them. The inclusion of links does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

12. Privacy

The processing of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, available in the corresponding section of the Portal. By using the Portal, you accept the processing of your data in accordance with that policy. Privacy →

13. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Modifications will take effect from their publication on the Portal. We recommend reviewing this page periodically. Continued use of the Portal after publication of changes will constitute your acceptance thereof.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Portal at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including violation of these terms.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Spain. Any dispute related to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Spain.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to comply with applicable law or removed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Contact

For any questions about these Terms and Conditions, you may contact us through the Portal's contact page. Contact →

By using Datos España, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.