Skip to main content
Header

complaints about unfair terms


Complaint Letter: Firm Opposition to NOS’s Unfair Terms

Dear NOS Customer Service Team,

Hello! I am a long-time customer of your company, and I am writing this letter to express my strong dissatisfaction with the unfair treatment and unreasonable terms I have encountered during my interactions with your company, and to formally file a complaint. I am particularly concerned about the unfair terms related to the relocation service, which have left me deeply uncomfortable and disappointed.

The main issues I have encountered are as follows:
    1.    Forced Extension of Loyalty Period and Fee Increase
When I applied for the relocation service, your staff did not clearly inform me that the service would force an extension of my loyalty period and increase my monthly fees. Throughout the process, since I do not understand Portuguese, the staff did not provide any detailed explanation about this important change. What’s more unreasonable is that even though the relocation service was not performed on time, the technician did not show up, and no notification was provided, your company still requires me to bear these unfair terms. This behavior seriously infringes upon my right to be informed and make a choice, and it goes against the spirit of the contract.
    2.    Failure to Fulfill Service Commitment and Passing the Blame
According to the original agreement, the relocation was supposed to be completed by January 10, 2025. However, the technician did not show up on time and no notification was given. I clearly requested to cancel the relocation and restore my original contract, and your staff signed off on it. However, after multiple communications, I still did not receive any effective confirmation regarding the restoration of my contract, and even when I contacted customer service again, they still insisted that I accept the unauthorized changes to the contract and the increased fees.
    3.    Unfair Terms and Poor Customer Service Handling
After repeatedly raising the issue, customer service told me that the matter could only be handled over the phone. Since I am not in Europe, I could not answer the phone, and customer service suggested that I have a friend answer the call on my behalf. However, when my friend answered the call, the customer service representative not only failed to provide a solution but also insisted that I accept the extended loyalty period and price increase, regardless of whether the relocation was successful. This is clearly an unfair term, which forces additional burdens on consumers and deprives them of their right to choose.

Given the above issues, I demand that your company take the following actions immediately:
    1.    Cancel the forced extension of the loyalty period and price increase, and restore my original contract, ensuring that consumers do not bear unreasonable additional costs due to relocation or other service changes.
    2.    Publicly apologize for failing to fulfill the service commitment and provide appropriate compensation for the economic loss and mental distress caused by your company’s failure to deliver.
    3.    Improve customer service processes, ensuring that all contract changes are made with the full knowledge and consent of the consumer, and that unfair terms are completely eliminated.

I hope that your company will take my complaint seriously and respond promptly with positive actions to restore consumer trust in your services. If the issue is not properly resolved within a reasonable time frame, I will be forced to seek further compensation and resolution through consumer protection organizations or legal channels.

I look forward to your prompt response and hope your company will take effective measures to protect the basic rights of consumers.

Sincerely,
CHAOPING ZHANG 

Carta de Reclamação: Oposição Firme às Cláusulas Abusivas da NOS

Prezada Equipa de Serviço ao Cliente da NOS,

Olá! Sou um cliente de longa data da sua empresa e estou a escrever esta carta para expressar o meu forte desagrado pelo tratamento injusto e pelas cláusulas irregulares que encontrei durante as minhas interações com a sua empresa, e para apresentar formalmente uma reclamação. Estou particularmente preocupado com as cláusulas abusivas relacionadas com o serviço de mudança de instalação, que me deixaram extremamente desconfortável e desapontado.

Os principais problemas que encontrei são os seguintes:
    1.    Extensão Forçada do Período de Fidelidade e Aumento de Taxas
Quando solicitei o serviço de mudança de instalação, os seus colaboradores não me informaram claramente que o serviço implicaria uma extensão forçada do meu período de fidelidade e o aumento das minhas taxas mensais. Durante todo o processo, devido à minha falta de conhecimento da língua portuguesa, os funcionários não forneceram qualquer explicação detalhada sobre esta alteração importante. O mais absurdo é que, mesmo sem o serviço de mudança ter sido cumprido, o técnico não apareceu e não houve qualquer notificação, a NOS ainda assim exige que eu aceite estas cláusulas injustas. Este comportamento infringe gravemente o meu direito à informação e à escolha, além de contrariar o espírito do contrato.
    2.    Falta de Cumprimento do Compromisso de Serviço e Transferência de Responsabilidade
De acordo com o acordo original, a mudança deveria ter sido concluída até 10 de janeiro de 2025. No entanto, o técnico não apareceu a tempo e não houve qualquer notificação. Solicitei claramente o cancelamento da mudança e a restauração do meu contrato original, e os seus colaboradores assinaram essa solicitação. Contudo, após várias comunicações, não recebi qualquer confirmação válida sobre a restauração do contrato e, mesmo quando voltei a entrar em contacto com o serviço de apoio ao cliente, insistiram que eu aceitasse as alterações não autorizadas ao contrato e o aumento das taxas.
    3.    Cláusulas Abusivas e Má Gestão do Atendimento ao Cliente
Após levantar repetidamente a questão, o atendimento ao cliente disse-me que o assunto só poderia ser tratado por telefone. Como não estou na Europa, não pude atender a chamada, e o atendimento sugeriu que eu pedisse a um amigo para atender a chamada em meu nome. No entanto, quando o meu amigo atendeu, o representante do serviço de apoio ao cliente não apenas falhou em fornecer uma solução, mas também insistiu que eu aceitasse a extensão do período de fidelidade e o aumento das taxas, independentemente de o serviço de mudança ter sido realizado ou não. Isto é claramente uma cláusula abusiva, que impõe encargos adicionais aos consumidores e lhes retira o direito de escolha.

Face aos problemas acima mencionados, exijo que a sua empresa tome as seguintes ações de imediato:
    1.    Cancelar a extensão forçada do período de fidelidade e o aumento de taxas, e restaurar o meu contrato original, garantindo que os consumidores não suportem custos adicionais injustificados devido à mudança de instalação ou outras alterações ao serviço.
    2.    Pedirem desculpas publicamente pelo não cumprimento do compromisso de serviço e fornecerem uma compensação adequada pela perda económica e pelos transtornos causados pela falha no cumprimento do serviço.
    3.    Melhorar os processos de atendimento ao cliente, garantindo que todas as alterações contratuais sejam feitas com pleno conhecimento e consentimento do consumidor, e que as cláusulas abusivas sejam completamente eliminadas.

Espero que a sua empresa leve a sério a minha reclamação e responda prontamente com ações positivas para restaurar a confiança dos consumidores nos seus serviços. Se o problema não for resolvido adequadamente dentro de um prazo razoável, terei de recorrer a organizações de defesa do consumidor ou a vias legais para buscar mais compensações e soluções.

Aguardo a sua resposta rápida e espero que a sua empresa tome medidas eficazes para proteger os direitos básicos dos consumidores.

Atenciosamente,
CHAOPING ZHANG 
20/2/2025

15 Comentários

Mário P.
Forum|alt.badge.img+6
  • Gestor da comunidade
  • 29890 comentários
  • 20 de fevereiro de 2025

Good afternoon @CHAOPING ZHANG,

We have received your private message and will reply as soon as possible.

Thank you, 


Guimas
Super User
Forum|alt.badge.img+2
  • Super User
  • 12243 comentários
  • 21 de fevereiro de 2025

It states on the conditions present on this website that relocation of service is mandatory to extend loyalty period to 24 months. In therms of price that its to be discussed with commercial line. And if the contract is within 6 early months you still have to pay 80€ aswell.


  • Autor
  • Kilobyte
  • 12 comentários
  • 21 de fevereiro de 2025

11986383#

Dear NOS Customer Service Team,

Hello!

I have received your response regarding my request to restore the original contract period, but I still need further clarification and dispute the terms mentioned concerning the “extension of the loyalty period.”

First, I would like to reiterate my main request: Due to your company’s failure to send a technician to my home for the agreed-upon relocation, I followed the proper procedure to cancel the relocation and restore the original contract. I have physical evidence of the “cancellation of the new contract” signed by the responsible agent, as well as video footage of the process. According to your staff’s confirmation, I have completed the process of restoring my original contract at multiple stores, and I was assured that the “original contract period will be restored.” Therefore, I request the restoration of my original contract under the original terms, without the extension of the loyalty period.

Additionally, according to Portuguese consumer protection laws, consumers are entitled to a 15-day cooling-off period after signing a contract. I have exercised this right within the cooling-off period by requesting the restoration of my original contract and have followed the necessary procedures, which fully complies with the law.

Your company has conditioned the loyalty period extension on the completion of the relocation. However, as I explicitly requested the cancellation of the relocation and no relocation was completed, this should not serve as grounds for extending my loyalty period or increasing my monthly fee. I kindly request clarification on the following points:
    1.    Uncompleted Relocation: On January 3, 2025, I requested a relocation, but your company failed to send a technician on the agreed date. I explicitly requested the cancellation of the relocation on January 10, 2025. Since no actual relocation occurred (I have confirmation from the responsible agent with a signed cancellation record), I have the right to restore the original contract within the 15-day cooling-off period, and I should not be forced into an extended loyalty period.
    2.    Commitment to Restore Original Contract: On January 13, 2025, I filed a complaint at the RiSul Shopping NOS store, where staff member Pedro Duarte processed my request to restore the original contract, assuring me it would be effective within 72 hours. However, my contract has yet to be restored, and my monthly fee still shows an increase, with the loyalty period extended. This contradicts the assurances provided by your staff, and I request an immediate resolution to restore the original contract.
    3.    Fee Issue: According to your response, a fee of €80 applies if the contract is within the first 6 months, but when I requested the relocation, my contract was valid for over 6 months. Therefore, this fee should not apply to me.

I kindly request that you promptly verify and address the issues outlined above, restoring my original contract and removing the extended loyalty period clause.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution.

Sincerely,

CHAOPING ZHANG 

2/21/2025


João H.
Forum|alt.badge.img+6
  • Gestor da comunidade
  • 29912 comentários
  • 21 de fevereiro de 2025

Hello ​@CHAOPING ZHANG,

Thank you for your message.

We’ve replied to your private message and are waiting on your feedback.

Thank you


  • Autor
  • Kilobyte
  • 12 comentários
  • 21 de fevereiro de 2025

Thank you for your reply. According to Article 10 of the Portuguese Consumer Protection Law, consumers have a 15-day revocation period after signing a contract. I have enough evidence to prove that I have adopted this legal basis. I will return to Portugal on March 10th, and I will continue to defend my rights.


  • Autor
  • Kilobyte
  • 12 comentários
  • 22 de fevereiro de 2025


Subject: Request for Written Explanation and Confirmation of Both Parties’ Rights

Dear NOS Customer Service Team,

Hello,

Thank you for your response over the phone. I would like to clarify once again that, as I am currently not in Europe, my friend assisted in answering the call with your customer service. However, I must emphasize that my friend was only assisting with the call and does not fully represent my position. Therefore, in order to ensure clear and accurate communication of the issue, I request that your company provide a written explanation.

I would like to once again clearly state my main requests:
    1.    15-day Cooling-off Period: According to Portuguese consumer protection law, I have already exercised my right to cancel the move and restore the original contract within the 15-day cooling-off period. I have evidence, including signed confirmation and video recordings, which clearly demonstrate that I took action within the required period and completed the procedure to restore the original contract. Therefore, I insist that the original contract be reinstated, without extending the loyalty period.
    2.    Written Confirmation: To ensure both parties’ rights are protected and to avoid any misunderstandings, I request that your company provide a written response to my request. All communications and commitments should be confirmed in writing to ensure that both parties have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations, and to ensure transparency throughout this process.
    3.    Evidence: As previously mentioned, I have relevant evidence supporting my claims, including signed documents confirming the cancellation of the new contract by the agent, as well as video recordings. These pieces of evidence demonstrate that within the 15-day cooling-off period, I legally requested the restoration of the original contract and completed the necessary procedures.

To avoid unnecessary disputes and misunderstandings, I once again request that your company provide a written response confirming the relevant content and clarifying the responsibilities of both parties. If your company continues to insist on communicating via phone without providing written confirmation, I will be compelled to seek assistance from consumer protection authorities and take further legal action.

I look forward to your prompt response and written explanation.

Sincerely,

CHAOPING ZHANG 

22/2/2025


João H.
Forum|alt.badge.img+6
  • Gestor da comunidade
  • 29912 comentários
  • 24 de fevereiro de 2025

Hello ​@CHAOPING ZHANG,

Thank you for your message.

We’ve replied to your private message and are waiting on your feedback.

Thank you


  • Autor
  • Kilobyte
  • 12 comentários
  • 24 de fevereiro de 2025

Subject: Request for Written Explanation and Confirmation of Both Parties’ Rights

 

Dear NOS Customer Service Team,

 

Thank you for your response. However, I would like to reiterate that I still request a formal written explanation from your company.

 

As previously mentioned, I have exercised my right to cancel and restore the original contract within the 15-day cooling-off period, and I have provided relevant evidence to support this. To ensure both parties have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations, I insist on receiving written confirmation from your company, confirming the reinstatement of the original contract without extending the loyalty period.

 

I understand that you have replied to my private message, but I require a formal written response that addresses the issues I have raised. This will ensure transparency between both parties and help avoid any further misunderstandings.

 

If your company is unable or unwilling to provide the requested written confirmation, I will continue to file complaints with the relevant authorities and take further legal action.

 

I look forward to your prompt written response.

 

Sincerely,

CHAOPING ZHANG

25/2/2025


João H.
Forum|alt.badge.img+6
  • Gestor da comunidade
  • 29912 comentários
  • 25 de fevereiro de 2025

Hello ​@CHAOPING ZHANG,

Thank you for your message.

We’ve replied to your private message and are waiting on your feedback on that same channel.

Thank you


  • Autor
  • Kilobyte
  • 12 comentários
  • 2 de março de 2025

Complaint Letter – Billing and Contract Dispute

Dear NOS Customer Service Team,

On January 13, 2025, I formally canceled the new contract within the 15-day cooling-off period. On February 25, your company confirmed via email that my original contract had been reinstated, with the loyalty period adjusted to January 1, 2026, and a monthly fee of €79.15 (see the email screenshot below).

However, NOS still deducted €80.99 from my bank account on February 19, charging me under the new contract instead of the original one. Furthermore,

on March 2, 2025, I received a new payment notification from NOS, requesting a payment of €81.67 instead of the previously agreed €79.15.

Given these discrepancies, I request a written response from NOS to address the following issues:
    1.    Billing Explanation: Please clarify why my current bill is €81.67 instead of the promised €79.15. Kindly provide a detailed breakdown of the charges and specify whether any additional fees have been applied.
    2.    Missing Contract Document: To date, NOS has not provided me with the formal contract reflecting the reinstated terms. I am entitled to receive a complete copy of the contract, so please send it to me as soon as possible to verify that the terms align with what was agreed upon.

I request NOS to respond promptly and ensure that the correct charges and contract terms are applied as agreed. Additionally, I ask for a refund of any overcharged amount. If NOS fails to provide a reasonable explanation, I will escalate this matter to consumer protection authorities and reserve the right to take legal action.

I look forward to your prompt response.

Sincerely,
CHAOPING ZHONG
3/2/2024

 


Mário P.
Forum|alt.badge.img+6
  • Gestor da comunidade
  • 29890 comentários
  • 2 de março de 2025

Good afternoon ​@CHAOPING ZHANG,

We have hidden the personal details of your comment, for your protection and that of others.

We remind you that any information shared on the NOS Forum is public and freely accessible to any user, registered or not.

Your situation is being verified via private message.

Please wait for our reply.

Thank you,


  • Autor
  • Kilobyte
  • 12 comentários
  • 2 de março de 2025

Incorrect Charge and Updated Contract – Urgent Response

 

Dear NOS Customer Service,

 

I am writing to report an unresolved issue regarding my billing and contract. On February 25, 2025, NOS confirmed that my original contract had been reinstated, with a monthly fee of €79.15. However, on February 19, NOS debited €80.99 from my bank account, and on March 2, I received a new invoice for €81.67.

 

I request a detailed explanation of the charges and an official copy of the updated contract. Additionally, I demand a refund for the overcharged amount. If this issue is not resolved, I will escalate the matter to DECO and ANACOM.

 

I look forward to your urgent response.

 

Thank you,

CHAOPING ZHANG

3/3/2025

Customer Number :***********


João H.
Forum|alt.badge.img+6
  • Gestor da comunidade
  • 29912 comentários
  • 3 de março de 2025

Hello ​@CHAOPING ZHANG,

Thank you for reaching out to us.

Please send us a private message to the ​@Fórum profile with you NIF.

Thank you


  • Autor
  • Kilobyte
  • 12 comentários
  • 5 de março de 2025

Hello, I sent my NIF to fórum on March 3rd, why haven’t I received a response yet?

CHAOPING ZHANG

5/3/2025


João H.
Forum|alt.badge.img+6
  • Gestor da comunidade
  • 29912 comentários
  • 5 de março de 2025

Hello ​@CHAOPING ZHANG,

Thank you for your feedback.

If you already sent a private message, please wait for a response. We’ve received your private message and will reply to it as soon as possible.

All private messages are replied to by order of entry.

Thank you