1. By engaging with our Services in any capacity, whether through registration, use, browsing of the Site, or any other means, you are entering into an agreement with us, which includes this User Agreement and any other guidelines, policies, and procedures that we may periodically publish on the Site. These rules are incorporated by reference and are subject to updates without prior notice.
2. Some of our Services may be governed by additional terms and conditions that we establish from time to time. Your use of such Services is contingent upon your acceptance of these additional terms and conditions, which are considered an integral part of this User Agreement.
3. This User Agreement is applicable to all users of our Services, irrespective of whether they contribute content, information, or services, and regardless of their registration status.
4. ARBITRATION NOTICE AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER: With the exception of specific dispute types detailed in the arbitration section below, you consent to the resolution of disputes between you and us through binding individual arbitration. By agreeing to this, you forfeit your right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.
Eligibility.
You confirm and assure that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you are strictly prohibited from using our Services under any circumstances. We retain the right, at our sole discretion, to deny Services to any individual or entity and to modify our eligibility criteria at any time. It is your sole responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations concerning this User Agreement and the use of our Services. If any aspect of this User Agreement contradicts applicable law, rules, or regulations, access to the Services is automatically revoked. Furthermore, our Services are intended for your personal use, and not for the benefit of any third party.
Content.
Definition.
For the purpose of this User Agreement, the term “Content” encompasses a wide range of materials, including but not limited to information, data, text, images, videos, audio, written posts, articles, comments, software, scripts, graphics, and interactive features that are either created, provided, or made accessible via our Services. This definition also encompasses User Content, as detailed below.
User Content.
All Content created, uploaded, submitted, shared, or posted to our Services by users, whether publicly or privately, is the exclusive responsibility of the individual who originated that User Content. You affirm that all User Content you provide is accurate, complete, up-to-date, and in compliance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations. You acknowledge that using our Services to access any Content, including User Content, is done at your own risk, and you accept full responsibility for any potential harm or loss incurred by you or any other party as a result. We do not guarantee the accuracy or continued accuracy of any Content accessible through the Services.
Notices and Restrictions.
Our Services may contain Content that originates from us, our partners, or our users. This Content is protected by various legal mechanisms, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and other proprietary rights and statutes. You must adhere to all copyright notices, informational disclosures, and restrictions contained in any Content accessed through the Services.
Availability of Content.
We do not provide assurance that any specific Content will remain available on the Site or through our Services. We hold the right to, but are not obligated to, (i) alter, edit, modify, or otherwise manipulate any Content at our discretion, at any time and without prior notice to you, for any reason (including instances where we receive claims or allegations from third parties or authorities regarding that Content or when we have concerns about potential violations of this User Agreement), or for no specific reason; and (ii) remove or block access to any Content on the Services.
Rules of Conduct.
As a condition of using our Services, you pledge not to employ them for any purpose that contravenes the guidelines set out in these Terms of Use. You are solely responsible for your actions while engaging with our Services. You must not (nor allow any third party to) take actions that encompass either (a) engaging in activities that infringe on any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, right of publicity, or any other right of a person or entity, or violating any law or contractual obligation; (b) deliberately providing false, misleading, or untruthful information; (c) engaging in actions that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, misleading, fraudulent, invasive of someone else’s privacy, tortious, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, offensive, profane, or that contain nudity, sexual content, or any other material that is deemed inappropriate at our sole discretion; (d) undertaking unauthorized or unsolicited advertising or sending spam; (e) transmitting software viruses or any other code, files, or programs intended to damage or compromise the proper operation of software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment, or to gain unauthorized access to any system, data, passwords, or other information belonging to us or any third party; (f) impersonating any person or entity, including our employees or representatives; or (g) disclosing anyone’s identification documents or sensitive financial information.
You must not (either directly or indirectly): (i) attempt to decipher, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to discern the source code, underlying concepts, or algorithms of any part of our Services, except to the extent that applicable laws specifically prohibit such restrictions; (ii) alter, translate, or create derivative works of any part of our Services; or (iii) copy, lease, distribute, or otherwise transfer any rights granted to you under this User Agreement. You must also adhere to all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.
We reserve the right to access, read, safeguard, and disclose any information that we believe is necessary, in our reasonable judgment, to (i) meet any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or request from governmental authorities; (ii) enforce this User Agreement, including investigating potential violations; (iii) detect, prevent, or address fraud, security issues, or technical problems; (iv) respond to user support inquiries; or (v) protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, and the public.
Third Party Services.
Our Services may allow you to link to other websites, services, or resources on the Internet, including, but not limited to, our sponsors and Facebook. Conversely, other websites, services, or resources may provide links to our Services. When you access third-party resources on the Internet, you do so at your own risk. We do not exert control over these external resources, and you acknowledge that we bear no responsibility for the content, functionality, accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of these websites or resources. The inclusion of any such link does not signify our endorsement or any affiliation between us and the operators of those sites. Additionally, you recognize and agree that we will not be held directly or indirectly liable for any harm or loss, real or alleged, caused by or associated with your utilization or reliance on the content, goods, or services available on or through these external websites or resources.
Termination.
We maintain the right to terminate your access to our Services, in part or entirely, at any time, for any reason, with or without prior notice, resulting in the loss of all data associated with your account. If you wish to terminate your account, you can do so by following the instructions available on the Site or within the Services. All provisions of this User Agreement that, by their nature, are intended to continue beyond termination, including licenses of User Content, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability, will persist after termination.
Warranty Disclaimer.
We do not share a special relationship or fiduciary duty with you. You acknowledge that we have no obligation to take action concerning:
1. Which users are granted access to our Services;
2. The Content you access via our Services; or
3. How you interpret or use that Content.
You release us from all liability for any actions or omissions regarding the acquisition or lack of acquisition of Content through our Services. We make no claims regarding the accuracy, copyright compliance, or legality of material or Content accessible through our Services. We also do not guarantee that our Services will be error-free, secure, available at any particular time or location, free of viruses, or that the results of using our Services will meet your requirements. Your use of our Services is entirely at your own risk.
Indemnification.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us, our affiliates, and our and their respective employees, contractors, directors, suppliers, and representatives harmless from all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, that arise from or are related to your use or misuse of our Services, Content, or any breach of this User Agreement. This also covers any infringement by you or any third party using your account or identity on our Services of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity. We reserve the right to take sole control of the defense of any matter subject to indemnification by you. In such cases, you will cooperate with us to assert any available defenses.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction.
This User Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Philippines. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Philippines for resolving any disputes arising from or related to this User Agreement.
Modification.
We maintain the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace any part of this User Agreement, or alter, suspend, or discontinue our Services, including the availability of any features, databases, or content, at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the Services, via email, or another appropriate electronic communication method. We may also impose limitations on certain features and services or restrict your access to some or all of the Services without notice or liability. While we will offer timely notice of modifications, it is your responsibility to periodically review this User Agreement for changes. Continued use of our Services after notification of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Miscellaneous.
Entire Agreement and Severability.
This User Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services, including the use of the Site, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral, written, or electronic. In the event that any provision of this User Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary to ensure that the User Agreement remains in full force and effect. The failure of either party to exercise any right provided for in this User Agreement will not be deemed a waiver of any further rights under this agreement.
Force Majeure.
We will not be held liable for any failure to fulfill our obligations under this User Agreement resulting from any circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including, but not limited to, mechanical, electronic, or communications failures or degradation.
Assignment.
This User Agreement is personal to you and is not transferable, assignable, or sublicensable by you without our prior written consent. We retain the right to assign, transfer, or delegate our rights and obligations under this User Agreement without requiring your consent.
Agency.
This User Agreement does not create any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between the parties, and neither party possesses the authority to bind the other in any capacity.
Notices.
Unless otherwise specified in this User Agreement, all notices must be in writing and will be considered officially delivered when received. Notices may be transmitted via personal delivery, certified or registered mail with return receipt requested, electronic confirmation, facsimile, email, or recognized overnight delivery services.
No Waiver.
The failure to enforce any provision of this User Agreement does not waive our right to enforce that or any other provision in the future. Any waiver of compliance with this User Agreement must be provided in writing through one of our authorized representatives to be binding.
Headings.
The section and paragraph headings in this User Agreement are provided for convenience and will not affect its interpretation.
These terms are subject to replacement by agreements or additional terms presented and accepted by users.