SINAG Cagayan Valley Terms of Use
Effective Date: 04/03/2025
All users accessing this site are encouraged to carefully review these Terms of Use before using or accessing the services offered through the SINAG Cagayan Valley website (“Website”). By using this Website and/or availing yourself of any services provided herein, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use without modification or qualification. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website. Should you be unable to meet any of the conditions set forth herein or breach any of these Terms, your authorization to use the Website will immediately lapse, and you must remove any materials obtained from the site.
1. Scope and Acceptance
a) Applicability: These Terms of Use apply to all users of the SINAG Cagayan Valley Website, including users who contribute content, information, or other materials. The Website covers all aspects of SINAG Cagayan Valley, including consortium information, startup ecosystem initiatives, policy advisories, and related digital services.
b) Third-Party Links: The Website may contain links to third-party sites or resources that are not owned or controlled by SINAG. SINAG is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
2. User Eligibility and Account Responsibilities
a) Eligibility: The Website is intended for entrepreneurs, startups, investors, educators, government agencies, and other stakeholders engaged in or supporting the startup ecosystem in Cagayan Valley. By accessing this site, you affirm that you are legally eligible to do so and will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
b) Account Creation: In order to access certain features, you may be required to create an account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify SINAG immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
3. Use of Website Content
a) Intellectual Property:
All content on this Website—including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and other materials
(“Content”)—is either owned by or licensed to SINAG Cagayan Valley. This content is protected by intellectual
property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and view the
Content for your personal, non-commercial use only, unless explicitly authorized otherwise.
b) User Submissions:
Users may have the ability to submit content (“User Submissions”) including comments, proposals, or other
information. By submitting content, you affirm that you hold all necessary rights to do so and grant SINAG
Cagayan Valley a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify,
publish, distribute, and display such content. You retain ownership of your User Submissions, but you waive
any claim of confidentiality regarding material once submitted.
c) Prohibited Conduct:
- Upload or transmit any content that is unlawful, harmful, or infringes on any third-party rights.
- Use automated tools or methods to harvest content from the Website.
- Circumvent any security or access control measures implemented on the Website.
4. Service Usage and Content Disclaimer
a) Service Nature: The Website is provided “as is” for informational purposes related to the SINAG consortium and the regional startup ecosystem. SINAG Cagayan Valley endeavors to ensure that the information is accurate and up-to-date; however, it makes no warranty regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content.
b) No Professional Advice: Any content provided on the Website should not be considered as professional or legal advice. Users are encouraged to seek their own advice before making decisions based on the information provided.
c) Third-Party Content: SINAG may use external APIs or third-party sources to enhance the information provided on the Website. SINAG is not responsible for any inaccuracies or errors in such external content.
5. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
a) Disclaimer of Warranties:
Your use of the Website is at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SINAG Cagayan Valley
disclaims all warranties—express or implied—including any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose, or non-infringement.
b) Limitation of Liability:
In no event shall SINAG Cagayan Valley, its directors, employees, or affiliates be liable for any direct,
indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of, or
inability to use, the Website or its services.
c) Indemnification:
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SINAG Cagayan Valley and its officers, directors,
employees, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses
(including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Website,
- Your violation of these Terms,
- Any infringement of third-party rights related to your User Submissions.
6. Modifications and Termination
a) Modifications: SINAG Cagayan Valley reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. The most current version will be posted on the Website, and your continued use of the Website signifies your acceptance of any changes.
b) Termination: SINAG may suspend or terminate your access to the Website at its sole discretion if you violate these Terms or for any reason deemed necessary to protect the integrity of the services.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use and any disputes arising from your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the Philippines for the resolution of any disputes.
8. Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
- 2F TBI Office, Research Building, Cagayan State University, Caritan Sur
- sinag02secretariat@gmail.com
