Terms of Use, UPAAA Website
Effective Date: September 11, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America, Inc. website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
2. Membership
a. Eligibility:
Membership is available to individuals who are alumni of the University of the Philippines as defined on this page of the website https://upaainamerica.wildapricot.org/join-us. We reserve the right to verify membership eligibility.
b. Account Responsibilities:
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account at info@upaainamerica.org.
3. Use of the Website
a. Acceptable Use:
You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
Posting false or misleading information
Harassing or defaming other users
Uploading harmful content (e.g., viruses, malware)
Engaging in unauthorized data collection or mining
b. Content Submission:
By submitting content to the website, including but not limited to posts, comments, and profiles, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, and display such content for the purpose of operating and promoting the website.
4. Intellectual Property
a. Ownership:
All content on the website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America, Inc. or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
b. Limited License:
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on the website without our express written permission.
5. Privacy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
6. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at our discretion, for reasons including but not limited to violations of these Terms of Use or inactivity.
7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
a. Disclaimer:
The website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of the website.
b. Limitation of Liability:
In no event shall the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America, Inc. be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your use of the website or your violation of these Terms of Use.
9. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America, Inc.
