Philscholar® Terms of Use
Effective Date: July 2025
Welcome to Philscholar.com. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions of Use. These terms govern your use of all content, services, and features offered by Philscholar®. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
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1. Use of Content
Philscholar® provides educational resources, tools, and verified information to help Filipino students, parents, and educators. All content is intended for non-commercial, personal, and academic use only.
You may:
- Access and read content for personal or academic learning
- Share direct links to articles for informational or educational purposes
- Use our citation tools, guides, and templates responsibly
You may not:
- Reproduce, copy, or distribute our content without express written permission
- Modify, sell, or host our resources on another platform
- Misrepresent our content as your own or use our name/logo for unauthorized purposes
Any misuse of content violates these terms and may result in legal action.
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2. Intellectual Property Rights
All original materials on Philscholar.com, including but not limited to:
- Research guides
- Article collections
- Scholarship lists
- Web design elements
- Blog content and downloadable materials
— are protected by copyright and are the sole property of Philscholar® unless credited otherwise.
Trademarks, logos, and materials owned by other institutions are acknowledged and used strictly for educational and reference purposes. Unauthorized use, duplication, or commercial exploitation of any intellectual property is prohibited and may result in legal action.
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3. User Conduct
By using Philscholar.com, you agree to:
- Use the platform ethically and lawfully
- Do not engage in disruptive behavior or attempt to breach security
- Avoid posting or sending misleading, harmful, or fraudulent messages to the platform
- Respect the privacy, rights, and property of others
You also agree not to:
- Attempt unauthorized access to Philscholar’s systems or data
- Harvest or scrape content using bots, scripts, or automated tools
- Distribute spam, malware, or phishing content
Any misuse may result in account restriction or permanent bans, and violations may be reported to legal authorities.
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4. No Guarantee or Endorsement
Philscholar® is a third-party educational resource and does not guarantee:
- Scholarship approval or success in applications
- Admission to any academic institution
- Results from using our tools or guides
We aim to provide verified, helpful content, but all final decisions rest with the scholarship providers, schools, and institutions. We do not endorse any organization unless explicitly stated.
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5. Third-Party Websites and Content
Our platform includes links to:
- Government agencies
- University pages
- Partner organizations
- External tools and apps
These are provided for convenience, but we do not control or monitor third-party sites. You access them at your own risk. We are not responsible for:
- The accuracy or content of external websites
- Their privacy practices or terms of service
- Damages or issues caused by third-party tools or services
We encourage users to review the third-party site’s own terms and privacy policy before engaging.
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6. Data Submission and Community Contributions
Users may submit:
- Scholarship tips or updates
- Contact forms and inquiries
- Requests for collaboration
All submissions must:
- Be truthful and respectful
- Do not include confidential or sensitive personal information unless necessary
We reserve the right to:
- Edit, decline, or remove submissions at our discretion
- Retain submitted data for service and communication purposes
By submitting content to us, you grant Philscholar® a non-exclusive right to use and display it unless otherwise stated.
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7. Privacy and Confidentiality
We collect only the data necessary to operate and improve our services. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on:
- What data we collect and why
- How it’s stored and used
- User rights and privacy options
We honor confidentiality in collaborations and will never publicly disclose personal information or organizational arrangements covered under NDAs.
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8. Platform Availability and Technical Issues
While we strive to keep Philscholar.com accessible and secure, we do not guarantee:
- Continuous uptime or uninterrupted access
- Absence of bugs or errors
- Compatibility with all devices or browsers
We reserve the right to:
- Temporarily or permanently modify, suspend, or discontinue parts of the platform
- Perform scheduled maintenance with or without prior notice
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9. Termination of Access
Philscholar® may restrict, suspend, or permanently block access to any user who violates:
- These Terms of Use
- Our Privacy Policy
- Local laws or ethical standards
Such actions may occur without prior notice. Legal violations may be reported to the relevant authorities.
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11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes related to your use of Philscholar.com shall be resolved through Philippine legal processes and jurisdiction.
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12. Changes to These Terms
Philscholar® may revise these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect:
- Legal updates
- Platform changes
- Service improvements
All changes take effect immediately once posted on this page. Continued use of the website implies agreement to the latest version.
We recommend reviewing this page regularly.
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Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests related to these terms:
Philscholar® Editorial Team
📧 editorialteam@philscholar.com
We respond within 3–5 business days.
Final Note
Philscholar® was created to support Filipino students, not to exploit their data or mislead them. We believe in transparency, accountability, and the ethical sharing of educational resources.
Your use of this platform is based on mutual respect. Thank you for being part of our learning community.