TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Welcome to the official website of the Provincial Government of Cebu.
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the official Cebu Province website and its related online services, content, features, and resources.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue your use of the website.
1. About This Website
This website is operated by the Provincial Government of Cebu and is intended to provide the public with official information, announcements, programs, services, government resources, and other information concerning the Province of Cebu.
The website may provide information about:
Provincial government programs and services;
News and official announcements;
Government projects and initiatives;
Public advisories;
Events and activities;
Provincial offices and officials;
Tourism, culture, and heritage;
Public documents and publications;
Online forms and government services; and
Other information relating to the Provincial Government of Cebu.
The information published on this website is intended primarily for public information and government-service purposes.
2. Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
If you access the website on behalf of another person, organization, or entity, you represent that you are authorized to accept these Terms on their behalf.
The Provincial Government of Cebu may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes have been published constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
3. Accuracy of Information
The Provincial Government of Cebu makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information published on this website is accurate, current, and reliable.
However, information may occasionally contain errors, omissions, outdated information, typographical errors, or other inaccuracies.
Information may also change due to changes in government policies, laws, regulations, programs, schedules, projects, or circumstances.
Accordingly, the Provincial Government of Cebu does not guarantee that every item of information on the website will always be:
Complete;
Accurate;
Current;
Error-free; or
Continuously available.
For official transactions or matters requiring legally binding or certified information, users should coordinate with the appropriate Provincial Government office.
4. Official Government Information
Information published through the official Cebu Province website should be distinguished from information published by unofficial websites, social media accounts, pages, or individuals.
Users are encouraged to verify important government announcements, programs, requirements, schedules, and other official information through the appropriate Provincial Government office or official communication channel.
The presence of a link to an external website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, affiliation, or recommendation by the Provincial Government of Cebu.
5. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.
You must not use the website to:
Violate any applicable law, regulation, ordinance, or government rule;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, systems, or databases;
Introduce malware, viruses, malicious code, or other harmful technologies;
Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the website;
Attempt to collect personal information of other users without authorization;
Submit false, fraudulent, misleading, or malicious information;
Impersonate another person, government official, office, or organization;
Use automated systems to excessively access or scrape website content in a manner that disrupts website operations;
Use the website to distribute unlawful, defamatory, threatening, fraudulent, or harmful material; or
Engage in any activity that may compromise the security, integrity, availability, or proper operation of the website.
The Provincial Government of Cebu reserves the right to restrict or terminate access where necessary to protect the website, its users, government systems, or public services.
6. Online Forms and Applications
The website may provide online forms, applications, feedback mechanisms, request forms, registration systems, or other digital government services.
When using these services, users agree to:
Provide truthful and accurate information;
Provide complete information when required;
Submit only documents and information that they are authorized to submit;
Keep submitted information accurate and updated when necessary; and
Use the service only for its intended government purpose.
Submitting an online form does not automatically guarantee approval, acceptance, eligibility, or completion of a government transaction.
The appropriate Provincial Government office may review and verify submitted information before processing a request or application.
7. User Submissions
Where the website allows users to submit comments, feedback, inquiries, reports, documents, photographs, or other materials, users are responsible for the information and content they submit.
You agree not to submit material that:
Is unlawful;
Is fraudulent or deliberately misleading;
Infringes another person’s intellectual property rights;
Contains malicious software;
Contains unnecessary sensitive or confidential personal information;
Violates another person’s privacy;
Contains threats, harassment, or abusive material; or
Violates applicable laws or regulations.
The Provincial Government of Cebu may remove or restrict access to submissions that violate applicable laws, policies, or these Terms.
8. Privacy and Personal Information
Your use of this website may involve the collection and processing of personal information.
The Provincial Government of Cebu processes personal information in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, or the Data Privacy Act of 2012, and applicable regulations and policies.
For information about how personal information is collected, used, stored, protected, and disclosed, please refer to the Cebu Province Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy: [Link to Cebu Province Privacy Policy]
9. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the website’s original design, layout, graphics, logos, text, photographs, videos, documents, and other materials may be owned by, licensed to, or otherwise used by the Provincial Government of Cebu.
Government information and materials may also be subject to applicable laws, regulations, intellectual property rights, government policies, and third-party rights.
Nothing in these Terms grants users ownership of the website or its protected content.
10. Use and Reproduction of Government Content
Public information published on this website may generally be accessed and used for legitimate informational, educational, research, news, or government-related purposes, subject to applicable laws and restrictions.
When reproducing Cebu Province content, users should:
Accurately represent the original information;
Avoid altering information in a way that misrepresents its meaning;
Properly identify the Provincial Government of Cebu as the source where appropriate; and
Respect applicable copyright, trademark, privacy, and other legal rights.
Official government logos, seals, marks, and branding elements must not be used in a manner that falsely suggests endorsement, partnership, authorization, or affiliation without appropriate authority.
11. Copyright and Third-Party Content
Some materials displayed on the website may contain content provided by third parties or may be subject to third-party intellectual property rights.
The Provincial Government of Cebu respects the intellectual property rights of others.
If you believe that material published on this website improperly infringes an intellectual property right, you may contact the appropriate Cebu Province office with sufficient information to identify the material and explain the basis of the concern.
12. External Links
This website may contain links to websites and online services operated by other government agencies, organizations, businesses, social media platforms, or third parties.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
The Provincial Government of Cebu does not necessarily control or endorse the content, products, services, privacy practices, security, or policies of external websites.
Users access external websites at their own discretion and risk.
13. Website Availability
The Provincial Government of Cebu endeavors to keep this website available and functional.
However, the website may occasionally become unavailable due to:
Scheduled maintenance;
System upgrades;
Technical problems;
Internet or telecommunications disruptions;
Cybersecurity incidents;
Power interruptions;
Force majeure events; or
Other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Provincial Government of Cebu.
The Provincial Government of Cebu does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the website.
14. Website Security
Users must not attempt to compromise or circumvent the security mechanisms of this website.
Unauthorized activities may include, but are not limited to:
Unauthorized system access;
Password or credential attacks;
Malware distribution;
Denial-of-service attacks;
Unauthorized scanning or probing;
Exploitation of vulnerabilities; and
Attempts to access restricted systems or information.
The Provincial Government of Cebu may investigate suspected security incidents and may coordinate with appropriate government authorities when necessary.
15. Disclaimer
The information and services provided through this website are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, subject to applicable law.
To the extent permitted by law, the Provincial Government of Cebu does not guarantee that:
The website will always be available;
Information will always be complete or error-free;
Online services will always operate without interruption;
Website content will always be current; or
The website will be completely free from technical errors or security threats.
Nothing in these Terms shall be interpreted as limiting any rights, duties, responsibilities, or obligations imposed upon the Provincial Government of Cebu by law.
16. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Provincial Government of Cebu shall not be responsible for losses or damages arising from:
Temporary website unavailability;
Internet connection problems;
Technical failures beyond its reasonable control;
Reliance on information that has subsequently changed or become outdated;
Content or services provided by third-party websites;
Unauthorized access caused by circumstances beyond reasonable security measures; or
User misuse of information or services obtained through the website.
Nothing in this provision excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under Philippine law.
17. Government Transactions
Information provided through this website does not automatically replace formal requirements for government transactions.
Certain transactions may still require:
Physical appearance;
Original documents;
Certified copies;
Verification;
Payment of lawful fees;
Approval by an authorized government official; or
Compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Users should follow the official requirements provided by the appropriate Provincial Government office.
18. Public Records and Freedom of Information
As a government website, certain information may be made available pursuant to applicable transparency, public records, Freedom of Information, audit, reporting, and records-management laws and policies.
Requests for information shall be handled in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and government procedures.
The right to access public information does not necessarily include access to personal, confidential, privileged, or otherwise protected information.
19. Links to the Cebu Province Website
Users may link to publicly accessible pages of the official Cebu Province website for legitimate informational purposes, provided that the link does not:
Misrepresent the relationship between the linking website and Cebu Province;
Suggest unauthorized endorsement or sponsorship;
Use the Cebu Province logo or official seal without authorization;
Frame or reproduce the website in a misleading manner; or
Violate applicable law or the rights of others.
The Provincial Government of Cebu reserves the right to request the removal of links that create a false or misleading impression of affiliation or endorsement.
20. Changes to These Terms
The Provincial Government of Cebu may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulations, government policies, website features, online services, or operational practices.
Updated Terms will be published on this website.
The Effective Date at the beginning of these Terms will be updated when material changes are made.
Users are encouraged to periodically review these Terms.
21. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
Any matter concerning the use of this website shall be subject to applicable Philippine laws, rules, regulations, and government policies.
Nothing in these Terms shall be interpreted as waiving any immunity, privilege, authority, or protection available to the Provincial Government of Cebu under applicable law.
22. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, technical issues, or other matters regarding this website, you may contact:
Provincial Government of Cebu
Cebu Provincial Capitol
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Official Website: https://cebu.gov.ph/
For matters concerning personal information and privacy, please refer to the Privacy Policy and contact the designated Data Protection Officer through the official privacy contact channel.
23. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using the official Cebu Province website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue your use of the website.
Provincial Government of Cebu
Cebu Provincial Capitol
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
