Terms & Conditions

Version: 0.1 | Effective Date: April 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Safe Shores for Sandy (the "Website"), located at (https://www.safeshoresforsandy.org). This Website is dedicated to advocating for enhanced coastal and beach resort safety measures across the Philippines, inspired by the tragic story of Sandy Garovillas and supporting initiatives like Senate Bill No. 2971 ("Sandy's Act"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Website and its content, including the petition form. The Website is operated by SafeShoresForSandy ("we", "us", or "our").

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, including signing the petition, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy (available at https://www.safeshoresforsandy.org/privacy-policy), which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

3. Use of the Website

  • Permitted Use: You may use the Website to learn about the Safe Shores for Sandy advocacy, coastal safety issues, Sandy's Act, and to sign the petition to show your support.
  • Prohibited Use: You agree not to use the Website:
    • In any way that violates Philippine law or any applicable local or international law or regulation.
    • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate us, our representatives, another user, or any other person or entity.
    • To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website, or which, as determined by us, may harm us or users of the Website or expose them to liability.
    • To introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.
    • To attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website.

4. The Petition

  • Purpose: The petition aims to gather support for advocating enhanced safety measures at tourism establishments, specifically related to the goals outlined in Sandy's Act (Senate Bill No. 2971).
  • Data Collection: To sign the petition, you will be asked to provide your First Name, Last Name, and Email Address. You must also agree to these Terms and the Privacy Policy.
  • Use of Signature Data: By signing the petition:
    • You consent to your First Name, Last Name, and Email Address being included in a list of supporters.
    • You understand and agree that this list (containing your full name and email) may be shared with Philippine lawmakers, government agencies, and other relevant authorities as part of our advocacy efforts.
    • You will have the option to choose whether your name is displayed on a public-facing list of supporters as your Full Name or as your First Name and Last Initial (e.g., "John C."). If you do not select the limited display option, your full name may be shown.
    • You will have the option to subscribe to receive email updates about the petition and related campaigns.
  • Voluntary Act: Signing the petition is a voluntary act of support. It does not create any contractual obligation between you and us beyond these Terms, nor does it guarantee any specific legislative outcome.

5. Intellectual Property

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by us, our licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by Philippine and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. You may use the content for informational and advocacy purposes related to the campaign but may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website without our prior written consent, except as follows:

  • Your computer may temporarily store copies of such materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
  • You may store files that are automatically cached by your Web browser for display enhancement purposes.

6. Disclaimers

  • Information Accuracy: The information presented on or through the Website is made available solely for general information and advocacy purposes. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
  • No Warranty: Your use of the Website is at your sole risk. The Website is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by Philippine law, in no event will we, our affiliates, or our licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Website, any websites linked to it, any content on the Website or such other websites, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, loss of data, and whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to other sites and resources provided by third parties. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked to this Website, you do so entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such websites.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of, or related to, them, their subject matter, or their formation (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the competent courts of Baguio City, Philippines, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

9. Changes to the Terms

We may revise and update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You are expected to check this page frequently so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding on you.

10. Contact Information

To ask questions or comment about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: (info@dx10.com)