Terms of Use

Welcome to ManilaTimes.com. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of all content, services, and functionality available on the Manila Times website and related digital platforms (“the Site”), operated by The Manila Times Publishing Corp. (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of Content

All content published on this Site, including articles, photos, videos, graphics, logos, and designs (“Content”), is the property of The Manila Times or its licensors and is protected under Philippine copyright law and international intellectual property treaties.

You may:

• Access and view content for personal, non-commercial use

• Share links to public articles via social media with proper attribution

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or commercially exploit any content without written permission

• Use automated systems (e.g., bots, scrapers) to extract content

• Remove or alter copyright notices or trademarks

• Frame or mirror any part of the Site without our written consent

2. User Conduct

You agree to use the Site in a lawful, respectful, and responsible manner. You may not:

• Post or transmit any unlawful, offensive, defamatory, or obscene material

• Violate the rights of others, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights

• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site

• Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or data

We reserve the right to remove any user content and suspend or terminate accounts at our sole discretion.

3. Registration and Account Responsibility

Some features may require you to register for an account. By registering:

• You agree to provide accurate, current information

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel registration at our sole discretion.

4. Subscriptions and Paid Services

Certain content may be available only through a subscription or payment. If you choose to subscribe:

• You agree to pay all applicable fees

• All sales are final unless otherwise stated

• We reserve the right to change subscription pricing or content access terms with prior notice

5. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to external websites or services operated by third parties. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. Accessing these sites is at your own risk.

6. Disclaimers

The Site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We do not warrant that:

• The content is accurate, complete, or timely

• The Site will be error-free or uninterrupted

• Any defects will be corrected

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

• Any loss of data, profits, or business arising from your use of or inability to use the Site

• Any third-party content or actions

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Manila Times, its officers, employees, affiliates, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Site

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your infringement of any rights of another party

9. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. Please review it at [Privacy Policy Link].

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Manila, Philippines.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.