Acceptance of the terms of use
By accessing and using the content on this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), along with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Data privacy notice
All data entries, system interactions, and corporate information profiles submitted onto this system are governed in strict accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 10173, also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
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General provisions
Governing law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
Proprietary rights
All content, data, and information on this website are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws, including Republic Act No. 8293, the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. The DICT, DTI, and DOST hold the intellectual property rights to the content.
Data privacy
The collection and use of user data are governed by Republic Act No. 10173, known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Visitor data collected via analytics tools is used exclusively to understand website performance. Your consent is required before any personal data is processed.
Prohibited use
You agree not to use this website for any inappropriate or malicious purposes. Unauthorized modifications, such as hacking, altering the website's code or database, and making unauthorized changes to its content, are strictly prohibited.
Right of access and use
Website updates
The DICT, DTI, and DOST reserve the right to update or modify this website and its content at any time without prior notice.
Termination of access
The DICT may, without prior notice, block access from a specific IP address if the user is found to be in violation of these Terms of Use or is misusing information or data from the website.
Limitation of liability
The DICT is not liable for any damage to your computer system, software, or data that may occur in connection with the use of this website. You are responsible for taking adequate precautions to protect your systems from viruses or other harmful components.
Furthermore, the DICT makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content on this website.
Linking to the Startup Philippines website
Permission required
You must obtain explicit permission from the DICT, DTI, and DOST before creating a hyperlink to or framing any part of this website. The DICT, DTI, and DOST reserve the right to set conditions for such linking.
Acceptance of terms
By hyperlinking to this website, you automatically agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.
Link disabling
The DICT, DTI, and DOST reserve the right to disable any link or frame from a site containing inappropriate, defamatory, or unlawful content or content that violates intellectual property or privacy rights under Philippine laws.
Third-party content disclaimer
The Startup Philippines Website may contain links to third-party websites, as well as information and materials obtained from external sources, including content that may be translated from its original language. These links and resources are provided solely for the convenience of users. DICT, DTI, and DOST have no control over the content of such third-party websites or externally sourced materials, do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of such content, and accept no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage that may arise from the use of such websites, information, or materials.
Indemnification clause
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the DICT, DTI, and DOST, its officers and employees, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your use of the website or your violation of these Terms of Use.
Separability clause
If any part of the agreement is found to be unenforceable, the rest of the agreement remains valid.