Effective Date: 26 October 2024
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the website, content, and services provided by Samgalope DevDigest Tech Newsmagazine (referred to as “DevDigest,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not access or use our website or services.
Table of Contents
1. Use of the Website and Services
1.1 Eligibility: By using our services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have obtained parental consent to use the website. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using our website and services.
1.2 License to Use: DevDigest grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the content on our website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may use, modify, and distribute our content under the terms of the GPLv2, provided that you maintain the same licensing conditions and credit DevDigest appropriately.
1.3 Prohibited Use: You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:
- Misusing or disrupting our website or services.
- Using our content for unlawful or harmful purposes.
- Attempting to access unauthorized areas of the website.
- Uploading or distributing viruses, malware, or harmful code.
- Engaging in any activity that may damage or interfere with the operation of our website.
2. Facebook Graph API Automation App
2.1 Purpose: DevDigest utilizes a Facebook Graph API automation application (the “App”) solely to automate updates to our official Facebook page, including posting new content, announcements, and relevant information to enhance engagement with our audience.
2.2 Data Handling: The App may collect limited information necessary for operation, such as post IDs and engagement metrics. This information is used solely for the purpose of managing our Facebook presence and improving user engagement.
2.3 User Consent: By interacting with our Facebook page or using the services offered by DevDigest, you consent to the use of the App as described in these Terms.
2.4 Compliance: DevDigest ensures that the use of the App complies with Facebook’s platform policies and the Philippine Data Privacy Act, protecting user data and privacy.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Ownership: All content on the website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is owned by or licensed to DevDigest and is protected by intellectual property laws.
3.2 Copyright and Trademarks: You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content from our website without prior written permission from DevDigest or the respective rights holders. All trademarks and service marks displayed on the website are the property of their respective owners.
4. User-Generated Content
4.1 Submissions: By submitting any content (e.g., comments, posts, or suggestions) to our website, you grant DevDigest a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for any purpose, while respecting the principles of openness and sharing outlined in the GPLv2.
4.2 Prohibited Content: You may not submit content that:
- Is defamatory, offensive, or illegal.
- Violates the privacy or intellectual property rights of others.
- Contains harmful or malicious code.
- Promotes any form of discrimination, hate speech, or violence.
4.3 Moderation: DevDigest reserves the right to remove or modify any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is deemed inappropriate at our sole discretion.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by DevDigest. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
6.1 No Warranty: DevDigest provides its website and services on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis without any express or implied warranties. We do not warrant that:
- The website will be available at all times or free from errors or interruptions.
- The content on the website is accurate, complete, or up-to-date.
- The website is free from viruses or harmful components.
6.2 Use at Your Own Risk: Your use of the website and any content or services provided by DevDigest is at your own risk. We do not guarantee the results or outcomes of using any information or services provided on the website.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, DevDigest, its affiliates, employees, and service providers will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the website or services. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for errors, omissions, interruptions, defects, or loss of data.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DevDigest, its affiliates, employees, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or your use of our website and services.
9. Changes to the Terms
DevDigest reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website and services after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms regularly.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our website or services at our discretion, without prior notice, for violating these Terms or for any other reason.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal disputes arising from or related to these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Manila, Philippines.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: info@samgalope.dev
Address: Manila, Philippines