Welcome to Digital Journal Philippines! This is a collection of discipline-centric research journals owned and curated by VMC Analytiks Multidisciplinary Journal News Publishing Services (also known as “VMC Analytiks”). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please review these terms carefully before proceeding, as they govern your use of our platform.

1. Overview. Digital Journal Philippines is a digital platform that provides news, features, and other journalistic content to users. These Terms and Conditions serve as a contract between you and Digital Journal Philippines governing your access and use of our website and services.

2. Acceptance of Terms. By accessing our website, creating an account, or using any of our services, you signify your agreement to these terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue using our services.

3. Use of the Website. Our website is designed personal and non-commercial use. Hence, you agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You may not use the website in ways that could disrupt its operation, compromise its security, or infringe on the rights of other users Content scraping, data mining, or unauthorized access to our platform is strictly prohibited.

4. User Accounts. To access some features, you need to create an account through the log-in feature. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for any activities conducted under your account. If you discover unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these terms.

5. Intellectual Property Rights. Except for research articles published across all our journals, with open-access license under Creative Commons 4, and indicating the free use of users through download, print, and reprint of the articles, and those graphics and pictures borrowed from other parties with consent and due credits, all designs and trademarks on Digital Journal Philippines are protected by copyright laws and are the exclusive property of VMC Analytiks or our licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent. Limited use of our content (e.g., citations) is permitted as long as proper credit is given and no rights are violated.

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7. Disclaimer of Warranties. While we strive to provide accurate and reliable information, Digital Journal Philippines makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of our content. Content on our website is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without any warranties, express or implied.

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10. Termination of Access. We may terminate or restrict your access to our website at our sole discretion, with or without prior notice, for violating these terms or engaging in prohibited activities.

11. Changes to Terms and Conditions. We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Governing Law. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Philippines. Any disputes shall be resolved in the proper courts of the Philippines.

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