Terms of Service

TERMS OF SERVICE

Think Philippines Global
Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Welcome to Think Philippines Global.

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of www.thinkphilippines.org, including its content, features, services, accounts, communications, programs, and other online resources provided by Think Philippines Global (“Think Philippines,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. About Think Philippines Global

Think Philippines Global is an organization dedicated to inspiring positive transformation in the mindset of Filipinos by promoting responsible citizenship, discipline, critical thinking, personal responsibility, national pride, civic participation, and meaningful contribution to society.

Our website provides information, educational content, articles, videos, campaigns, community resources, opportunities for participation, and other materials related to our mission.

2. Use of Our Website

You may use this website for lawful, personal, educational, and informational purposes consistent with the mission of Think Philippines Global.

By using the website, you agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes;

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, accounts, servers, or systems;

  • Introduce viruses, malicious software, or other harmful technology;

  • Interfere with the operation or security of the website;

  • Attempt to collect personal information about other users without authorization;

  • Impersonate another person or organization;

  • Use automated systems to improperly access, scrape, overload, or disrupt the website;

  • Post or transmit unlawful, threatening, defamatory, harassing, abusive, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate content;

  • Violate the intellectual property or other legal rights of Think Philippines Global or any third party; or

  • Use the website in any manner that could harm Think Philippines Global, its users, programs, partners, or mission.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website when we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

3. User Accounts

Certain areas or features of the website may allow or require users to create an account.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for activities conducted through your account.

You agree to provide accurate information when creating an account and to update that information when reasonably necessary.

You should notify Think Philippines Global promptly if you believe your account has been accessed or used without authorization.

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, threaten the security of the website, or are used for fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful activities.

4. Comments and User-Submitted Content

Our website may allow users to submit comments, messages, opinions, photographs, videos, stories, testimonials, or other content.

You remain responsible for content you submit.

By submitting content intended for public display, you grant Think Philippines Global a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, display, distribute, and use that content as reasonably necessary to operate, promote, and support the website and our mission, subject to applicable law.

You represent that you have the necessary rights or permission to submit the content.

We reserve the right, but do not assume an obligation, to review, moderate, refuse, edit, or remove user-submitted content that violates these Terms, applicable law, or our community standards.

5. Respectful Participation

Think Philippines encourages thoughtful discussion, constructive disagreement, and responsible civic engagement.

Users are expected to interact respectfully with others.

We may moderate or remove content involving harassment, threats, personal attacks, unlawful discrimination, spam, deliberate misinformation, obscenity, or other conduct that substantially interferes with constructive participation on our platforms.

Moderation decisions are made at the discretion of Think Philippines Global, subject to applicable law.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the website and its original content—including text, graphics, logos, branding, photographs, videos, designs, educational materials, publications, and other materials—are owned by or licensed to Think Philippines Global and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, share links to, and use website materials for personal and non-commercial informational purposes.

You may not reproduce, republish, sell, commercially exploit, substantially modify, or distribute our proprietary materials without permission, except where permitted by law.

Third-party names, trademarks, photographs, videos, and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.

7. Educational and Informational Content

Content published by Think Philippines Global is provided primarily for educational, informational, civic, and community purposes.

While we strive to provide accurate and useful information, we do not guarantee that every article, video, post, statistic, opinion, or other resource will always be complete, current, or error-free.

Content on this website should not be interpreted as professional legal, financial, medical, tax, investment, or other specialized professional advice.

When professional advice is required, users should consult an appropriately qualified professional.

8. Opinions and Commentary

Think Philippines Global may publish commentary, analysis, interviews, educational materials, and opinions concerning social, cultural, economic, civic, historical, and national issues.

Opinions expressed by individual authors, contributors, interviewees, commenters, guests, volunteers, or third parties do not necessarily represent the official position of Think Philippines Global.

Think Philippines seeks to encourage responsible thinking and constructive discussion while recognizing that reasonable people may disagree on public issues.

9. Donations and Payments

Think Philippines Global may provide opportunities to make donations, contributions, payments, or other financial support through the website or third-party payment providers.

Payment methods may include credit or debit cards, PayPal, Stripe, Zelle, GCash, or other payment services.

Third-party payment services operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

Unless otherwise stated or required by law, donations and voluntary contributions are generally considered final once processed.

Any representation concerning the tax deductibility of a donation will depend on the legal and tax status of Think Philippines Global at the time of the donation and applicable law. Donors should not assume that a contribution is tax-deductible unless Think Philippines Global expressly states that it qualifies for such treatment.

Donors should consult their own tax advisers when appropriate.

10. Events, Programs, and Volunteer Activities

Think Philippines Global may organize or promote events, programs, campaigns, volunteer activities, community initiatives, and other activities.

Additional terms, waivers, eligibility requirements, registration requirements, or policies may apply to particular activities.

Participation in physical events or volunteer activities may involve ordinary risks associated with travel, public gatherings, community activities, or the particular activity involved.

Participants are responsible for following applicable instructions and exercising reasonable care.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites and services, including social media platforms, payment processors, video platforms, analytics providers, and other online services.

These third-party services are not controlled by Think Philippines Global.

We are not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, products, services, or policies.

Your interaction with a third-party service is governed by that provider’s applicable terms and policies.

12. Social Media

Think Philippines Global may maintain accounts or pages on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, and other social media platforms.

Your use of those platforms remains subject to the applicable platform’s own terms, policies, and community standards.

Comments and interactions on Think Philippines social media pages may also be subject to our moderation standards.

13. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us.

Our collection and use of personal information through the website are described in our Privacy Policy, which should be read together with these Terms.

14. Website Availability

We strive to maintain reliable access to our website, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

We may modify, suspend, discontinue, update, or restrict any part of the website or its features when reasonably necessary for maintenance, security, operational, legal, or organizational reasons.

15. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Think Philippines Global makes no guarantee that the website will always be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free from harmful components, or that all information will always be accurate, complete, or current.

Nothing in these Terms excludes warranties or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.

16. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Think Philippines Global and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, representatives, contributors, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or similar damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

17. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to be responsible for claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from your unlawful use of the website, your material violation of these Terms, or your infringement of another person’s rights.

This provision does not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law.

18. Changes to These Terms

Think Philippines Global may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our website, programs, services, operations, or applicable laws.

The revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

19. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to some or all website services when reasonably necessary because of a violation of these Terms, security concerns, unlawful activity, abuse, or other circumstances affecting the integrity of our website or organization.

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination—including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and applicable legal provisions—will continue to apply.

20. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable to Think Philippines Global’s operations in the State of California and the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

As Think Philippines Global establishes operations, programs, or organizational presence in the Philippines, applicable Philippine laws and regulations may also govern particular activities or relationships in the Philippines.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to deprive users of rights or protections that cannot lawfully be waived under applicable law.

21. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional policies or terms applicable to particular programs or services, constitute the agreement governing your use of the website.

23. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:

Think Philippines Global
4901 Lakeview Ave
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
United States

Email: info@thinkphilippines.org
Website: www.thinkphilippines.org

Thank you for visiting Think Philippines Global and for joining us in promoting responsible thinking, disciplined action, constructive citizenship, and meaningful participation in building a better Philippines.