Terms of Service

Understanding your rights and responsibilities when using Forestry Online

⚖️ Effective Date: June 11, 2026

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

1 Read Terms

2 Understand Conditions

3 Agree to Terms

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Agreement

These terms constitute a legal agreement between you and Forestry Online

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User Conduct

Guidelines for appropriate behavior and content submission

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Intellectual Property

Rules regarding content usage and copyright

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Liability

Disclaimer of warranties and limitation of liability

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Forestry Online, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

1.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By using this website, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age.

🔞 Age 18+ Required

1.2 Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance.

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Notification: Major changes will be announced 30 days in advance via email notification.

User Accounts and Registration

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Account Creation

You must provide accurate information when creating an account

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Password Security

You are responsible for maintaining password confidentiality

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Prohibited Actions

No account sharing or unauthorized access

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Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts

Account Requirements

✅ Valid email address
✅ Secure password (8+ characters)
✅ Verification via email
✅ Agreement to terms

Content Policy

✅ Acceptable Content

Original research articles
Educational materials
Conservation news
Scientific data
Photography with proper attribution

🚫 Prohibited Content

Plagiarized material
Hate speech or harassment
Commercial spam
Misinformation
Copyright violations

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Intellectual Property

All content on Forestry Online is protected by copyright. Users retain ownership of their submitted content but grant us a license to display it.

CC BY-NC Articles & Research

Public Domain Government Reports

User Conduct

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Expected Behavior

Respectful dialogue
Constructive criticism
Scientific accuracy
Proper attribution

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Prohibited Behavior

Harassment or threats
Spamming or flooding
Impersonation
Unauthorized access

Enforcement Actions

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First Offense

Warning and content removal

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Second Offense

Temporary suspension (7-30 days)

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Third Offense

Permanent account termination

Donations and Payments

Donation Policy

Donations are non-refundable
Tax receipts provided for qualifying donations
Donations support conservation research
Allocation transparency reports available

Subscription Terms

Monthly/annual billing options
Cancel anytime
No refunds for partial periods
Automatic renewal unless cancelled

Accepted Payment Methods

💳 Credit/Debit Cards

📱 GCash

📱 PayMaya

🌐 PayPal

🏦 Bank Transfer

Disclaimer and Liability

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Important Disclaimers

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Research Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee all information is error-free.

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External Links: We are not responsible for content on external websites we link to.

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Field Safety: Forest conservation activities involve risks. Follow safety guidelines.

Limitation of Liability

Maximum Liability

Our maximum liability to you shall not exceed the amount you have paid us in the last 12 months.

Indirect Damages

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Termination

By User

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature.

By Forestry Online

We may terminate or suspend access immediately for violations of these terms.

Terms Violation Illegal Activity Security Threat

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

📍 Manila, Philippines

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall first attempt to be resolved through mediation.

1 Direct Negotiation

2 Mediation

3 Arbitration

Your Acceptance

By continuing to use Forestry Online, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

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User Acceptance Statistics

98.7% Acceptance Rate

15,432 Active Users

24 Terms Updates

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about our Terms of Service, please contact our legal team.

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Terms of Service

Agreement

User Conduct

Intellectual Property

Liability

Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Eligibility

1.2 Modification of Terms

User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

Password Security

Prohibited Actions

Account Termination

Account Requirements

Content Policy

✅ Acceptable Content

🚫 Prohibited Content

Intellectual Property

User Conduct

Expected Behavior

Prohibited Behavior

Enforcement Actions

First Offense

Second Offense

Third Offense

Donations and Payments

Donation Policy

Subscription Terms

Accepted Payment Methods

Disclaimer and Liability

Important Disclaimers

Limitation of Liability

Maximum Liability

Indirect Damages

Termination

By User

By Forestry Online

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

Dispute Resolution

Your Acceptance

User Acceptance Statistics

Questions About These Terms?

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