About These Terms

These Terms form a legal agreement between you (“the user,” “you,” or “your”) and the operator of [YOUR-SITE-NAME] (“we,” “us,” or “our”). The Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website.

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Eligibility

By using our website, you represent that:

• You are at least 18 years old, or you are using the website with the supervision of a parent or legal guardian
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• You will use the website in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws

If you are accessing the website on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Nature of Our Content

[YOUR-SITE-NAME] is an independent informational website. We provide content about NBI Clearance procedures, fees, requirements, branches, and related topics for a Filipino audience.

We are not affiliated with the National Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice, or any government agency of the Republic of the Philippines. We do not process applications, accept payments on behalf of the NBI, issue clearances, or provide official government services.

All official applications, payments, and verifications must be conducted through the official NBI portal at clearance.nbi.gov.ph and authorized NBI branches.

The content on our website is for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice, immigration advice, employment advice, or any form of professional advice. You should not rely on our content as a substitute for consulting the appropriate official source or qualified professional.

Use of the Website

You agree to use [YOUR-SITE-NAME] only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Infringe the rights of any third party
• Transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the normal operation of the website
• Use automated means (such as bots or scrapers) to access the website without our consent
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Engage in spam, harassment, or abusive behavior toward us or other users
• Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without permission, except as expressly allowed by these Terms

We reserve the right to deny access to our website to anyone who violates these Terms.

Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on NBI Clearance Philippines, including text, images, graphics, logos, illustrations, and the overall design of the website, is the intellectual property of NBI Clearance Philippines or its content licensors, unless otherwise noted. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• Read and use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Share links to specific pages on our website
• Quote brief excerpts with attribution and a link back to the source

You may not, without our written permission:

• Reproduce or republish entire articles or large portions of our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content
• Remove or alter copyright notices, trademarks, or attribution
• Use our brand name, logo, or trademarks in a misleading way

Third-Party Content

Some content on our website may include references to third-party trademarks, logos, or copyrighted materials. These belong to their respective owners. Their inclusion on our site is for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

User Submissions

If you submit content through our website (such as through a contact form, comment, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with operating and improving our website.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own the content you submit, or have the right to submit it
• The content does not infringe any third party’s rights
• The content is not defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise unlawful

We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content for any reason without notice.

External Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including official government portals (such as clearance.nbi.gov.ph and dfa.gov.ph), payment channels, and reference sources.

We provide these links for your convenience. We do not control or endorse these external websites. We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or availability of external websites
• The privacy practices of external websites
• Any transactions you conduct on external websites
• Any harm or loss arising from your use of external websites

You access external websites at your own risk. Before submitting any personal information or making any payment on an external website, review that website’s own terms and privacy policies.

Advertising and Affiliate Disclosures

NBI Clearance Philippines displays advertising through services such as Google AdSense. We may also include affiliate links in our content. When you click on certain links, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Advertising and affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We strive to provide accurate, helpful information regardless of advertiser interests. The presence of advertising on a page does not constitute endorsement of any product or service.

For more information about advertising and cookies, please see our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimer of Warranties

[YOUR-SITE-NAME] is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties that the content is accurate, complete, current, or reliable
• Warranties that any defects will be corrected

NBI procedures, fees, branches, and policies change. While we make reasonable efforts to keep our content current, we cannot guarantee that every detail reflects the latest official information. Always verify with the official NBI portal at clearance.nbi.gov.ph before acting on any information found on our website.

For more detail, see our Disclaimer page.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NBI Clearance Philippines, its operators, employees, contractors, and affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of:

• Your use of or inability to use the website
• Errors or inaccuracies in our content
• Reliance on information published on the website
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the website
• Any other matter relating to the website

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations on liability. In those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NBI Clearance Philippines, its operators, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of:

• Your use of the website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit through the website

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the website ceases immediately. The provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (such as intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification) will survive.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Philippines, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the website will be resolved through good-faith negotiation in the first instance. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it will be submitted to the appropriate courts of the Philippines, to the exclusion of any other venue.

If you are a consumer with rights under your local consumer protection laws, those rights are not waived by these Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or removed if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and NBI Clearance Philippines regarding your use of the website. They supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects when the most recent changes were made. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through a prominent notice on the website or by other means.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: contact@nbiclearanceguide.com
• Website: nbiclearanceguide.com
• Contact page: nbiclearanceguide.com/contact