Terms of Use

Effective date: 1 September 2026

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the official website of the University of Cebu ("University", "we", "us", "our"). The University provides this website and its online services, including its pages, content, features, and other materials (collectively, the "Website"), subject to this Terms of Use ("Terms"). This is an agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and the University.

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

The University reserves the right to update the Terms at any time without notice to you. The most current version of the Terms can be viewed by clicking on the "Terms of Use" hypertext link located at the footer of our Web pages and online services.

No Unlawful or Prohibited Use of the Website

The website is provided primarily to give information about the University, its academic programs, services, activities, announcements, and other matters relating to the University.

As a condition of your use of the website, you agree not to use the website for any unlawful purpose and in a manner that interferes with its operation, security, or availability, or in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair any of the University’s server or the networks connected to any of its server, or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of any services.

You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, its systems, or any information or materials not intentionally made available through the website.

You must also not introduce or transmit any virus, malware, or other harmful software or code, or attempt to obtain any materials or information through means not intentionally provided by the University.

You must not infiltrate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the website or any of its components. Also, you must not use any special hardware or software to download all the files from the website (either with or without any intention to vandalize, hack or destroy any/all services).

External Links

The website contains links to external websites. The University does not exercise any control over such external websites, which may be governed by their own terms and conditions of use. The University shall not be responsible for any issues arising from use or access of such website, such as, but not limited to, issues affecting user interface, general user experience, online security and protection, data privacy, and other matters.

Accuracy of Information

The University endeavors to keep the information on the website accurate and up to date. However, information may change from time to time and may contain errors or omissions. The University does not guarantee that all information on the website is complete, accurate, current, or continuously available.

For official or binding information, users should refer to the University’s official policies, issuances, or other authorized communications, or contact the appropriate University office.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the content of this website, including its text, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to the University and is protected by the intellectual property laws of the Philippines and other applicable laws. All rights over such media and materials are reserved by the University without qualification.

You may access and use the content for personal and non-commercial purposes. You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially use website content without the University’s prior authorization.

Privacy

Any personal information collected and processed by the University through this website are covered by its Data Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

For more information about how the University collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information, please refer to the University’s Data Privacy Policy.

Changes to the Website and These Terms

The University may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website and may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will take effect upon posting on the website.

Governing Law

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