Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 15, 2018

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Welcome to www.dakbayan.ph (the "Site"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site, operated by Dakbayan Realty ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use this Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Copyright

All content on this Site, including but not limited to site design, text, graphics, interfaces, and the selection and arrangement thereof, is © 2024, Donato T. Esparrago II, Owner / Real Estate Broker. All rights reserved. You may electronically copy and print hard copies of portions of this Site solely for personal use or for conducting business with Dakbayan Realty. Any other use of materials on this Site, including reproduction for purposes other than those noted above, modification, distribution, or republication, without prior written permission, is strictly prohibited.

2.2 Trademarks

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names (collectively the “Marks”) are proprietary to Dakbayan Realty or other respective owners who have granted Dakbayan Realty the right and license to use such Marks. You may not use any of the Marks without our prior written consent.

3. User Submissions

By submitting any content (e.g., reviews, photographs, images, videos, comments, feedback, suggestions) to Dakbayan Realty ("Submitted Items"), you grant us an irrevocable, nonexclusive, perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, create derivative works of, and otherwise exploit your Submitted Items in any medium now known or later developed. You agree that your Submitted Items do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.

4. User Conduct

When using this Site, you agree not to:

Upload, post, transmit, distribute, or otherwise publish any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, harassing, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable. Engage in activities that would constitute a criminal offense, violate any law, or infringe on the rights of any party. Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity. Distribute or publish any unsolicited promotions, advertising, or solicitations, including junk mail, spam, and chain letters. Upload or distribute any material containing software viruses or any other computer code designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any software or hardware. We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Site and remove any content that violates these Terms without notice.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content, materials, information, products, and services provided on the Site are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Dakbayan Realty disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Dakbayan Realty be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use or inability to use the Site, any content on the Site, or any services provided through the Site. This limitation of liability applies to all claims, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

7. External Links

This Site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties ("External Sites"). We are not responsible for the availability or content of these External Sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Dakbayan Realty of the site or any association with its operators. You are responsible for reviewing and complying with the terms and conditions of any External Site.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Dakbayan Realty, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Site without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to your breach of these Terms. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Site and destroy any materials obtained from the Site.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in [Insert City, Philippines], and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Dakbayan Realty with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral, written, or electronic, between you and Dakbayan Realty.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Terms of Service, please contact us.