Welcome to SouthLeyte.com — a local directory and community platform created to empower residents, businesses, service providers, and job seekers across Southern Leyte. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with the terms outlined below.

1. Acceptance of Terms
   By using SouthLeyte.com, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable local, national, and international laws. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not access or use the platform.
2. Permitted Use
   SouthLeyte.com is intended for legitimate personal, community, and commercial use. The platform serves as a directory for businesses, services, jobs, events, and related content. You may use it only for lawful purposes.

2.1 Eligibility & Platform Privilege
Being listed or having an account on SouthLeyte.com is considered a privilege, not a right. We reserve the full discretion to accept, reject, suspend, or remove any user, business, listing, or account without prior notice, especially in cases where we believe it conflicts with the goals, values, or safety of the platform.

We also reserve the right to refuse access, suspend accounts, or remove listings at our sole discretion for any reason, with or without prior notice.
No user or business is guaranteed inclusion or continued presence on the site. Access to our tools, features, and audience is granted as a service under these terms, and may be revoked at any time.

3. Prohibited Use by Government Employees
   Any government employee, agent, or representative is strictly prohibited from using SouthLeyte.com to track, identify, or contact any individual or business for purposes such as tax enforcement, investigation, auditing, or surveillance.
   Such actions are considered a breach of these Terms of Use and may result in permanent banning, legal action, and public disclosure of misuse.
4. Content Ownership
   All content submitted by users remains their property. However, by submitting content (e.g., listings, photos, descriptions), you grant SouthLeyte.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, promote, and share that content across the platform and its channels.
   Listing a business, posting content, or creating an account on SouthLeyte.com does not create a partnership, agency, joint venture, or employment relationship between the user and SouthLeyte.com.
5. Communication and Notifications
   By using the platform or submitting any form, you consent to receive communications from us, including system alerts, transactional messages, service announcements, and promotional materials. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails via the provided link.
6. User Conduct
   You agree not to:

• Scam, defraud, or mislead other users
• Post false advertisements, job listings, or business entries
• Create or promote fake stores, services, or opportunities
• Engage in pornographic, drug-related, or other illegal activity
• Misrepresent your identity, affiliation, or purpose
• Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools without permission

Violations may result in account termination, content removal, reporting to authorities, and cooperation with investigations for legal prosecution.

7. Limitation of Liability
   SouthLeyte.com is provided “as-is” and “as-available.” We make no guarantees of uptime, accuracy, or uninterrupted service. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of income or profits
• Missed opportunities or business disruption
• Inaccurate or misleading information from third-party users

We are also not responsible for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, cyberattacks, acts of government, labor disputes, or network failures.
You use the platform at your own risk and are expected to practice caution and good judgment.

8. Termination of Access
   We reserve the right to suspend or delete any account, listing, or submission at any time, with or without notice, if we determine a violation of these terms or detect harmful behavior.
9. User Verification and Responsibility
   SouthLeyte.com does not independently verify all listings or submissions. Users are responsible for the legality, accuracy, and authenticity of all posted content. You warrant that you have legal rights to all materials and that nothing you submit infringes on any law or third-party rights.
10. Reporting Violations
    Users are encouraged to report abuse, scams, fraud, or suspicious activity. We will take all reports seriously and may remove content, ban users, or cooperate with law enforcement as appropriate.
11. No Endorsement or Guarantee
    SouthLeyte.com does not guarantee or endorse the quality, trustworthiness, or legality of any business, job post, or service listed. Listings are created by third parties and are used at your own discretion.
    SouthLeyte.com does not guarantee any increase in visibility, business activity, sales, or customer engagement through the platform.
12. Data Collection and Analytics
    We may collect anonymized data on user behavior, device info, IP addresses, and browsing activity to improve the website. Personal data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
13. Third-Party Links
    SouthLeyte.com may contain links to third-party websites or content. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of any external sites. Users should exercise caution and review the terms and policies of third-party websites independently.
14. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
    These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any dispute arising from this agreement shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Southern Leyte.
15. Indemnification
    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SouthLeyte.com, its team, affiliates, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and legal expenses arising from your use of the platform, content submissions, or violations of these Terms.
16. Changes to the Terms
    SouthLeyte.com may revise these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the site constitutes your agreement to the updated terms.
17. Contact Us
    For concerns, inquiries, or to report a violation, contact us at:
    📧 support@southleyte.com