1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) official website, including all content, information, and functionality available through the domain norsu.edu.ph (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use this Website.

2. General Use and Access

• Modification of Terms: NORSU reserves the right to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes will mean that you accept and agree to the changes.


• Availability: NORSU will endeavor to ensure the Website is available but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. NORSU may suspend, withdraw, or restrict the availability of all or any part of the Website for business and operational reasons.


• Accuracy of Information: While NORSU strives for accuracy, the information on this Website is provided "as is" and without warranty. NORSU is not liable for any discrepancies or outdated information. Users are advised to verify critical information (e.g., admission dates, academic policies, fees) with the relevant university office.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

• Ownership: All content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and underlying code (collectively, "Content"), is the exclusive property of Negros Oriental State University, or its licensors, and is protected by Philippine and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.


• Permitted Use: You may view, download, or print Content from the Website for your personal, non-commercial, informational, and academic use only, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices.


• Prohibited Use: You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any Content from this Website without the express prior written permission of NORSU, except as expressly permitted by law.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms, including:

• Malicious Activity: Introducing viruses, trojans, worms, or any other material which is malicious or technologically harmful.


• Security Breaches: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, the server on which the Website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Website.


• Data Scraping: Systematically collecting data or content from the Website (e.g., by means of any spider, robot, or manual means) without express written permission.


• Disruption: Engaging in any activity that interferes with the proper working of the Website or imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on the University’s infrastructure.


• Impersonation: Falsely representing your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.

5. Third-Party Links and Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience. NORSU does not endorse, and is not responsible for, the content, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of any external sites. Accessing any linked third-party website is done at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

• No Warranty: The Website and the Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.


• Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, NORSU, its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

The use of this Website is also governed by the University's Data Privacy Notice, which outlines NORSU's practices regarding the collection and handling of non-personal and personal data in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. 10173). By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the Data Privacy Notice.