Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the official website of the Philippine Bayanihan Society (Singapore) (PBSS), also referred to as Bayanihan.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and applicable Singapore laws.

If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue using the website.

2. About PBSS

PBSS is a community organisation dedicated to fostering unity, cultural appreciation, community engagement, and the spirit of Bayanihan among Filipinos and the wider community in Singapore.

This website serves as an official platform for sharing information about PBSS activities, programmes, membership, events, partnerships, volunteer opportunities, and community initiatives.

3. Permitted Use of the Website

Visitors may use the website for lawful purposes, including:

• Accessing information about PBSS and its activities.
• Registering for community events and programmes.
• Submitting membership or volunteer inquiries.
• Exploring sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
• Making donations through authorised channels.
• Contacting PBSS for legitimate inquiries.

Users must not engage in activities that may disrupt website operations, compromise security, misrepresent PBSS, or infringe upon the rights of others.

4. Event Registrations and Participation

PBSS may organise or support cultural, educational, charitable, recreational, and community events.

By registering for an event, participants agree to comply with the applicable event rules, registration requirements, safety instructions, and participation guidelines.

Specific events may have additional terms covering:

• Registration eligibility and deadlines.
• Participation fees and payment arrangements.
• Cancellations, refunds, and transfers.
• Event safety and conduct.
• Photography and videography.
• Changes to event schedules or venues.

Where additional event terms apply, they will be communicated through the relevant registration platform or event materials.

PBSS reserves the right to refuse or cancel registrations for legitimate reasons, including capacity restrictions, non-compliance with event rules, or safety concerns, subject to applicable law.

5. Payments, Donations, and Contributions

Where the website facilitates payments, donations, sponsorships, or event registration fees, transactions may be processed through authorised third-party payment providers.

Any applicable fees, payment conditions, and refund arrangements will be communicated at the point of transaction or through relevant event-specific terms.

Donations and contributions will be used for PBSS's stated organisational or programme purposes, subject to applicable restrictions and commitments.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, donations should not be assumed to qualify for tax deductions.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, website content, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, designs, publications, and other materials, belongs to PBSS or its respective rights holders.

Content may be viewed or shared for personal, non-commercial, and community information purposes, provided appropriate attribution is maintained and no rights are infringed.

The PBSS name, logo, and official branding must not be used for commercial, promotional, fundraising, or representational purposes without prior written authorisation.

7. User Submissions

Visitors may submit inquiries, feedback, applications, photographs, or other materials through designated website channels.

By submitting content, users confirm that they have the necessary rights and permissions to share it.

Where users expressly submit materials for publication or promotion, they grant PBSS a non-exclusive permission to use those materials for the agreed purposes, subject to applicable privacy and intellectual property laws.

PBSS may decline to publish or may remove submitted materials that are inappropriate, misleading, unlawful, or inconsistent with its community objectives.

8. Community Conduct

PBSS promotes respectful, inclusive, and responsible participation.

Website users and participants in PBSS activities are expected to treat others with courtesy and respect.

PBSS does not tolerate harassment, discrimination, fraudulent representations, threatening behaviour, or misuse of its platforms.

PBSS may restrict access to its online services or participation in activities where reasonably necessary to protect its community, operations, or legal interests.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

The website may provide links to external websites, payment platforms, registration systems, sponsors, and partner organisations.

These external services operate under their respective terms and privacy policies.

PBSS does not automatically endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content, services, or transactions merely because a link appears on its website.

10. Accuracy of Information

PBSS endeavours to ensure that information published on its website is accurate and updated.

However, event schedules, programme details, announcements, and other information may change without prior notice where reasonably necessary.

Visitors are encouraged to refer to official PBSS announcements or contact the Secretariat for confirmation of important details.

11. Website Availability

PBSS aims to maintain a reliable and accessible website but does not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation.

Website services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, security requirements, or circumstances beyond PBSS's reasonable control.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by Singapore law, PBSS will not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising solely from website use, interruptions, or reliance on general website information.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or restricts liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

Participation in physical events may be governed by separate event-specific conditions and applicable legal obligations.

13. Privacy and Personal Data

Personal data collected through the website will be handled in accordance with the PBSS Privacy Policy and applicable Singapore data protection laws.

Visitors are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy to understand how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected.

14. Amendments to Terms

PBSS may update these Terms of Use from time to time.

Revised terms will be published on the website with the applicable effective date.

Continued use of the website after updated terms take effect constitutes acceptance of those terms to the extent permitted by law.

15. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.

16. Contact Information

For inquiries concerning these Terms of Use, please contact:

Philippine Bayanihan Society (Singapore) (PBSS)

Email: bayanihancentre@singnet.com.sg

Website: www.bayanihan.org.sg

Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Visits are by appointment to ensure that our Secretariat team is available to assist you.