Effective Date: September 2, 2025
Welcome to HostGeria (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of https://hostgeria.com (the “Website”) and related products and services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Services on behalf of an entity, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to bind that entity to these Terms.
2. Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Services.
- By using the Services, you represent that you are legally capable of entering into binding contracts.
- We reserve the right to refuse access or terminate accounts for individuals or entities that do not meet eligibility requirements.
3. Permitted and Prohibited Conduct
Permitted:
- Use the Services for lawful personal or business purposes.
- Share and upload content you own or are authorized to use.
Prohibited:
- Using the Services for illegal, harmful, fraudulent, or infringing activities.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data.
- Introducing malware, viruses, or disruptive technologies.
- Violating the intellectual property rights of HostGeria or third parties.
- Reselling, sublicensing, or redistributing Services without authorization.
We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action, including suspension or termination of accounts.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
- All content, trademarks, logos, designs, software, and materials on the Website are the exclusive property of HostGeria or its licensors.
- You may not copy, distribute, modify, reverse-engineer, or exploit any part of the Services without prior written consent.
- All rights not expressly granted are reserved by HostGeria.
5. User Content and License
- By submitting, uploading, or displaying content on or through the Services, you grant HostGeria a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display such content solely for the purposes of providing and improving the Services.
- You remain the owner of your content.
- You represent and warrant that you have the rights necessary to grant this license and that your content does not infringe the rights of third parties.
6. Disclaimers
- The Services are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.
- We make no warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or availability of uninterrupted or error-free service.
- HostGeria does not guarantee that the Website will be secure, free from defects, or that information will be accurate or reliable.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- HostGeria and its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
- Our total liability for direct damages shall not exceed the greater of:
(a) the amount paid by you to HostGeria in the 12 months preceding the claim, or
(b) PHP ₱10,000.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HostGeria and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising out of:
- Your use of the Services;
- Your violation of these Terms;
- Your violation of any rights of third parties.
9. Account Termination
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms or applicable law.
- You may discontinue use of the Services at any time by closing your account.
- Upon termination, your license to use the Services ends immediately, but provisions regarding intellectual property, liability, and indemnification will survive.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
- Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the competent courts of Quezon City, Philippines.
11. Dispute Resolution
- Before initiating formal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation.
- If unresolved, disputes may be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, unless prohibited by law.
12. Modification of Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:
HostGeria Legal Department
📧 Email: john@mailbox10.com
📍 Address: Camela St., Tandang Sora, Quezon City, Philippines 1116
✅ This draft is structured to be legally enforceable, with coverage for liability, arbitration, intellectual property, and compliance under Philippine law while aligning with international best practices.