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TERMS OF USE

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, applications, and other related services and products ("Services"). By clicking “I accept” or by using our Services (if you have not created an account), you agree to comply with these Terms, including any policies incorporated by reference. Please read these Terms carefully, and contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or feedback.

1. Using Our Services

Eligibility to Use Services

You may use our Services only if you:

a. Are legally capable of forming a binding agreement with SIMS.
b. Comply with these Terms, applicable laws, and any of our policies, including but not limited to the Honor Code, course-specific requirements, and other applicable guidelines ("Policies").
c. Meet the minimum age requirement for providing consent to data processing in your jurisdiction. Additional regional or course-specific requirements may apply.

Any breach of these Terms, applicable laws, or Policies may result in suspension, restriction, or termination of your access to the Services.

License to Use Services

Subject to compliance with these Terms and Policies, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the Services. This license is for personal, non-commercial use only unless explicitly authorized in writing by SIMS. You are permitted to maintain one user account unless specifically approved otherwise. Sharing access credentials with others or accessing another user's account is strictly prohibited.

Using the Services does not grant you ownership of any intellectual property rights in the Services or the content you access.

Commercial Use

The use of Services for commercial purposes is prohibited unless governed by a separate written agreement with SIMS.

2. Content Offerings

Modifications to Content Offerings

SIMS may design and develop courses and content ("Content Offerings") or collaborate with third-party providers ("Content Providers"). We reserve the right to modify, reschedule, interrupt, or cancel Content Offerings at our sole discretion or as per administrative guidelines and references.

3. Your Content

User Content

You may share content such as homework, quizzes, exams, projects, forum posts, and other assignments ("User Content") through the Services. You retain intellectual property rights to your User Content but remain responsible for its accuracy and compliance with these Terms.

SIMS reserves the right to remove or modify User Content that violates these Terms or related policies, including the Honor Code or Acceptable Use Policy.

Feedback

By submitting feedback, suggestions, or ideas ("Feedback") about the Services, you grant SIMS the right to use your Feedback without restrictions or obligation of compensation. Submission of Feedback does not transfer intellectual property ownership but allows us to implement similar ideas previously developed or sourced from others.

4. Security

We prioritize the security of our users. However, we cannot guarantee that unauthorized parties will never breach our systems. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized access or compromise of your account by emailing support@sims.com.

5. Third-Party Content

The Services may include content or links from third parties, including instructors or other users. While we strive for quality, SIMS is not responsible for third-party content that may be objectionable, inaccurate, or harmful to your device. Access to third-party content is at your discretion.

6. Copyright and Trademark

SIMS respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. Any violation of copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property policies may result in removal of infringing material and possible account restrictions.

7. Modifying or Terminating Services

We continuously enhance our Services and may add or remove features, discontinue specific functions, or terminate certain offerings. If you have purchased a paid Service, you may be eligible for a refund under our Refund Policy. Service availability may vary depending on geographic or regulatory restrictions.

8. Export Controls

By using our Services, you confirm that:

• You are not located in or ordinarily residing in a region subject to restrictions that prevent [CLIENT] from providing Services.
• You are not listed on any government sanctions or restricted-party lists.
• You will not export or transfer Services to restricted parties or regions in violation of applicable laws.

Violation of these conditions may result in immediate termination of Services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold SIMS, its affiliates, and its partners harmless from claims, damages, and liabilities arising from:

a. Your use of the Services in violation of these Terms.
b. Breach of any applicable laws or third-party rights.
c. Issues related to User Content, including intellectual property claims.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Philippines, excluding conflict of law provisions. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts located in the Philippines.

11. General Terms

Revisions to the Terms

We reserve the right to revise these Terms at our discretion. Revisions become effective immediately upon posting. Material changes will be communicated through notifications or banners. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain valid. A delay or failure to enforce these Terms does not constitute a waiver of rights.

Third-Party Beneficiaries

Content Providers and third-party service providers may enforce relevant provisions of these Terms.

12. Referenced Policies

a. Acceptable Use Policy
b. Copyright and Trademark Policy
c. Refund Policy
d. Honor Code