Terms of Use

Effective Date: June 9, 2026

Welcome to Cebu Finds (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website, cebufinds.com (the “Service”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before using our platform.

1. Acceptance of the Terms

By browsing, accessing, or interacting with Cebu Finds, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these terms. These house rules apply to all visitors, users, and local businesses who access the Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you must cease using the website immediately.

2. Intellectual Property Ownership

All original content, editorial articles, graphics, logos, slogans, brand names, custom visual layouts, and underlying code displayed on Cebu Finds are the exclusive property of Cebu Finds and are protected by the intellectual property laws of the Republic of the Philippines. You are strictly prohibited from copying, reproducing, or republishing our unique editorial work and brand assets without our prior written consent.

  • Third-Party Stock Imagery: To visually enrich our platform, Cebu Finds utilizes free-to-use stock photographs sourced from public platforms such as Pexels and Unsplash. We do not claim exclusive copyright ownership over these individual stock photos, and they remain governed by their respective platform licenses.
  • AI-Generated Imagery: Our website layouts, graphics, and blog posts may also feature visual assets generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Cebu Finds holds the right to utilize these visuals for digital publishing but does not claim exclusive traditional copyright ownership over standalone AI-generated graphics.

The unique compilation, arrangement, modification, and digital curation of all elements on cebufinds.com remain entirely protected as our proprietary digital asset.

3. User Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome ideas from our community to make Cebu Finds better. If you submit any feedback, comments, ideas, or suggestions to us regarding the functionality, layout, or content of our Service, you agree that we may implement these suggestions without any restriction, credit, or financial compensation owed to you.

4. Content Submissions and Form Communications

While users cannot create personal profiles, register for accounts, or directly post live content to our website feeds, we do accept information, text, pitches, and media files through our Contact, Submit Content, and Get Featured pages.

  • Editorial Discretion and Review Standards: We run a curated local digital magazine and directory. All content and images sent to us undergo manual review. We retain the absolute right to review, edit for formatting or grammar, reject, or completely delete any submitted text or image that does not meet our quality standards, brand aesthetic, or community guidelines.
  • Copyright Warranty: When you send text or upload images to Cebu Finds, you explicitly warrant and guarantee that you own the full copyright to those materials or possess explicit, valid legal permission from the copyright owner to share them publicly.
  • License to Display: By submitting content to our platform, you grant Cebu Finds a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to format, display, distribute, and share that content across our website and official marketing channels.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use Cebu Finds legally and ethically. You are strictly prohibited from using our website or submission forms to:

  • Upload, link to, or transmit software viruses, malicious code, or automated spam.
  • Submit fraudulent, inaccurate, or intentionally misleading information about a local business.
  • Infringe upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party.
  • Promote or submit content related to highly regulated online industries, specifically including gambling, real-money gaming, or adult entertainment.

6. Directory Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

Cebu Finds serves as an informational resource for local directory listings, guides, and lifestyle content.

  • Use at Your Own Risk: While we endeavor to keep directory details accurate, local business information (such as operational hours, menus, pricing, contact details, and locations) can change without our knowledge. We do not guarantee the absolute completeness or accuracy of third-party data.
  • No Endorsement or Liability: Listing or featuring a local business on Cebu Finds does not imply a formal endorsement or legal warranty. We are not legally responsible or liable for any negative experiences, poor service, financial disputes, or real-world damages resulting from your interactions with businesses found on our platform.

7. No E-Commerce or Subscriptions

Cebu Finds does not sell physical goods, items, or products natively on the website, nor do we offer native digital subscription plans or process payments on cebufinds.com. Any advertising or premium arrangements are handled externally.

8. Communication Boundary

To ensure an efficient and documented workflow, all official communication, inquiries, and coordination between users, advertisers, and Cebu Finds will be conducted strictly via email. We do not provide phone, text message, or cellular support.

9. Future Monetization and Ads

Cebu Finds is a commercial project that reserves the right to generate revenue through online advertising (such as Google AdSense banners), direct local sponsorships, affiliate marketing programs, and charging fees to local business owners for premium “Featured” editorial content or directory placements.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by, interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any legal disputes or claims arising from your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate courts in the Philippines.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or clarifications regarding these Terms of Use, you can reach us directly: