Terms of Use
Dashboard usage guidelines and responsibilities
Effective Date:
Version: 1.0
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using the Wildlife Rescue Center Conservation & Rehabilitation Dashboard ("Dashboard," "System," or "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this system.
βοΈ Legal Binding: These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Wildlife Rescue Center.
2. System Purpose and Scope
πΏ Primary Functions
- β’ Wildlife rescue case management
- β’ Animal rehabilitation tracking
- β’ Medical record maintenance
- β’ Release preparation and monitoring
- β’ Conservation data collection
- β’ Regulatory compliance reporting
π― Authorized Use Only
This dashboard is exclusively for:
- β’ Licensed wildlife rehabilitators
- β’ Veterinary professionals
- β’ Authorized research personnel
- β’ DENR-approved staff members
- β’ Designated administrative users
3. User Eligibility and Registration
Eligibility Requirements
Professional Credentials
Valid licenses or certifications in wildlife rehabilitation, veterinary medicine, or related fields
Legal Authorization
Proper permits and approvals from DENR or relevant authorities
Security Clearance
Background verification and confidentiality agreement
Account Responsibility
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Sharing login credentials is strictly prohibited.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
β Permitted Activities
- β’ Recording accurate wildlife rescue data
- β’ Updating animal medical records
- β’ Generating compliance reports
- β’ Coordinating rehabilitation efforts
- β’ Accessing authorized research data
- β’ Communicating with team members
- β’ Monitoring animal progress
- β’ Planning release activities
β Prohibited Activities
- β’ Unauthorized access or data sharing
- β’ Falsifying or manipulating records
- β’ Using system for personal gain
- β’ Attempting to breach security
- β’ Uploading malicious software
- β’ Interfering with system operations
- β’ Violating wildlife protection laws
- β’ Sharing confidential information
5. Data Handling and Privacy
Data Accuracy and Integrity
Users must ensure all data entered is:
Accurate
Timely
Complete
Verifiable
Confidentiality Requirements
- β’ Maintain strict confidentiality of all wildlife location data
- β’ Protect sensitive information about endangered species
- β’ Follow data sharing protocols for research purposes
- β’ Comply with Data Privacy Act of 2012 requirements
6. Legal Compliance
π΅π Philippine Wildlife Laws
- β’ Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (RA 9147)
- β’ Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act (RA 11038)
- β’ Philippine Clean Air Act (RA 8749)
- β’ DENR Administrative Orders and Regulations
π International Agreements
- β’ Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
- β’ Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
- β’ Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
- β’ ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze
Compliance Obligation
Users must ensure all activities conducted through this dashboard comply with applicable local, national, and international wildlife protection laws. Violations may result in legal action and system access termination.
7. System Availability and Maintenance
Service Level Expectations
Target Uptime
Emergency Access
Maintenance Windows
Scheduled Maintenance
System maintenance will be scheduled during low-usage periods with advance notice. Emergency maintenance may occur without prior notification for security or critical system issues.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
System Ownership
The Wildlife Rescue Center retains all rights, title, and interest in the dashboard system, including software, design, documentation, and related intellectual property.
User-Generated Content
Users retain ownership of data they input, but grant the Wildlife Rescue Center:
- β’ Right to use data for conservation purposes
- β’ Permission to generate reports and analytics
- β’ Authority to share anonymized data for research
9. Limitation of Liability
System Limitations
The dashboard is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not liable for system downtime, data loss, or decisions made based on system information.
Professional Responsibility
Users remain professionally responsible for wildlife care decisions. The system is a tool to assist, not replace, professional judgment and expertise.
10. Account Termination
Grounds for Termination
- β’ Violation of these terms
- β’ Breach of confidentiality
- β’ Unauthorized access attempts
- β’ Falsification of records
- β’ Loss of professional credentials
- β’ Legal or regulatory violations
Termination Process
- β’ Immediate suspension for security breaches
- β’ 30-day notice for policy violations
- β’ Data export opportunity before deletion
- β’ Appeal process available
- β’ Compliance with data retention laws
11. Contact and Support
Technical Support
π§ Email: support@wildliferescue-tagum.ph
π Phone: [Support Number]
π Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
π¨ Emergency: 24/7 for critical wildlife cases
Legal and Compliance
π§ Email: legal@wildliferescue-tagum.ph
π Address: So. Mandaapan, Brgy. New Balamban
Tagum City, Davao del Norte
π Registration: [DENR Registration Number]
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the dashboard system. Users will be notified of significant changes through the system notification feature.
π’ Continued use of the dashboard after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.