Terms and Conditions

Welcome to PhilippinesConsulatesinUSA.com. This page outlines the Terms and Conditions that govern your use of our website. By accessing and using this site, you agree to fully comply with the terms stated here. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, we kindly ask you to refrain from using our website.

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, set out the basis on which you may use our website and the information we provide. Please read these documents carefully.


1. About Our Website

PhilippinesConsulatesinUSA.com is an independent online directory created to help users find updated and organized contact information for Philippine consulates located in the United States. We offer general details such as locations, phone numbers, email addresses, operating hours, and basic service information of Philippine consulates in various U.S. cities.

We are not affiliated with the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, any official government agency, or any embassy/consulate. All content is compiled from publicly available resources and is presented purely for informational purposes.


2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 13 years old (or the legal age in your jurisdiction),

  • You will use the website lawfully and responsibly,

  • You agree to these Terms and Conditions and any updates made to them over time.

If you disagree with any part of these terms, please stop using the website immediately.


3. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or change these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically to ensure you remain informed of any changes.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted will be deemed your acceptance of the revised terms.


4. Use of Website

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, and revocable license to access and use this website for your personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to:

  • Use the site in a way that is unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent

  • Copy, reproduce, sell, or exploit any part of the site without express written consent

  • Attempt to breach the security or integrity of the website

  • Use bots, crawlers, or automated scripts to extract information

  • Post spam, harmful content, or false information through the contact form or other channels

Violation of these terms may result in restricted access or permanent ban from our services.


5. User Submissions

When submitting information through our contact form or email, including corrections, feedback, or suggestions, you agree:

  • That the information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge

  • That you grant us a non-exclusive right to use the submitted content to improve our site

  • That you do not submit confidential, illegal, or offensive material

We reserve the right to remove or edit any user submission at our discretion.


6. Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide timely, accurate, and reliable information. However, consulate locations, contact numbers, services, and office hours are subject to change without notice.

While we make regular updates, we do not guarantee that all information is up to date at all times. We recommend verifying details directly with the respective official government or consular websites.

We do not assume liability for damages or inconvenience caused by outdated or incorrect information on our site.


7. No Affiliation or Endorsement

PhilippinesConsulatesinUSA.com is not an official government website. We are not endorsed by or affiliated with:

  • The Republic of the Philippines

  • The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

  • Any consulate general or embassy of the Philippines

  • Any U.S. or foreign government

We provide publicly accessible data for the purpose of public convenience and educational use. Use of our website does not constitute official contact or business with any government authority.


8. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website, including text, design, graphics, images, logos, and formatting, is the intellectual property of PhilippinesConsulatesinUSA.com, unless otherwise stated.

You may not:

  • Copy or republish our content without written permission

  • Use our content for commercial purposes

  • Modify or create derivative works based on our materials

All third-party logos or names appearing on the site are the property of their respective owners and are used strictly for informational or identification purposes.


9. External Links

Our website includes hyperlinks to official government websites and third-party sites (e.g., embassy pages, consulate portals, or news sources). These links are provided for your convenience only.

We do not:

  • Control the content of those external websites,

  • Guarantee their accuracy, functionality, or availability,

  • Endorse any of their views, services, or policies.

You acknowledge that your use of such external sites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and privacy policies.


10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, PhilippinesConsulatesinUSA.com and its team shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:

  • The use or inability to use the website

  • Errors or omissions in content

  • Website downtime, technical failures, or loss of data

  • Reliance on any information provided through the website

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the site or its content is to stop using the website.


11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PhilippinesConsulatesinUSA.com, its owners, contributors, and affiliates from any claim, liability, damage, or expense (including legal fees) arising out of:

  • Your use or misuse of the website

  • Your violation of these Terms and Conditions

  • Any content you submit to us


12. Privacy

Use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the site, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.


13. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to monitor website performance and understand user behavior. These tools may collect non-personally identifiable data such as:

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

  • Page interaction patterns

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though doing so may impact your experience on our site.


14. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or permanently terminate access to the website for violations of these Terms

  • Block specific IP addresses or users

  • Take legal action in case of malicious behavior, hacking attempts, or spam abuse


15. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We do not warrant that:

  • The website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free

  • The information provided will be entirely accurate or reliable

  • Any errors will be corrected

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.


16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the applicable U.S. jurisdiction.

We make no representation that the website or its content is appropriate or available for use outside the United States.


17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions will remain valid and enforceable.


18. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PhilippinesConsulatesinUSA.com concerning your use of the website.

Any failure on our part to enforce any part of these terms shall not be considered a waiver of our rights.


19. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, or if you need to report misuse or outdated information, please contact us via our Contact Page or email us at:

📧 contact@philippinesconsulatesinusa.com

We aim to respond within 24 to 48 business hours.