Terms and Conditions for the Web-Based Repository of Projects, Theses, and Practical Research
(STI Marikina)
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
The STI Marikina Web-Based Repository is established to store, manage, and provide access to student
projects, theses, and research outputs for academic purposes. These rules and regulations aim to
maintain the integrity, security, and proper use of the Repository.
1. General Use
1.1. This Repository is provided by STI Marikina as an academic platform to store, share, and access
student projects, theses, and research outputs.
1.2. Users may only access the Repository for educational, research, and non-commercial purposes.
1.3. The content of the Repository is protected by copyright laws and may not be used beyond the
scope allowed by these Terms and Conditions.
2. User Accounts
2.1. Users must create an account to access certain features of the Repository.
2.2. Account credentials must be kept confidential, and users are responsible for all activities under
their accounts.
2.3. STI Marikina reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for any unauthorized use or
violation of these Terms.
3. Submission of Content
3.1. By submitting projects, theses, or research to the Repository, users affirm that:
The work is their original creation or they have obtained proper permissions for submission.
The submission does not infringe on any third-party rights.
3.2. Users grant STI Marikina a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to store, display, and
share the submitted content for academic purposes.
3.3. STI Marikina reserves the right to review, modify, or reject submissions that do not comply with
institutional policies or legal standards.
4. Use of Repository Content
4.1. Users may access and download Repository content strictly for educational and research
purposes.
4.2. Users must provide proper attribution to the original authors when referencing or using any
content.
4.3. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of Repository content is prohibited.
5. Privacy and Data Protection
5.1. STI Marikina values user privacy and will handle personal data in compliance with applicable
laws.
5.2. Data collected during Repository use will only be used for academic and administrative
purposes.
5.3. Users are encouraged to review the institution's Privacy Policy for detailed information on data
handling practices.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1. All intellectual property rights in the Repository content belong to their respective authors or
creators.
6.2. STI Marikina retains the right to use Repository content for institutional promotion and
academic purposes.
7. Prohibited Activities
Users are prohibited from:
Engaging in activities that compromise the security or functionality of the Repository.
Uploading content that is defamatory, obscene, illegal, or violates any law or regulation.
Misusing the Repository to plagiarize or claim ownership of content.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1. STI Marikina provides the Repository "as is" and does not guarantee uninterrupted access or
error-free content.
8.2. STI Marikina is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from the use or misuse of the
Repository.
9. Modifications to Terms and Conditions
9.1. STI Marikina reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
9.2. Changes will be communicated through the Repository or other appropriate channels.
Continued use of the Repository after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.
By using the STI Marikina Web-Based Repository, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and
agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
