Terms of Use for Online Services

Last Updated: 08 May 2025

By accessing, registering for, or using any online services provided by Marikina Polytechnic College ("MPC," "we," "us," or "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Use. These Terms constitute a binding agreement between you and MPC. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Services. These Terms apply to all users, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and third parties granted access to MPC's online platforms. 

MPC provides various digital services, including but not limited to the Learning Management System (LMS) for course materials, assignments, and online classes; student and faculty portals for academic records, schedules, and institutional communications; online enrollment and registration for admission, course registration, and fee payment; digital library and research resources such as e-books, journals, and academic databases; communication platforms including official email, announcements, and discussion forums; and administrative services for request processing, document submission, and institutional updates. MPC reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any Service without prior notice. 

Access to MPC's online services is restricted to currently enrolled students, faculty and staff members, authorized alumni and affiliates, and third parties with explicit MPC approval. Users must provide accurate and complete registration details and are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials. Sharing accounts or granting unauthorized access is strictly prohibited, and users must immediately report suspected security breaches to MPC's ICT Office. MPC may deactivate or delete inactive accounts or those found to be in violation of these Terms. 

Users may access the Services solely for academic and administrative purposes, official MPC-related communications, and research and educational activities in compliance with institutional policies. Users must not engage in any activity that violates laws or institutional policies, including copyright infringement, plagiarism, unauthorized distribution of proprietary content, fraud, misrepresentation, impersonation, cyberbullying, harassment, hate speech, or dissemination of illegal, obscene, or defamatory material. Additionally, users must not compromise system integrity through unauthorized access, hacking, exploitation of vulnerabilities, malware distribution, phishing, denial-of-service attacks, data scraping, or unauthorized data collection. Activities that disrupt Services, such as spamming, flooding, overloading MPC's networks, tampering with system configurations, bypassing security measures, or commercial use without MPC's written consent, are also prohibited. 

MPC adheres to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) and ensures that personal data is collected lawfully and transparently, used only for legitimate academic and administrative purposes, stored securely with restricted access, and retained only as necessary before proper disposal. Users must not share sensitive personal or institutional data publicly and must report data breaches or privacy concerns immediately. MPC may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience, and by using the Services, users consent to such tracking in accordance with MPC's Privacy Policy. 

All content, software, logos, trademarks, and course materials provided through MPC's Services are owned by or licensed to MPC. Students and faculty may use these materials solely for academic purposes, and any redistribution, modification, or commercial use requires written permission. By submitting content such as forum posts or assignments, users grant MPC a non-exclusive license to use, store, and display such materials for institutional purposes. 

While MPC strives to maintain service availability, it does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access, as scheduled maintenance and unforeseen outages may occur. The Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. MPC may integrate third-party platforms such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, and users must comply with their respective terms of service. 

MPC shall not be liable for damages resulting from service interruptions, data loss, unauthorized access, user misconduct, violations of these Terms, or third-party actions and external security breaches. MPC reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or actions that endanger system security. These Terms may be revised at any time, and continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Users are responsible for reviewing updates periodically. 

These Terms shall be governed by Philippine law, and any disputes shall first be resolved through MPC's internal grievance procedures before any legal action is pursued. For inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact Marikina Polytechnic College at Mayor Juan Chanyungco Street, Sta. Elena, Marikina City 1800 Philippines, email info@mpc.edu.ph, or visit www.mpc.edu.ph.