1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering for an account on LITL FORUM, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

2. User Accounts

You must be a student to register. Your student ID will be verified before account approval.

3. User Conduct

You agree to:

• Respect other users and their opinions
• Not post harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Not spam or promote unrelated products/services
• Not impersonate others
• Not share your account credentials with others

4. Content Ownership

Users retain ownership of their posts, but grant LITL FORUM license to display and distribute content on the platform.

5. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

6. Data Privacy Compliance

This platform complies with Republic Act 10173 - Data Privacy Act of 2012. All personal information collected is handled in accordance with Philippine data privacy laws.

7. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of changes.

Information We Collect

• Full name and student ID (for verification)
• Email address
• Student ID photo (for verification purposes only)
• Forum posts, comments, and interactions
• IP addresses and browser information for security

How We Use Your Information

• Verify student status
• Manage your forum account
• Moderate content and prevent abuse
• Communicate important updates

Data Protection & RA 10173 Compliance

In compliance with Republic Act 10173 - Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA), we ensure that:

• Your personal data is collected with your explicit consent
• Data is used only for legitimate purposes stated in this policy
• Appropriate security measures protect your information from unauthorized access
• Only authorized administrators can access sensitive user information
• You have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your data

Administrator Access & Confidentiality

Data Retention

Your data is retained while your account is active. You may request account deletion at any time. Inactive accounts will be deleted after 2 years.

Your Rights Under RA 10173

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Right to be informed - You have the right to know how your data is processed
• Right to access - You can request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification - You can correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure - You can request deletion of your data
• Right to data portability - You can obtain and transfer your data
• Right to object - You can object to processing of your data
• Right to damages - You can claim damages for data breaches

Data Breach Notification

In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users and the National Privacy Commission within 72 hours as required by RA 10173.

Contact Information

For privacy concerns or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:

• Email: litlforum.com
• Response time: Within 15 working days