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Terms That Make Sense

No confusing legal speak here. Just honest, straightforward terms about how we work together to bring you better news.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

Our Commitment to You

Simple promises from your Filipino news companion. No legal jargon—just honest commitments.

  • We'll always put your interests first
  • News will always be accurate and timely
  • Your experience will continuously improve
  • We'll listen to your feedback and act on it

What We Ask of You

Fair and simple expectations for our community. We're building this together.

  • Use Saysay respectfully and lawfully
  • Don't share false information or spam
  • Keep your account secure and don't share login details
  • Help us improve by reporting issues or bugs you find

Your Rights & Protections

What you can always count on from Saysay—your safety net with us.

  • Cancel your account anytime with full data deletion
  • Get all your data exported in a readable format
  • Report any issues and get a human response within 24 hours
  • Access all features without hidden fees or surprise charges

Fair Use & Boundaries

Reasonable limits that keep Saysay great for everyone. Common sense rules for our community.

  • Use our service for personal news consumption
  • Don't try to break or hack our systems
  • Respect other users and our team members
  • Don't use automated tools to access our service excessively

Content You Submit

When you share news, photos, or videos with Saysay, you're helping build a better-informed Philippines. Here's what that means legally.

  • You keep ownership of your content—we don't claim your work as ours
  • You give us permission to publish, share, and distribute your reports
  • We may edit for clarity, accuracy, or length (standard newsroom practice)
  • Your content may appear on Saysay, partner news sites, and broadcasts

License You Grant Us

To share your news with the community, you grant Saysay a license to use your content. Here's exactly what that includes.

  • Worldwide license: Your content can reach Filipinos everywhere, including abroad
  • Royalty-free: We don't pay per use, but you earn through our contributor rewards
  • Perpetual license: The license continues even after you delete your account
  • Sublicense rights: We can share with news partners, broadcasters, and affiliates

Your Promises to Us

When you submit content, you're making important promises. This protects you, us, and the community.

  • Originality: The content is yours, or you have the right to share it
  • Consent: Anyone identifiable in photos or videos gave you permission
  • No infringement: Your content doesn't violate anyone's copyright or trademark
  • Accuracy: To the best of your knowledge, the information is truthful

Editorial Rights

As a news platform, we need flexibility to present your stories effectively. Here's what we may do.

  • Modify: Adjust headlines, summaries, or formatting for different platforms
  • Combine: Group your report with related stories for broader context
  • Translate: Convert between English and Filipino for wider reach
  • Republish: Feature in compilations, broadcasts, or partner publications

Your Moral Rights

Philippine law protects your moral rights as a creator. Here's how we respect them.

  • Attribution: We credit you as the source (unless you choose anonymity)
  • Integrity: We won't distort your work in ways that harm your reputation
  • Waiver consent: By submitting, you agree we may edit without individual approval
  • Withdrawal: You can request removal, subject to our archive policies

Important Terms, Simply Explained

The key things you should know, explained in everyday language.

Service Availability

We aim for 99.9% uptime, but sometimes maintenance is needed. We'll always give you advance notice.

Content Accuracy

We work hard to verify news, but we're not perfect. Always use critical thinking with any news source.

Account Responsibility

You're responsible for your account security. Use a strong password and don't share your login.

Community Standards

Be respectful to others. We have zero tolerance for harassment, spam, or malicious behavior.

Changes to These Terms

If we need to update these terms, we'll always give you at least 30 days notice through the app and email. We'll never make changes that hurt your rights without giving you a chance to review them first.

Your continued use of Saysay after changes means you accept the new terms. If you don't agree with changes, you can always export your data and close your account—no hard feelings.

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Built by Filipinos, for Filipinos

These terms aren't just legal requirements—they're our promise to treat you fairly and build something that truly serves Filipino communities. We're in this together.

— The Saysay Team