Terms of Service

1 Acceptance of Terms

Gov-AIdeaS (Government AI-Driven Ideas System) is a platform operated by Samar State University (SSU). By accessing or using this platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

2 Use of the Platform

Gov-AIdeaS provides access to SSU research outputs and AI-powered analysis tools. You agree to use the platform only for:

• Browsing, searching, and accessing published research outputs
• Submitting research study requests for legitimate purposes
• Sharing and documenting best practices from research implementation
• Using AI analysis features for research-related queries
• Academic, educational, governance, and policy development purposes

3 User Accounts

Some features require registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You must provide accurate and complete information during registration. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.

4 Intellectual Property

Research outputs published on this platform remain the intellectual property of their respective authors and Samar State University. Users may access, read, and cite research according to academic standards. Downloading and redistribution of full research documents require proper access authorization. AI-generated analyses and summaries are provided as supplementary tools and should be verified against original research content.

5 AI-Generated Content

Gov-AIdeaS uses artificial intelligence to analyze research and generate insights. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content including summaries, recommendations, and analysis should be treated as supplementary. Users are responsible for verifying AI-generated content before using it for policy decisions or official governance purposes.

6 Prohibited Activities

• Unauthorized scraping, crawling, or automated extraction of content
• Misrepresenting your identity or institutional affiliation
• Submitting false or misleading research requests
• Attempting to circumvent access controls or security measures
• Using the platform for commercial purposes without authorization
• Uploading malicious content or attempting to disrupt platform services

7 Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

The platform and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Samar State University makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated analyses. SSU shall not be liable for any decisions made based on information obtained through this platform.

8 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email or platform notification.