Terms of Use

1. About these terms

These terms describe the conditions for using the PHMAYON website and its published content. Please read them alongside our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Disclaimer.

Use the website lawfully and with consideration for its operation, its contributors and other people.

2. Our independent role

PHMAYON is an independent destination information website focused on Mayon Volcano and Albay, Philippines.

PHMAYON is not a government agency, tourism authority, volcano monitoring service or emergency information provider. Website content does not establish official approval, accreditation or permission to access a location.

3. Purpose of the content

Our guides provide destination inspiration, cultural context and general travel preparation information. They are a starting point for further research and planning.

Articles do not provide live monitoring, a personalised risk assessment or confirmation that a particular activity is suitable for you.

Consider your own circumstances and confirm the information relevant to your proposed visit.

4. Changing travel information

Access arrangements, opening hours, prices, schedules and provider services may change after content is published. Photographs may show past conditions.

Confirm current details directly with the responsible authority, venue or provider before relying on them for a booking or journey.

Follow current official advisories, closures and local instructions. A website description or third-party advertisement does not override them.

5. Bookings and third-party services

Reading a guide or submitting our general contact form does not create a travel booking, reservation or agreement to provide a tourism service.

Where you choose to use an external provider, review its identity, arrangements, prices, cancellation conditions and applicable terms directly.

A reference or link alone does not establish that PHMAYON operates, supervises or guarantees the service.

6. Intellectual property

Website text, branding, photographs, illustrations and other materials may be protected by copyright, trademark or other rights.

Public availability does not mean material is free for commercial reuse. Obtain permission from the relevant rights holder where required. Rights in third-party material remain with the respective rights holders.

You may link to a public page provided the link does not misrepresent its content or imply an endorsement, official status or partnership.

7. Acceptable use

When using the website or contacting us, do not:

• Submit unlawful, abusive, threatening or deliberately misleading material.
• Misrepresent your identity, authority or connection to another person or organisation.
• Attempt unauthorised access to website systems or private information.
• Introduce malicious software or interfere with normal website operation.
• Use forms for spam or repeated irrelevant submissions.
• Submit material that you do not have an appropriate right to share.

8. Messages and submitted material

Send information relevant to the purpose of your enquiry. Do not use the general contact form to send passwords, payment card details or sensitive identity documents.

We may use the information you submit to review and respond to your request, as explained in our Privacy Policy. Submission does not guarantee a response within a particular period or acceptance of a proposal.

Sending an image or article for consideration does not by itself transfer its ownership. Any proposed publication or reuse should be addressed through an appropriate permission arrangement.

9. External links

External websites are operated by their respective organisations. Their content, availability and information handling practices may change.

Review the external website’s terms and privacy information before using its services or submitting information. A link does not make its policies part of PHMAYON’s own practices.

10. Availability and responsibility

Website access may be interrupted by maintenance, technical problems or other circumstances. Content may be corrected, updated or removed when appropriate.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or that every item of content will remain complete, current or suitable for every purpose.

Nothing in these terms excludes rights, remedies or responsibilities that cannot lawfully be excluded.

11. Corrections and rights enquiries

If you identify an error or have a concern about material appearing on the website, contact us with the page address and an explanation.

For a rights enquiry, identify the material and provide sufficient context to assess your connection to it and the request being made.

12. Changes to these terms

These terms may be revised as website features and practices change. Review the published terms when using the website or its content.

13. Related policies and contact

• Privacy Policy — information handling and enquiries.
• Cookie Policy — browser storage and configured services.
• Disclaimer — context for using destination information.

Questions about these terms can be submitted through our Contact page .