TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Effective Date: May 11, 2026

AGREEMENT TO TERMS

Welcome to policeclearancesonline.org. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms,” “Terms and Conditions,” or “Agreement”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and policeclearancesonline.org (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Website”). By accessing, browsing, or using this website in any manner, you acknowledge that you have fully read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately stop using this website. Your continued use of this website following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, readers, and any other persons who access or use this website in any way.

1. ABOUT THIS WEBSITE

policeclearancesonline.org is a privately owned, independent informational website. The purpose of this website is to provide free, publicly available information and step-by-step guidance to help Filipino citizens, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), foreign nationals, and other interested individuals understand and navigate the Police Clearance application process in the Philippines.

This website is operated and maintained by a private individual or entity. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, authorized by, sponsored by, or officially connected in any way to:

  • The Philippine National Police (PNP)
  • The National Police Clearance System (NPCS)
  • The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
  • The National Privacy Commission (NPC)
  • The Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines
  • Any other government agency, department, bureau, or official body of the Republic of the Philippines or any other country

The use of terms such as “Police Clearance,” “PNP,” “NPCS,” and similar terms on this website is solely for the purpose of describing the subject matter covered and does not imply any official government relationship, partnership, or endorsement of any kind.

2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By using this website, you confirm and agree that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age or are accessing this website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian
  • You have the legal authority and capacity to enter into this Agreement
  • You will use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
  • You will not use this website in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
  • You understand that this website is an independent informational resource and not an official government portal
  • You understand that all content on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute official government instructions or legal advice

3. INFORMATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY

All content published on policeclearancesonline.org including but not limited to articles, blog posts, step-by-step guides, FAQs, tutorials, infographics, and any other materials is provided strictly for general informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this website should be construed as:

  • Official instructions or guidance issued by the Philippine National Police or any government agency
  • Legal advice, legal opinion, or a substitute for professional legal counsel
  • Professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to financial, immigration, or government services advice
  • An official representation of current government policies, fees, requirements, or procedures

The information on this website is based on publicly available data and our best understanding of the police clearance process at the time of writing. Government policies, fees, requirements, and procedures change from time to time without prior notice. We strongly encourage all users to verify the most current and accurate information directly through official government channels before taking any action.

For official police clearance information, appointments, and services, please visit:

4. NO GOVERNMENT SERVICES OFFERED

policeclearancesonline.org strictly does not offer, provide, process, handle, or facilitate any of the following:

  • Police clearance applications of any kind
  • Online or offline government application processing
  • Collection or processing of government application fees
  • Submission of applications on behalf of any user
  • Verification, authentication, or issuance of police clearance certificates
  • Official appointment scheduling with the PNP or NPCS
  • Any other official government service or transaction

Any official police clearance application must be completed exclusively through the official NPCS portal at clearance.npcs.gov.ph or through authorized Philippine National Police channels. We are not responsible for any action taken by a user based on information found on this website.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

5.1 Our Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, articles, graphics, images, photographs, illustrations, icons, logos, button icons, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the intellectual property of policeclearancesonline.org and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws of the Republic of the Philippines and international conventions.

All rights are expressly reserved.

5.2 Permitted Use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use this website and its content solely for your personal, non-commercial informational use, subject to these Terms and Conditions.

5.3 Prohibited Use of Content

Without prior written permission from policeclearancesonline.org, you may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, download, print, post, transmit, or distribute any content from this website for any commercial purpose
  • Modify, translate, adapt, merge, or create derivative works based on our content
  • Sell, license, sublicense, or otherwise exploit any content from this website
  • Systematically extract or collect content from this website to create a database or directory
  • Use any content from this website in a way that misrepresents its origin or misleads others

You may share links to our pages and articles for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you clearly identify policeclearancesonline.org as the source and do not modify the content in any way.

6. THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING — GOOGLE ADSENSE

This website participates in the Google AdSense program, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense displays advertisements on our website based on the content of our pages and the browsing behavior of visitors.

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

  • Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve personalized or contextual advertisements
  • We do not control the content, type, or targeting of advertisements displayed on this website
  • The display of any advertisement on this website does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or sponsorship by policeclearancesonline.org of any advertised product, service, brand, or company
  • We are not responsible for any claims, representations, or warranties made in any advertisements displayed on this website
  • Clicking on any advertisement is entirely at your own risk and judgment
  • Any transactions between you and any advertiser are solely between you and that advertiser; we are not a party to any such transaction

For information about how Google uses data from AdSense, please review:

To opt out of personalized advertising by Google, visit Google Ad Settings (nofollow).

7. USER CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

By using this website, you agree that you will not engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

7.1 Illegal Activities

  • Use this website for any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful purpose
  • Violate any applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
  • Engage in any activity that constitutes a criminal offense or gives rise to civil liability

7.2 Harmful or Disruptive Behavior

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of this website, its servers, or any connected networks
  • Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs, or any other harmful or malicious software or code
  • Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the website or its infrastructure
  • Conduct any denial-of-service (DoS) or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks

7.3 Misuse of Content

  • Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely represent your identity or affiliation
  • Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, crawlers, or scripts to extract or collect content from this website without prior written consent
  • Frame or mirror any content from this website on any other website without prior written permission
  • Use content from this website to create any competing informational resource without authorization

7.4 Harmful Communications

  • Post, transmit, or distribute any content that is abusive, defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or discriminatory
  • Harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm other users or individuals
  • Transmit unsolicited promotional material or spam

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently ban any user who violates these Terms, and to report any illegal activity to the relevant law enforcement authorities.

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND EXTERNAL WEBSITES

This website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, including official Philippine government portals such as pnp.gov.ph and clearance.npcs.gov.ph, as well as other external resources. These links are provided solely for your convenience and reference.

By clicking on any external link, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • We have no control over the content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of any third-party website
  • We do not review, monitor, or endorse the content of any external website
  • We are not responsible for any content, products, services, or materials found on or through any third-party website
  • Linking to an external website does not imply our endorsement, approval, or recommendation of that website or its content
  • You access all third-party websites entirely at your own risk

We strongly encourage you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

This website and all of its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, policeclearancesonline.org expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy: We do not warrant that the content on this website is accurate, complete, current, or free from errors or omissions
  • Availability: We do not warrant that the website will be available at all times, uninterrupted, or error-free
  • Fitness for Purpose: We do not warrant that the website or its content is suitable for your particular purpose or need
  • Non-Infringement: We do not warrant that the website is free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components
  • Merchantability: We do not make any implied warranty of merchantability in relation to any content or service on this website

Any reliance you place on information provided on this website is entirely at your own risk.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, policeclearancesonline.org, its owners, operators, editors, writers, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities
  • Personal injury or property damage of any nature
  • Unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
  • Interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website
  • Bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted through our website
  • Errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content published on or through this website

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless policeclearancesonline.org and its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, contributors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

  • Your use of or access to this website
  • Your violation of any of these Terms and Conditions
  • Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
  • Your infringement of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
  • Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the website (if applicable)

12. PRIVACY POLICY

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about you when you use our website. By using this website, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

Please review our full Privacy Policy at: policeclearancesonline.org/privacy-policy/

13. COOKIE POLICY

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Our use of cookies is governed by our Cookie Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy.

Please review our full Cookie Policy at: policeclearancesonline.org/cookie-policy/

14. CHILDREN’S SAFETY

This website is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or process personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under the age of 13 has accessed or used this website or has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate steps to delete such information.

We take the safety of children online very seriously and are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding children’s online privacy.

15. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate courts located in the Republic of the Philippines.

By using this website, you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of these courts and waive any objection to such jurisdiction or venue.

16. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and policeclearancesonline.org with respect to your use of this website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding your use of the website.

18. WAIVER

No failure or delay by policeclearancesonline.org in exercising any right, power, or privilege under these Terms and Conditions shall operate as a waiver of that right, power, or privilege. No single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege shall preclude any other or further exercise of that right, power, or privilege.

19. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We reserve the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time and for any reason, at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms and Conditions periodically to stay informed of any updates. Your continued use of this website after any changes are posted constitutes your unconditional acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with any revised Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of this website.

20. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Website: policeclearancesonline.org

Contact Page: policeclearancesonline.org/contact-us/

Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 2–3 business days.

By continuing to use policeclearancesonline.org, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.