Terms of Service
Free flood monitoring for the Filipino community
Understanding your rights and responsibilities
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using BAHABA (“Baha ba?”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our service.
BAHABA is a free public service created to help Filipinos navigate safely during floods. We provide this service as-is, with the primary goal of community safety.
🛠️Service Description
BAHABA provides:
- Real-time flood monitoring through community reports
- AI-aggregated flood news from multiple sources
- Weather information and advisories
- Emergency hotline contacts by region
- Interactive map showing flood-affected areas
All features are provided free of charge, without requiring user registration.
Acceptable Use
You MAY use BAHABA to:
- Check real-time flood conditions in your area
- Submit accurate flood reports to help others
- Confirm or upvote existing flood reports
- Access emergency contact information
- Plan safe routes during flood events
- Share flood information with others who need it
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
- Submit false or misleading flood reports
- Use the service to cause panic or alarm
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload the service
- Scrape data for commercial purposes without permission
- Impersonate emergency services or government agencies
- Use the service for any illegal activities
- Attempt to collect personal information from other users
🤝Community Reporting Guidelines
When submitting flood reports, please:
- Be accurate: Only report floods you’ve personally witnessed or have reliable information about
- Be specific: Provide clear location details and accurate flood severity
- Be timely: Submit reports as soon as safely possible
- Be helpful: Include relevant details like passability for vehicles
- Be responsible: Mark reports as resolved when flooding subsides
💝Donations & Support
Voluntary Donations
BAHABA is and will always remain free to use. Donations are completely voluntary and help cover operational costs such as server hosting, API usage, and development time.
- All donations are voluntary and non-refundable
- Donations do not provide any special features or privileges
- You maintain access to all BAHABA features regardless of donation status
- Donations are used solely for operational costs and service improvements
Payment Methods
We accept donations through:
- GCash: Philippine mobile wallet service
- Maya (PayMaya): Philippine digital payment platform
- PayPal: International payment processor
- Cryptocurrency: USDT via supported wallet networks
Each payment method is governed by the respective service provider’s terms and conditions.
Important Notes
- Donations are processed by third-party payment providers
- We do not store your payment information
- Refunds are not available for completed donations
- Donation amounts and frequency are entirely at your discretion
- You may stop donating at any time without affecting service access
Disclaimers and Limitations
Accuracy of Information
BAHABA relies on community-submitted reports and third-party data sources. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up-to-date. Always use your best judgment and follow official emergency guidance.
No Warranty
BAHABA is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, BAHABA and its creator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the service.
Emergency Situations
IMPORTANT: BAHABA is an informational tool only.
- In life-threatening emergencies, call official emergency services immediately
- Follow official evacuation orders from authorities
- Do not rely solely on BAHABA for critical safety decisions
- Always prioritize your safety and the safety of others
📜Intellectual Property
The BAHABA service, including its design, features, and content (excluding user-submitted reports), is owned by Nio Martinez. The project may transition to open source in the future.
User-submitted flood reports are considered public information intended to help the community and may be shared with other services or platforms for public safety purposes.
🌐Third-Party Services
BAHABA integrates with various third-party services including:
- Google Maps for mapping functionality
- Firebase for data storage
- Weather APIs for conditions and forecasts
- News sources for flood information
- Payment processors for donation handling (GCash, Maya, PayPal, cryptocurrency wallets)
These services have their own terms and privacy policies. Your use of BAHABA may be subject to these third-party terms as well.
🔄Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of BAHABA after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
🚪Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to BAHABA at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these terms or to protect the integrity of the service.
🇵🇭Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of BAHABA shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of the Philippines.
📧Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:
Nio Martinez
Creator of BAHABA
✓Acknowledgment
By using BAHABA, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.