Open Government Licence – Philippines (OGL-PH)

Version 1.0 — 2025 Adapted from the UK Open Government Licence v3.0 © Crown copyright 2010 – 2025. Used and adapted with permission.

1. Purpose

This Licence enables the free and open use of public-sector information released in the Republic of the Philippines for the benefit of citizens, researchers, innovators, and institutions promoting transparency, accountability, and civic participation.

2. You Are Free To

You are encouraged to:

• Copy, publish, distribute, and transmit the information;
• Adapt or translate it for any purpose, including commercial use;
• Combine it with other data or applications to create new works or services.

3. You Must

When using information under this licence, you must:

1. Acknowledge the source by including the following attribution statement (or similar): > “Contains public-sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Philippines (OGL-PH v1.0).” When possible, include a link to https://datuph.org/OGL-PH-v1.md (or your final URL).

2. Not mislead others or misrepresent the information or its source.

3. Not imply endorsement by the Government of the Philippines or any related entity.

4. Comply with law when using personal data or restricted materials that may appear in datasets.

4. Exemptions

This licence does not cover:

• Personal information protected under data-privacy law;
• Official seals, logos, or emblems;
• Third-party rights not owned by the licensor;
• Content subject to national-security or confidentiality restrictions.

5. No Warranty

Information is provided “as is.” No guarantee is given as to accuracy, completeness, or continued availability. The licensor accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from its use.

6. Governing Law

This licence is governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Disputes shall be subject to Philippine courts.

7. Acknowledgment of Origin

Adapted from the UK Open Government Licence v3.0, © Crown copyright 2010 – 2025. Used and adapted with permission under the terms of that licence.

8. Versioning

Version 1.0 – Published 2025. Future versions may be issued to reflect policy or legal updates. Users are encouraged to check for the latest version.

Plain-Language Summary

You are free to use and share government information under the OGL-PH for any purpose — research, journalism, apps, or civic projects — as long as you credit the source and don’t mislead anyone.
It’s open data for public trust.

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