Terms of Service

BALLOT – Bringing Access to Legitimate Leadership Online Transparency

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BALLOT, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service and any policies referenced herein. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must refrain from using the platform.

2. Purpose of the System

BALLOT is an online voting platform developed exclusively for facilitating student elections at Northeastern Mindanao Colleges. It is not intended for commercial or non-academic use.

3. Eligibility

Only currently enrolled students, verified by their official school credentials, are eligible to access and vote through BALLOT. Administrators must be authorized personnel designated by the school's election committee or administration.

4. User Responsibilities

  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Cast only one vote per election as assigned to your account
  • Use the platform respectfully and ethically
  • Report any suspicious activity or technical issues to administrators

5. Prohibited Conduct

You are strictly prohibited from:

  • Attempting to manipulate or tamper with the voting process
  • Using another person’s login credentials
  • Accessing or attempting to access administrative features without permission
  • Uploading harmful code, malware, or attempting unauthorized access to the system

6. System Availability & Maintenance

While BALLOT is designed for maximum uptime and reliability, there may be occasions when the system is temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We will notify users in advance whenever possible.

7. Data Privacy

All personal and election-related data are collected, stored, and processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).

8. Intellectual Property

All content, code, and design elements of BALLOT are the intellectual property of Davidtech Group and Northeastern Mindanao Colleges unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized copying or distribution is prohibited.

9. Changes to the Terms

These terms may be updated to reflect improvements to the system or changes in legal requirements. All changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon posting.

10. Contact

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

  • Northeastern Mindanao Colleges
  • 📞 (086) 8261787
  • ✉️ admin@nemco.edu.ph

Last Updated: April 2025