1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of alvin-silva.asilvainnovations.com, its subdomains, and associated pages (the "Site"), operated by A. Silva Innovations ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. About This Website
The Site is the professional portfolio and publications hub of Alvin M. Silva, MDM — a development management, resilience, and systems-innovation practice. It provides informational content, downloadable curriculum vitae versions, books and technical reports, and links to digital platforms and partner services. Content is offered for general information and professional-evaluation purposes.
3. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site — text, design, logos, book covers, reports, frameworks, and downloadable documents — is the property of Alvin M. Silva, A. Silva Innovations, or Cognitio+, and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
- You may view, download, and print CVs, reports, and pages for personal, recruitment, evaluation, or reference purposes;
- You may not republish, sell, sublicense, or present Site content as your own work, or use it to train machine-learning systems, without prior written permission;
- Book excerpts remain © their respective publishers; purchase does not grant redistribution rights.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Site lawfully and respectfully. You must not:
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its hosting, or connected services;
- Scrape, crawl, or bulk-download the Site in a way that degrades service for others;
- Use the Site to distribute malware, spam, or misleading or unlawful content;
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when contacting us through the Site;
- Interfere with accessibility features, security controls, or consent mechanisms.
5. Third-Party Links & Services
The Site links to third-party platforms and services — including Amazon, Xendit, Canva, Google Drive, LinkedIn, Facebook, GitHub Pages, and independently operated web applications (such as the BIRD platform, Strat Planner Pro, and Cognitio+). These are provided for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, availability, terms, or privacy practices. Your dealings with any third party are solely between you and that party.
6. Digital Products & Purchases
Books and digital products referenced on the Site are sold through third-party checkouts (for example Amazon and Xendit). Pricing, payment, delivery, refunds, and returns are governed by the terms of the platform completing your purchase. No payment card or banking data is collected or stored on this Site. If a purchase issue arises, please contact the selling platform first; we will assist where we reasonably can.
7. Disclaimers
The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While content is prepared with professional care, it is general information — not legal, financial, engineering, or other professional advice, and not a substitute for engagement-specific consulting. We make no warranty that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, and we may modify or withdraw content at any time without notice.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, A. Silva Innovations and Alvin M. Silva shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages — including lost profits, lost data, or lost opportunities — arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any linked service. Where liability cannot be excluded, it is limited to the amount you paid us, if any, for access to the Site (which is ordinarily zero).
9. Privacy & Cookies
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which explain what limited data is processed, why, and the choices you have — including the on-site consent manager and accessibility preferences stored only on your device.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Courts located in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila shall have exclusive venue over disputes arising from these Terms, unless applicable law provides otherwise.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time. The "Last Updated" date above shows the current version. Material changes will be indicated on this page. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact
Questions about these Terms are welcome:
- Email: alvin.silva@asilvainnovations.com
- Mobile: +63 917 855 5134
- Address: Pioneer Woodlands, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines