Parties

This Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") is made and executed this October 24, 2026, by and between ARPULSE I.T. SERVICES, the technology provider behind ARPULSE I.T. SERVICES, Barangay Core, herein referred to as the "Provider"; and [Barangay Name], a local government unit (barangay) of the Republic of the Philippines, represented by its Punong Barangay, [Punong Barangay], herein referred to as the "Barangay". The Provider and the Barangay are collectively referred to as the "Parties".

I. Subject of the Agreement

The Provider grants the Barangay a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use the ARPULSE I.T. SERVICES, Barangay Core digital barangay governance portal, including all modules for resident registration and QR ID generation, document and certificate requests, blotter and investigation management, treasury and cash book, asset and facility booking, relief distribution tracking, legislative records, the Citizen's Charter, and onboarding tutorials, subject to the terms of this MOA.

II. Free Use

The platform is provided free of charge. There is no installation fee and no subscription fee. The Barangay may use every feature and module without restriction for as long as this MOA remains in effect. The only charge on the platform is the online convenience fee on online/digital requests, allocated entirely to system maintenance and uptime.

III. Online Convenience Fee & System Maintenance

The only charge associated with the platform is an online convenience fee applied solely to online/digital requests (e.g., digital certificate copies and online request payments). The Barangay acknowledges and agrees that this convenience fee is allocated entirely to system maintenance and uptime, to keep the platform alive, secure, and available at all times. The convenience fee is not a charge for the issuance of any certificate or document itself, which remains governed by R.A. 7160 and DILG MC 2019-72. Government-mandated free documents (e.g., Indigency Certificate, first-time jobseeker clearances under R.A. 11261) remain free in all formats.

The Barangay may, at its sole option, elect to add a barangay convenience cut on top of the system convenience fee for residents who choose the online convenience, configured per document type either as a fixed amount or a percentage of the hard-copy fee. The system convenience fee portion is retained by the Provider for system maintenance and uptime; the optional barangay convenience cut portion is retained by the Barangay for its own use. The Barangay assumes full responsibility for the lawful use and accounting of any cut it elects to collect, in compliance with R.A. 7160 and applicable auditing rules.

IV. Data Ownership & Privacy

All resident and operational data entered into the platform is the sole property of the Barangay. The Provider does not claim ownership over, nor commercially exploit, any barangay data. Data is collected, stored, and processed in strict compliance with Republic Act No. 10173 (Data Privacy Act of 2012).

V. Roles & Responsibilities

The Provider shall:

• Maintain, secure, and keep the platform available and operational;
• Provide reasonable technical support and routine system updates;
• Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of barangay data.

The Barangay shall:

• Designate an administrator responsible for the day-to-day management of the portal;
• Ensure the lawful and accurate use of the platform, including any optional barangay convenience cut it elects to collect;
• Comply with all applicable laws, including R.A. 7160 (Local Government Code), R.A. 8792 (E-Commerce Act), R.A. 10173 (Data Privacy Act), R.A. 11261 (First Time Jobseekers Act), and DILG MC 2019-72.

VI. Term & Termination

This MOA takes effect upon signing and remains in effect until terminated by either Party upon written notice. Upon termination, the portal enters a secure, read-only lock, with all data preserved and never deleted. The Barangay may export its records at any time before or after termination.

VII. Intellectual Property

The Provider retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the platform, including its software, design, branding, and underlying technology. The Barangay retains all rights to its own data, records, and official content created through the platform. No intellectual property rights are transferred under this MOA except the limited license expressly granted herein.

VIII. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This MOA shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any dispute arising hereunder shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the Parties; failing which, the matter shall be submitted to the appropriate courts of the Philippines.

IX. Entire Agreement

This MOA constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior understandings. It may be amended only in writing and signed by both Parties.