Purpose and Context
This statement clarifies the use of certain eBooks shared with students enrolled in Department of Optometry at SWU Phinma. The materials are provided solely for educational purposes to support student learning and academic engagement within the course.

Fair Use Rationale under Philippine Law
Under Section 185 of Republic Act No. 8293, the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, the use of copyrighted materials for educational purposes may be considered fair use, subject to the following considerations:

1. Purpose and Character of Use: The eBooks are shared exclusively for non-commercial, educational purposes to facilitate teaching, scholarship, and academic discussion for students in the Department of Optometry.

2. Nature of the Copyrighted Work: The eBooks are published works, selected for their direct relevance to the curriculum.

3. Amount and Substantiality: The entire eBook is shared to ensure students have comprehensive access to the material required for the course’s educational objectives. This is done with the intent to support learning in a controlled, academic context.

4. Effect on the Value of the Work: The distribution is strictly limited to enrolled students and is not intended to substitute for the purchase of the original works or to affect their commercial market. Students are strongly encouraged to acquire legal copies of the materials for personal use beyond the course.

Access Restrictions
Access to the eBooks is strictly limited to students officially enrolled in [Your Course Name or Program]. The materials are not available to the public, and no copies are distributed outside the class. Students are explicitly instructed not to reproduce, share, or distribute the materials beyond the scope of the course, in compliance with Philippine copyright law.

Compliance and Intent
This distribution is conducted in good faith, with the sole intent of supporting educational objectives in accordance with the fair use provisions of Republic Act No. 8293. The materials are not used for any commercial purpose, and no profit is derived from their distribution. [Your Name or Institution] respects the rights of copyright holders and encourages students to seek legal access to materials whenever possible.

Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding the use of these materials, please contact e14nald26@gmail.com.

By accessing these materials, students agree to use them solely for educational purposes within the context of this course and to comply with all applicable provisions of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.