Terms and Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using this website.
These terms and conditions apply to your use of this website. User access and use of the website are subject to these terms and conditions. By accessing, entering, or using the website, the user explicitly and unconditionally agrees to comply with these terms and conditions and acknowledges that they have the right, authority, and ability to agree to and comply with them.
1. Definitions
The following terms shall have the meanings assigned to them in these terms and conditions:
User: Refers to any person who accesses or uses the website. References to "you" or "your" carry the same meaning.
Terms and Conditions: Refers to these terms and conditions, along with all referenced documents and any policies or regulations included on this website, including any updates or modifications made from time to time.
Website: Refers to the Ministry of Culture's website, including the Cultural Learning Platform and all associated pages and information. It may also be referred to as the "Site."
Intellectual Property Rights: Includes (1) copyrights and related rights, patents, database rights, trademarks, service marks, logos, trade dress, domain names, website addresses, and other rights related to trade names, designs, technical expertise, trade secrets, and other confidential proprietary information (whether registered or unregistered); (2) any registrations, applications for registration, and rights to apply for registration of the aforementioned rights in any jurisdiction; and (3) all similar or equivalent rights enforceable in any country or jurisdiction.
Content: Refers to any information, documents, materials, text, software, databases, formats, graphics, written works, newsletters, press releases, news, guides, articles, case reports, or any other materials, documents, or HTML files available on or downloaded from the website.
2. Changes to the Terms and Conditions
The Ministry of Culture reserves the right to change, modify, update, or cancel these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Any such change becomes effective upon being published on this website. Users are responsible for regularly reviewing this page to ensure they understand and comply with any updates. Continued use of the website after any changes or updates are posted constitutes acceptance of and agreement to those changes.
3. Restrictions on Use
Users are permitted to visit the website (including using its content) solely for non-commercial purposes. By using the website, the user acknowledges and agrees to the following:
Not to provide or upload files containing software, materials, data, or information that they do not own or lack the necessary license for.
Not to use the website to send any commercial or unsolicited emails or otherwise misuse the website or the Ministry of Culture.
Not to provide or upload files containing viruses or corrupted data.
Not to publish, distribute, or share defamatory, unlawful, obscene, offensive, or inappropriate materials that violate Islamic teachings or public morals.
Not to engage in illegal or unauthorized activities in Saudi Arabia through the website.
Not to advertise any product or service that would cause the Ministry of Culture to violate any applicable laws or regulations.
Not to use any software, device, or method to interfere with or attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the website.
Not to commercially exploit the website's content.
Not to frame or alter the visual appearance of the website without prior written approval from the Ministry of Culture.
Users are responsible for all communication fees incurred when using the website. If third-party software is required to access the website, the user must obtain the necessary license at their own expense.
The Ministry of Culture does not guarantee the website's continuous availability or error-free content. Users are responsible for making necessary arrangements to access the website and ensuring compliance with these terms and conditions.
4. Third-Party Links and Sources on the Ministry of Culture's Website
The website may contain links to third-party websites, which are provided for convenience only. The Ministry of Culture does not review, approve, monitor, endorse, or guarantee these third-party websites and is not responsible for their content or reliability. Users access these links at their own risk.
5. Confidentiality
Users agree to use the data and information obtained from the website solely for its intended purpose and not for any other reason.
6. Virus Protection
The Ministry of Culture is not responsible for any loss, damage, disruption, or corruption of user data, software, or devices due to viruses or malware encountered while using or downloading content from the website. Users are responsible for implementing virus protection measures.
7. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer
The website provides certain electronic services for general informational purposes. Users acknowledge that these services are not intended as legal, financial, or professional advice and should not be relied upon as such.
The website may include opinions and statements from various information providers. The Ministry of Culture does not guarantee or endorse the accuracy or reliability of such opinions. Use of the website is at the user's own risk, and the Ministry of Culture is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from website use, service interruptions, internet connectivity issues, software or hardware failures, or third-party actions.
The user's sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the website is to stop using it.
8. Termination of Use
The Ministry of Culture reserves the right to terminate, restrict, or suspend a user's access to the website at any time and for any reason without prior notice. The Ministry is not obligated to provide compensation or liability for such termination.
9. Intellectual Property Rights
This website is supervised by the Communications Agency of the Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia. All materials available on the site, including graphics, software, and content, are protected by copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights.
The user acknowledges that the Ministry of Culture owns all intellectual property rights related to the website and its content. Users are granted a personal, limited, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable license to access and use the website for non-commercial purposes, provided they credit the Ministry as the source.
Users may not sell, license, rent, modify, copy, reproduce, print, download, display publicly, create derivative works, or commercially exploit any website content without prior written consent from the Ministry of Culture. Unauthorized modifications, copying, or reproduction of website content, including graphics, images, audio, and video, are strictly prohibited.
Users must ensure that any information they submit does not infringe on intellectual property or privacy rights. The Ministry of Culture reserves the right to take legal action against any violations.
If a user makes a false claim regarding alleged intellectual property violations, they will be liable for any damages, including legal costs incurred by the Ministry of Culture. The Ministry reserves the right to disable access, delete accounts, or restrict services in response to false claims.
10. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by the applicable laws and regulations of Saudi Arabia. Any disputes arising from the use of the website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Saudi Arabia.