Introduction
This document sets forth the terms and conditions governing the use of the official website of the University of Hafr Al-Batin, hereinafter referred to as the “Website,” and all related portals and electronic services affiliated with the university. The user’s access to, browsing of, or use of any of the Website’s services constitutes unconditional implied acceptance of these terms and conditions and the relevant laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Such acceptance shall take effect from the date of the user’s first use of the Website, whether the user is registered or unregistered. In the event of non-acceptance of these terms, the user must refrain from using the Website or any associated websites and services.
These terms and conditions are subject to periodic review and updates as deemed appropriate by the university. Any amendment thereto shall become effective immediately upon its approval and publication on the Website, without the need for prior notice. The user’s continued use of the Website after the publication of such amendments shall constitute acknowledgment of having reviewed them and full acceptance thereof. Accordingly, users are advised to review this page periodically to remain informed of the latest updates.
Restrictions on Use
By using the Website, you acknowledge your commitment to refrain from engaging in any of the following acts:
Uploading, downloading, or publishing any files containing software, content, data, or information that you do not own, or for which you do not possess a license or authorization to use or publish.
Using the Website to send or promote any commercial or unsolicited email messages, or any form of misuse of electronic services.
Uploading or downloading any files containing viruses, malicious software, or corrupted data, or undertaking any action that may compromise the integrity, reliability, or continued availability of the Website’s information.
Publishing, distributing, or disseminating any materials or information that involve defamation, violation of laws or regulations, offensive, obscene, or pornographic content, violation of public morals, or any unlawful content through the Website.
Using the Website to conduct any unlawful activities or activities that violate the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Advertising any product or service through the Website in a manner that places the university in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
Using any tool, software, or technical means for the purpose of intercepting, manipulating, or attempting to breach the normal operation of the Website.
Engaging in any conduct that imposes an unjustified burden on the Website’s infrastructure or affects its performance, stability, or the availability of its services to other beneficiaries.
Creating electronic links to the Website or its services and placing them on other websites, except in cases where the objectives and general directions of such websites do not conflict with the mission, policies, and frameworks of the University of Hafr Al-Batin.
Committing any act that constitutes a violation of the Anti-Cyber Crime Law or any related law or regulation applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Intellectual Property Rights
This Website is supervised by the Deanship of E-Learning and Digital Transformation at the University of Hafr Al-Batin. All of its contents, including texts, services, software, logos, graphics, images, designs, databases, and other materials, are fully protected under the relevant laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concerning copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property. All intellectual property rights related to the Website’s contents belong to the University of Hafr Al-Batin.
Accordingly, the user may not sell, license, lease, modify, copy, reproduce, download, publish, transfer, distribute, publicly display, or create derivative works from any of the Website’s contents, whether for commercial purposes or for public use, without obtaining prior written approval from the university.
Limitation of Liability
The electronic services and information available through the Website are provided for the purpose of facilitating procedures and improving access to the university’s services. They shall not, under any circumstances, replace the official references of the competent authorities inside or outside the university. Use of the Website shall be at the user’s sole responsibility, and the University of Hafr Al-Batin shall not, under any circumstances, bear any liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may arise from the use of the Website.
Scope of the University’s Digital Channels
The scope of the disclaimer set forth in this document extends to all digital channels managed by the University of Hafr Al-Batin for communication with beneficiaries, including, but not limited to, the official website, subsidiary portals, institutional email, and social media accounts.
External Links and Third-Party Websites
The Website may include links that direct users to external websites operating under different privacy policies. The university assumes no responsibility for the information published by such websites or for the procedures they undertake.
Website Security and Virus Protection
The University of Hafr Al-Batin places the utmost importance on information security. Nevertheless, users are advised to run reliable antivirus software. The university shall not be liable for any loss or damage to user data that may occur while connecting to the Website.
Cookies
The Website uses cookies to support browsing quality. The user has the right to disable such cookies at any time through browser settings, noting that this may affect the availability of certain services.
Judicial Authority and Applicable Laws
In all matters related to the use of the Website, the user shall be subject to the laws and regulations applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi judicial authorities shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all arising disputes.