The University is committed to protecting the intellectual property rights of all content and materials published through its official website and affiliated digital platforms, in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in alignment with the regulations of the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP).
This Policy aims to regulate the use of digital content, safeguard the intellectual property rights of the University, its personnel, and relevant stakeholders, and ensure the lawful and appropriate use of information and materials published through the University’s digital channels.
This Policy applies to all content published on the University’s website, including, but not limited to:
- Textual and editorial content
- Designs, visual identity elements, and logos
- Images, graphics, and infographics
- Video and audio materials
- Systems, software, and applications
- Databases, academic, and scientific content
- Documents, reports, and user guides
All intellectual property rights related to the University’s website and its content are reserved by the University unless otherwise expressly stated.
Without prior written approval from the University, the following actions are strictly prohibited:
- Copying or reproducing any content
- Republishing, distributing, or broadcasting content
- Modifying, adapting, or commercially exploiting content
- Using the University’s logos or official visual identity
- Publishing content on other websites or platforms without proper acknowledgment of the source
Content published on the University’s website may be used for educational, research, or non-profit awareness purposes, subject to the following conditions:
- Clear acknowledgment of the University as the source of the content
- No modifications that distort the content or alter its intended meaning
- No commercial, promotional, or advertising use without official authorization
Entities or individuals submitting content for publication on the University’s website retain ownership of their intellectual property rights unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
Submission of any material for publication on the website constitutes an acknowledgment by the submitting party that they possess the legal rights and permissions necessary to publish and use such material.
The University reserves the right to take all necessary legal measures against any unauthorized use of website content or infringement of its intellectual property rights, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The University’s website may contain links to external websites or platforms. The University assumes no responsibility for the content published on such external websites, nor for their privacy policies or intellectual property practices.
The University reserves the right to amend or update this Policy at any time. Any updated version will be published on the University’s website, and continued use of the website shall constitute implied acceptance of such amendments.
