Terms and Conditions
Preface
By using the "Ahlaan wa Sahlan" platform, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions:
Introduction
Information about the site
Log in to the website
Intellectual property rights
Account and password
Other items
Judicial Authority
Property rights
Terminate usage
Compensation
Limits of our responsibility
Relying on information
Terms of use for the content
Waiver of claims
Virus protection
Safe Use Policy
Technical Security
Third-party links and resources available on our website
Links from the consortium's websites and applications
Using links to sites and applications affiliated with the complex
Using (web) applications
Usage restrictions
Brands
Certificates
User posts
Commenting and Termination
Content Standards
Interactive services
Terms and Conditions
Introduction
Introduction

The Terms of Use (in addition to the referenced documents) include guidelines on how to use our website (https://ahlan.ksaa.gov.sa) whether as a user, registrant, or visitor. These guidelines include login, browsing, and registration procedures.

By using the website, you acknowledge your acceptance of the terms of use and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree with the terms, please contact us through the available technical support channels.
Additional terms
The following terms apply alongside the terms of use :

Privacy Policy: It specifies how personal data that we obtain from you or that you provide to us is processed. By using the website, you agree to this processing and commit that all the data you provide is accurate and correct.

Information about the site

The website (https://ahlan.ksaa.gov.sa) is one of the initiatives of the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, and it offers free digital programs aimed at promoting the teaching and learning of the Arabic language and developing language skills.
We ensure the accuracy of the website's content, but we do not guarantee that it is free from errors or omissions.

Log in to the website
  1. Free to use: Access to the website is available free of charge to everyone.
  2. Beta Launch: The site is currently in the beta launch phase and may experience disruptions or temporary downtime without prior notice.
  3. Responsibility:

    1. It is your responsibility to make the necessary arrangements to access the site.
    2. It must be ensured that everyone using the site through your internet connection is aware of the terms of use and complies with them.
Intellectual property rights
  1. All intellectual property rights related to our website and its published content are owned or licensed to us, and are protected under internationally recognized copyright laws and treaties. Therefore, these rights are fully reserved.
  2. All texts, tests, images, videos, and educational materials available on the website are intended solely for personal use related to the lessons and courses we provide.
  3. Some of the content published on the website, such as reference documents and articles, is used with permission from third parties, and its use is subject to specific rules and conditions published with that content. By using the website, you agree to comply with these rules and conditions.
  4. You are allowed to print a copy or download excerpts from any page for personal use, and you may share the content with members of your organization.
Account and password
  1. If you create a user account or are provided with an account and password or any other information for registration procedures or security measures, you must treat this information as confidential and not disclose it to any third party.
  2. When creating an account, you may be asked to provide additional optional information (such as an address), and all information provided must be accurate and up-to-date. You also agree to continuously update this information to ensure its accuracy.
  3. We reserve the right to disable any user account or password, whether chosen by you or assigned to you, if we find any violation of the terms of use.
  4. If you know or suspect that someone else has obtained your account information or password, you should change your password and then notify us immediately through the "Contact Us" channels.
Other items

The use of the website must be for lawful purposes only. Please refrain from:

  1. Violation of laws: Do not use the site in any way that violates local or international regulations.
  2. Fraudulent activities: Avoid any illegal or fraudulent use, or any use intended to harm others, especially minors.
  3. Unacceptable content: Do not upload or send any materials that do not comply with our content standards, such as spam or malware.
  4. Site Damage: Refraining from disabling or interfering with the site's performance, or attempting unauthorized access to any part of it or its devices and networks.

The platform prohibits the following:

  1. Copying or reselling any part of the website in violation of the terms of use.
  2. Attempting to misrepresent your identity while using the site or accessing information that is not available to you.
  3. Deleting or downloading large amounts of content without authorization.

We aim to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone on our site, so we appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these policies.

Judicial Authority

The user agrees to submit exclusively to the judicial authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding all claims and disputes arising from their use of this portal.

Property rights

Any modification of any of the contents of the portal is strictly prohibited. Please note that the graphics and images in this portal are protected by copyright, and they may not be copied or used in any way without prior written permission from the complex.

Terminate usage

The Consortium may, at its sole discretion, terminate the user's right to access and use the portal, restrict it, or suspend it, without notice and for any reason, including a violation of the terms and conditions of use, or any other behaviour that it may consider, at its sole discretion, illegal or harmful to others. In the event of termination, you will not be permitted to access this portal.

Compensation

By using this portal, the user acknowledges and agrees not to take any action against the complex, or any of its departments, for any form of compensation. The complex is not responsible for any claims arising from any breach by the user of the terms and conditions of use, or any applicable laws; whether in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or the place of residence.

Limits of our responsibility

It must be noted and acknowledged that communications over the World Wide Web (Internet) may be subject to interference or interception by third parties. Accordingly, accessing this portal remains the sole responsibility of the user, and the organization shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any loss or damage of any kind that may be incurred due to the user's use of, visit to, or reliance on any statement, opinion, or advertisement on the portal, or arising from any delay in operation, connection failures, network access issues, equipment or software malfunctions, or any behavior or thoughts of the person accessing this portal. By doing so, the user acknowledges and agrees that their exclusive and sole recourse for any damage or loss that may occur as a result of entering or using this portal is to refrain from using it, accessing it, or continuing to do so.

  1. These terms do not include any exclusion or limitation of our liability for:

    1. Death or personal injury resulting from our negligence.
    2. Fraud or providing misleading information in a fraudulent manner.
    3. Any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under Saudi laws and regulations.
  2. To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all terms, undertakings, and representations that may apply to our website or any of its contents, whether express or implied.

Our responsibility towards users

  1. If you belong to the category of institutions or businessmen:

    We are not responsible for:

    1. Loss of profits, sales, business, and revenue.
    2. Business interruption.
    3. Loss of expected savings.
    4. Loss of business opportunities or reputation.
    5. Any indirect or consequential losses or damages.
  2. If you are an individual:

    The site is provided for personal and private use only. Accordingly, you agree not to use the site for any commercial purposes, and we bear no responsibility towards you for:

    1. Loss of profits.
    2. Business interruption.
    3. Loss of job opportunities.
Relying on information
  1. The content published on our website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute advice that can be relied upon. Therefore, you should obtain professional specialized consultation before taking any action, or refrain from doing so based on the information provided on our website.
  2. Although we make reasonable efforts to update the information displayed on our website, we make no warranties or representations, whether express or implied, that the content posted on our site is accurate, complete, or up-to-date.
  3. We do not guarantee that the courses or content published on our website will meet your needs or fulfil your expectations, and we make no warranties regarding the quality, completeness, accuracy, or continuity of any particular course or content offered on our website.
Terms of use for the content
  1. Modifying paper or digital copies of printed or uploaded materials is not allowed.
  2. It is not permissible to use illustrations, images, audio, or video clips separately from the accompanying texts.
  3. Our rights and the rights of authors involved in content creation should always be acknowledged.
  4. No part of the content may be used for commercial purposes without prior permission from us or from the authorized entities.

Procedures in case of violating the terms

When printing, copying, or downloading any content from the website in violation of the terms of use, your right to use the website will be immediately revoked. We also have the right to request the return or destruction of any copies you have obtained unlawfully.

Waiver of claims
  1. The sites and applications of the group, along with the services, information, materials, and functions available on them or accessible through the portal are provided as is (and as available), without any representation, promise, or warranty of any kind.
  2. The complex does not guarantee or take responsibility for any (interruptions, errors, or violations) that may arise from the use of this portal, its contents, or any site linked to it, whether with our knowledge or without it.
  3. Any communications or information that the user may send through this portal will not grant them ownership rights or guarantee confidentiality, and any use or interactive use included in this portal does not guarantee nor is it intended to guarantee the user any rights, licenses, or any privileges of any kind.
  4. The assembly's waiver of any right available to it and specified under these conditions in one place or on one occasion does not in any way constitute an automatic or permanent waiver of any rights in other places or on other occasions.
Virus protection

The Academy makes every effort to examine the contents of this portal and test them at all stages of production. It is recommended to always run antivirus software on all materials downloaded from the World Wide Web. The Academy is not responsible for any loss, interruption, or damage to your data or computer that may occur while accessing this portal or using any material obtained from it.

Safe Use Policy

This policy applies to all information held by the assembly, whether digital or physical, including:

  1. All transmitted data and information.
  2. Internal and external communications.
  3. Sites of the complex and its applications.

This policy also applies throughout the entire lifecycle of all data and information; from creation, storage, and use, to disposal. The scope and applicability of this policy include all beneficiaries. This policy is subject to annual review, upon the issuance of any new regulatory or legislative requirements, or whenever significant changes occur in relevant areas that may directly affect the organization, as well as its cybersecurity and information technology functions.

Technical Security
  1. We are keen to provide a safe environment to protect you while using our website, as we adopt the highest technical security standards to safeguard your devices and data from any potential threats.
  2. Although our website is secure and protected, we recommend taking appropriate precautions when using the internet, such as regularly updating security software.
  3. Regarding the websites linked to our site, we would like to emphasize that the presence of links to other websites is to help you access diverse resources, but we always recommend ensuring the safety of these sites through your own security measures.
Third-party links and resources available on our website

If our website contains links to websites and resources available from third parties, these links are provided for your information only.

We have no control over the contents of those websites or resources.

Links from the consortium's websites and applications
  1. Providing contact links to other portals and/or websites or applications; for the purpose of facilitating the end user. The aggregator is not responsible for the content or credibility of the portals and/or websites linked to, nor does it endorse their content. Therefore, using any of these links to access those websites or portals is entirely at your own risk.
  2. Digital links that do not work are replaced with other sites, and since it does not have control or authority over those links, it does not guarantee—under any circumstances—that these links will always work.
Using links to sites and applications affiliated with the complex
  1. Except as provided below, it is prohibited to transfer or copy any of the portal's contents, create any digital links to them, or display any of them in any frame.
  2. Links to sites affiliated with the group can be placed on any other sites whose objectives and general direction do not conflict with the objectives, policies, and frameworks of these sites.
  3. The complex is under no circumstances considered a participant or affiliated in any way with any logos, emblems, trademarks, service marks, or any other means used or displayed on websites associated with this portal, or any of its content.
  4. The complex reserves all rights to suspend and block any connection in any form from any site containing inappropriate, obscene, offensive, vulgar, pornographic, improper, unacceptable, or illegal content, or names, materials, or information that violate any law, or infringe any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or publicity rights.
  5. The consortium reserves the right to disable any unauthorized connection - in any form - and does not bear any responsibility for the contents available on any other site accessed through this portal, or for accessing this portal from such sites.
Using (web) applications

Using (web) applications is part of the safe usage policy for the company's websites and applications, and they include disclaimers that contain clear and specific details of the obligations and responsibilities related to these websites and applications, and identify the potential risk to the end user.

These clauses also include specific terms or restrictions on use, which the end user must comply with, and define the user's legal liability when using these websites and applications. The complex's disclaimer clauses state the following:

Acceptable use of the group's websites and applications

The websites and applications affiliated with the King Salman Global Complex for the Arabic Language are available for business use purposes. By accessing and entering the portal, you acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions of use, which must be adhered to, whether you have registered or not. This agreement applies from the date of first use of this portal.

The use of the portal involves a number of terms and conditions that may be subject to continuous updates and changes as needed. Any modification or update to any of these terms and conditions is considered effective immediately upon approval by the Cybersecurity Management, which requires the end user to continuously review the terms of use and disclaimers to be aware of any updates made to them. Continued use of this portal signifies full acknowledgment and acceptance of any modifications to its terms and conditions. It should be noted that these terms and conditions include proprietary rights, and the portal management is not required to announce any updates to these terms.

Usage restrictions

By using this portal, the end user acknowledges refraining from the following:

  1. Providing or downloading files that contain software, materials, data, or other information that is not owned by the user or for which the user does not have a license.
  2. Using this portal in any way to send any commercial spam, unwanted messages, or any such misuse of the portal.
  3. Providing or uploading files on the portal that contain viruses or corrupted data. Publishing, advertising, distributing, or circulating materials or information that contain defamation, violations of regulations, pornographic content, obscene content, content contrary to Islamic teachings or public morals, or any illegal materials or information through the Assembly portal.
  4. Subscribing through the portal to participate in activities that are illegal or unlawful in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  5. Advertising any product or service on the portal that puts the complex in violation of any law or regulation applicable in any field.
  6. Using any means, program, or procedure to intercept or attempt to intercept the proper operation of the complex's portal.
  7. Any measure that imposes an unreasonable or excessive burden, or an inappropriate requirement on the portal infrastructure.
Brands

'Ahlan w Sahlan' is a registered trademark in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language. It should be noted that all trademarks not owned by us that appear on our site are the property of their respective owners. You may not use any of these trademarks, or any of their variations, for promotional purposes that, in any way, intentionally or unintentionally, claim or suggest at the sole and absolute discretion of the respective trademark owner or imply by appearance or give the impression of a relationship with or endorsement by these entities."

Our website does not contain anything that should be interpreted as granting, implicitly, by judgment or otherwise, any license or right to use any of the trademarks displayed on the site without the written permission of the relevant trademark owner.

Certificates

We offer training programs on our website that provide completion certificates under the name ' Ahlan w Sahlan Program.' The issuance of certificates is based on the evaluation of the granting authority, and not all training programs may be eligible for a certificate.

User posts

Declarations and Commitments:

  1. By publishing any content on our website, you affirm that you have the necessary copyrights and permissions, and that there is no infringement of third-party rights.
  2. You bear full responsibility for the content you publish.

Disclaimer:

  1. Our site contains posts from other users, and some of these posts may be inaccurate, offensive, or inappropriate.
  2. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of these publications, nor do we endorse any opinions or advice contained therein.
  3. We reserve the right to modify or remove any content at any time, especially when it is reported for violating the terms of use.

The license granted to us:

  1. By publishing content on our site, you grant us a perpetual, non-exclusive license to reproduce, modify, distribute, and exploit this content in any way and on any media platform.

The license granted to other users:

  1. When you publish content, you grant other users the right to use it for personal purposes only while browsing the site.
Commenting and Termination

We reserve the right to take appropriate action if we determine that there has been a violation of the terms of use. Actions may include:

  1. Suspension or termination of your right to use the site (temporarily or permanently).
  2. Remove any posted or uploaded content.
  3. Issuing an official warning.
  4. Taking legal action to claim compensation for the costs resulting from the violation.
  5. Disclosure to the competent authorities when necessary.

Any action we take will be at our own discretion, and we do not bear responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from it.

Content Standards

Content standards apply to all posts and the interactive services associated with them, and include:

Posts must:

  1. Be accurate when presenting facts.
  2. Expresses opinions honestly and sincerely.
  3. The laws in force in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or any country from which it is published shall apply.

Posts should not:

  1. Contains defamatory, obscene, or hate-inciting or violent material.
  2. It includes political materials, commercial advertisements, or pornographic content.
  3. Violates intellectual property rights, or involves deception or breach of confidentiality.
  4. Encourages discrimination, illegal activities, or invasions of privacy.
  5. Causing annoyance, harassment, or threat to others.
  6. It involves impersonation or identity distortion.
  7. It suggests that it represents the website or the responsible entity without authorization.
  8. Helps or encourages illegal actions, such as hacking systems or violating others' rights.
Interactive services

On our website, we offer various interactive services such as online courses, chat rooms, bulletin boards, and discussion forums.

  1. We are keen to assess the potential risks of using these services, especially for children, and in each case, we determine whether supervision is appropriate and what type of moderation should be applied.
  2. Nevertheless, we are not obligated to review or monitor these services at all times, and we do not assume any responsibility for any damages resulting from their use in a manner that violates our content standards, whether the service is supervised or not.
  3. The use of these services by minors requires parental or guardian consent, and we encourage them to monitor their children's use of the Internet to ensure their safety.
  4. If supervision is available for any interactive service, we will provide direct means of communication with the service supervisors when needed.