Terms and Conditions
Welcome to the official website of Onaizah Colleges and its affiliated electronic services.
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the Onaizah Colleges website and all electronic services, platforms, applications, and digital systems provided by the Colleges. They define the mutual rights and obligations between Onaizah Colleges and users.
By accessing the website or using any of its electronic services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions and undertake to comply with them, in addition to complying with the Privacy Policy and any other policies, instructions, or regulations issued by the Colleges that are relevant to the services provided.
If you do not agree to any of these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately discontinue using the website and its electronic services.
Onaizah Colleges reserves the right to amend, update, or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. Any amendments shall become effective upon publication on the website unless otherwise stated.
Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to them below, unless the context requires otherwise:
- The Colleges:Onaizah Colleges and all entities, departments, and units affiliated therewith.
- Website:The official website of Onaizah Colleges, including all associated webpages, systems, platforms, and digital services.
- Electronic Services:All electronic services and systems provided by the Colleges through the website, applications, or digital platforms, including admission and registration services, academic services, administrative services, and services directed to students, graduates, faculty members, and visitors.
- User:Any natural or legal person who visits the website or benefits from any of the electronic services provided by the Colleges.
- User Account:An account created for a user to access certain electronic services that require authentication.
- Content:All data, text, images, files, documents, logos, designs, software, audio and visual materials, and any other materials published or made available through the website.
- Laws and Regulations:All applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and policies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in addition to the internal regulations and policies issued by Onaizah Colleges.
Scope of Application
These Terms and Conditions apply to all users of the website and electronic services, whether they are visitors, students, graduates, applicants, faculty members, employees, or any other category benefiting from the services provided by the Colleges.
These Terms and Conditions constitute an integral part of the Privacy Policy and the policies and procedures governing the electronic services, and they shall apply whenever any service provided by the Colleges through its digital channels is used.
Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions
The use of the website or any electronic service provided by Onaizah Colleges constitutes the User's explicit acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Policy, and all applicable policies, regulations, and instructions.
The User represents that they possess the legal capacity required to use the website and its electronic services, or that they use them under the supervision of a legally authorized guardian where required by applicable law.
These Terms and Conditions apply to all visits and electronic transactions conducted through the website, whether performed through a User Account or otherwise, where applicable.
If the User does not agree with any provision of this document, they must refrain from using the website or any of its electronic services.
Use of the Website and Electronic Services
Onaizah Colleges provides the website and digital services to support academic and administrative operations and to facilitate beneficiaries' access to information and electronic services.
The User shall use the website and electronic services lawfully, responsibly, and in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the internal policies of Onaizah Colleges.
The Colleges may develop, modify, suspend, or discontinue any electronic service, temporarily or permanently, whenever required for operational, security, or regulatory purposes, without incurring any obligation to compensate users, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
The Colleges may also perform scheduled or emergency maintenance and updates that may result in the temporary suspension of certain electronic services, while making reasonable efforts to minimize service interruptions whenever practicable.
The website and electronic services may not be used for any unlawful purpose or for any activity that may disrupt the services or harm the website or other users.
User Accounts
Certain electronic services may require the creation of a User Account or authentication using credentials provided by the Colleges or the relevant authorities.
The User shall:
- Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information when creating a User Account or updating its details.
- Maintain the confidentiality of their username and password and refrain from allowing any other person to use them.
- Promptly update their information whenever any change occurs that may affect the accuracy of the registered information.
- Notify the Colleges immediately upon becoming aware of any unauthorized use of the User Account or any suspected security breach.
The User shall bear full responsibility for all activities conducted through their User Account unless it is proven that such activities resulted from a technical or security failure attributable to the Colleges.
Onaizah Colleges reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate any User Account if it determines that the account has been used in violation of these Terms and Conditions, applicable laws, regulations, or institutional policies, or where required to satisfy cybersecurity, data protection, or electronic service security requirements.
User Obligations
When using the website and its electronic services, the User shall:
- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and instructions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Use the electronic services solely for their intended lawful purposes.
- Safeguard the confidentiality of login credentials and refrain from sharing them with others.
- Provide accurate and truthful information when using the electronic services.
- Refrain from taking any action that may compromise the security, integrity, or stability of the website.
- Respect the intellectual property rights associated with the website and its contents.
- Refrain from publishing or transmitting any unlawful, misleading, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate content that violates applicable laws or public morals.
- Cooperate with the Colleges by providing any information or documentation required to verify the User's identity or to ensure the security and integrity of the electronic services.
Prohibited Uses
The User is prohibited from engaging in any of the following activities:
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Colleges' systems, databases, or servers.
- Disrupting, impairing, slowing down, or otherwise interfering with the operation or efficiency of the website by any means.
- Testing, bypassing, or attempting to circumvent the security measures or controls implemented on the website.
- Uploading, introducing, or distributing malicious software, viruses, or code that may compromise the security or operation of the website or its data.
- Using the website for any unlawful, fraudulent, deceptive, or abusive activity, including impersonation or forgery.
- Collecting, processing, or storing the personal data of other users without lawful authorization or prior approval from the Colleges.
- Using automated tools or technical means to extract data, copy content, or monitor the website without authorization.
- Publishing, uploading, or sharing any content that infringes applicable laws, intellectual property rights, the rights of others, or contains defamatory, abusive, or misleading information.
Onaizah Colleges reserves the right to take any legal or technical measures it deems appropriate in response to any violation of these Terms and Conditions, including suspension of services, termination of User Accounts, or the initiation of legal proceedings where appropriate.
Intellectual Property
All rights relating to the website and its contents—including, without limitation, text, designs, logos, images, graphics, files, software, databases, user interfaces, visual identity, and audio-visual materials—are the exclusive property of Onaizah Colleges or are licensed for its use, and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws and international agreements.
No part of the website may be copied, reproduced, published, distributed, modified, translated, exploited, or otherwise used for any commercial or non-commercial purpose without the prior written consent of Onaizah Colleges, except where expressly permitted by applicable law.
The use of the website or its electronic services does not grant or transfer to the User any intellectual property rights in or relating to the website or its contents.
User-Submitted Content
Certain electronic services may allow Users to upload, submit, or share data, documents, files, comments, or other content through the website.
The User represents and warrants that all submitted content:
- Is accurate, complete, and up to date to the best of the User's knowledge.
- Does not infringe any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other legal rights of third parties.
- Does not contain any data, information, or materials that violate applicable laws, public morals, or national security requirements.
- Does not contain malicious software, viruses, or executable code that could compromise the security or operation of the website.
The User shall bear sole legal responsibility for all content submitted through the website.
Onaizah Colleges reserves the right to review, reject, restrict, remove, or discontinue the publication of any content that violates these Terms and Conditions, applicable laws or regulations, or where such action is required in the public interest or to safeguard the integrity of the electronic services.
Submission of content by the User shall not transfer ownership of any intellectual property rights to the Colleges, except to the extent necessary for processing such content, operating the related electronic services, or carrying out the required academic or administrative procedures.
Personal Data Protection and Privacy
Onaizah Colleges is committed to protecting the privacy of website users and processes personal data in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Colleges' approved Privacy Policy.
By using the website, the User consents to the collection and processing of personal data necessary for the provision and continuous improvement of the electronic services, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
The Colleges also undertake to implement appropriate organizational and technical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, destruction, or loss, in accordance with applicable laws and approved institutional policies.
The Privacy Policy forms an integral part of these Terms and Conditions and must be read and complied with accordingly.
Electronic Services
Onaizah Colleges exercises reasonable care to ensure the availability and continuity of its electronic services; however, it does not guarantee uninterrupted access, as services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, system upgrades, technical issues, cybersecurity requirements, or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
The Colleges reserve the right to:
- Develop, modify, or introduce new electronic services.
- Suspend or discontinue any electronic service, either temporarily or permanently, whenever operational requirements so necessitate.
- Introduce new operational or security requirements and controls governing the use of specific electronic services.
Any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the electronic services shall not give rise to any right on the part of the User to claim compensation, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
External Links
The website may contain links to external websites, platforms, or electronic services operated by third parties for the convenience of Users or to provide additional information.
The inclusion of such links does not constitute an endorsement by Onaizah Colleges of the content of those external websites, nor does it imply any responsibility for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use.
Accessing and using third-party websites or services is solely at the User's own risk and shall be governed by the respective terms, conditions, and policies of those third parties.
Cybersecurity
The User shall refrain from engaging in any activity that may compromise the security of the website, its technical infrastructure, systems, or databases maintained by Onaizah Colleges.
The User shall not attempt to compromise the Colleges' systems, circumvent security controls, obtain unauthorized access privileges, or disrupt the operation of the electronic services by any means whatsoever.
The Colleges reserve the right to take all necessary technical and legal measures to protect their systems, including monitoring unauthorized access attempts, suspending services where appropriate, and reporting suspected violations to the competent authorities.
Disclaimer
Onaizah Colleges exercises reasonable professional care to ensure the accuracy of the information and services published through the website and to keep them up to date. However, it does not warrant that the website or its content will be free from errors, interruptions, or technical malfunctions.
The website and its electronic services are provided on an "As Is" and "As Available" basis, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
The Colleges shall not be liable for any interruption, delay, or deficiency in the provision of electronic services resulting from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including maintenance activities, technical failures, cyberattacks, interruptions to telecommunications or electricity services, or any other unforeseen events beyond their control.
The Colleges shall also not be liable for any unlawful use of the website or its electronic services by the User or by any third party.
Limitation of Liability
Subject to the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Onaizah Colleges shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, including loss of data, profits, or business opportunities arising from the use of, or inability to use, the website or its electronic services.
To the extent that liability may arise, the Colleges' liability shall be limited to that prescribed under applicable law. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed as excluding or limiting any liability that may not legally be excluded or limited.
The User shall bear full responsibility for all activities conducted through their User Account and for any breach of these Terms and Conditions or any applicable laws or regulations.
Suspension or Termination of Services and User Accounts
Onaizah Colleges may, at its sole discretion and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, suspend, restrict, or terminate a User's access to the website or any of its electronic services, either temporarily or permanently, in any of the following circumstances:
- Violation of these Terms and Conditions.
- Submission of false, inaccurate, or misleading information.
- Misuse of the electronic services or attempts to damage the website or other users.
- Violation of applicable laws, regulations, or official instructions.
- The existence of security or technical requirements necessitating the suspension of the User Account or service.
- Issuance of an order or decision by a competent authority requiring such action.
The suspension or termination of a User Account shall not relieve the User of any obligations or liabilities that arose prior to the effective date of such suspension or termination.
Force Majeure
Onaizah Colleges shall not be liable for any delay in performing, or failure to perform, any of its obligations where such delay or failure results from events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, natural disasters, fires, wars, epidemics, interruptions to telecommunications services, widespread infrastructure failures, governmental actions, or any other event constituting force majeure under applicable law.
Amendments to the Terms and Conditions
Onaizah Colleges reserves the right to review, amend, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time to ensure compliance with applicable laws, operational requirements, or technical developments.
Any amendments shall be announced through the website or by any other means deemed appropriate by the Colleges and shall become effective upon publication unless a different effective date is expressly specified.
The User's continued use of the website or its electronic services after the effective date of any amendments shall constitute acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to the interpretation, application, or enforcement of these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts or judicial committees of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in accordance with applicable law.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held by a competent court or authority to be invalid, unenforceable, or otherwise ineffective, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Waiver
The failure of Onaizah Colleges to exercise or enforce any right or provision under these Terms and Conditions shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision, nor shall it prevent the Colleges from exercising or enforcing it at any later time.
Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with the Privacy Policy and any other applicable policies and procedures, constitute the entire agreement between Onaizah Colleges and the User concerning the use of the website and its electronic services and supersede any prior understandings or agreements relating to the same subject matter.
Contact
For inquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions or the electronic services, you may contact Onaizah Colleges through the official communication channels published on the website. Comments, feedback, or reports relating to the website or its electronic services may also be submitted through the official communication channels provided by the Colleges.
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