Terms of Use

This Terms of Use policy governs user access to and use of the website of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites.

To ensure the safety and privacy of your personal data in all our official channels, we at the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites value your understanding of this Terms of Use policy and how we collect and process your personal data. This policy is drafted in accordance with the Personal Data Protection regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; to help you understand the types of data we collect from you and how it is managed by the Commission. By using the website or any official channel, you acknowledge your agreement with our Terms of Use.

Definitions

The following terms used in this policy have the meanings described below:

• Our Website: refers to Discover Makkah.
• The Commission: refers to the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, and any reference to "we" or "us" carries the same meaning.
• User: means the person seeking to access the website. Any reference to "you" carries the same meaning.
• Terms of Use: refers to this policy along with any documents referenced herein and any other policies or regulations on the website (updated from time to time).
• Content: includes all information, documents, and materials on the website, whether text, software, database, form, graph, written work, newsletter, press release, news, guide, article, case report, image, video, document, or any other material or HTML markup, whether on the website or downloaded from it.

Amendments to the Terms of Use

The Commission reserves the right to modify, update, or change these Terms of Use at any time. Any such change will take effect when published on this website. Each time you wish to use our website, please check this page for any changes made by the Commission. You are responsible at all times for compliance with the current version of this Terms of Use policy. Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms of Use.

Access to and Use of the Website

The Commission grants users permission to visit the website (including the use of content) for non-commercial purposes only. By accessing the website, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements regarding your use of this website.
• Be responsible for all communication costs related to using this website.
• The restriction mentioned in clause (1) above does not apply to journalists and reporters, provided the purpose is genuine reporting on or promoting Commission events; content must be used fairly with proper acknowledgment, which is submitted by clicking here.
• The Commission may suspend, restrict, or deny access to any user at its discretion without notice or justification, including any use of the website that violates this Terms of Use.
• The Commission reserves the right (at its sole discretion) to suspend, discontinue, or restrict the use of the website (or any part thereof) for any reason or for no reason at all. The Commission will endeavor to provide you with reasonable notice of any suspension, discontinuation, or restriction of the Website. You agree that the Authority shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any suspension, discontinuation, or restriction of the website, or any part thereof.
• The Commission does not guarantee that the website (including any content) will be continuously available without interruption. The Commission does not guarantee that the Website (including any content) will be free of errors or omissions. The Commission reserves the right (at its sole discretion) to make any modifications to the website. You further acknowledge and agree that the Authority shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification to the Website or any part thereof.
• Users acknowledge that the Commission is not obligated to provide maintenance or support for the website.
• Users are responsible for making all necessary arrangements to be able to access the site. Users are also responsible for ensuring all who access the site through their connection are aware of and comply with these Terms of Use.
• Users may not frame website pages or modify the website layout without prior written consent from the Commission.

External Links and Resources

The website may contain links to third-party websites. These linked sites are not under the Commission's supervision, and the Commission is not responsible for their content. Links are provided for convenience only. The Commission does not review, approve, monitor, endorse, guarantee, or make any representations regarding these links and their content.

If you encounter any inappropriate link, you may contact us to report it. We may consider removal but are not obligated to respond directly.

No Reliance on Information

The content is for general knowledge only and should not be considered advice. Professional consultation is recommended before acting based on the website's content.

The website may contain data, opinions, and guidance from various information providers, and the Commission neither represents nor endorses the accuracy or reliability of any of them, nor of any other information provided by any information provider, any user of this website, or any other person or entity. The user bears full responsibility for relying on any such data, opinions, guidance, or other information.

The Commission makes reasonable efforts to update the information available on its website. However, it makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, credibility, accuracy, or reliability of any information published on its Website or the availability of the Website.

All materials available on the Website are provided ‘as is,’ without any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

All statements, warranties, and conditions related to the use of this Website are hereby disclaimed to the fullest extent permitted under applicable laws.

Disclaimer

Under no circumstances shall the Commission be liable for any loss, damage, consequences, or expenses arising from or incurred in connection with the use of this website. The Commission shall not, in particular, bear any responsibility for any content that appears on the user’s own website. No link(s) may be published on any website that could be interpreted as defamatory, obscene, criminal, or that violates or encourages the violation of any third party’s rights.

General Provisions

• All copyrights are reserved by the Commission, and the pages, display screens of these pages, as well as the information and materials contained therein, are subject to intellectual property laws. The Commission reserves its statutory rights with respect to any violation thereof.
• All information provided by visitors to the website shall be considered the property of the Commission, which shall have the right to use such information for any purpose, as well as to use any ideas, concepts, expertise, or techniques contained in any information provided by any user of this website.
• Nothing on this website, whether express or implied, direct or indirect, shall be construed as a waiver by the Commission of any provisions contained in this Terms of Use or any other policy or regulation on this Website, or as a limitation or waiver of any privileges or rights of the Commission or any of its affiliates.
• No delay or failure in exercising any right shall be construed as a waiver of that right. The Commission shall have the right to exercise its rights whenever it deems necessary.
• No waiver by the Commission shall be effective unless issued by its authorized representative in accordance with the procedures approved by the Commission.
• Nothing on the website constitutes a partnership or agency relationship between users and the Commission for any reason or purpose.
• The Commission may use certain user information for internal purposes, including statistical and analytical purposes. This information may include IP addresses, internet protocols, browsing history, software used during browsing, and time spent on the website.
• Users may only use website content for personal use and not for copying, modifying, reproducing, or distributing without prior written consent. The user also agrees not to commercially benefit from the site's content.
• Users must comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements related to their use of this website, and must not use this website to publish any information or data that conflicts with any regulations or legislation (including, without limitation, regulations or legislation governing financial services, money laundering, or counter-terrorism).
• Users are responsible for obtaining licenses for any third-party software needed to access the website.
• Users acknowledges that the Commission cannot guarantee that the website will operate in accordance with their expectations or that it will be free from any errors. The Commission shall have full and unrestricted authority to update the website from time to time as it deems appropriate and at its sole discretion.

Governing Law

Any disputes or claims arising between the user and the Commission related to this website are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and applicable regulatory requirements.