Policies, Terms and Conditions - King Khalid University

By accessing the King Khalid University electronic portal, you agree to the following:

(1) Use of Content: You will use the content of the website for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes only. (2) Accuracy of Information: You guarantee that any information you provide about yourself to King Khalid University via the electronic portal is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. (3) Compliance with Laws: You will comply with all applicable laws regarding your use of the electronic portal.

You agree that you will not use any devices, electronic means, or manual processes to monitor or copy website pages or any content contained therein without prior written permission from King Khalid University. You also agree that you will not: (a) Interfere with Website Operation: Use any device, software, or routine to interfere with or attempt to interfere with the operation of the electronic portal. (b) Excessive Load: Take any action that imposes unreasonably or disproportionately large loads on the website's infrastructure as determined by King Khalid University at its discretion.

King Khalid University reserves the right to terminate, change, disable, or suspend any aspect of the electronic portal at any time and for any reason, as it deems fit. King Khalid University also has the right to impose restrictions on certain features of the website or prohibit access to any part of the electronic portal or the entire website without prior notice or incurring any penalty as a result.

The electronic portal and services of King Khalid University are protected by copyright laws in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and most other countries signatory to international treaties such as the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. Except for your personal, informational, and non-commercial use as authorized above and as permitted within the website, you are not allowed to reproduce, modify, or distribute any texts, photographic materials, or any other content on the website without written permission from King Khalid University.

King Khalid University maintains a number of high-quality images and digital designs of the King Khalid University campus and its leadership. King Khalid University owns the copyrights for each of these materials. If you are interested in obtaining permission to use a copy of one or more of these images or digital designs, please inquire.

Please review King Khalid University's Privacy Policy before submitting specific personal information to the university. All information submitted through the electronic portal regarding job applications, admission applications, and scholarship applications is automatically sent to external service providers who provide their services to King Khalid University. King Khalid University is not responsible for the privacy practices of its external service providers. Please note, before sending any personal or confidential information to King Khalid University via the electronic portal, that email communications may not be secure.

The electronic portal or King Khalid University's systems and services may contain links to other websites operated by external entities. These linked websites are not under the control of King Khalid University, and the university is not responsible for the content available on any other website. The presence of links to other websites does not implicitly mean King Khalid University endorses the material on any of these websites. The university bears no responsibility regarding your access to any of the linked websites. King Khalid University provides links to other websites for your convenience, and your access to any other website via links on this electronic portal is at your own risk.

Unless otherwise stipulated in a written agreement between you and King Khalid University, you must adhere to King Khalid University's linking policy as follows: (1) Link Appearance: Any link to the website must be a text-only link and labeled "King Khalid University." You cannot use the King Khalid University logo as a link. (2) Reputation Protection: The appearance, position, or any other form of the link must not damage or dilute the goodwill associated with King Khalid University's name, or any of its trademarks or service marks. (3) No False Impressions: The appearance, position, or characteristics of the link must not create false impressions that it is sponsored by, affiliated with, or associated with King Khalid University. (4) Direct Transfer: When the user selects the link, the link must transfer the user to the electronic portal, and the website is not allowed to be displayed within a "frame" on your site. (5) Right to Withdraw Consent: King Khalid University reserves the right to withdraw its consent to the link at any time it deems appropriate.

By using the electronic portal and King Khalid University's systems, you confirm and acknowledge your agreement to abide by and comply with King Khalid University's Privacy Policy and any other policies governing the use of websites published on the university's electronic portal or made available to you, whether electronically or in writing.

Some websites may provide you with the feature to automatically save your user ID and password for future account access. You should be aware that you are solely responsible for any unauthorized use of your user ID and password, and that this constitutes a breach of the terms of use. You must protect your account password and not share it with any other party to safeguard your personal information and addresses.

Access to King Khalid University's electronic portal and services is prohibited from any jurisdiction where accessing this website or its content may be illegal. Those who wish to access the website from such jurisdictions do so on their own initiative and are responsible for complying with applicable laws.

Employment opportunities may be offered from time to time through King Khalid University's electronic portal. You can apply for any job advertised on the website, and you can submit multiple applications for several advertised jobs. King Khalid University hires solely on the basis of merit and qualification. All information submitted through the electronic portal regarding job applications is automatically sent to a private service provider of King Khalid University. King Khalid University is not responsible for the privacy practices of its private service providers. You should review the Privacy Policy before submitting a job application to King Khalid University via the website.

The electronic portal provides opportunities for student admission and applications for scholarships offered by King Khalid University. King Khalid University is committed to being a global center based on merit and qualification in research and learning. All information submitted to the electronic portal regarding student admission applications or scholarship applications is automatically sent to a private service provider of King Khalid University. King Khalid University is not responsible for the privacy practices of its private service providers. You should review the Privacy Policy before submitting a student enrollment application or scholarship application to King Khalid University via the electronic portal.

Your use of the website is at your own risk. All content on the website is provided to you on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Although it is believed that the content available on King Khalid University's electronic portal, systems, and services is correct as of the date of its preparation, King Khalid University provides no warranties on the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any of this content, and you must verify the content before relying on it. You are responsible for taking all necessary precautions to ensure that any content you may obtain from the electronic portal is free of viruses. King Khalid University makes no representations or warranties that the site will be uninterrupted or error-free.

King Khalid University, its affiliates, or any of its agents, representatives, or licensors will not be liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special losses resulting from or in any way connected to your access to or use of the electronic portal, systems, and services, whether based on breach of contract or tort liability (including negligence and strict liability) or any other theory, including but not limited to, your reliance on any content obtained through your use of the website, error or omission, or delay in transmitting information to or from you, interruption in communications and access to the electronic portal or viruses, whether caused in whole or in part by negligence, factual error, communication failure, theft, death, or unauthorized access to the site.

You, by this document, waive any claims against King Khalid University or its affiliates or any of its agents or licensors, which may arise from or in any way relate to your use of King Khalid University's electronic portal, services, and systems

You agree to indemnify and hold King Khalid University harmless from any damage arising from a claim or demand, including reasonable attorney's fees, made by a third party or arising out of your breach of these Terms of Use or any policies incorporated by reference to King Khalid University's Privacy Policy or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

These Terms and Conditions are governed by, interpreted, and construed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Information provided on this electronic portal and King Khalid University's services and systems is not intended for distribution or use by any person or entity in any international jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or would subject King Khalid University or its affiliates to any registration requirements within such international jurisdiction. King Khalid University makes no representations that the information on King Khalid University's electronic portal, services, and systems is appropriate or available for use in other locations, and access to King Khalid University's electronic portal, services, and systems from territories where the content of the electronic portal, services, and systems or the use of products offered therein may be illegal, is done on their own initiative, and they are responsible for complying with applicable local laws.

King Khalid University reserves the right to seek any remedies available by law to settle violations of these Terms and Conditions, including the right to prohibit access to King Khalid University's electronic portal, services, and systems from a specific electronic address.

These Terms of Use are subject to modification from time to time and include any policies incorporated by reference, defining the full understanding and agreement between you and King Khalid University regarding their subject matter. King Khalid University will not be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance under the Terms of Use, or service interruption resulting from causes beyond its control, such as those resulting from civil or military authorities, wars, labor disputes, materials provided by third parties, or any cause beyond King Khalid University's control. King Khalid University's failure to exercise any rights or provisions in the Terms of Use will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. If a court finds any provision of these Terms of Use to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the Terms of Use remain in full force and effect.

The section headings in these Terms of Use are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

King Khalid University reserves the right to amend the Terms of Use from time to time. These amendments will be effective immediately upon their publication by the University on King Khalid University's electronic portal, services, and systems. These amendments will be indicated by a "Last Updated" notification at the top of this page. Please review the Terms of Use periodically for updates and changes, and your continued use of this website after the publication of any changes signifies your acceptance of these changes.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding our Terms of Use, you can contact King Khalid University by sending an email to cyber_sec@kku.edu.sa.