Copyright and Publishing Policy

This policy governs intellectual property rights and publishing of Jouf Region Municipality website content

Introduction

Jouf Region Municipality supervises and manages this website. All its contents are protected under the regulations and bylaws applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant international agreements on the protection of intellectual property rights.


1. Intellectual Property

All contents of the Jouf Region Municipality website, including - but not limited to - texts, graphic designs, logos, images, audio and video clips, software, and geographic maps, are the property of Jouf Region Municipality or of entities that have granted the Municipality a license to use them.


2. Permitted Use Limits

Jouf Region Municipality permits browsers to view and use the content for personal or non-profit educational purposes, in accordance with the following conditions:

  • Quotation: The "Jouf Region Municipality website" must be clearly cited as the source of information when quoting.
  • Publishing: Content may not be republished for commercial purposes without obtaining prior written permission from the competent department at Jouf Region Municipality.
  • Accuracy: Modifying or distorting any material published on the website when sharing it is prohibited.

3. Trademark and Logo

The logo of Jouf Region Municipality and the logos associated with its services and initiatives are trademarks and logos owned by the Municipality. Their use or reproduction in any printed materials, websites, or promotional materials is prohibited without obtaining official approval from Jouf Region Municipality, in accordance with relevant regulations and bylaws.


4. Database and Open Data Rights

Open data published on the website is subject to the approved open data policies and controls in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, contributing to enhancing transparency and enabling the use of data in accordance with the regulating controls.


5. External Links

The website may contain links to other websites. Jouf Region Municipality bears no responsibility for the intellectual property policies or content published on those websites, and the user is responsible for reviewing their terms of use and policies.


6. Prohibited Uses

Jouf Region Municipality reserves the right to take the necessary legal measures against any individual or entity that commits the following:

  • Infringing upon the website's digital content or using it in violation.
  • Impersonating the website or using the domain unlawfully.
  • Attempting to hack the website, disrupt its infrastructure, or affect its performance.
  • Using the website content or the Municipality's logos in violation of applicable regulations and bylaws.

7. Amendments to the Policy

Jouf Region Municipality reserves the right to update or amend this policy as needed. The amendments become effective from the date of their publication on this page.

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