Disclaimer Policy
The Qassim University platform is provided in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, without making any express or implied warranties of any kind. Accordingly, the University disclaims any liability for any obligations related to:
- The accuracy and validity of the information published on the platform.
- The effectiveness of the procedures used to protect information from hacking or unauthorized access.
- The continued operation of the platform or the validity of its content at all times.
- The relevance of the published content to users' needs or expectations.
- The university's communication channels or the systems used are free of viruses or any other harmful elements.
- Qassim University disclaims its legal responsibility for any losses or damages, whether direct or indirect, that may result from the use of any of its digital channels, including but not limited to Website, email, call center, instant messaging, live chat, or the university's social media accounts.
- The Qassim University platform and its sub-sites may include links to external websites or platforms that may use different data protection and privacy policies and procedures than the standards adopted by the University. Accordingly, the University assumes no responsibility for the content of those sites or their data protection and privacy practices. You are advised to review the privacy policies of those sites before using them.
- The IP addresses of visitors to the Qassim University platform are automatically collected and used to diagnose technical issues at the level of the technical infrastructure, as well as statistical analysis of usage patterns in order to develop and improve the quality of the services provided.
- Qassim University platform uses cookies to improve the user experience and facilitate navigation within the platform. These cookies may also be used to store login credentials to speed up access to some e-services. These files are stored on the hard disk of the user's device, knowing that all cookies used by the university are encrypted and managed according to approved security standards.
Limits of responsibility
The e-services provided by the Qassim University platform aim to facilitate traditional procedures and provide information related to government agencies and departments. Therefore, you acknowledge your full knowledge that communications via the Internet may be subject to interference or interception by unauthorized parties, and that the information provided is not a substitute for that issued by the concerned official authorities, and that requests and administrative procedures can be completed directly with the competent authorities. Accordingly, your use of the Qassim University platform is at your own risk, and the University shall in no way be liable for any losses or damages of any kind that may result from your use or visit to the Qassim University platform, or your reliance on any content, statement, advertisement, or opinion published therein. This includes, but is not limited to, any operational delays or disruptions, connectivity issues, technical failures of hardware or software, or any conduct or content of third parties. Accordingly, you acknowledge and agree that the most appropriate and immediate remedy for any resulting damage or loss is to cease and desist from further use of the Platform.
Virus protection
Qassim University is keen to examine and test the contents of its online platform and makes every effort to ensure that it is free of viruses or malware. However, we recommend that users activate and keep their antivirus software up to date, and scan all files downloaded from the Internet. The University assumes no liability for any loss or damage to data or equipment, including a computer or other browsing device, as a result of connecting to this platform or downloading or using any content available through it.
Waiver of Claims
Qassim University provides its electronic platform and its contents on an as-is and as-available basis, including its services, information and materials, without any express or implied warranties of any kind, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or freedom from interruptions, errors or malware. The University shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages or losses that may result from the use of these channels or reliance on their contents or linked sites, with or without the knowledge of the University. Any communication or data sent through this platform is not the property of the user, and the university does not guarantee its confidentiality, and it may be dealt with in accordance with the relevant regulations and instructions. Any waiver by the University to exercise any of the rights contained in this policy in a particular situation is considered a limited waiver and shall not be construed as a permanent waiver or extend to other situations.
Compensation
You agree not to take any legal or administrative action against Qassim University or any of its departments, and you agree to indemnify and hold it harmless from any liability, including any entity or employee who manages, maintains, updates or provides the Qassim University platform. This indemnification includes all obligations, liabilities or claims that may arise as a result of any breach by you of the terms and conditions of use, or any violation of applicable laws and regulations, whether in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or in the country in which you reside.