TERMS OF SERVICE

Overview

Welcome to Tech Arabia (tech-arabia.net). These are the Terms of Service (“TOS”) governing the relationship between digital users and Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group, having its principal corporate place of business at Exhibition Road, PO Box 1100, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain (“Al Hilal”). Tech Arabia is a digital tech news, media, and editorial platform operated by Hilal Media, a division of the Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group.

 

1. Using the Site and Services

 

All use of and access to the Tech Arabia website ("Site") and its related news feeds, newsletters, RSS feeds, and digital media features ("Services") are subject to these TOS. By browsing, accessing, or using the platform, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, you must cease using the Site immediately.

 

  • Non-Commercial, Personal Use: The Site and its editorial contents are made available for non-commercial, informative, and personal reading use only. You may download or print a single copy of articles for your own personal reference and educational purposes.
  • Commercial Exploitation Prohibited: You may not use the Site, the Tech Arabia logo, or Al Hilal corporate media assets to sell products, increase commercial traffic to outside platforms, or reform and republish our original media databases and news syndications without explicit, prior written legal permission from Al Hilal.
  • Intellectual Property: All creative elements, including but not limited to original journalism text, Site layouts, video packages, graphic interfaces, trademarks, and logos displayed on this site, are the exclusive property of Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group, its corporate affiliates, or licensed third-party wire services. Nothing on this website grants the user any license, title, or transfer of ownership over our intellectual property rights.

 

2. Editorial Factual Updates and Site Liability Disclaimers

 

The digital media landscape changes constantly. While our editorial team endeavors to ensure high-quality accuracy across all published articles, profiles, and analytical pieces, Al Hilal cannot and does not guarantee that all information found on the website is perfectly accurate, complete, or updated in real-time.

 

All content, analysis, and services are provided on a strict "AS IS" basis. Al Hilal excludes all warranties of any kind, express or implied. In no event shall Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group, Tech Arabia, or its affiliates be held legally liable for any damages whatsoever (including direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages for loss of profits, revenue, or business interruption) arising out of or related to reliance on the commentary, tech news, reviews, opinions, or third-party links featured across the platform.

 

3. Submission of Materials, Articles, and User Content

 

  • Clear Licensing vs. Ownership: When you submit editorial materials, articles, press releases, comments, or executive commentary to Tech Arabia, you warrant that you own the intellectual property rights to that material. You do not forfeit or relinquish your copyright. Instead, you hereby grant an irrevocable, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group to publish, adapt, copy, syndicate, translate, and sub-license that content across our network platforms, handheld device channels, mobile applications, RSS feeds, or sister print syndications.
  • Commercial Syndication: You agree that any revenue generated via network digital syndication, programmatic advertisements, or native advertisements running alongside your submitted content remains the sole property of Al Hilal.
  • Code of Conduct: You agree not to upload, post, or submit any text or media that is defamatory, unlawful, obscene, profane, threatening, or containing software vulnerabilities (such as viruses, Trojan horses, or malware) designed to disrupt the Site infrastructure. Al Hilal reserves the absolute right to edit, refuse to post, or remove user-submitted elements or comments at its sole discretion.

 

4. Professional Information and Investment Disclaimer

 

Tech Arabia is a news, analysis, and information platform only. The analysis, editorial pieces, technology reviews, and business columns presented on this platform do not constitute professional financial, legal, or investment advice. Users should consult an independent, qualified professional financial adviser before making any investment or contractual business decisions based on stories read on this Site.

 

5. Termination and Access Restrictions

 

Al Hilal reserves the right, in its sole technical and business discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the digital platform, subscription channels, or interactive comment features at any time without prior notice or stated cause.

 

6. Governing Law

 

These TOS shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Any legal disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with the use of tech-arabia.net shall be brought solely before the competent courts of Bahrain.

 

7. Formal Corporate Notices

 

Any formal corporate or legal notices directed to this publication must be delivered in writing to:

Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group

Attn: Tech Arabia Publications Team

Exhibition Road, PO Box 1100

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

 

Contact Email: hilalpmg@tradearabia.net