By using the Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Platform.

The Platform and competition are open to individuals who meet the following criteria:

• At least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction.
• Individuals who meet the specific requirements of the Kingdom Photography Award as outlined in the competition guidelines.
• Minors may participate only with the written consent of a parent or legal guardian.

As a user of the Platform, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during registration and submission.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
• Use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms of Use.
• Respect the intellectual property and privacy rights of others.
• Refrain from submitting content that is defamatory, offensive, or violates any applicable laws.

By submitting photographs or other materials to the Kingdom Photography Award, you:

• Represent and warrant that the content is your original work and does not infringe on the rights of any third party.
• Grant the Saudi Ministry of Culture a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, and promote your submission as part of the competition and related exhibitions or communications.
• Acknowledge that the Ministry may adapt or modify your submission (e.g., for resizing or promotional purposes) while maintaining its integrity.

Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the Kingdom Photography Award Privacy Policy and the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). By using the Platform, you consent to:

• The collection and processing of your personal data as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
• Data sharing with authorized partners, service providers, and government authorities where necessary.

For full details, refer to the Privacy Policy.

You agree not to:

• Use the Platform to engage in illegal or harmful activities.
• Upload, share, or distribute content that infringes on intellectual property rights or violates privacy laws.
• Introduce malicious software, disrupt the Platform’s operations, or attempt unauthorized access.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with the competition.

All content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the exclusive property of the Saudi Ministry of Culture or its licensors. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited.

Participants retain ownership of their submissions but grant the Ministry of Culture the rights specified in Section 4 of these Terms of Use.

To the extent permitted by law, the Saudi Ministry of Culture disclaims liability for:

• Loss or damage resulting from your use or inability to use the Platform.
• Unauthorized access to your data or submissions.
• Errors, interruptions, or security breaches affecting the Platform.

Under the PDPL, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request access to your personal data.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of data no longer necessary for processing, subject to legal requirements.
• Objection: Object to specific data processing activities.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, contact the Ministry using the details provided in the Privacy Policy.

The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and functionality. By using the Platform, you agree to the use of cookies as described in the Privacy Policy. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

The Ministry reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, without notice, for violating these Terms of Use or applicable laws.

The Ministry may update these Terms of Use to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or competition operations. Updated terms will be posted on the Platform with the revised effective date. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Any disputes arising from these Terms of Use will be resolved through negotiation, and if necessary, in the competent courts of Saudi Arabia.