Terms and Conditions

Introduction We value your visit and use of the Archot website. Archot is a specialized architectural platform dedicated to publishing everything new regarding architectural design and competitions. We present these terms and conditions, which constitute a legal contract between us and you, to govern and regulate the legal relationship between you and the Archot website. Please read these terms with due care before using the site or benefiting from the services we provide. Your acceptance of the terms and conditions while registering your account on the site or browsing constitutes your express agreement to all the terms and conditions stated below.

(1) Definitions Wherever mentioned in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings indicated in this section unless the context requires otherwise:

  • “Archot”, “the site”, “we”, or “us”: refers to our website “www.archot.com”, which specializes in publishing the latest architectural events and competitions.
  • “User”, “you”, or “your”: refers to every person who visits or uses the site, communicates with us through it, or benefits from our services, competitions, content, news, or articles provided through the site.
  • “Competitions”: refers to the local and international architectural competitions that we provide through the website, whose content may be ours or that of other parties.
  • “Articles” or “Topics”: refers to the articles and topics that we provide, whether exclusive or non-exclusive, published through the pages of the site.
  • “Content”: refers to all content published through the site, including contests, articles, topics, information, data, service descriptions, texts, images, videos, files, attachments, and any other content provided by us.
  • “Third Parties”: refers to all persons and entities that assist or participate in providing the site’s services, cooperate with it, or whose services/content are published through the site.

(2) Services Archot is a website specialized in publishing everything new about design and architectural competitions. The site aims to advance architectural content; therefore, we provide through the site everything related to architecture and design, latest tasks, elements, patterns, etc. Through the site, we provide our own content for which we reserve intellectual property rights. To achieve the greatest benefit, we provide architectural content and international competitions while preserving all copyrights of the content owners and citing sources. This content is generally provided for free, though we reserve the right to charge fees where we deem appropriate. We provide the user with diverse content in the field of design and architecture. The site is not dedicated to a specific type but includes all forms of designs, news, and competitions to keep pace with global development.

(3) Electronic Contract The contract between you and the site is concluded electronically by reading and accepting this document. Your use of the site or browsing the available content is an acknowledgment of your review of the content and your formal approval of it. This procedure replaces any other required procedures such as a written or electronic signature. Your acceptance of the terms and conditions document constitutes an agreement to all conditions described herein and all updates and changes that may be made in the future.

(4) Electronic Signature Due to the nature of the relationship and contract between you and the site, your use of the site’s services, viewing of information/content, or remaining on the site is considered an electronic signature of this agreement. Your electronic signature is linked to the data you provided or that we collected about you. You are committed to accuracy in entering data; entering false, misleading, or incorrect data is considered fraud, and the site has the right to take all legal measures against you.

(5) Legal Capacity You must have the necessary legal capacity in the country where you use the site. If you have not reached the legal age in your country, you must use the site under the supervision of a parent or guardian who is responsible for your activities.

(6) Communications and Notices You allow us to communicate with you through the means you provide at any time. We contact you regarding site services, requests, updates, or promotions. We send notices through the site or via your provided communication channels, and you are deemed to be aware of the content immediately upon sending.

(7) Legal Notices You agree to receive legal notices (warnings, notifications, etc.) electronically via email or through the site, in accordance with applicable laws.

(8) Content and Articles Policy We provide proprietary content and articles subject to our exclusive copyright. All content expresses the opinion of its author only. You may not criticize or insult the author simply for publishing content. Archot content may not be transferred to other sites or applications without mentioning the source (Archot), the link to the topic, and the author’s name. The user must verify any content available through the site. Reliance on content or opinions is at the user’s sole risk. The site bears no legal responsibility for errors, reliance on content, or violations of this policy.

(9) Third-Party Content Policy We provide content from third parties (articles, competitions, images, etc.) while preserving their copyrights by mentioning the source. As an Archot user, you are not permitted to copy, modify, quote, transmit, or publish third-party content without respecting their copyright. You are prohibited from violating any third-party rights. Third-party content expresses their own viewpoints, and the site is not required to audit it before publishing. You explicitly disclaim us from any liability regarding third-party content.

(10) Reporting Content If there are errors in the content, you can contact us to submit a report. We will review and correct inaccurate content as soon as possible. However, we are not obligated to delete content if we deem it error-free or compliant with our policies. If you are an intellectual property rights owner and believe your rights have been violated, please contact us to take appropriate measures.

(11) Fees Policy Currently, site services are provided free of charge. However, Archot reserves the right to change its fee policy and provision of services/content at any time deemed appropriate.

(12) Protection of Rights Visiting the site or accessing content does not grant you ownership rights. The legal relationship does not indicate a partnership; the site is subject to our exclusive ownership. You do not have the right to represent Archot without authorization. The site may assign its rights or obligations at any time, whereas you may not assign yours without written consent.

(13) Privacy The site is concerned with protecting the privacy of your data and uses it for specific purposes only. Please review our Privacy Policy for more details.

(14) Confidentiality Information exchanged exclusively between you and the site is confidential. You are prohibited from extracting data, tampering with the site, or disclosing confidential information classified by the site administration.

(15) Terms of Use You are bound by this agreement regardless of your location.

  • The user must be legally qualified and of legal age.
  • The user must enter correct and updated information.
  • The user must use the site legally and seriously, avoiding fraud or harm to us or third parties.
  • The user must notify us of any illegal practices discovered.
  • The user must maintain the site’s reputation and avoid causing legal claims.
  • Comments/ratings must be honest, legal, and non-infringing.
  • The user must not send abusive messages or defame us on any platform. We reserve the right to stop services, perform maintenance, or change content at any time.

(16) Third Parties Third parties (e.g., hosting providers) may assist us. The site disclaims responsibility for errors committed by third parties. You may be subject to third-party terms and conditions, which you must review.

(17) Intellectual Property Rights The Archot website and all its elements are our sole property. All contents (texts, images, code, data, etc.) are protected by law. Unauthorized copying, selling, or republishing is prohibited. We also respect third-party intellectual property and prohibit users from violating it. Infringement of trademarks provided through the site is strictly prohibited.

(18) Comments and Responses Users may add comments. Comments must use legitimate language and avoid insults. Publishing contact details or promotional links in comments is prohibited. We reserve the right to delete any comments without notification.

(19) Legal Liability The user bears full legal responsibility for:

  • Breach of intellectual property rights.
  • Violation of these terms.
  • Misuse of services or abuse of the site/others. The user is obligated to compensate us for any damages resulting from illegal or unauthorized use.

(20) Disclaimer The user disclaims our legal responsibility for:

  • Errors or negligence by third parties.
  • Illegal activities carried out through the site by others.
  • Temporary or permanent suspension of the site.
  • Data loss or breaches beyond our control.
  • Any warranties not expressly stipulated in this agreement.

(21) Updating the Agreement We may update this document at any time. You are bound by all updates from the date they are published on this page. If you do not agree to the updates, you must stop using the site immediately.

(22) Cancellation We have the right to cancel services, change the site activity, name, or domain, or cancel these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notification.

(23) Governing Law and Jurisdiction This agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with international laws related to internet usage and electronic commerce, or the laws of the country where the site’s management headquarters is located (as applicable). In the event of any dispute, it shall first be resolved amicably; if that fails, exclusive jurisdiction shall lie with the competent courts in the country where the site’s management headquarters is located.

(24) Language This document was originally drafted in the Arabic language. If translated into any other language, the Arabic text shall prevail in case of any conflict.

(25) Contact Us You can contact us regarding any inquiries about these terms and conditions by email: info@archot.com