Usage Policy

1. Introduction

1.1 These are the Terms and the Usage Policy that regulate the access to and the use of Qanoniah platform by persons within or outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (hereinafter referred to in this Agreement as “Qanoniah”) and the content, products, and services described in Clause 2 (hereinafter referred to in this Agreement as the “Services”), which are provided by Adala Information Systems Technology Co. Ltd. (Single-Member Company), a company incorporated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (hereinafter referred to in this Agreement as the “Company”).
1.2 Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using the Services.
1.3 By accessing and using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, which establish a contractual relationship between you and the Company.
1.4 If a user does not agree to these Terms, such a user shall not access or use the Services.
1.5 These Terms replace any prior agreements or arrangements between the Company and the user.
1.6 The company may immediately terminate these terms or any services provided to you, or suspend or block access to all or part of the services at any time if you violate the terms or the usage policy.
1.7 The Company may amend these Terms at any time. By continuing to use the services lawfully after any changes, you are deemed to have accepted the updated Terms and Policy.

2. Services

2.1 Qanoniah offers support services to legal professionals, including:
2.1.1 A specialized legal database.
2.1.2 An advanced search engine for legal documents.
2.1.3 Various AI programs designed to assist in accessing and analyzing legal documents (hereinafter referred to in this Agreement as “Qanoniah AI”).
2.1.4 Other services provided by the platform.
2.2 Qanoniah AI is an advanced research and analysis tool, Its outputs do not constitute legal advice or recommendation, Since the results are generated through artificial intelligence analysis, they may contain errors or may not fully understand the context of a particular case, Users are independently responsible for verifying the accuracy and applicability of the information provided.

3. Subscription

3.1 Subscription to Qanoniah is based on the plan selected by the user during registration, subject to a subscription fee determined by the plan category.
3.2 Subscription invoices: The subscription invoice is considered an integral part of this agreement.
3.3 Qanoniah Platform users authorize the use of their company’s or government entity’s logo on the website’s homepage, specifically in the “Our Clients” section, and allow the announcement of their status as a client on social media.
3.4 Subscription Plan Type: The subscription plans page outlines the features and limitations of each plan, including content and benefits. The features of the plan chosen by the user, based on its type, shall be considered an integral part of this Agreement.
3.5 The User hereby acknowledges and agrees that registration on Qanoniah and access to or use of its services are strictly limited to entities and individuals holding a valid and effective commercial registration, the User’s completion of the registration and payment processes shall constitute a final, irrevocable, and legally binding acknowledgment and representation that such requirement has been duly satisfied. The User further agrees to bear full legal and regulatory responsibility for any breach or violation of this requirement.
3.6 Company reserves the right to verify, at any time and without prior notice, that the user falls within the categories mentioned in Clause 5.3., once Company determines that the user does not satisfy the aforementioned requirement, Company shall be entitled to immediately suspend the user’s account and terminate this Agreement.
3.7 Should the account be suspended pursuant to Clause (3.6) above, Company shall refund the user’s payment to the original payment method used in the initial transaction within a period not exceeding sixty (60) days from the date of suspension, after deducting an amount equivalent to the subscription fee for the period from the account activation date until the actual date of suspension.

4. Credit System

4.1 Users earn a number of credits for their subscription, as specified on the subscription plans page.
4.2 Each use of Services corresponds to a number of credits, depending on the type of Service, which are explained on the plans page.
4.3 Unused credits cannot be carried over to future subscriptions.
4.4 Users cannot transfer, assign, or request a refund for their credits.

5. Account Usage

5.1 The company may activate a trial period for certain users according to the duration agreed upon at account activation. Usage during the trial is limited in terms of the number of searches allowed and the number of files that can be accessed. Additionally, some features will not be available during the trial and are reserved for full Qanoniah subscribers. The Company may suspend the account during the trial period without notice and without providing a legal reason.
5.2 The single user is not permitted to register more than one account on Qanoniah Platform for any reason or to take advantage of the trial period multiple times, Doing so is considered fraudulent and the company has the right to treat any second account as a "paid annual subscription," and the user will be required to pay the subscription fee, with the account being suspended immediately until the fee is paid.
5.3 When selecting a subscription plan, the user must provide the Company with the required documents, as detailed in the registration process for each plan. If it is found that the documents were not submitted or that incorrect documents were provided, the Company has the right to suspend the account immediately until the correct documents are provided.

6. Legal Research Product (Qanoniah)

6.1 Many of the documents available on Qanoniah are publicly accessible and free on government platforms, the subscription fee is not for purchasing these documents, but for providing users with easier and more efficient access through the specialized technologies offered by Qanoniah.
6.2 The Company does not claim ownership over any official or unofficial documents provided by Qanoniah, the main purpose of Qanoniah is to facilitate the use and analysis of such documents and texts, helping professionals and researchers accessing information more efficiently through advanced tools, including, but not limited to: search functionality, document indexing, highlighting and note-taking, discussions, and related features.

7. AI Product (Qanoniah AI)

7.1 Qanoniah AI is designed to assist users in answering legal questions based on the Statutes and regulatory sources available on Qanoniah; However, all responses provided by the model are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice under any circumstances.
7.2 Qanoniah AI is intended as a preliminary assistive tool for reviewing legal consultations, contracts, and drafting. All outputs should be treated as initial drafts and reviewed by a qualified professional prior to use or reliance.
7.3 The Company does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any responses provided by Qanoniah AI for any legal matter, and the user alone bears full responsibility for the use of the information provided through Qanoniah AI.
7.4 The use of Qanoniah AI does not in any way substitute for consulting a licensed attorney in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
7.5 Qanoniah AI does not train its models on the user’s documents or personal information.
7.6 By uploading a document, the user agrees to the processing of its contents, including reading and analyzing the text, using the technologies provided by the Company or with the assistance of third parties.

8. Qanoniah in English (Qanoniah En)

8.1 Qanoniah provides three types of translations:
8.2 Official Translation: Translations issued by official authorities or government websites, such as ministries, commissions, or centers; These translations are considered accurate and reliable for official and legal purposes.
8.3 AI Translation: Translations generated using artificial intelligence tools to facilitate the understanding of the Arabic documents not officially translated into English; Users must understand that AI translations are not perfect and do not replace certified human translators; Therefore, the Company does not guarantee the accuracy of AI-translated text, and users should independently verify the content before relying on it.
8.4 Qanoniah Team Translation: Translations performed by Qanoniah team, carefully reviewed and prepared by the Company; Some text may still contain errors, discrepancies, or inaccuracies, and the Company bears no liability for such translations.
8.5 Translation Type: The type of translation used shall be clearly indicated in each item or section.
8.6 Disclaimer: The Company disclaims any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations in translations provided via the AI or Qanoniah team; Users are responsible for ensuring the correctness of the translation.
8.7 Disclaimer Regarding Untranslated Materials: Some content, including but not limited to PDF files, images, text in images, or non-editable formats, may not be translated; The Company does not guarantee the availability, accuracy, or completeness of translations for such content; Users acknowledge that untranslated or partially translated content may require additional verification, and the Company bears no liability for errors or inaccuracies arising from these formats.

9. Intellectual Property Rights

9.1 Rights of the software used to build Qanoniah, the software used to display Qanoniah content to users, and other software used within Qanoniah, pursuant to paragraph eleven of Article Two of the Copyright Protection Law.
9.2 Rights associated with collecting legal materials from various sources, converting them into text using text recognition technologies, and indexing and organizing them in the format presented in Qanoniah.
9.3 Rights related to collecting legal documents, including court rulings and decisions issued by judicial and quasi-judicial committees, regulations and bylaws, circulars, principles, and other materials from various sources.
9.4 Rights pertaining to documents created or drafted by the company's team.
9.5 Users are prohibited from using the platform’s features, such as printing or copying documents for commercial purposes. This includes, for example, using them to build a similar platform, offer similar services or databases, or to train artificial intelligence technologies, regardless of the purpose of such training.

10. Fair Use Policy

10.1 Qanoniah and Qanoniah AI must be used fairly and in a customary manner. If Qanoniah is used in an unusual way that exceeds the fair use policy—including but not limited to downloading or printing large sets of data or documents, repeated searching or browsing, or exceeding the normal limit for AI queries—“fair use” will be measured against the typical behavior of users in the same category.
10.2 It is strictly prohibited without exception and regardless of purpose, to use Qanoniah in any non-human manner; This includes, for example, the use of software designed to perform automated or repetitive tasks to benefit from Qanoniah in any way; The company considers the use of such software, regardless of intent, to be a direct violation of this policy; Upon such a violation, the company has the right, in addition to any other rights provided under this agreement or by applicable laws and regulations, to immediately suspend the subscription, without the subscriber having the right to claim any remaining value; The company also reserves the right to claim any compensation it deems appropriate for damages, whether direct or indirect.
10.3 Qanoniah aims to make legal information easily accessible through the platform; Accordingly, printing documents or copying texts for the purpose of storing them on a personal device is prohibited, as it contradicts the purpose of Qanoniah; Therefore, users may by way of example, but not limited to, use the copying and printing features for fair use purposes, such as citing documents in court or copying legal texts for use in memoranda and legal briefs.
10.4 Qanoniah provides each user with an individual account under the subscription of their organization or entity; Therefore, it is a violation for more than one person to use the same subscription, and accounts may not be used simultaneously on two different devices at the same time.

11. Disclaimer

11.1 Qanoniah provides a large number of legal documents and legal information. However, the user is solely responsible for making sure to verify the accuracy of such information; The information provided by the platform does not constitute legal advice, nor does the use of Qanonaiah substitute for consulting qualified legal professionals.
11.2 Qanoniah updates laws and regulations within one day from the date they are published in the Official Gazette; However, it is the user's responsibility to ensure that the information is up to date before relying on or citing it.
11.3 Qanoniah converts laws and regulations from scanned images and PDF documents into editable text to facilitate copying and use; While Qanoniah takes care to ensure that these texts match the officially published versions, the platform shall not be held responsible under any circumstances for any errors that may exist in the converted texts.
11.4 Qanoniah publishes a collection of legal documents, including research papers and memoranda, prepared in collaboration with legal experts; However, Qanoniah does not guarantee that these documents reflect the latest updates to laws and regulations, as some were published on earlier dates, since the purpose of publishing these documents is for reference only, the user is responsible for ensuring their applicability if they choose to rely on them.
11.5 Qanoniah reserves the right to place restrictions on certain platform features or on specific documents for the purpose of protecting them.
11.6 Qanoniah reserves the right to add, modify, or delete any document or text without prior notice.

12. Privacy Policy

By using the platform, the client agrees to the Privacy Policy. To view the Privacy Policy on the Qanoniah platform: click here.

13. Applicable Law

The law applicable in the event of any dispute arising from or relating to the interpretation of this agreement shall be the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; The competent courts in the city of Riyadh shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

14. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the Terms of Use, Please contact: [email protected].

Last Update: Nov 18th, 2025

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