In addition to the provisions stated in the Service Level Agreement, please note the following:

The following definitions are an integral part of this agreement:

  • Disclosing Party: Refers to the first party that discloses its information to the other party.

  • Receiving Party: Refers to the second party that receives the information from the other party.

Article (1):

For the purpose of implementing this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means any written or oral information, raw data, studies, reports, results, photographs, charts, graphics, computer programs, or any other form, stored in any tangible or electronic medium, as well as private, administrative secrets, inventions, technologies, processes, programs, plans, documentation related to software source codes and data, prospect lists, financial information, and verbal communications. It includes information exchanged during meetings and all information disclosed by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party, whether explicitly marked as confidential or which by its nature the Receiving Party should reasonably understand to be confidential. It includes any information that may cause harm to the organization.

Article (2):

The Receiving Party shall maintain all confidential information obtained from the Disclosing Party in strict confidence and shall not disclose it to any third party under any circumstances without prior written permission from the Disclosing Party. This confidentiality obligation includes, but is not limited to, oral, written, and electronic formats. The obligation not to disclose also applies to any party other than the Disclosing Party, except in exceptional cases involving regulatory or investigative authorities.

Article (3):

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, neither party shall have any obligation regarding any confidential information of the other party if such information:

  1. Becomes or is generally available to professionals in the same field, provided such disclosure is not due to any unlawful act by the Receiving Party;

  2. Is lawfully obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party without any obligation to keep it confidential;

  3. Was already known to the Receiving Party before disclosure without any confidentiality obligation;

  4. Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to or use of the Disclosing Party’s confidential information;

  5. Is subject to a written agreement where the Disclosing Party consents to its disclosure.

Article (4):

If authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia require the Receiving Party to disclose any confidential information provided by the Disclosing Party—whether via oral questioning, inquiries, requests, subpoenas, civil investigations, or similar procedures—the Receiving Party agrees to cooperate with the Disclosing Party and to notify it in advance of such request(s), allowing the Disclosing Party to take protective actions or waive the Receiving Party's obligations under this Agreement. However, the Receiving Party is only required to disclose that portion of the confidential information which it is legally obligated to disclose.

Article (5):

Both parties agree not to issue or announce any materials, advertisements, publicity, or other matters related to this agreement, or mention or include the name of the other party or the subject of the agreement, without first giving the other party the opportunity to review, amend, and comment on such content.

Article (6):

If the Receiving Party violates any provision of this Agreement and causes harm to the Disclosing Party in any manner, the Receiving Party shall be liable for damages as determined by a final judgment issued by a competent Saudi court. This is in addition to any other remedies or legal actions the Disclosing Party may pursue. The Disclosing Party shall have the right to seek injunctive relief to prevent further or continued violations, and the matter shall be referred to the competent authorities, with the Receiving Party bearing all resulting consequences.

Article (7):

The Receiving Party may use the confidential information disclosed by the Disclosing Party for the purpose of evaluation and determining its interest in utilizing the information.

Article (8):

The Receiving Party is obligated not to make copies or reproduce any materials containing confidential information. As such, the Receiving Party shall destroy or return all materials containing the confidential information disclosed by the Disclosing Party.

Article (9):

The Disclosing Party may request the return or destruction of the confidential information at any time by sending written notice to the Receiving Party. The Receiving Party must, within twenty (20) days of receiving such notice, return all original confidential information to the Disclosing Party and must destroy or ensure the destruction of all copies in its possession or in the possession of any person to whom it disclosed the information under this Agreement. Upon request, the Receiving Party shall immediately (and in no event later than ten (10) business days) provide written confirmation, issued by an authorized official, affirming compliance with the foregoing.

Article (10):

Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting the Receiving Party any rights or license under the confidential information disclosed or any patents that may arise from such information.

Article (11):

This Agreement does not obligate the Disclosing Party to enter into any further agreements or take any additional actions beyond what is stated herein.

Article (12):

General Provisions:

a. This Agreement represents the complete and entire understanding between the parties concerning its subject matter.

b. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their successors and assigns.

c. This Agreement shall be interpreted and the legal relationship between the parties shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The parties hereby agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia for any actions arising from this Agreement.

Article (13):

This Agreement applies to all projects conducted between the parties and includes cybersecurity responsibilities and confidentiality obligations within employee contracts at the organization, both during and after termination of employment.

Article (14):

In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and any applicable statutory provision, the statutory provision shall prevail.

In addition to the following conditions:

  1. Upon submitting a work for participation in the hackathon, the participant grants the organizing entity an irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, copy, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, display, perform, and create derivative works from the submitted work or any part thereof, by any means and for any purpose deemed appropriate by the organizer. This includes, but is not limited to, publishing the work or parts or summaries of it during the hackathon events, in hackathon or organizer publications, on their websites, or through any other media or digital platforms affiliated with the organizer or the hackathon; using the work in research, studies, and reports conducted or commissioned by the organizer; developing the work or utilizing its ideas in future projects or initiatives of the organizer; or showcasing the work as a model in other programs or events organized by the entity.

  2. The participant irrevocably waives any current or future rights to claim compensation or object to the organizer's use of the submitted work as described above. The participant shall have no right to file any legal claims or actions against the organizer, including those related to copyrights, patents, industrial designs, trade secrets, or otherwise. The participant expressly acknowledges that being given the opportunity to showcase their work at the hackathon and any resulting exposure or communication constitutes sufficient consideration for the rights granted to the organizer under this clause.

  3. The participant acknowledges that the organizer is under no obligation to select, publish, develop, or utilize the submitted work in any way, and that any such decisions are at the sole discretion of the organizer. Decisions made by the organizing secretariat and approved committees are final, binding, and not subject to objection or appeal.