Usage Policy
Welcome to the website of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is the official statistical entity responsible for statistical activities implementation, and the sole technical and regulatory authority in this field.
Dear visitor/user, please be aware that your visit or use of this website is governed by the usage policy detailed below:
1. General Provisions:
- Your access and use of this website are subject to the terms of this usage policy, as well as relevant laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By accessing this website, you agree unconditionally to the terms of use, whether you are a registered user or not. This agreement is effective from your first use of this website.
- The usage policy is subject to continuous updates and changes as needed. Any modification or update to its terms becomes effective immediately upon approval by GASTAT. It is your responsibility to regularly review the usage policy for any updates. Your continued use of this website signifies your awareness and full acceptance of any modifications made to the terms of use. Please note that the General Authority for Statistics is not obligated to announce any updates to these terms.
- Certain indicators are subject to specific policies determined by the relevant statistical department, which will be included on the respective indicator page and replace these usage terms accordingly.
- The General Authority for Statistics reserves the right to modify the content of this website at any time without prior notice.
- Visit the official website of the General Authority for Statistics: https://www.stats.gov.sa/
2. Property Rights:
The General Authority for Statistics grants users of its website - at their own personal responsibility - the following rights regarding the materials available on the site:
- Users may copy, distribute, and reuse the materials and create derivative works.
- Users are allowed to edit the materials for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.
- Users can use the materials and cite them in other publications, provided they include a reference to this data usage policy.
- All content on this website is the exclusive property of the General Authority for Statistics, and proper attribution must be given when using these materials.
- Any waiver of specific rights by the General Authority for Statistics under these terms in specific instances does not constitute a permanent or automatic waiver of rights in other instances.
- All contents of this website, including software, information, and other materials, are fully protected under Saudi copyright laws, trademarks, and various proprietary rights.
3. Rights of GASTAT Website Users
- The right to view and obtain any unprotected information available on the General Authority for Statistics website.
- The right to understand the reasons for denial of access to or retrieval of requested unprotected information from the website.
- The right to submit a complaint regarding the decision to deny access to or retrieval of requested information via the following email: info@stats.gov.sa
4. Use of GASTAT Website Content:
- Any interpretations made by the visitor/user based on the data and materials provided on the General Authority for Statistics website are their own opinions and are not attributed to GASTAT.
- It is essential to maintain the credibility of the official statistical figures published by the General Authority for Statistics. Differences in results may arise due to variations in methodologies and analytical standards employed by users.
- Unauthorized usage of the website may lead to claims for damages and/or constitute a criminal violation.
- The use of materials published on the General Authority for Statistics website in any unlawful or culturally inappropriate activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is strictly prohibited.
5. Links in GASTAT Website:
- Links in the General Authority for Statistics website can be placed on other sites as long as they align with the objectives, policies, and frameworks of GASTAT's website.
- The General Authority for Statistics website is not associated with any trademarks, logos, commercial symbols, or service marks used or appearing on websites linked to it or its contents.
- The General Authority for Statistics reserves the right to block any link from a site containing illegal content, materials, information, or any violations of protected rights.
- The General Authority for Statistics reserves the right to disable any unauthorized links and is not responsible for the content on any other site accessed through this website or linked from it.
6. Protection Against Viruses:
The General Authority for Statistics diligently scans and tests the content of this website at every stage of production. We recommend that you always use antivirus software on any files downloaded from the internet. The General Authority for Statistics is not responsible for any loss, interruption, or damage to your data, computer, or browsing device that may occur while accessing or using this website or its content.
7. Usage Restriction:
The General Authority for Statistics reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to terminate, restrict, or suspend your access to its website at any time and for any reason, without prior notice. This includes, but is not limited to, violations of the terms of use or any actions deemed illegal or harmful by GASTAT. If your access is terminated, you will no longer be permitted to use this website.
8. Disclaimer of Liability:
By using the General Authority for Statistics website, you agree not to pursue any legal action against GASTAT or its affiliates and release GASTAT from any liability. Furthermore, you agree not to take legal action against the personnel responsible for the website's administration, production, maintenance, and updates. You also agree to indemnify and hold them harmless from any liabilities or obligations that may arise from your breach of the terms of use or any violation of applicable laws, whether in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or your place of residence.
9. Confidentiality of User Information:
The General Authority for Statistics commits to preserving the confidentiality of any information received from users through this website.
10. Jurisdiction:
By using the General Authority for Statistics website, you agree that any claims or disputes arising from violations of its terms of use will be exclusively adjudicated by the judicial authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is important to note that Arabic is the official language used for resolving any legal disputes related to violations of the terms of use of this website or its content.
11. Complaints:
For any complaints or inquiries, please contact customer service at the following email address: info@stats.gov.sa
12. Website Administration
The General Authority for Statistics is the entity responsible for supervising this website
Contact email: info@stats.gov.sa