Terms and Conditions
Ministry of Information – Website Terms of Use
Your access and use of the Ministry of Information’s website (the “Site”) are governed by these Terms and Conditions, as well as the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain. By accessing, browsing, or using the Site—whether as a registered user or a visitor—you agree to comply with these terms unconditionally.
The Ministry reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time by posting updates on this page. Modifications take effect immediately upon posting unless stated otherwise. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for updates.
User Conduct
You agree to use the Site lawfully and are solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations. Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to:
Using the Site to engage in or promote illegal activities or civil misconduct.
Posting discriminatory, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or otherwise unlawful material.
Impersonating others or misrepresenting affiliations.
Uploading malicious software (e.g., viruses, trojans) that may disrupt the Site or others’ devices.
Transmitting unauthorized materials, including copyrighted or confidential content.
Altering, damaging, or deleting Site content without permission.
Disrupting communication channels or service functionality.
Falsely claiming association with any organization.
Posting unsolicited advertisements or spam.
Infringing on intellectual property rights.
Collecting others’ personal data without consent.
Registration
Some sections of the Site require registration or submission of personal details to access services. You warrant that all provided information is accurate and complete, and you will not register under another person’s identity or use an offensive username (as determined by the Ministry).
Termination of Access
The Ministry may suspend or terminate your access to the Site without prior notice for violations of these Terms or for any unlawful or harmful conduct. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Site, and the Ministry may take further action to enforce this restriction.
External Links
The Site may include links to third-party websites not operated by the Ministry. These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement or affiliation. The Ministry does not oversee or assume responsibility for external sites’ content or policies. Accessing such links is at your own risk.
Content Monitoring
While the Ministry reserves the right to monitor user-submitted content, it is not obligated to do so. We may remove or modify any content violating these Terms without prior notice. All Site content is protected under Bahraini and international copyright laws, and users must adhere to posted copyright notices.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Ministry, its employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms. The Ministry retains the right to assume exclusive defense of any matter subject to indemnification, and you may not settle claims without the Ministry’s written consent.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The Ministry does not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or omission-free operation, nor does it warrant the accuracy or usefulness of results obtained from the Site.
Limitation of Liability
The Ministry and its employees shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages (including lost profits, data loss, or business interruption) resulting from Site use or inability to use the Site, even if advised of such risks.