Portal Policy

Definitions:

• Portal: The official website of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, including all affiliated sites such as colleges, deanships, administrations, or personal faculty pages.
• University: Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU).
• Administration: The General Administration of IT, represented by the Digital Content Management.
• Usage Policy: All terms and conditions that must be adhered to when using the electronic portal.
• Content: Includes text, graphics, advertisements, links, or other materials.
• External Links: Links that direct users to pages outside the PSAU portal.

The portal is the official and sole website of PSAU. It is managed by the Deanship of IT and Distance Education, represented by the e-Portal Administration. Users must comply with the following regulations:

Usage Policy:

1. Using the portal implies agreement with all terms and conditions outlined in the usage policy.
2. The administration reserves the right to modify the usage policy without prior notice. Changes will be announced via the portal, and continued use implies acceptance of these changes.
3. Users are encouraged to review the usage policy for updates before using the portal.

Content and Continuity:

1. The administration reserves the right to modify information on any university-affiliated site without prior notice.
2. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of information, no guarantees are provided regarding content validity or completeness.
3. The administration strives to maintain portal accessibility but holds no responsibility for network or internet service outages beyond the university’s scope.

Content Update Authority:

1. Publishing and updating the portal's electronic content is the responsibility of the Digital Content Management under the General Administration of IT.
2. Each university department has full authority over its website. Responsibility for updating departmental content lies with the respective dean or director.
3. Faculty members are solely responsible for managing the content of their personal webpages.
4. The university’s e-newspaper is managed by the Public Relations Department, which has complete authority over its content.

Portal Users:

1. University students.
2. Faculty members.
3. Administrative staff.
4. Visitors.

Types of Published Content:

• University news.
• University events.
• Visual media.
• Photo albums.
• Open data.
• University announcements.
• Contact information for university staff.
• Course materials.

External Links:

1. The administration is not obligated to review external links on the portal.
2. The administration is not responsible for the content or services provided by external websites.

Privacy:

The administration is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all portal users, as detailed in the portal’s privacy policy.

Supervision and Training:

1. Each university department may appoint a designated supervisor with permissions for content management via the unified login system.
2. Supervisors must be officially appointed through a formal letter, downloadable Here.
3. Training for website management is provided upon request through official communication with the Digital Content Manager or by calling 5882125. The portal regularly announces training sessions and workshops.
4. Female faculty members may request training sessions through closed-circuit systems by coordinating with site supervisors.

Publishing Policy:

The portal is an official publishing platform for university members and departments. All content must align with the university's reputation and legal responsibilities:

Copyright:

1. All portal content must respect copyright laws, including:
   • Non-proprietary electronic materials with copyright.
   • Research papers published in academic conferences and journals.
   • Electronic books and publications.
2. Inappropriate Content:
   • Offensive, aggressive, racist, or threatening language or visuals.
   • Violations of state or university regulations or societal norms.
   • Breaches of others' privacy.

Language and Accuracy:

• Content must adhere to proper language standards and be free from errors.
• Ensure the timeliness of updates, including news, contact information, phone numbers, emails, and other relevant details.