Global Conference for Giftedness and Creativity 2026 (GCGC) is committed to protecting the privacy of all users and visitors. Personal data is processed in full compliance with applicable Saudi laws and regulations, including the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and its Executive Regulations.

Acceptance of Terms

  1. By accessing this website or registering for the Conference, you agree to be bound by the terms set out in this policy.
  2. Arabic is the governing language of this website and its terms. Any translations provided are for convenience only. In the event of any conflict, the Arabic version shall prevail and govern the relationship between the user and the Conference's digital services.

1. Scope of Application

This policy applies to all users of the Conference official website and covers all associated digital services and registration forms. It does not extend to any external websites or services linked from this site.

Users may discontinue use of the website at any time without prior notice to the Conference. The Conference reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to terminate, restrict, or suspend any user's access to the website or its services — without notice — for reasons including, but not limited to violation of these terms, unlawful conduct, or behavior that conflicts with the values of the Conference or causes harm to others.

To access the full range of Conference services, eligible users must provide the information required during registration. Such information must be accurate, complete, and kept up to date. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials. The Conference affirms its commitment to protecting user information at all times.

Any issue with the services or suspected unauthorized account activity must be reported immediately.

By registering for the Conference's services, you agree to use them solely for permitted purposes in accordance with applicable laws and regulations — including any applicable data or software export laws.

Users agree not to engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the services or associated systems and networks, except as expressly authorized under a formal agreement with the Conference.

Users agree not to reproduce, copy, sell, or commercially exploit any part of the services without prior written authorization from Conference management.

2. Collection of Personal Data

Personal data may be collected when users interact with the Conference website or digital services, including through:

The data collected may includes:

3. Use of Personal Data

Personal data collected through this website is used for the following purposes:

4. Data Sharing

Personal data will only be disclosed in the following circumstances:

5. Data Protection

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to safeguard personal data against potential risks, including:

These measures are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure their effectiveness and alignment with applicable Saudi laws and standards.

6. User Rights

Users are entitled to exercise their rights regarding personal data in accordance with applicable Saudi laws and regulations, including the right to:

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable Saudi laws and regulations. Some data may be retained for longer periods if necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or protect legal rights.

8. Website Usage Terms

By using this website, you agree to the following:

9. Registration and Participation

10. Intellectual Property

The organizing entity — King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) — holds full legal title, ownership, and interest in all content published through its website and official social media channels, including texts, designs, logos, and media materials. This encompasses all intellectual property rights, whether registered or unregistered and wherever in the world they may exist, unless otherwise stated.

Some services may contain confidential information. Disclosure or use of such information without prior written consent from the Conference is strictly prohibited.

Use of the website or services does not grant any right to use the Conference's trade names, trademarks, logos, domain names, or other brand identifiers, unless otherwise stated or prior written authorization is obtained.

Users may reference content published on the Conference website and official channels as an information source, subject to the following conditions:

When using the services, users must not use any trademark, service mark, trade name, or logo belonging to any party in a manner that is likely to cause — or is intended to cause — confusion as to the ownership or authorized use of that mark.

The Conference website and digital channels may include links to third-party websites. These links are provided for user convenience only. The Conference does not supervise or control those sites or their content, and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or safety of any information, services, or practices contained therein. Accessing such links is entirely at the user's own risk.

All content is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. Users may not modify, rent, lease, lend, sell, or otherwise deal in any part of the content or intellectual property without prior written consent.

11. Limitation of Liability

Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes and may be updated or modified at any time.

The Conference accepts no liability for:

Neither the Conference, nor its affiliated entities or licensees, provide any warranties in connection with the services — including, without limitation, any warranties that the services:

Users bear full responsibility for any materials they upload or obtain through their use of the services. The Conference accepts no liability for any damage to the user's device or any loss of data resulting from the upload or download of such materials.

No advice or information — whether oral or written — obtained by a user through the website or services shall constitute a warranty, unless expressly stated as such in these terms.

Neither the Conference nor its affiliated, associated, or licensed entities shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from:

Where services include links to third-party websites not under the Conference's control, the Conference is not responsible for the availability of those sites or external resources, does not endorse any content, products, or materials displayed therein, and accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the user's access to or reliance on such sites.

12. Amendments to the Policy

Cookie Policy

13. Cookies

The Conference website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve the user experience and deliver more efficient, reliable services.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on the user's device when visiting the website. They are commonly used to:

How We Use Them

The website may use different types of cookies, including:

Managing Cookies

Users can manage cookie settings through their browser preferences, including:

Please note that disabling certain types of cookies may affect website functionality or the quality of the user experience.

14. Termination of Terms

These Terms & Conditions shall remain in full force and effect until terminated — either by the user or by the Conference — as follows:

The Conference may, at any time and without prior notice, terminate its legal agreement with the user, or suspend or revoke access to the services, in any of the following circumstances:

15. General Terms & Conditions

The user acknowledges and agrees that the Conference has the right to document its programs, activities, events, and services through photography, video recording, audio recording, and associated interviews or media content, for legitimate purposes connected to the organization's work and activities.

By accepting these Terms and Conditions, the user — and their legal guardian where applicable — expressly and irrevocably consents to the following:

16. Registration Consent (to appear below the registration form)

I confirm that I have read and agree to the Conference's Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, and that all information I have provided is accurate and complete.

17. Post-Submission Success Message (UX)

Your request has been successfully submitted. We will contact you with any relevant updates regarding the Conference.

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