Terms of Service
Terms of Service
Effective Date: March 25, 2026 Last Updated: March 25, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of saudiarabiahousing.com (the “Site”), operated by Saudi Arabia Housing, a publication of The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 16 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are accessing the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
Your continued use of the Site following any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
2. Description of Service
Saudi Arabia Housing provides editorial content, market intelligence, data analysis, and research related to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 housing program and government housing policy. The Site publishes articles, dashboards, entity profiles, comparisons, glossary entries, intelligence briefs, guides, and other informational content.
The Site is a journalism and research platform. Content published on the Site is for informational and educational purposes only. The Site does not provide investment advice, financial advice, legal advice, real estate brokerage services, or any other form of professional advisory service. Users should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on information found on the Site.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Our Content
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, data compilations, software, and the arrangement thereof, is the property of The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG or its licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. The compilation of all content on the Site is the exclusive property of The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG and is protected by international copyright laws.
3.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the content on the Site for personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include:
- Reproducing, distributing, or publicly displaying any content beyond fair use or fair dealing provisions under applicable law.
- Modifying or creating derivative works from the content.
- Using any data mining, scraping, or similar data-gathering tools, except as explicitly permitted in our robots.txt file.
- Downloading or copying content for the benefit of a third party or for resale.
- Using the content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG.
- Framing, mirroring, or incorporating any portion of the Site into another website or application without written consent.
- Removing, altering, or obscuring any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices.
Any use of the Site or its content not expressly permitted by these Terms is a breach of these Terms and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws.
3.3 Trademarks
Saudi Arabia Housing, The Vanderbilt Portfolio, and related logos, trade names, and trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG. You may not use these marks without prior written consent. All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names appearing on the Site are the property of their respective owners.
3.4 User Submissions
If you submit content to us, including but not limited to corrections, feedback, suggestions, or commentary, you grant The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and display such content in connection with the Site and our business operations. You represent that you have the right to grant this license and that your submission does not infringe any third-party rights.
4. User Conduct
When using the Site, you agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site, servers, or networks connected to the Site, including by transmitting any worms, viruses, spyware, malware, or any other code of a destructive or disruptive nature.
- Use automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers, spiders) to access the Site, except as explicitly permitted in our robots.txt file or through a formal data licensing agreement.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site for commercial purposes without express written permission.
- Transmit any viruses, malware, Trojan horses, or other harmful code that may damage or interfere with the operation of the Site.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
- Collect or store personal data about other users without their explicit consent.
- Engage in any activity that could disable, overburden, or impair the proper functioning of the Site.
- Use the Site to transmit unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, or any other form of solicitation.
- Attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble any software or technology used in connection with the Site.
5. Data Protection and Privacy
5.1 GDPR Compliance
For users located in the European Union or European Economic Area, our processing of personal data is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679). We process personal data only on lawful bases as described in our Privacy Policy, including consent, legitimate interests, and legal obligation. EU/EEA users have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection as detailed in our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and understood our data processing practices.
5.2 CCPA/CPRA Compliance
For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA. California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. These rights can be exercised as described in our Privacy Policy.
5.3 Saudi PDPL Compliance
For users located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we comply with the Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree M/19). Personal data collected through the Site is processed in accordance with PDPL requirements, including purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, and appropriate security measures. Saudi residents have the right to be informed about data collection, to access their data, to request correction, and to request destruction of data no longer needed. For details, see our Privacy Policy.
5.4 Cookie Consent
Our use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by our Cookie Policy. Non-essential cookies are not placed on your device until you provide explicit consent through our cookie consent banner, in compliance with the ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, CCPA, and PDPL.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
6.1 No Investment or Professional Advice
THE CONTENT ON THIS SITE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE INVESTMENT ADVICE, FINANCIAL ADVICE, TRADING ADVICE, LEGAL ADVICE, TAX ADVICE, REAL ESTATE ADVICE, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. You should not rely on the content as a basis for making any financial, investment, real estate, or business decision. Always consult qualified professionals before making investment decisions, purchasing property, or taking action based on information published on the Site.
6.2 No Warranty
THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY.
We do not warrant that:
- The Site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
- The content will be accurate, reliable, complete, or current.
- Any errors or defects will be corrected.
- The Site is free of viruses or other harmful components.
- The results obtained from the use of the Site will be accurate or reliable.
6.3 Data Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, data presented on the Site may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Market data, statistics, financial figures, housing delivery metrics, mortgage volumes, homeownership rates, and other quantitative data are sourced from third-party providers and official publications but are not guaranteed to be accurate. All data is indicative and should be independently verified before use. Our Methodology page describes how we source and verify data, but no methodology eliminates all risk of error.
6.4 Forward-Looking Statements
The Site may contain forward-looking statements, projections, forecasts, and estimates regarding Saudi Arabia’s housing market, Vision 2030 targets, and related economic indicators. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE VANDERBILT PORTFOLIO AG, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:
- Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site.
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site.
- Any content obtained from the Site.
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
- Any investment, financial, real estate, or business decisions made based on information found on the Site.
- Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the Site.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS (USD $100). THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
8. Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites and resources, including sister sites within The Vanderbilt Portfolio network and external authority sources such as government agencies, financial regulators, and news organizations. We provide these links for your convenience and reference but do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.
You access third-party websites at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies and terms of service of any third-party website before providing personal information or relying on content found there.
9. Advertising
The Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and potentially other advertising networks. We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or for any products or services advertised. The presence of an advertisement on the Site does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by Saudi Arabia Housing or The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG.
Advertising is subject to our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy. You can control advertising cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. If you reject advertising cookies, advertisements will still appear but will not be personalized based on your browsing behavior.
10. Premium Content and Subscriptions
Certain content on the Site may be designated as premium and may require a subscription or payment to access. Specific terms governing premium subscriptions, including pricing, billing, cancellation, and refund policies, will be presented at the time of purchase and supplement these Terms. In the event of a conflict between subscription-specific terms and these Terms, the subscription-specific terms shall prevail with respect to the subscription service.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to:
- Your use of the Site or any activity related to your account.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or the rights of any third party.
- Any content you submit or transmit through the Site.
- Your negligent or wrongful conduct.
This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Site.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms, suspected fraudulent or illegal activity, or conduct that we determine to be harmful to other users, us, or third parties. Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately.
All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict of law principles. This choice of law applies regardless of your country of residence or the country from which you access the Site.
13.2 Arbitration
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution, conducted in English in Zurich, Switzerland. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding, and judgment upon the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
13.3 Class Action Waiver
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND THE VANDERBILT PORTFOLIO AG AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
13.4 Exception for Injunctive Relief
Notwithstanding the arbitration provisions above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the intent of the original provision.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any subscription-specific terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG regarding your use of the Site. These Terms supersede all prior agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties, whether written or oral, regarding the subject matter hereof.
16. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. A waiver of any term or condition shall not be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition.
17. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment without consent shall be null and void. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.
18. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, epidemic or pandemic, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, government actions or sanctions, power failures, internet or telecommunications disruptions, cyberattacks, or failures of third-party service providers.
19. Accessibility
We are committed to making the Site accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you experience difficulty accessing any content on the Site, please contact us at info@saudiarabiahousing.com with “Accessibility” in the subject line, and we will work to provide the information in an alternative format.
20. Export Controls
You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce, trade and economic sanctions maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, and similar laws and regulations in other jurisdictions. You may not access the Site from any country or territory subject to comprehensive sanctions.
21. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Saudi Arabia Housing Operated by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG Email: info@saudiarabiahousing.com Website: https://saudiarabiahousing.com/
For privacy-related inquiries, please see our Privacy Policy. For information about cookies and tracking technologies, see our Cookie Policy. For information about our data sources and editorial process, see our Methodology page.