terms of use

1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of Al-Kitab University. This document outlines the terms and conditions governing your use of the website https://uoalkitab.edu.iq/ and all its subdomains (colleges, libraries, electronic services, academic portals, etc.). By using the website, you agree to these terms without any reservation.

2. Definitions

“University”: Means Al-Kitab University, established in 2023, headquartered in Kirkuk Governorate, Al-Tun Kupri District, Republic of Iraq.
“Website”: Means uoalkitab.edu.iq and all its subdomains.
“User”: Any person who accesses the website, whether a student, staff member, or visitor.
“Content”: All texts, images, videos, documents, logos, and data published on the website.

3. Permitted Use

Users are permitted to browse the website and access content for academic, educational, and personal informational purposes. Sharing links and quoting content is allowed provided that the source is clearly acknowledged.

4. Prohibited Use

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Any attempt to hack the website or damage its technical infrastructure or services.
• Copying or republishing content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from the university.
• Using crawlers or scripts in a way that overloads servers or violates the robots.txt file.
• Impersonating the university or any of its affiliates.
• Posting or transmitting any offensive, illegal, or infringing content.
• Attempting to access other users’ accounts or data without authorization.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the website — including the logo, name, designs, images, academic publications, research, and curricula — is the exclusive property of Al-Kitab University or its licensed owners, and is protected under Iraqi and international copyright laws. Any commercial use or republication without written permission constitutes an infringement of intellectual property rights and may result in legal action.

6. User Accounts and Privacy

When registering an account on the Student Portal or the Electronic Services System, the user agrees to:

• Maintain the confidentiality of login credentials and not share them with others.
• Immediately notify the university of any unauthorized use of their account.
• Provide accurate and up-to-date information.

Personal data is processed in accordance with the privacy policy adopted by Al-Kitab University.

7. External Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites (such as scientific journals, academic partners, social platforms). The university is not responsible for the content or policies of those websites.

8. Disclaimer

The content of the website is provided “as is.” While the university makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information (particularly regarding admission, fees, and the academic calendar), it does not guarantee that it is free from errors. In the event of a conflict between information published on the website and an official decision issued by the university administration or the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the official stamped document shall prevail as the authoritative reference.

9. Limitation of Liability

Al-Kitab University shall not be held liable for:

• Temporary technical failures or service interruptions resulting from maintenance or circumstances beyond its control.
• Indirect damages arising from the use or inability to use the website.
• The content of publications from events or seminars recorded on the website, as they reflect the views of their authors and not the official position of the university.

10. Amendments to Terms

The university reserves the right to amend these terms at any time. Your continued use of the website after amendments are posted constitutes your implicit acceptance of the new version. It is recommended that you review this page periodically.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Iraq, including the Higher Education and Scientific Research Law, the Copyright Protection Law No. 3 of 1971 and its amendments, and the Cybercrime Prevention Law. Iraqi courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from the use of the website.

12. Contact

For any inquiries regarding these terms or to report a violation:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +9647501282828 / +9647701282828
Address: Iraq / Kirkuk / Al-Tun Kupri

Last Updated: 7/4/2026