Guide to Using Thamaniya Sports Content

At Thmanyah, we work to enrich the Arabic experience with excellence, striving to produce high-quality media and sports content that meets the aspirations of followers, with significant investments in production, technical infrastructure, broadcasting rights, and also in building the optimal viewing experience.

Some productions are exclusive to Thmanyah, while others are linked to exclusive rights and legal agreements with local and international partners. Therefore, protecting this content is a commitment to our audience, our partners, and everyone who contributes to providing this experience.

From this standpoint, we apply anti-piracy policies that prevent the unauthorized and illegal redistribution of content.

#Copyright Infringement

Copyright infringement means using, redistributing, or distributing content without the permission of the rights holder.

In the context of Thmanyah's application, this includes:

1. Republishing clips from live broadcasts.
2. Uploading summaries or clips of programs on social media platforms.
3. Broadcasting content via other accounts or channels without prior coordination or permission.
4. Sharing the account or using it in ways that exceed personal use.
5. Accessing "IPTV" services or unauthorized sites or apps to view Thmanyah content.
6. Recording, copying, or using content for commercial or promotional purposes without prior approval.
7. Executing hacking or bypassing protection systems to access and distribute broadcast content illegally.

ℹ️ Everything you watch on Thmanyah, such as programs, matches, designs, audio, and live broadcasts, is protected by intellectual property rights and may not be copied, republished, or distributed without prior written permission from Thmanyah.

#What Publication Do We Allow?

1. Sharing links to episodes, programs, and matches from Thmanyah's official platforms.
2. Sharing clips published by Thmanyah through its official accounts via "reposting, sharing stories, sharing the post," and not downloading clips and re-uploading them.

#Why Does Thmanyah Take Rights Seriously?

1. Protecting Production Rights: Everything you watch on Thmanyah is backed by production and technical teams, costly rights, and licenses. Republishing without permission harms our efforts and reduces our ability to create unique Arabic content.
2. Commitment to Systems and Agreements: Some content, especially sports, is tied to exclusive broadcasting agreements with different rights owners and partners, so we are committed at Thmanyah to protecting it and preventing access through any unauthorized means.
3. Protecting the Thmanyah Experience: When content is illegally published outside the platform, the subscription model that sustains the service is harmed, affecting users who pay for legitimate access to exclusive content.

#Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can Thmanyah content be shared?
Downloading Thmanyah sports content and re-uploading or republishing it in any form without prior permission from Thmanyah is prohibited. Permitted use is limited to directly sharing content from Thmanyah's official platforms using available sharing tools. Republishing clips by downloading and re-uploading them requires prior permission from Thmanyah. We welcome your contact to obtain the appropriate authorization.

2. How can you enjoy content without issues?
The easiest way is to watch the content via Thmanyah's apps or its official website and share official links instead of downloading clips and sharing or re-uploading them on other platforms.

3. Can a link to an episode or match be shared?
Yes, you can share official links from Thmanyah's different platforms for the intended episode or programs, which is allowed and encouraged, and we consider it the best way to support the content and help others access it from its correct source.

4. What if my Thmanyah account is blocked or a violation is recorded on it due to publishing a clip?
You can contact the support team to review the case. We review all requests based on the details of each case, but if a copyright infringement or terms of use violation is confirmed, we may not be able to lift the action taken.

5. Does Thmanyah block accounts on social platforms?
No. Account restriction or blocking is executed by the social platform itself according to its internal policies after receiving reports from Thmanyah, other rights owners, or platform users. Once the account is blocked, we cannot request the platform to reverse it, nor do we issue a letter to support that, to preserve content rights.

6. Is sharing your Thmanyah account data with others considered a violation?
Yes, sharing the account with others or using it in ways that exceed personal use is a violation of the terms of use. Your account is your responsibility, intended for your enjoyment of the content within the allowed subscription limits. Sharing login data or selling it may expose the account to restriction or suspension.

7. What happens if a violation is detected?
Each case is handled differently. If unauthorized use of content or unauthorized redistribution is detected, or the platform is used in a way that violates Thmanyah's terms and indicates intentional infringement, we may take actions based on the type and severity of the violation, such as:

• Permanently suspending your "Thmanyah subscription" account.
• Permanently suspending the violating account on social media platforms.
• Removing the violating content from the platform and disabling its links.
• Demanding compensation for damages resulting from the violation based on its severity and when the case requires it.
• Pursuing violators legally, including referring to competent authorities or taking available legal actions.

8. How is pirated content blocked on social media platforms? And does Thmanyah "block" accounts?
After verifying the violation, we gather evidence and then submit immediate blocking requests for the pirated content to social media networks and relevant authorities. Blocking or restricting the account itself is a decision executed by the "platform" according to its policies.

9. Is filming from the stands with a mobile phone considered piracy? And does it expose my account to suspension?
Filming with a mobile phone from inside the stadium is not part of Thmanyah's "official broadcast content," so we do not consider it a violation of Thmanyah's policies, nor does it expose your Thmanyah app account to suspension. However, the responsibility for managing its rights belongs to the Saudi Professional League.
Your official reference is the terms and conditions of the live streaming platform, for example, Snapchat and Facebook prohibit publishing content that infringes intellectual property rights. Inside the stadium, your official reference is the terms and conditions of the ticket set by the match organizer.