Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 6, 2026

Welcome to SurCity.net. By accessing or using this website and its services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the website.

1. About SurCity.net

SurCity.net is a digital platform that provides news, articles, local information, tourism content, community resources, business listings, events, and other content related to Sur, South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, and the Sultanate of Oman.

2. Acceptance of Terms

Your access to and use of SurCity.net constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use, as well as any other policies published on the website, including our Privacy Policy.

3. Permitted Use

Users agree to:

Use the website in a lawful and responsible manner.
Respect applicable laws and regulations.
Refrain from uploading, posting, or transmitting unlawful, harmful, defamatory, fraudulent, or offensive content.
Refrain from attempting to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, databases, or related systems.
Refrain from introducing malware, viruses, automated attacks, or other harmful technologies.
Refrain from impersonating any person, organization, or entity.

4. User Content

Users may be permitted to submit comments, reviews, listings, messages, media, or other content.

By submitting content, you:

Confirm that you own or have the necessary rights to publish such content.
Grant SurCity.net a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute the content as part of the website's services.
Accept full responsibility for the content you submit.

SurCity.net reserves the right to remove, edit, restrict, or refuse any content at its sole discretion.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content on SurCity.net, including but not limited to:

Text
Graphics
Logos
Images
Videos
Website design
Databases
Software and source code

is protected by intellectual property laws and remains the property of SurCity.net or its respective owners.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute content without prior written permission.
Use SurCity.net trademarks, branding, or logos without authorization.
Exploit website content for commercial purposes without consent.

Reasonable quotations with proper attribution and a link to the original source may be permitted.

6. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources.

SurCity.net is not responsible for:

The content of third-party websites.
Their privacy practices.
Their products, services, or business activities.

Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

SurCity.net makes no warranties regarding:

Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information.
Continuous availability of the website.
Freedom from errors, interruptions, or technical defects.
Suitability of content for any specific purpose.

Users rely on the information provided at their own discretion and risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SurCity.net, its owners, administrators, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

Use of the website.
Inability to access the website.
Reliance on website content.
Technical failures, outages, or data loss.

9. User Accounts

Where user registration is available:

Users must provide accurate and current information.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.
Users are responsible for all activities conducted under their accounts.

SurCity.net reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms of Use.

10. Advertising and Sponsored Content

The website may display advertisements, sponsored content, business listings, or promotional materials.

The presence of such content does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by SurCity.net.

Users are encouraged to independently verify information before engaging with advertisers or third parties.

11. Modifications to the Website

SurCity.net reserves the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website.
Change features, services, or content.
Restrict access to certain areas or services.

Such changes may occur without prior notice.

12. Changes to These Terms

SurCity.net may update these Terms of Use at any time.

Any modifications become effective upon publication on the website. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Sultanate of Oman.

Any disputes arising from or relating to the use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the Sultanate of Oman.

14. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us through the Contact Us page available on SurCity.net or through the website's official communication channels.