At thmanyah, we aim to enrich Arabic media with high-quality sports content. This requires significant investment in production, infrastructure, and broadcast rights to ensure an excellent viewing experience.
Protecting our exclusive content and partner agreements is a commitment to our audience. Consequently, we enforce anti-piracy policies to prevent any unauthorized or illegal reposting.
Copyright infringement
Copyright infringement means using, reposting, or distributing content without permission from the rights owner.
In the context of «thmanyah App», this includes:
1. Reposting clips from live broadcasts.
2. Uploading highlights or moments from programs on social media platforms.
3. Broadcasting content through other accounts or channels without prior coordination or permission.
4. Sharing the account or using it in ways that go beyond personal use.
5. Accessing «IPTV» services, websites, or unauthorized apps that show thmanyah content.
6. Recording, copying, or using content for commercial or promotional purposes without prior approval.
7. Hacking or bypassing protection systems to access broadcasts or content and distribute them illegally.
ℹ️ All thmanyah content—including programs, matches, designs, audio, and live broadcasts—is protected by intellectual property rights. Copying, reposting, or distributing this content requires prior written permission.
What kind of sharing is allowed?
1. You can share links to episodes, programs, and matches from thmanyah’s official platforms.
2. You can also share clips that thmanyah publishes on its official accounts by using platform sharing features, such as reposting, sharing to stories, or sharing the post. This does not include downloading clips and uploading them again.
Why does thmanyah take rights protection seriously?
1. Protecting production rights: Everything you watch on thmanyah is created through the work of production and technical teams, as well as costly rights and licenses. Reposting it without permission harms our work and reduces our ability to create unique Arabic content.
2. Complying with laws and agreements: Some content, especially sports content, is subject to exclusive broadcast agreements with partners and various rights holders. For this reason, thmanyah is required to protect it and prevent access through any unauthorized method.
3. Protecting the thmanyah experience: When content is published illegally outside the platform, it harms the subscription model that helps keep the service running. It also affects users who follow the rules and legally pay to access exclusive content.
FAQ
1. Can I share thmanyah content?
We always welcome sharing sports content from thmanyah’s official platforms. However, reposting clips by downloading and uploading them again requires prior permission from thmanyah. You can contact us to get the right approval.
2. How can I enjoy the content without problems?
The easiest way is to watch the content through thmanyah apps or the official website, and to share official links instead of downloading clips, sharing them, or uploading them again on other platforms.
3. Can I share the link to an episode or match?
Yes. You can share official links from thmanyah’s different platforms for the relevant episode or program. This is allowed and encouraged. We consider it the best way to support the content and help others access it from the correct source.
4. What if my account is blocked or restricted because I posted a clip?
You can contact the support team to review the case. We review each request based on its details. if a copyright violation or a violation of the Terms of Use is confirmed, we may not be able to reverse the action taken.
5. Does thmanyah block accounts on social media platforms?
No, thmanyah does not suspend accounts on social media. Such restrictions or bans are implemented by the platforms themselves based on their own policies, following multiple reports of violations from thmanyah, other rights holders, or the community. To safeguard content rights, we do not provide letters of support or request platforms to reverse these bans once they have been applied.
6. Is sharing your thmanyah account details with others a violation?
Yes. Sharing your account with others, or using it in ways that go beyond personal use, is a violation of the Terms of Use. Your account is your responsibility. It is meant for your personal enjoyment of the content within the allowed subscription limits. Sharing or selling login details may lead to account restriction or suspension.
7. What happens if a violation is detected?
Each case is handled differently. If we find unauthorized use of content, unauthorized reposting, or use of the platform in a way that violates thmanyah’s terms and shows intentional infringement, we may take action based on the type and severity of the violation. This may include:
- Permanently suspending your «thmanyah subscription» account.
- Permanently suspending the violating account on the social media platform.
- Removing the violating content from the platform and turning off its links.
- Claiming compensation for damages caused by the violation, depending on its severity, and when the case requires it.
- Taking legal action against those responsible, including referring the case to the relevant authorities or taking any available legal measures.
8. How is pirated content blocked on social media platforms? Does thmanyah “block” accounts?
After verifying the violation, we collect evidence and then submit urgent takedown requests for the pirated content to social media platforms and the relevant authorities. Blocking or restricting the account itself is a decision made by the platform in accordance with its own policies.
9. Is filming from the stands with a mobile phone considered piracy? Can it get my account suspended?
Filming with a mobile phone from inside the stadium is not part of thmanyah’s “official broadcast content”. For this reason, we do not consider it a violation of thmanyah’s policies, and it will not cause your «thmanyah App» account to be suspended.
However, responsibility for managing those rights belongs to the Saudi Pro League. The official reference is the live-streaming platform's terms and conditions. For example, Snapchat and Facebook prohibit posting content that violates intellectual property rights. Inside the stadium, the official reference is the ticket terms and conditions set by the match organizer.