Goodbye to fake comments and price manipulation Details on the Kingdom's first comprehensive consumer protection system:.
Prohibition of posting false opinions and comments.
Protecting consumers from abnormal price increases during crises and epidemics.
Imposition of fines amounting to 8 million riyals.
Prison sentences of up to two years.
Warranty for new products for a period of not less than two years.
Guaranteeing used products and services for a period of no less than a year.
Comparative advertising is allowed provided it does not mislead or harm competitors.
Providing the possibility to block infringing websites and pull advertisements.
The system replaces anti-commercial systems, e-commerce and commercial data.
Allowing consumer protection associations to file collective lawsuits to demand compensation for victims.
The system enters into force 180 days from the date of its publication in the official newspaper.