1. Purpose
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
- Partnerships with schools, universities, NGOs, civic organizations
- Non-commercial sponsorships
- Collaborative educational programs
- Research-driven collaborations
- Civic data-sharing arrangements
- Institutional support for open-data or learning initiatives
It does not cover paid advertising or commercial promotion, which PakPedia does not engage in.
3. Core Partnership Principles
3.1 Neutrality
Partnerships cannot influence PakPedia’s content, legal explanations, or civic data.
3.2 Transparency
All partnerships require clear documentation and public alignment with PakPedia’s mission.
3.3 Public Benefit
Collaborations must contribute to civic education, data accuracy, or community empowerment.
3.4 Non-Commercial Structure
PakPedia does not enter revenue-based, brand promotion, or product-endorsing partnerships.
3.5 Ethical Integrity
Partners must uphold non-political, non-religious, and inclusive standards.3.1 Neutrality
Partnerships cannot influence PakPedia’s content, legal explanations, or civic data.
3.2 Transparency
All partnerships require clear documentation and public alignment with PakPedia’s mission.
3.3 Public Benefit
Collaborations must contribute to civic education, data accuracy, or community empowerment.
3.4 Non-Commercial Structure
PakPedia does not enter revenue-based, brand promotion, or product-endorsing partnerships.
3.5 Ethical Integrity
Partners must uphold non-political, non-religious, and inclusive standards.
4. Accepted Types of Partnerships
PakPedia may collaborate with:
4.1 Educational Institutions
- Schools
- Colleges
- Universities
- Teacher training institutes
4.2 Civic & Public-Interest Organizations
- NGOs
- Civil society networks
- Humanitarian groups
- Community-based organizations
4.3 Research Organizations
- Academic research teams
- Think tanks
- Policy institutes
4.4 Government Institutions
For non-political projects only, such as:
- District data corrections
- Administrative updates
- Public education initiatives
4.5 Technology & Accessibility Partners
Partners improving:
- Accessibility
- Mapping accuracy
- Educational tools
- Platform usability
5. Sponsorship Guidelines
PakPedia accepts non-commercial sponsorships only when:
- They do not influence content
- They support educational or civic objectives
- They do not include branding, advertising, or promotional claims
- They do not require exclusive visibility
- They comply with neutrality and accuracy standards
Examples of acceptable sponsorships:
- Support for community workshops
- Educational resource co-development
- Grants for open-data projects
Examples of unacceptable sponsorships:
- Corporate branding on PakPedia pages
- Political sponsorships
- Sponsored content
- Financial incentives for content creation
6. Partnership Application Process
Organizations may request collaboration by emailing:
Requests must include:
- Organization name
- Purpose of partnership
- Scope of expected collaboration
- Timeline
- Any data or content involved
- Expected public benefit
PakPedia evaluates applications based on mission alignment and neutrality.
7. Review & Approval Standards
Every partnership is reviewed for:
- Public-interest value
- Accuracy and data integrity
- Ethical compliance
- Non-political nature
- No hidden commercial motives
- No influence on PakPedia’s editorial independence
Partnerships requiring civic or legal data involvement undergo additional verification.
8. Required Documentation
Approved partnerships require:
- A formal collaboration agreement
- Defined roles and responsibilities
- Data-use terms (if applicable)
- Attribution and confidentiality clauses
- Compliance with all PakPedia policies
All agreements prohibit:
- Content influence
- Political use
- Strategic messaging
- Branding rights
9. Partner Responsibilities
Partners must:
- Provide accurate and verified information
- Respect content neutrality
- Follow PakPedia’s citation standards
- Avoid promotional content
- Comply with data ethics and privacy expectations
Any breach may result in immediate termination.
10. Termination of Partnerships
Partnerships may be terminated if:
- Ethics or neutrality standards are violated
- Content influence is attempted
- Misuse of PakPedia’s name occurs
- Political or commercial interests emerge
- Data provided is found to be inaccurate or harmful
Terminations are documented for compliance and transparency.
11. Public Disclosure of Partnerships
PakPedia may disclose:
- Names of partner institutions
- Purpose of collaboration
- High-level outcomes
PakPedia will not share confidential or sensitive details.
12. No Endorsement Clause
Partnerships and sponsorships do not represent:
- Endorsement of a partner
- Promotion of any organization
- Political alignment
- Approval of external content or activity
PakPedia remains independent and neutral under all circumstances.