Skip to Content

PakPedia Terms of Use

Effective Date: October 29, 2025
Contact Email: [email protected]
Policy Index Page

1. Introduction2. Purpose and Scope3. Acceptable Use4. Content Ownership and Licensing5. User Contributions and Community Submissions6. Accuracy and Disclaimer7. Limitation of Liability8. External Links and Third-Party Content9. Account and Access Management10. Termination of Access11. Policy Updates and Notifications12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction13. Contact Information

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the PakPedia website and related services.

By using PakPedia, you agree to these terms, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations.

PakPedia is an open-data and educational platform committed to making governance, legal, and civic information accessible to the public in Pakistan.

2. Purpose and Scope

PakPedia provides civic data, laws, district information, and educational resources for public benefit.

Content is offered for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.

PakPedia operates as a non-commercial, public-interest knowledge platform and does not provide paid consultancy or advocacy services.

3. Acceptable Use

By using PakPedia, you agree to:

  • Access information only for lawful, non-commercial purposes.
  • Respect intellectual property and attribution requirements.
  • Avoid disrupting or attempting to interfere with the website’s operation.
  • Refrain from uploading false, misleading, or harmful content.
  • Use civic data responsibly and cite PakPedia appropriately when referencing its materials.

Users may not copy or scrape large volumes of data without written permission from PakPedia.

4. Content Ownership and Licensing

Unless otherwise noted, all content on PakPedia is published under an open-data license (CC BY-SA 4.0).

This means you may copy, redistribute, or adapt content with attribution to PakPedia and under the same license.

You must include clear attribution (e.g., “Source: PakPedia.pk”) and retain links to original pages when sharing.

Unauthorized commercial resale, rehosting, or modification without attribution violates these terms.

5. User Contributions and Community Submissions

PakPedia allows verified contributors, educators, and civic partners to submit or edit information.

By submitting content, you grant PakPedia a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and publish your submission for educational purposes.

All contributions must be factual, properly sourced, and free from political bias or defamatory content.

PakPedia reserves the right to remove or revise any submission that violates these terms.

6. Accuracy and Disclaimer

PakPedia strives to maintain accurate, verified, and transparent information.

However, due to evolving laws and administrative structures, some materials may become outdated or incomplete.

PakPedia does not guarantee the completeness or legal validity of any content and is not responsible for decisions made based on information presented here.

Users are encouraged to verify information with official government sources.

7. Limitation of Liability

PakPedia, its team, or contributors shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or consequence resulting from the use or misuse of information available on the platform.

Use of the site and its data is entirely at the user’s own discretion and risk.

8. External Links and Third-Party Content

PakPedia may contain links to government portals, research databases, or partner educational resources.

These links are provided for public convenience and do not imply endorsement.

PakPedia is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external websites.

9. Account and Access Management

Certain sections or submission tools may require user registration.

Users must provide accurate information and maintain account confidentiality.

PakPedia reserves the right to suspend or remove access if account misuse or policy violations are detected.

10. Termination of Access

PakPedia may suspend or terminate user access without prior notice if:

  • These Terms of Use are violated,
  • Fraudulent or harmful activity is detected, or
  • Legal compliance requires such action.

Users may also request account removal or contribution withdrawal by contacting [email protected].

11. Policy Updates and Notifications

PakPedia may update these Terms of Use periodically to reflect new laws, technologies, or editorial standards.

Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use after updates constitutes agreement to the revised terms.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed under the laws of Pakistan.

Any disputes arising from or related to PakPedia’s content or services will fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of Islamabad, Pakistan.

13. Contact Information

For questions, clarifications, or legal notices regarding these Terms of Use, contact:

Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: “Terms of Use Inquiry – PakPedia”

Frequently asked questions

Here are some common questions about Terms Of Use

General Understanding

Q1: Why does PakPedia have Terms of Use?

A: To ensure that all users access, share, and cite information responsibly and in compliance with civic knowledge standards.

Q2: Is PakPedia a legal advisory platform?

A: No. PakPedia provides educational and civic information only. It does not provide legal advice or representation.

Q3: Can I use PakPedia content in my research or teaching materials?

A: Yes, as long as you provide proper attribution to PakPedia and comply with the open-data license (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Data & Content Rights

Q4: Can I copy PakPedia’s articles or district data for my website?

A: You may reuse content under the same open license with clear attribution and a link to the source page.

Q5: What happens if someone misuses PakPedia content?

A: Misuse, such as false attribution, resale, or data scraping, may result in access suspension and possible legal action.

User Responsibilities

Q6: Do I need to create an account to use PakPedia?

A: No. Most content is open access. Accounts are required only for verified contributors or partners.

Q7: What if I find inaccurate information?

A: You can report inaccuracies using the “Report Correction” option or email [email protected].

Q8: Can my access be suspended?

A: Yes, if terms are violated—such as misuse, spamming, or uploading false data.

Legal & Compliance

Q9: Where are disputes handled?

A: All legal matters fall under the jurisdiction of Islamabad, Pakistan.

Q10: How often are the Terms updated?

A: Revisions are made as needed to comply with evolving laws or governance standards. The effective date is always updated.