Terms of Service

Welcome to Sargodha Guide Online ("Website"), operated by Sargodha Guide Online ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Website at sargodhaguide.online, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Sargodha Guide Online regarding your use of the Website. Please read them carefully before using our services. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to these Terms will mean you accept those changes.

Sargodha Guide Online is an independent digital information platform providing civic information, government service guides, educational institution directories, utility service information, and local market data for Sargodha District, Punjab, Pakistan. Our services include:

• Information about government offices, procedures, and fees
• Educational institution directories and admission guides
• Utility service information including FESCO electricity services
• Agricultural market directories and schedules
• Tehsil-level administrative information
• Interactive calculators and estimation tools

The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time without notice.

Sargodha Guide Online is an independent, privately-operated information service. We explicitly declare that:

• We are NOT affiliated with any government agency, ministry, department, or official institution at any level (federal, provincial, or local)
• We are NOT endorsed by or connected to any political party, elected official, or government representative
• We CANNOT process government applications, issue official documents, or resolve complaints with government agencies
• We operate independently as a private information resource funded through advertising revenue
• Any government logos or names appearing on this Website are used for informational purposes only and do not imply any official relationship

The content on Sargodha Guide Online, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio/video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Sargodha Guide Online or its content suppliers and is protected by Pakistani and international copyright laws.

Permitted Use

• You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only
• You must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices
• You may share links to our content with proper attribution

Prohibited Use

• Reproducing, duplicating, or copying content for commercial purposes without written permission
• Modifying or altering any content in a way that misrepresents its origin
• Using automated systems (bots, scrapers) to extract content
• Creating derivative works based on our content without authorization
• Framing or mirroring our Website on other servers

By using our Website, you agree to:

• Use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Provide accurate information when using contact forms or other interactive features
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or interfere with Website operations
• Not use the Website to transmit harmful code, spam, or malicious content
• Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Not use the Website for any illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activities
• Verify critical information with official sources before acting upon it

You are prohibited from using the Website or its content:

• To engage in any fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal activity
• To phish, scam, or deceive others by impersonating government services
• To collect personal information of other users without consent
• To distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful software
• To overwhelm our servers through denial-of-service attacks or excessive requests
• To scrape, mine, or harvest data without express written permission
• To create websites or services that compete with or replicate our content
• To violate any applicable local, national, or international laws

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SARGODHA GUIDE ONLINE AND ITS OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AND CONTENT PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or property damage arising from your use of the Website
• Damages resulting from reliance on information provided on the Website
• Damages caused by errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
• Damages arising from unauthorized access to or use of our servers
• Any losses resulting from government procedure or fee changes

In no event shall our total liability to you exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) for accessing the Website in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or One Thousand Pakistani Rupees (PKR 1,000), whichever is less.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sargodha Guide Online, its operators, employees, affiliates, and content providers from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to:

• Your use of the Website or any content obtained from it
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any rights of third parties
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Website
• Your reliance on information provided on the Website

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and Sargodha Guide Online shall be brought exclusively in the courts of competent jurisdiction in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

For significant changes that materially affect your rights, we will endeavor to provide notice through the Website or other means. However, failure to provide such notice does not invalidate any changes to these Terms.