Acceptance of Terms

Article.pk is Pakistan's leading content platform connecting writers with readers. By creating an account or using our services, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

User Conduct

Article.pk welcomes users from all backgrounds, beliefs, and communities. To maintain a safe and respectful environment:

Respect Others

• Respect diverse cultures, religions, and beliefs
• Express opinions professionally and constructively
• Avoid content that promotes hatred or discrimination

Zero Tolerance for Harassment

• No abusive, threatening, or bullying behavior
• No harassment of other users in any form
• No propaganda or targeted attacks against individuals

Profile Guidelines

When creating your profile:

• Use authentic information: Your real or professional name
• Appropriate profile picture: No adult, offensive, or misleading images
• No impersonation: Do not pretend to be someone else
• No hate speech: Usernames must not contain offensive terms

Profiles violating these guidelines will be suspended until corrected. Business/brand profiles require additional verification.

Content Standards

All content published on Article.pk must meet these standards:

• Original work: Content must be your own creation
• No spam: No promotional content, affiliate links, or advertisements
• No adult content: Explicit or sexual content is prohibited
• Accuracy: Information should be factual and verifiable
• No harmful content: Nothing that promotes violence, illegal activities, or harm
• Language: English, Urdu or Roman Urdu
• Links: Up to 3 outside source links per article; no promotional, affiliate or own-business links

Writer Access & Review

• Application: To publish, you first apply for writer access from your account. We decide within 24 hours of a complete application.
• Review: Every article is reviewed before it is published, within 24 hours. The review is partly automated and uses AI; see our Privacy Policy.
• Outcome: An article is published, returned to you with the list of what to fix, or rejected. A returned article can be corrected and sent again.
• Our right to remove: We may unpublish or remove content that breaks these terms, also after it was published.

Earnings & Withdrawals

• What you earn: A share of the advertising revenue from the paid views of your articles. Current rates per country are on the rates page. Earnings depend on your readers and on advertising, and are not guaranteed.
• Paid views: An article earns for its first 90 days after it is published. The same reader is counted at most 3 times a day. Views that are artificial, automated or paid for are not counted and may lead to forfeiture of earnings and a ban.
• Withdrawals: You can withdraw when your balance reaches the minimum of $10, by JazzCash, Easypaisa or bank transfer. A withdrawal is paid within 7 business days of your request.
• Before a withdrawal: Profile verification and payment verification must be complete.

Verification

• Profile verification (blue tick): You upload photos of the front and back of your identity card and a short video in which you hold the card and read a code we send you. A person on our team decides; an automated check may assist.
• Payment verification: You give your bank or wallet details and a bank statement in your own name.
• Honesty: Documents must be your own and unaltered. False documents lead to a permanent ban.

Multiple Accounts

You may create multiple accounts only if they are not used for:

• Artificially inflating views or engagement on your own content
• Targeting or harassing other users
• Evading bans or restrictions
• Manipulating the referral program

Violations will result in termination of all associated accounts.

Images & Media

When uploading images or media:

• Copyright compliance: Use only royalty-free images or content you have rights to
• No adult content: Explicit or sexual imagery is prohibited
• Medical/educational exceptions: Educational medical content may be permitted with appropriate warnings
• Attribution: Credit sources when required

Commenting Policy

Comments are a way to engage with content and other users. You may:

• Ask questions and seek clarifications
• Share constructive feedback and opinions
• Engage in respectful discussions

You may NOT:

• Post abusive, insulting, or offensive comments
• Spam or post promotional content
• Harass or publicly humiliate other users

Plagiarism & Copyright

Content is the author's intellectual property. Our plagiarism policy is strict:

• 100% original content: All articles must be originally written by you
• Proper attribution: When quoting, use blockquotes and cite sources
• No copying: Copying content from other websites is prohibited