Terms & Conditions
Last updated: June 2026
By accessing this website and supporting the Haji Waris Ali Shah Foundation (“the Foundation”, a welfare society registered under Act XXI of 1860, Registration No. KAR 087 of 2024-25), you agree to the terms below.
1. Use of Donations
All public donations, Zakat, and contributions are applied directly to our welfare programs — ration, healthcare, education, and community welfare. The Foundation operates a strict 0% administrative deduction policy; operational overheads are funded privately by the Executive Board.
2. Donations & Refunds
Donations are voluntary and generally non-refundable once disbursed to beneficiaries. If a contribution was made in error, please contact us within 7 days at info@warisalishah.org and we will review the request in good faith.
3. Accuracy of Information
We strive to keep all registration details, financial disclosures, and program information accurate and up to date. Content on this site is provided for general information and may be updated without prior notice.
4. Intellectual Property
The Foundation’s name, logo, and the content on this website are the property of the Haji Waris Ali Shah Foundation and may not be reproduced for commercial use without written permission.
5. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, including the Sindh Charities Act, 2019. Subject to Clause 6 below, the courts at Karachi, Sindh shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
6. Dispute Resolution (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
Any dispute, difference, or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms, a donation, membership, or the use of this website shall first be resolved amicably through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the matter is not resolved within thirty (30) days of written notice, the parties agree to refer it to mediation, and failing an amicable settlement, to arbitration by a sole arbitrator appointed by mutual consent, conducted in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1940 and any other applicable alternative dispute resolution laws of Pakistan. The seat and venue of mediation and arbitration shall be Karachi, Sindh, and the proceedings may be conducted in English or Urdu. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding on the parties. Recourse to the courts shall be limited to matters permitted by law after these steps have been exhausted, or to seek urgent interim relief.
7. Contact
For any questions about these Terms or to raise a concern, please contact us at info@warisalishah.org or +92 308 2966680 before initiating formal proceedings.