Terms of Service

By accessing or using GeoShia.com ("the Site", "the Platform", "we", "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you may not use GeoShia. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time; continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

GeoShia is a community platform for Shia Muslims and interested individuals worldwide. You may use the Platform for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these terms and all applicable laws. You may not: • Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access the Platform without written permission • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Platform • Use the Platform to distribute malware, spam, or unsolicited communications • Impersonate any person, scholar, or institution • Harvest, collect, or store personal information of other users without consent

Accounts are created via OTP (one-time password) email verification. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

All content submitted to GeoShia — including scholar profiles, event listings, forum posts, comments, and media — is subject to review and approval by our moderation team before publication. By submitting content, you: • Confirm you have the right to share that content • Grant GeoShia a non-exclusive licence to display and distribute the content on the Platform • Accept that content may be edited for clarity, formatting, or compliance with our guidelines • Understand that content violating our Community Rules will be removed

GeoShia is built on the adab (etiquette) taught by Ahl al-Bayt (AS). All users must: • Treat every person with dignity and respect • Refrain from sectarian attacks against any Muslim group or faith tradition • Not post hate speech, discriminatory content, or material that incites violence • Not share unverified information attributed to scholars or religious figures • Follow the guidance of our Community Rules (available at /community-rules)

Content is reviewed by volunteer moderators and admin staff. Decisions are made in good faith. If you believe content has been incorrectly removed or that your account has been suspended unfairly, contact us at [email protected]. We aim to respond within 5 business days.

The GeoShia name, logo, and platform design are owned by GeoShia. User-submitted content remains the property of its creators unless otherwise stated. Islamic texts, duas, and ziyarat are in the public domain. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, contact us immediately.

We may suspend or permanently ban accounts that violate these terms, particularly for: posting hate speech, repeated spam, impersonation, or illegal activity. Severe violations may be reported to relevant authorities.

GeoShia is a community platform. Religious rulings (fatwas) and scholarly opinions shared by users are for informational purposes only and do not constitute official religious authority. Always consult a qualified marja for personal religious guidance. GeoShia makes no warranty that the Platform will be error-free or uninterrupted.

These terms are guided by Islamic principles of fairness, justice, and community well-being, alongside applicable law. Disputes shall be resolved amicably where possible.

For any questions regarding these terms, contact us at [email protected] or via our contact form at /contact.