1 General Disclaimer

Sims OwnerShip ("the Website," "we," "us") is a free informational platform that publishes guides and reference content about SIM card verification, CNIC-SIM linking, and PTA-regulated telecom procedures in Pakistan. Everything we publish is intended for general information and education only.

Content on this Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind — express or implied — as to its completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose.

2 Educational Purpose Only

Every article, guide, code list, and operator comparison published on Sims OwnerShip exists to help readers understand how official, free verification systems work — nothing more.

What our content is

• Plain-language explanations of official PTA verification tools
• General awareness content about SIM fraud and CNIC protection
• Reference guides to operator codes, USSD shortcuts, and SMS services
• Step-by-step walkthroughs pointing you to official, free channels (such as 668, 667, and the PTA's cnic.sims.pk portal)

What our content is not

• Official documentation issued by PTA, NADRA, or any operator
• A replacement for contacting the relevant authority or operator directly
• A guarantee that any method described will keep working exactly as described
• A verification service, lookup tool, or database operated by us

3 Not Professional, Legal, or Financial Advice

3.1 Not legal advice

References to PECA 2016, the PTA Act, NADRA regulations, or any other law are included for general awareness only. Laws change and individual cases differ — for any legal matter, including identity misuse or unauthorized SIM registration, speak to a licensed Pakistani lawyer.

3.2 Not financial advice

Mentions of SIM-linked mobile wallets or financial services (such as JazzCash, Easypaisa, or bank-linked accounts) are informational only. If you suspect unauthorized financial activity, contact your bank, your wallet provider, and the State Bank of Pakistan directly.

3.3 Not a security consultation

Our security tips (SIM PIN codes, two-factor authentication, protecting your CNIC) reflect general good practice, not a personalized security audit. For a full assessment, consult a qualified security professional.

3.4 Not an official PTA statement

Our explanations of PTA procedures are based on publicly available information and may lag behind the latest official position. For authoritative guidance, contact PTA on 0800-55055 or visit pta.gov.pk.

4 Content Accuracy & Currency

We work to keep our guides accurate, but telecom systems and regulations change faster than any single website can track in real time.

4.1 Systems change without notice to us

• Verification shortcodes (e.g. 668, 667, 7751, 6001) can be modified or retired by PTA or operators at any time
• PTA rules on SIM limits, biometric checks, and registration may be updated
• Operator self-service procedures for SIM registration or ownership transfer can change
• NADRA's biometric verification systems may be upgraded or replaced

4.2 Statistics

Any figures we cite (subscriber counts, fraud trends, market data) come from publicly available sources and are approximations, not real-time numbers.

4.3 Your responsibility to double-check

Before relying on anything important, confirm it through the official channel it relates to. When checking SIM ownership details, always use the official PTA shortcodes directly rather than relying solely on our written description of how they work.

5 No Government or Operator Affiliation

All trademarks, brand names, and logos mentioned on this site belong to their respective owners and are used purely for identification purposes — this does not imply any endorsement or partnership.

6 SIM Verification Methods Disclaimer

6.1 We don't run these systems

When you send an SMS to an official shortcode, dial a USSD code, or visit the PTA's cnic.sims.pk portal, you are dealing directly with PTA or your operator — not with Sims OwnerShip. We have no control over the availability, accuracy, or speed of those systems.

6.2 No guarantee of results

• Codes may behave differently if operators update their systems
• Response times depend on network conditions and system load
• Some methods may not work on every device, network, or in every region
• Government portal uptime depends on infrastructure outside our control

6.3 Interpreting results

We offer guidance on reading verification results, but always confirm anything important directly with your operator — our interpretive notes are not a substitute for an official answer.

7 PECA 2016 Compliance Notice

7.1 Checking someone else's data is a crime

Using any method described on this Website to view or obtain SIM or CNIC information belonging to another person — without their explicit, written consent — is a criminal offence under Pakistani law:

7.2 Our limited role

Sims OwnerShip explains verification methods that are legal when a CNIC holder checks their own information. We are not responsible for anyone who misuses this information to access someone else's data illegally — our guides repeatedly state that verification is for your own CNIC/SIM only.

7.3 Reporting abuse

If you become aware of our content being used to commit a PECA violation, report it to the FIA Cyber Crime Wing at helpdesk.nr3c.gov.pk or 051-9106384. We cooperate fully with law enforcement investigations.

8 Third-Party Links & Services

8.1 External links

This Website links to outside resources — PTA portals, NADRA services, operator websites, app stores, and government complaint portals — purely for your convenience.

8.2 No endorsement, no responsibility

• We don't control third-party websites and aren't responsible for their content, privacy practices, or uptime
• A link on our site is not an endorsement of the destination
• We are not liable for loss or harm arising from your use of a linked website
• Third-party sites have their own terms and privacy policies — review them independently

8.3 Broken links

We try to keep links current but can't guarantee every external link stays live. Spotted a broken one? Let us know and we'll fix it.

9 We Are Not a SIM Database

9.1 What we don't do

• We don't store or cache CNIC or SIM data
• We don't offer SIM-to-CNIC lookup services
• We don't sell paid or "premium" verification
• We don't query PTA/NADRA systems on a user's behalf
• We don't sell, trade, or share telecom data of any kind

9.2 Beware of paid "SIM database" sites

We strongly caution against unofficial websites that charge a fee to "check" SIM ownership data — these typically rely on illegally obtained data, violate PECA 2016, and won't hold up in any official or legal context. Every legitimate verification method is free and runs through PTA's own channels; we only point you toward those.

10 Limitation of Liability

10.1 No liability for use of our content

To the fullest extent allowed under Pakistani law, Sims OwnerShip, its owners, writers, and contributors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this Website, including errors, omissions, or actions taken based on our content.

10.2 No liability for misuse

We bear no liability for users who apply the methods described here unlawfully — including checking someone else's SIM details, identity fraud, or any other PECA 2016 violation.

10.3 No liability for system changes

We are not responsible for inconvenience or loss caused by changes to PTA codes, operator systems, or government regulations that make our published guides temporarily outdated.

10.4 Maximum liability

As a free service that charges no fees, our maximum aggregate liability for any claim relating to this Website is Rs. 0 (zero).

11 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for how you use information from this Website, including:

• Making sure your use of any verification code complies with PECA 2016
• Only checking your own CNIC and SIM information
• Independently confirming anything important with the relevant official channel
• Bearing the legal, financial, or other consequences of your own actions
• Keeping your own CNIC and SIM details secure

We can't monitor or control how readers apply the information we publish — we provide clear warnings throughout our content, but responsibility for individual actions rests with the user.

12 Data & Privacy Note

Sims OwnerShip does not require registration, login, or CNIC/phone number submission to read our content. We don't collect personal verification data — our guides direct you to interact with official PTA/operator systems directly, not through us.

Like most websites, we may use standard cookies and anonymous analytics (page views, general location, device type) to understand traffic and improve our content. None of this collects CNIC numbers, phone numbers, or personal verification results. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

13 Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer at any time without individual notice. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review it periodically — continued use of Sims OwnerShip after a change means you accept the updated version.