Terms & Conditions

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Terms and Conditions 
Effective Date: March 16, 2025
Website: https://billysbookclub.com 
Owner: Bill Stewart 

1. Introduction

Welcome to Billy’s Book Club (“Website”). 

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of https://billysbookclub.com. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

2. About Us

Billy’s Book Club is the official website of Award Winning author Bill Stewart, an independent author and publisher based on the Scottish east coast.

The Website provides:
- Information about books and series 
- Blog updates 
- Mailing list subscription 
- Links to third-party retailers 

3. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website is owned by or licensed to Bill Stewart, including:

- Text 
- Book descriptions 
- Blog posts 
- Graphics 
- Logos 
- Images 
- Branding 
- Original series and character names 

All content is protected by copyright and applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:
- View pages for personal use 
- Download or print excerpts for personal, non-commercial use 

You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, or republish content without written permission 
- Use content for commercial purposes 
- Copy substantial portions of text or materials 

4. Book Sales & Third-Party Retailers

Books promoted on this Website may be sold through third-party platforms including, but not limited to:

- Amazon 
- Amazon UK 
- Amazon CA 
- Draft2Digital 
- Other retailers 

When you click retailer links, you leave this Website. 

We are not responsible for:
- Pricing changes 
- Availability 
- Shipping 
- Refunds 
- Retailer policies 

All purchases are subject to the retailer’s own terms and conditions.

5. Mailing List

By subscribing to the mailing list:

- You consent to receive emails related to book updates, releases, and related content.
- You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.
- Your information will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to remove subscribers at our discretion.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

- Use the Website for unlawful purposes 
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website 
- Distribute malicious software 
- Interfere with Website functionality 
- Post or transmit harmful or defamatory content 

We reserve the right to restrict access if misuse occurs.

7. Blog & Comments (If Enabled)

If blog commenting or interactive features are enabled:

- You are responsible for the content you post.
- We reserve the right to remove comments deemed inappropriate, offensive, or unlawful.

8. No Professional Advice

The content on this Website is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

While Bill Stewart’s works may involve factual research and historical investigations, nothing on this Website constitutes:

- Legal advice 
- Professional investigative advice 
- Financial advice 

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided “as is” and “as available.”

We make no warranties or guarantees that:

- The Website will always be available 
- The content is free from errors 
- The Website will be secure or virus-free 

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee completeness or reliability.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bill Stewart shall not be liable for:

- Any indirect or consequential losses 
- Loss of data 
- Loss of profits 
- Website downtime 
- Issues arising from third-party retailers 

Your use of the Website is at your own risk.

11. External Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for:
- Their content 
- Their privacy practices 
- Their terms and policies 

You access third-party sites at your own risk.

12. International Users

This Website is operated from the United Kingdom.

If you access the Website from outside the UK, you are responsible for compliance with your local laws.

13. Privacy

Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how your data is collected and used.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Changes will:
- Be posted on this page 
- Include an updated Effective Date 

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

15. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Scotland and the United Kingdom.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish courts.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Bill Stewart
Website: https://billysbookclub.com  
Email: billysbookclub@mail.com