Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 13th August 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to www.ckfairfaxbooks.com ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website located at www.ckfairfaxbooks.com and our email subscription services.
By accessing or using our website and subscribing to our mailing list, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or subscribe to our services.
2. Description of Services
Our website provides:
- Information about our published and upcoming books
- Author updates and news
- Email newsletter subscription service for book-related communications
- Links to purchase our books from authorized retailers
3. Email Subscription Service
3.1 Subscription Process
- You may subscribe to our email list by providing your email address
- Subscription is voluntary and requires your explicit consent
- You must be at least 16 years old to subscribe
3.2 Email Communications
- We will send you updates about new book releases and upcoming publications
- We may include information about book promotions, events, and related news
- All emails will include an easy way to unsubscribe
3.3 Unsubscribing
- You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails
- We will process unsubscribe requests promptly
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Transmit any harmful, threatening, or offensive content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
- Use automated systems to collect information from the website
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Our Content
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, book covers, and design elements, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website for personal, non-commercial purposes.
5.3 Book Content
Our published books and their content are protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or sharing of our book content, including any books provided directly by us to subscribers, is prohibited.
6. Third-Party Services
6.1 BookBub Platform
This website is hosted on the BookBub platform. Your use of this website is also subject to BookBub's terms of service and privacy policy.
6.2 MailerLite
We use MailerLite to manage our email communications. By subscribing to our mailing list, you acknowledge that your information will be processed by MailerLite in accordance with their terms of service and privacy policy.
6.3 External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as book retailers). We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites.
7. Disclaimers
7.1 Website Availability
We strive to maintain website availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue our services at any time.
7.2 Information Accuracy
While we make every effort to provide accurate information about our books and publication dates, details may change. We are not liable for any decisions made based on information provided on our website.
7.3 No Warranty
Our website and services are provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or email services.
9. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs the collection and use of your personal information and forms part of these Terms.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify subscribers of material changes via email or website notice. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our services at our discretion, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to our interests or other users.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved in the courts of the United Kingdom.
For EU residents: Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable EU consumer protection laws.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of our website and services.
15. GDPR Compliance Notice
For users in the European Union:
- We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with GDPR
- You have specific rights regarding your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy
- We will only process your personal data with your explicit consent or another lawful basis