Terms of Service

The conditions governing your use of this website and subscription to the SR Thrillers newsletter.

Welcome to shakilr.com. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this website, along with any content, newsletter, or service we provide. By visiting this site or subscribing to the newsletter, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. About This Site

This website is operated by Dr. Shakil R., an independent author ("we," "us," or "our"). The site publishes information about the author's books, articles, and the SR Thrillers newsletter. You can reach us at shakilr@shakilr.com.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you confirm that you are at least 16 years of age and legally capable of entering into a binding agreement. If you are using the site on behalf of an organisation, you confirm that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to text, book excerpts, newsletter articles, cover artwork, logos, design elements, images, and downloadable PDFs — is the property of Dr. Shakil R. or its respective creators, and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may:

• Read, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use.
• Share links to any public page on this site.
• Quote brief passages for review, commentary, or academic purposes, provided you attribute the content to Dr. Shakil R. and link back to the source page.

You may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute substantial portions of any content without written permission.
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a licence.
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content.
• Remove copyright notices, author attribution, or watermarks.

4. Newsletter Subscription

Subscribing to SR Thrillers is free. By subscribing, you agree to the following:

• Consent: You confirm that you are the owner of the email address you provide, or that you have permission from the owner to subscribe.
• Double opt-in: You will receive a confirmation email and must click the confirmation link before being added to our active list.
• Frequency: You will receive a monthly issue, plus occasional announcements related to new book releases or pre-order windows. We will not send frequent promotional emails.
• Unsubscribe: Every email contains a one-click unsubscribe link. You may also unsubscribe by contacting us at shakilr@shakilr.com.
• No resale: We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.

For full details on how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.

5. Book Purchases

Books written by Dr. Shakil R. are sold through third-party retailers, including Amazon, and at selected independent bookstores. All purchases are governed by the terms, conditions, and return policies of the respective retailer. We do not process payments directly on this website and are not responsible for transactions, refunds, or customer service related to third-party purchases.

6. User Conduct

By using this site, you agree not to:

• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its systems.
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the site, including through the introduction of viruses or malicious code.
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to harvest content or contact information without permission.
• Impersonate the author or any other person.
• Use the site to harass, threaten, or harm others.
• Post or transmit unlawful, defamatory, or obscene content through any interactive feature.

We reserve the right to block access to any user who violates these rules.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (including Amazon, Defence Journal, GitHub, and social media platforms). These links are provided for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites. Your use of any third-party site is subject to its own terms and policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or guarantees, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.
• The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the site.
• The suitability of any content for a particular purpose.

Any analysis, opinion, or scenario expressed in articles or newsletters is the author's personal view, offered for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional, legal, financial, or military advice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dr. Shakil R. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of this website, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profit, or business interruption, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dr. Shakil R. from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of this website.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Pakistan.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Dr. Shakil R.
shakilr@shakilr.com