Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 23 October 2026


1. Introduction

This website is operated by Jill Shelton, trading as Jill Shelton Writes. By accessing or using our website at jillsheltonwrites.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.


2. Intellectual Property Rights

The content on this website, including text, book excerpts, images, graphics, logos and digital downloads, is owned by Jill Shelton or used with permission or under an applicable licence. Rights in third-party content remain with the respective owners.

  • Personal use: You may view this website and download materials expressly offered for download for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to any conditions provided with those materials.
  • Restrictions: Except as permitted by law or with the relevant rights holder’s prior written permission, you must not copy, reproduce, modify, republish, distribute or commercially exploit content from this website. This includes extracting or scraping content for AI training.
  • Copyright notices: You must not remove copyright notices, credits or other ownership information from materials you are permitted to download or use. For permission to use content owned by Jill Shelton, please contact us.


3. Online Sales & Payments

Books are currently sold through external retailers linked from this website. Jill Shelton Writes does not currently accept payments or process book orders directly through this website.

  • Purchases: When you follow a retailer link and make a purchase, your transaction is with that retailer and is subject to its applicable terms and conditions.
  • Prices and currency: Retailers determine their own prices, currencies, taxes and delivery charges. These may vary by location, format and retailer. Please check the final price before completing your purchase.
  • Payments: The retailer handles checkout and payment processing. We do not receive or store your payment card details for these purchases.
  • Delivery: The retailer manages physical delivery or digital access. Please refer to its delivery information and contact it directly about order or payment enquiries. If direct purchasing becomes available through this website, these terms will be updated to explain the applicable payment, delivery and purchase arrangements.


4. Returns & Refunds

Books purchased through external retailers are subject to the retailer’s returns and refunds procedures, together with your rights under applicable consumer law.

  • Retailer purchases: To request a return, refund or replacement, contact the retailer from which you purchased the book. The retailer manages your order and payment.
  • Faulty or incorrect products: If your book arrives damaged, you receive the wrong item, or you experience a problem accessing a digital purchase, contact the retailer for assistance. These examples do not limit other circumstances in which you may be entitled to a remedy.
  • Change of mind: Returns for change of mind depend on the retailer’s policy, subject to applicable law. Please check that policy before purchasing.
  • Australian Consumer Law: Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantees, rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. Where applicable, these may include a repair, replacement, refund or other remedy. If direct purchasing becomes available through this website, these terms will be updated to explain how to request assistance with purchases made directly from us.


5. Newsletter VIP List & Communication

By subscribing to the Jill Shelton Writes newsletter, you agree to receive emails about our books, author news, new releases, offers and subscriber content.

  • Subscribing: Please provide accurate details and only subscribe using an email address you own or are authorised to use.
  • Unsubscribing: You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our marketing emails. If you need assistance, please contact us.
  • Privacy: We handle your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.
  • Misuse: We may remove subscriptions associated with spam, fraudulent details or abusive activity.


6. Limitation of Liability

We take reasonable care to keep this website accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that its content will always be complete, current or free from errors, or that access will be uninterrupted. To the extent permitted by law, Jill Shelton, operating as Jill Shelton Writes, excludes liability for indirect or consequential loss arising from your use of this website.


Purchases made through external retailers are handled by those retailers. Please contact the relevant retailer about payment, delivery or product issues.


Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or modifies any rights, consumer guarantees or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable laws. Any limitation of liability in these terms applies only to the extent permitted by those laws.


7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (like Amazon or Apple Books). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external websites.


8. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.


9. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these terms, please contact us via our contact page.


10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services or applicable requirements. The latest version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Changes apply from the date of publication and do not retrospectively alter the terms of any purchase already completed.


Please review this page periodically. If you have questions about any changes, please contact us.

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