Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

1. About This Website

This website is operated by KCS Reads and provides information about books, publications, and related projects by Dr. Kathy Cowan Sahadath. Content may be updated, expanded, or revised at any time.

2. Permitted Use

You agree to use this website lawfully and respectfully, and not to interfere with the site’s security, accessibility, or functionality. You may not attempt to access restricted areas, scrape content, or misuse forms, subscription systems, or contact details.

3. First Meets: Unpublished Works and Subscriber Access

Certain materials on this site, including First Meets excerpts, may be provided as unpublished, pre-publication manuscripts.

These unpublished excerpts are made available exclusively for personal, private, non-commercial reading. They may not be:

  • copied or reproduced (including screenshots or retyping)

  • distributed, forwarded, or shared publicly

  • posted on websites, social media, or file-sharing platforms

  • translated, adapted, or used in derivative works

  • quoted at length without written permission

Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

KCS Reads reserves the right to restrict or revoke access (including removing content availability or suspending access where applicable) if these terms are violated.

4. Intellectual Property

All materials on this website — including text, images, graphics, designs, and original content — are the property of KCS Reads or its licensors unless otherwise noted. Except as expressly permitted in these Terms, content may not be copied, altered, reproduced, distributed, or commercially exploited without prior written consent.

5. Community Conduct and Moderation

KCS Reads welcomes respectful engagement. We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments, messages, or interactions (where applicable) that are abusive, discriminatory, harassing, defamatory, spam-related, or otherwise inappropriate or off-topic. Repeated or serious violations may result in restricted access where applicable.

6. Third-Party Links

This site may include links to third-party websites (for example, Amazon or publisher platforms) for convenience. KCS Reads is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

7. No Direct Sales

KCS Reads does not sell products directly through this website. Any purchases are completed through third-party retailers and governed by their respective policies, including shipping, returns, and refunds.

8. Accuracy and No Professional Advice

While every effort is made to present content accurately and thoughtfully, KCS Reads does not guarantee that all information is complete, error-free, or current. Content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, KCS Reads shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of (or inability to use) this website or reliance on its content.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Contact

For questions, permissions, or inquiries:
Email: kathy@kcsreads.ca
Website: kcsreads.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

  • KCS Reads is the author platform for Dr. Kathy Cowan Sahadath — a home for forthcoming fiction, published non-fiction, and thoughtful updates on new releases, projects, and events.

  • First Meets shares exclusive opening chapters from upcoming novels.
    The newsletter shares broader updates — publishing news, events, behind-the-scenes notes, and occasional announcements. You can subscribe to one or both.

  • Yes. Subscribing to the newsletter and/or First Meets is free.

  • Only when there’s something worth sharing. You may receive occasional updates, release announcements, or new First Meets excerpts — not frequent promotional emails.

  • Every email includes a link to update your preferences or unsubscribe at any time.

  • No. Your information is never sold or rented. It’s used only for the communications you choose to receive. (See the Privacy Policy for details.)

  • KCS Reads does not sell books directly. When a title is available, purchase links will direct you to trusted third-party retailers (such as Amazon) or publisher sites.

  • All purchases are completed through third-party retailers and are governed by their policies. Please refer to the retailer’s refund and support process.

  • Yes. For permissions (quotations, excerpts, interviews, events, collaborations, or media use), please contact kathy@kcsreads.ca with a brief description of your request.

  • Email kathy@kcsreads.ca and include a short subject line (e.g., “Permissions Request,” “Newsletter Help,” or “Media Inquiry”) so we can respond faster.