Terms of service.

Last updated. August 8, 2026

Who this applies to

This website is operated by Mehreen Arshi, a writer and reader based in Canberra, Australia. By using this site, reading its content, sending a message, or buying a book, you agree to the terms below.

A plain-language summary

• The writing on this site is Mehreen’s work. Please enjoy it, and ask before republishing it.
• Book orders are fulfilled personally, with payment handled securely by Stripe and delivery by Australia Post.
• If something goes wrong with an order, get in touch. Every reasonable effort will be made to put it right, consistent with Australian Consumer Law.

The writing on this site

All text, images, and other content on this site are the work of Mehreen Arshi unless otherwise credited. You may read and share links to it freely. Quoting short passages with attribution is welcome. Republishing articles or images in full, or using them commercially, requires written permission. Please ask.

Some photographs are used with gratitude from the public domain (such as the 1947 partition photograph on the new novel page) and remain as credited.

Buying a book

When you order a copy of I carry your heart through this site:

• Payment is processed by Stripe under their own terms and privacy policy. This site never sees or stores your card details.
• Delivery is by Australia Post, with tracking, at the rate shown for your zone at checkout.
• Refunds and returns. If your copy arrives damaged or not as described, contact Mehreen within 30 days of delivery and a replacement or refund will be arranged. Under the Australian Consumer Law, goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded, and nothing in these terms changes that.

Your messages

If you send a message through the contact form, it is used only to reply to you. Don’t send anything you need returned; correspondence is kept only while it is active.

Disclaimers

The book reviews and reading notes on this site are personal opinions, written honestly and in good faith. The site is provided “as is”; while care is taken with its accuracy and availability, no guarantee is given that it will be error-free or uninterrupted.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent through the contact form.