Pakistan Book Ambassador Program – Terms of Service

By signing up to be an Affiliate in the Affiliate Program (“Program”), you are agreeing to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”). This document is a binding agreement between you (“you,” “Ambassador,” or “Affiliate”) and Sadia Hakim (“we,” “us,” or “our”), the author and owner of the official website sadiahakimofficial.com.

The Book Ambassador Program reserves the right to update and change the Terms of Service from time to time without notice. Any new features that augment or enhance the current Program, including the release of new tools and resources, shall be subject to the Terms of Service. Continued use of the Program after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.

Violation of any of the terms below will result in the termination of your Account and forfeiture of any outstanding affiliate commission payments earned during the violation. You agree to use the Affiliate Program at your own risk.

Please read it carefully before joining the program.

1. Eligibility

You must be a resident of Pakistan to participate in the Pakistan Book Ambassador Program. You must be at least 18 years old or have the consent of a parent or guardian. 

2. Account Terms

  • You must provide your real name, active Pakistani phone number, valid email, and correct payment details (JazzCash, Easypaisa, Card or Local Bank details for payouts).
  • You may not use false identity or impersonate another person or brand.
  • Only one account is allowed per person. One person or legal entity may not maintain more than one account.
  • You must be a human. Accounts registered by “bots” or other automated methods are not permitted.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage from your failure to comply with this security obligation.
  • You are responsible for all Content posted and activity that occurs under your account.
  • You must agree to the general Terms of Use of this site.

We may suspend or terminate accounts that:

  • Violate our intellectual property or brand guidelines.
  • Attempt to manipulate or fake traffic, sales, or referrals.
  • Use misleading tactics, spam, or automated scripts.
  • You may not use your affiliate link for coupon websites, cashback schemes, or illegal activity.
  • You may not purchase books through your own link after the initial 3-month self-order bonus period ends (to prevent misuse).
  • All communication must be done in a respectful and non-disruptive manner.
  • You are responsible for keeping your affiliate dashboard credentials confidential.
  • If your account is inactive for 6 months, we may terminate it without notice.

3. Referral Fees / Commissions and Payment

A sale is eligible for a referral fee if the customer clicks your affiliate link or uses your referral code during the same browsing session and completes the purchase. Commissions are only paid on sales that are tracked by our system. We cannot make manual adjustments if tracking fails. Commissions earned using spam, fake accounts, or dishonest tactics will be disqualified.

Typical commission per book sale is Rs. 150–300 pkr, depending on your tier and region. We aim to process your commission within 3–7 working days of order delivery.

4. Payment Schedule

You’ll receive your affiliate payout after each confirmed qualifying sale. No minimum threshold is required. However, if payment processing fees exceed your commission, we may wait until your total earnings cross Rs. 600–800 to prevent loss due to transfer charges.

Payouts will be made weekly or biweekly, depending on volume. Payouts are made through JazzCash, Easypaisa, Visa Card, or bank transfer.

5. Taxes and Reporting

All taxes or income reporting is your responsibility. We will not issue any tax documents. Please maintain your own records and consult a tax professional if needed.

6. Bonuses & Rewards

From time to time, we may offer extra bonuses, contests, or surprise gifts to our top-performing Pakistani affiliates. These are optional and may vary depending on budget and region.

7. Your Responsibilities

  • As a Book Ambassador, you are fully responsible for how you choose to promote your affiliate links whether that’s through a personal blog, social media page, or other platforms.
  • Here’s what that includes:
  • Maintaining your own platform(s) — whether it’s a website, Instagram account, newsletter, or something else.
  • Making sure any affiliate links or materials you share don’t violate agreements with any third-party platforms you use (like your blog host, Instagram, YouTube, etc.).
  • Ensuring that all the content you create and share including posts, videos, or captions about the book is truthful, respectful, and clearly yours.
  • Not infringing on anyone else’s rights — like copying someone’s photos, logos, or private content without permission.
  • Avoiding any posts or claims that are harmful, misleading, or illegal.
  • Being clear and transparent with your audience about how you collect or share information if you run a website or newsletter that gathers user data. (This mostly applies if you’re using tools like cookies or analytics on a blog.)
  • We trust your creativity and honesty — and encourage you to express your own voice while promoting the book with love and integrity.

8. Identifying yourself as an Affiliate

You are welcome, and encouraged to share your experience as a Book Ambassador on social media, blogs, YouTube, or in personal conversations. We love when our community spreads the word authentically.

However, there are a few boundaries to keep in mind: 1) You may not issue official press releases, media statements, or public announcements that sound like they are on behalf of Sadia Hakim or this platform. Only we can speak formally for the program. 2) You are free to say you are a Book Ambassador, but please don’t misrepresent the relationship, for example, don’t say you’re part of our internal team, that you developed our products, or that you’re officially employed by us. 3) You may not claim or imply that we sponsor, support, or endorse other causes, organizations, or personal beliefs unless we’ve clearly approved it. 4) You may not use your own affiliate link to purchase for personal use, except during the 3-month grace period we’ve introduced to help ambassadors get started. (Details in FAQ.)

We truly value your voice and creativity, and these guidelines are just to protect the integrity of the program for everyone involved.

9. Ambassador Links and Graphics Policy

Once you’re approved as a Book Ambassador, you’ll receive a unique Ambassador Code. You can use this code in your personalized referral links, banners, or graphics that we will provide. You may share these links and materials:

On your website or blog (if you have one)

  • In your emails or messages
  • On your social media accounts
  • Or in other types of personal outreach and communication

To make sure your referrals are properly tracked:

You’ll need to use the correct link formats we give you. These links include your Ambassador Code, which helps us identify your referrals. We call these “Special Links”. We’ll also give you clear guidelines, designs, and sample images to use when promoting the book. These visuals may be updated over time, but we’ll try not to change sizes without letting you know. In addition to the materials we provide, you are welcome and encouraged to create your own images, captions, videos, or content to promote the book in your own unique voice and aesthetic. We love seeing creativity that fits naturally with your platform — just make sure your Special Link is included when sharing. You will only receive your commission if someone buys the paperback book by clicking on your Special Link. If the link is broken, missing your code, or if someone manually types the website without using your referral, we won’t be able to track or credit that sale.

Important: Make sure your links go directly to the book’s sales page whenever possible.

10. Compliance with Laws and Local Guidelines

  • You agree to follow all Pakistani laws, especially those relating to:
  • Digital marketing, influencer ethics, and content promotion.
  • SMS and email communication (avoid spam or bulk unsolicited texts).
  • Online advertising, social media usage, and fair business conduct.

11. Customer definition

Customers who buy products through this Program will be considered our customers. Accordingly, all of our policies, terms, and procedures related to orders, customer support, product availability, and sales will apply to these customers.

We reserve the right to update our policies and pricing at any time. Product prices and availability may vary due to region, promotional campaigns, or platform-specific factors. For this reason, we recommend avoiding specific price mentions on your own platforms — but you’re free to do so if you choose.

We will continue to provide accurate and up-to-date information through our official website and communication channels.

12. Disclaimers

The Book Ambassador Program is an independent affiliate initiative created by the author, Sadia Hakim, to help readers, creatives, and community members earn a small commission for recommending The Weight of Tender Things or any future publications. This is a grassroots program, not operated by a company or publishing house, and is built on mutual trust, respect, and transparency.

Participation in this program does not create any kind of employment, business, or agency relationship between you and Sadia Hakim. All commissions are shared as a token of gratitude for your authentic recommendations, and payouts are only made after confirmed deliveries and completion of any return/refund windows.

Please note:

Commissions are not guaranteed unless the order is successfully fulfilled and within the eligible criteria. Any affiliate found misrepresenting the book, using unethical sales methods, or violating terms may be removed without notice. While every effort will be made to ensure fair tracking, this is a self-managed program and may not always reflect real-time results.

Sadia Hakim /  www.sadiahakimofficial.com / The Book Ambassador Program is not responsible for any earnings loss, third-party platform errors, or external delays in payments due to bank, card processor, or currency exchange issues. By joining the program, you agree to these terms and understand that this is a personal initiative by the author — not a commercial enterprise — and is subject to changes, pauses, or termination at any time without prior notice.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your participation in the Book Ambassador Program at any time, at our sole discretion, and without prior notice. This may include deactivating your account and revoking access to all or part of the Program or related services. In cases where termination is due to fraudulent, illegal, misleading, or overly aggressive marketing practices, any unpaid or pending commissions may be forfeited and will not be paid out. We also reserve the right to refuse service to any individual or affiliate at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these terms, misuse of affiliate materials, or behavior we deem harmful to the brand or community.

14. Relationship of Parties

You and we are independent parties. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, employment, or franchise relationship between us. You are not authorized to act on our behalf or represent us in any official capacity. Please avoid making any claims, online or elsewhere, that imply otherwise.

15. Limitations of Liability

We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages — including (but not limited to) loss of income, profits, business opportunities, or data — arising from this Agreement or the Program, even if we’ve been advised of the possibility of such damages. In any case, our total liability under this Program will be strictly limited to the actual referral commissions payable to you at the time.

16. Injunctive or Equitable Relief

We retain the right to seek immediate legal action (such as an injunction) in any Pakistani court in case of copyright infringement, false claims, or reputational harm.

17. Intellectual Property

  • All materials provided by us (images, captions, content) remain our property.
  • You may use them only while you’re an active ambassador.
  • If you use your own content, ensure it does not infringe on any copyright.

18. Independent Investigation

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ALL ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT WE MAY AT ANY TIME (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) SOLICIT CUSTOMER REFERRALS ON TERMS THAT MAY DIFFER FROM THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR OPERATE WEB SITES THAT ARE SIMILAR TO OR COMPETE WITH YOUR PROMOTION METHODS. YOU HAVE INDEPENDENTLY EVALUATED THE DESIRABILITY OF PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM AND ARE NOT RELYING ON ANY REPRESENTATION, GUARANTEE, OR STATEMENT OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT.

19. Miscellaneous

  • You may not assign your rights or transfer your affiliate account to anyone without our written consent.
  • Our failure to enforce any part of this agreement is not a waiver of our rights.
  • This agreement represents the entire agreement between you and us.
  • All updates and communication related to this agreement may be delivered digitally.

20. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These terms are governed by the laws of Pakistan. Any dispute shall be handled in the courts of Pakistan. We reserve the right to seek equitable or legal relief for copyright violation or fraud.

21. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. You will be notified via email or dashboard when major changes occur. Continued participation implies acceptance of the revised terms.

Last Updated: July 26, 2025