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These Terms and Conditions apply to all services provided by [Company legal name] (“The Author Publishing”, “we”, “us”) to you (“the Author”, “you”). By accepting a quote or using our website, you agree to these terms.
1. Services
We provide the services described in your written quote or agreement, which may include ghostwriting, editing, design, formatting, publishing, distribution and marketing. Anything not listed in the quote is outside the agreed scope and will be quoted separately.
2. Quotes and payment
Quotes are valid for [30] days. Payment terms, including any staged payments, are set out in your quote. Work on each stage begins once the related payment is received.
3. Your responsibilities
You confirm that any material you provide is your own or that you have the right to use it, and that it does not infringe anyone else’s rights or break any law. You agree to review drafts and proofs within a reasonable time.
4. Ownership and rights
On full payment, all rights in the work we create for you, including manuscripts, cover designs and interior files, belong to you, except for any licensed third-party materials such as stock images or fonts, which are used under their own licences. We may show your book in our portfolio only with your permission.
5. Revisions and approvals
Each service includes the number of revision rounds stated in your quote. Additional revisions may be charged. Your written approval of a stage confirms that stage is complete.
6. Publishing platforms
Retailers and distributors set their own rules, review processes, prices and royalty rates. We are not responsible for their decisions, delays or policy changes, and we are not affiliated with any platform named on this website.
7. No guarantee of sales
We do not guarantee sales, rankings, reviews, awards or bestseller status.
8. Confidentiality
We keep your manuscript and project details confidential and will sign a non-disclosure agreement on request.
9. Cancellation
You may cancel at any time by written notice. Refunds are handled under our Refund Policy.
10. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid for the service concerned.
11. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of [jurisdiction].
12. Contact
[Company legal name], [Registered address]. Email: [email].