Terms & Conditions – The Publishers Republic
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Publishers Republic. By accessing, browsing, or using our website, services, or communication channels, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must discontinue the use of our services immediately.
2. Service Scope
We provide publishing-related services which may include but are not limited to:
- Book publishing guidance
- Editing, formatting, and proofreading
- Printing and promotional assistance
- Cover design, author branding, and marketing consultancy
We do not guarantee specific sales, rankings, media features, publishing deals, bestseller status, or viral marketing outcomes.
3. Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years old, or have parental/guardian consent.
- You must provide accurate, truthful, and current information.
- You must be legally allowed to enter binding agreements.
4. Client Responsibilities
- Provide original content or proof of content ownership.
- Ensure no submitted material violates intellectual property laws.
- Approve or request revisions within the provided timeline.
- Submit payments on time as agreed.
5. Payments, Fees & Refunds
- Full or partial payments must be completed before project initiation, unless otherwise agreed.
- All payments become non-refundable once work begins.
- Chargebacks, disputes, or fraudulent claims may result in service termination and legal action.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
- All original content submitted by the client remains their property.
- Work created by The Publishers Republic remains our intellectual property until full payment is made.
- We may showcase completed work in our portfolio unless confidentiality is requested in writing.
7. Third-Party Services
We may collaborate with third-party platforms (e.g., Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, printing vendors, ads platforms). We are not responsible for delays, policies, decisions, or outcomes tied to third-party platforms.
8. Confidentiality
All client information and manuscripts are handled confidentially. However, disclosure may occur if required by law or to prevent fraud.
9. Limitation of Liability
- We are not liable for financial loss, business performance, or marketing results.
- We are not responsible for delays caused by technical issues, external platforms, or client inaction.
- The client is fully responsible for the originality and legality of provided content.
10. Revisions & Timelines
Revision requests must be submitted within the agreed project period. Delayed responses may extend delivery timelines.
11. Termination
- Violation of terms may result in immediate termination.
- Disrespectful, abusive communication or fraudulent activities will lead to termination.
12. Updates to Terms
These terms may be updated at any time without notice. Continued use of services indicates acceptance of updated terms.
13. Contact Information
Email: support@thepublishersrepublic.com
Website: www.thepublishersrepublic.com (replace with actual link)