Terms & Conditions

Introduction

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern the use of services provided by The Author Choice (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing our website or purchasing our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

The Author Choice operates as a professional publishing and marketing services provider. Official business and contact information is clearly published on our website for transparency and customer support.

Scope of Services

We provide professional, service-based assistance related to publishing and author support, which may include but is not limited to:

• Editorial assistance
• Book formatting and design
• Publishing setup and distribution guidance
• Marketing and promotional support

All services are provided on a best-effort basis and are limited strictly to the scope outlined in the selected service package or written agreement.

Author Ownership & Intellectual Property

• Authors retain full ownership of all original manuscripts, books, and intellectual property they provide.
• The Author Choice does not claim ownership, royalties, or rights to client content unless explicitly agreed upon in writing.
• Clients confirm they have the legal right to use and submit all provided materials.

Revisions & Modifications

• Revision requests are subject to the terms of the selected service package.
• Revisions must fall within reasonable limits and agreed project timelines.
• Additional revisions outside the agreed scope may require additional fees.

Third-Party Platforms & Services

Publishing, printing, advertising, or distribution services may involve third-party platforms such as retailers, distributors, or advertising networks.

• We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for third-party platforms.
• All third-party decisions, policies, pricing, algorithms, and outcomes are beyond our control.
• Use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

Payments & Refund Policy

• All fees are clearly disclosed before service initiation.
• Payments compensate for professional time, labor, and expertise.
• Refunds, if applicable, are governed by our written refund policy, which is publicly available on our website.
• We do not offer refunds based on subjective satisfaction, performance outcomes, or unmet expectations related to sales, rankings, or visibility.

Marketing & Advertising Disclaimer

• Marketing and promotional services are intended to improve exposure and discoverability only.
• We do not guarantee sales, revenue, rankings, audience growth, or advertising performance.
• Advertising results depend on multiple external factors, including market demand, competition, audience behavior, and platform algorithms (including Google Ads).

Client Responsibilities

Clients agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and lawful information
• Ensure originality or proper licensing of submitted content
• Review and approve all deliverables before publication or launch

The Author Choice is not liable for issues arising from inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete client-provided information.

Limitation of Liability

• Our total liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific service rendered.
• We are not responsible for indirect, incidental, consequential, or speculative damages.
• We make no warranties beyond those expressly stated in writing.

Compliance With Laws & Advertising Policies

Our services are designed to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and advertising platform policies, including but not limited to Google Ads policies.

Clients agree not to use our services for unlawful, deceptive, misleading, or policy-violating purposes.

No Guarantees or Promises

We expressly disclaim any guarantees regarding:

• Book sales or revenue
• Bestseller status
• Platform rankings or reviews
• Specific marketing or advertising outcomes

All results vary based on factors beyond our control.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Information

Official business details and customer support contact information are transparently provided on our website. Clients are encouraged to contact us through the published channels for any questions regarding these Terms.

By using our services, you confirm that you understand and agree to these Terms & Conditions in full.