Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

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

The Author Choice is a professional, service-based provider offering publishing, editorial, and marketing support for authors. Our official business details and contact information are clearly displayed on our website to ensure transparency and customer support.

2. Scope of Services

The Author Choice provides professional assistance related to publishing and author support, which may include, but is not limited to:

• Proofreading and editorial assistance
• Book formatting and interior design
• Cover design services
• Publishing setup and distribution guidance
• Audiobook production assistance
• Marketing, promotion, and advertising support

All services are delivered on a best-effort basis and are strictly limited to the scope described in the selected service package, proposal, or written agreement. We do not provide guarantees of outcomes, performance, or commercial success.

3. Author Ownership & Intellectual Property

• Clients retain full ownership of all manuscripts, books, and intellectual property submitted to The Author Choice.
• The Author Choice does not claim ownership, royalties, copyrights, or distribution rights to client content unless expressly agreed to in writing.
• Clients confirm they have the legal rights, licenses, and authority to submit all provided materials.

We are not responsible for copyright disputes arising from client-supplied content.

4. Revisions & Modifications

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

Approval of final deliverables confirms acceptance of the completed work.

5. Third-Party Platforms & Services

Certain services may involve third-party platforms, including but not limited to retailers, distributors, printers, or advertising platforms.

• The Author Choice is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for any third-party platform.
• All third-party decisions, algorithms, pricing, approvals, and outcomes are outside our control.
• Use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

We do not guarantee acceptance, approval, visibility, or performance on any external platform.

6. Payments & Refunds

• All fees are disclosed before service initiation.
• Payments compensate for professional time, labor, and expertise.
• Refunds, if applicable, are governed exclusively by our Refund Policy, which is publicly available on our website

We do not issue refunds based on subjective satisfaction, sales performance, rankings, reviews, or unmet commercial expectations.

7. Marketing & Advertising Disclaimer

Marketing and promotional services are intended solely to support exposure and discoverability.

We do not guarantee:

• Book sales or revenue
• Bestseller status
• Rankings, reviews, or ratings
• Advertising performance or return on investment

Results depend on numerous external factors, including market demand, audience behavior, competition, and platform algorithms (including Google Ads).

8. Client Responsibilities

Clients agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and lawful information
• Ensure originality or proper licensing of submitted materials
• Review and approve deliverables prior to publication or launch

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

9. Limitation of Liability

• Our total liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific service provided.
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or speculative damages.
• No warranties are made beyond those explicitly stated in writing.

10. Compliance with Laws & Advertising Policies

Our services are designed to align with applicable laws and advertising platform policies, including Google Ads policies.

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

11. No Guarantees or Promises

The Author Choice expressly disclaims any guarantees related to:

• Sales, revenue, or profits
• Platform acceptance or rankings
• Marketing or advertising outcomes

All results vary and are influenced by factors beyond our control.

12. Changes to These Terms

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

13. Contact Information

Our official business details and customer support contact information are published on our website. Clients are encouraged to contact us through the listed channels with any questions regarding these Terms.

By using our website or services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions in full.