Welcome to Publishers Lane (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website Publisherslane and our publishing services, including manuscript submission, editing, design, publishing, and related services. By using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully before using our services. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
DEFINITIONS
“Agreement” means these Terms and Conditions and any additional terms incorporated by reference.
“Author” means any individual or entity that submits a manuscript or uses our publishing services.
“Book” means any manuscript, work, or content submitted for publishing services.
“Content” means all text, images, illustrations, and other materials submitted by the Author.
“Publishers Lane,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refers to Publishers Lane and its owners, employees, and affiliates.
“Services” means all publishing, editing, design, formatting, marketing, and related services provided by Publishers Lane.
“Website” means [Insert Website URL] and all associated web pages.
“You” or “User” means any individual or entity accessing our website or using our services.
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using our services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our website and services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
ELIGIBILITY
You must be at least 18 years old to use our website and services. By using our services, you represent and guarantee that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you may only use our services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.
You also represent and warrant that:
SERVICES PROVIDED
Publishers Lane provides professional publishing services including but not limited to:
All services are subject to the terms of a separate Service Agreement that will be provided to you upon engagement. The specific scope, timeline, and fees for your project will be outlined in your Service Agreement.
We reserve the right to refuse or discontinue services at our sole discretion, including if we determine that your manuscript or content violates applicable laws or our content policies.
MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION AND OWNERSHIP
SUBMISSION PROCESS
When you submit a manuscript or other content to Publishers Lane, you are requesting that we review, assess, and potentially provide publishing services for your work. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
CONTENT OWNERSHIP
You retain full ownership of all intellectual property rights in your manuscript and any content you submit. Publishers Lane does not claim ownership of your work. However, by submitting your manuscript, you grant Publishers Lane a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of providing our services and as necessary for publication.
WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
By submitting a manuscript, you represent and warrant that:
CONFIDENTIALITY
We treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential and we will not share your work with third parties except as necessary to provide our services (e.g., with editors, designers, or publishing partners who are bound by confidentiality obligations). However, we cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality, and we encourage you to register your work with appropriate copyright offices.
FEES AND PAYMENTS
SERVICE FEES
All fees for our services will be communicated to you in writing before you engage our services. Fees are based on the specific services required for your project and may include:
PAYMENT TERMS
Payment terms will be specified in your Service Agreement. Generally, we require:
REFUNDS
Refunds are subject to the specific terms of your Service Agreement. We do not generally offer refunds for work already performed but we will address any concerns on a case-by-case basis. If you are unsatisfied with our services, please contact us to discuss resolution.
TAXES
You are responsible for any applicable taxes associated with our services. Prices quoted are exclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
We publish books exclusively on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). We do not distribute to other retailers, bookstores, or libraries unless otherwise specified in your Service Agreement.
PUBLICATION STANDARDS
We reserve the right to reject or require changes to any manuscript or content that:
FORMAT AVAILABILITY
Your book may be published in paperback, eBook, and hardcover formats depending on your Service Agreement and Amazon's capabilities.
ISBN
We assist with obtaining ISBNs for your book. The ISBN is registered in your name, and you retain ownership of the ISBN.
ROYALTIES
Royalties are processed directly by Amazon KDP. We do not collect or distribute royalties on your behalf. You must set up your KDP account and payment methods to receive royalties.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
WEBSITE CONTENT
All content on our website including text, graphics, logos, images, and software is the property of Publishers Lane or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our website content without our express written consent.
USER CONTENT
You retain all rights to your content. By submitting content to us, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, store, reproduce, and publish your content solely for the purpose of providing our services and as necessary for publication.
TRADEMARKS
All trademarks, service marks, and logos used on our website are the property of Publishers Lane or their respective owners. You may not use any trademarks without prior written permission.
USER CONDUCT
You agree to use our website and services in accordance with applicable laws and these Terms. You may not have:
Violation of these conduct rules may result in termination of your account and legal action.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PUBLISHERS LANE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOUR BOOK WILL ACHIEVE ANY SPECIFIC LEVEL OF SALES, READERSHIP, OR MARKET SUCCESS. PUBLISHING RESULTS VARY AND ARE DEPENDENT ON MULTIPLE FACTORS BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PUBLISHERS LANE AND ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY YOU TO PUBLISHERS LANE IN THE SIX MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Publishers Lane and its owners, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from:
We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification, in which case you will cooperate with us in asserting available defenses.
LIMITATION OF TIME TO FILE CLAIMS
Any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or our services must be filed within one year after the claim arose. Claims filed after this timeframe are barred.
TERMINATION
TERMINATION BY YOU
You may terminate your relationship with Publishers Lane at any time by providing written notice. Fees already paid are non-refundable and you remain liable for any outstanding fees for services performed.
TERMINATION BY US
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website and services at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason including but not limited to:
EFFECT OF TERMINATION
Upon termination, we will cease providing services and you will no longer have access to your account. We may retain your content as necessary to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes. Termination does not affect any rights or obligations that have already been accrued.
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and your relationship with Publishers Lane shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America, without regard to conflict of law principles.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or our services shall first be attempted to be resolved through informal negotiation. If negotiations are unsuccessful, the dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Houston, Texas, and judgment upon the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
CLASS ACTION WAIVER
YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION, CONSOLIDATED ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
FORCE MAJEURE
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control including but not limited to:
We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any force majeure event and to resume performance as soon as practicable.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with any Service Agreement and other documents incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Publishers Lane regarding your use of our website and services. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.
WAIVER
No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective unless in writing and signed by Publishers Lane. Any failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement.
ASSIGNMENT
You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. Publishers Lane may assign or transfer these Terms without your consent to an affiliate or successor in interest.
NOTICES
All notices required under these Terms shall be in writing and sent to:
Publishers Lane
Full Address :701 Market St Ste 110 Saint Louis, MO 63101 United States
Email : info@publisherslane.com
Website :www.publisherslane.com
Notices shall be deemed effective upon receipt.
