Effective Date: [April 9, 2026]

Welcome to The Authors Atelier! These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our site or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Services Provided

The Authors Atelier offers professional book publishing assistance, editing, formatting, and marketing services. Specific deliverables and timelines will be agreed upon in the start of each project.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By using this site, you confirm that you are legally able to enter into binding agreements.

3. Payment Terms

• All pricing and payment terms are disclosed prior to service engagement.

• We accept payment through secure third-party providers (e.g., Square, PayArc).

• Work begins upon receipt of the agreed deposit or full payment, depending on the package.

4. Revisions

Each service package includes a fixed number of revisions (specified during engagement). Additional revisions are billed separately and quoted in advance.

5. Refund and Cancellation Policy

Due to the nature of custom creative services:

• Full refunds are not issued once work has begun.

• Partial refunds may be considered based on the stage of work completed.

• Cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to service stage and associated fees.

For more details, refer to our Refund Policy

6. Intellectual Property

• Clients receive full copyright ownership of all final deliverables upon full payment, unless otherwise specified in writing.

• We reserve the right to showcase anonymous samples (with permission) in our portfolio.

7. Client Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete information for your project.

• Reviewing deliverables and responding within agreed timelines.

• Ensuring that your content does not violate any applicable laws or third-party rights.

8. Disclaimers

• We do not guarantee publishing success, bestseller status, or specific business outcomes.

• Final results depend on many external factors including marketing efforts and audience engagement.

• We are an independent service provider and are not affiliated with Amazon or any publishing platform.

9. Google Ads & Advertising Transparency

• Our website may use Google Ads and other advertising technologies.

• By using this site, you acknowledge that cookies or identifiers may be used to personalize ads based on your behavior.

• For details, see our Privacy Policy.

10. Limitation of Liability

The Authors Atelier will not be held liable for:

• Indirect or consequential losses

• Delays caused by third parties (e.g., publishing platforms)

• Any disputes arising from content legality or claims made by external parties

Maximum liability is limited to the total amount paid by the client for services rendered.

11. External Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse their content and are not responsible for any issues arising from their use.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of our site or services implies acceptance of any revised terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and interpreted under the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction in [insert state, e.g., Delaware or California].

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

The Authors Atelier
Email: info@theauthorsatelier.com
Website: theauthorsatelier.com