Welcome to Guardian Publishers. These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, products, and professional publishing services. By accessing our website or purchasing our services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website and services.
Guardian Publishers provides professional publishing support, including manuscript evaluation, editing, formatting, cover design, publishing assistance, printing coordination, marketing support, and consultations. Our services are provided according to the scope agreed upon with each client. We do not acquire manuscript ownership unless specifically agreed in writing.
By using our website or purchasing services, you confirm that you are at least eighteen (18) years old or legally authorized to enter into a binding agreement. You agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws.
Our services may include:
Project scope, deliverables, timelines, pricing, and revision allowances will be communicated before work begins.
Clients must provide accurate information, complete manuscripts, required materials, and timely feedback. Clients confirm that they own submitted content or have the necessary rights and permissions to use it. Clients are responsible for reviewing proofs, drafts, and final deliverables before approval.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, authors retain ownership of their original manuscripts and intellectual property. Any license granted to Guardian Publishers is limited to completing the agreed services.
Project timelines are estimates and may change due to:
Estimated timelines are not guaranteed completion dates unless expressly agreed in writing.
Project fees and payment arrangements will be communicated before work begins.
Services may include a specified number of revisions. Requests must relate to the agreed project scope. New concepts, substantial rewrites, or additional services may require a separate quotation. Refunds remain subject to the applicable agreement and law.
Clients should respond to requests for approvals, revisions, and project-related information within a reasonable timeframe. Extended inactivity may delay completion or result in administrative closure after reasonable notice, subject to applicable law.
Projects may involve third-party publishing, printing, distribution, payment, or communication providers. Guardian Publishers does not control their policies, approval processes, or operations. Clients must comply with applicable platform requirements.
Guardian Publishers does not guarantee:
Publishing and marketing outcomes depend on factors beyond our control.
Our website content, branding, proprietary templates, and internal processes are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. These materials may not be reproduced or distributed without prior written permission. Project deliverable ownership is governed by the applicable service agreement and payment terms.
We recognize the importance of protecting unpublished manuscripts and client information. Information shared during a project will be treated confidentially, except where disclosure is required by law or necessary to perform contracted services.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Guardian Publishers shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from the use of our website or services.
To the extent permitted by law, our liability for a claim will not exceed the amount paid for the specific service giving rise to that claim. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot lawfully be limited.
Either party may terminate a project according to the applicable service agreement, refund policy, and applicable law. Termination does not remove payment obligations for work already completed.
Users agree not to misuse our website by:
Violations may result in restricted access to our website or services, subject to applicable law.
Guardian Publishers may update these Terms to reflect changes in business practices, services, or legal obligations. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date where appropriate, subject to applicable law.
These Terms shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws governing Guardian Publishers' business operations, subject to mandatory consumer protection laws and other applicable legal requirements.
If you have questions about these Terms or our services, please contact us using the details below.
Address: 111 Broadway, Suite 704 New York, NY 10006 United States
Phone: +1 888 515 2729
Email: [email protected]
Guardian Publishers is committed to providing professional, transparent, and author-focused publishing services.