Terms of Service

01 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website at maynardpublishers.com or engaging any of our publishing services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, have read and understood these Terms, and agree to be legally bound by them. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

02 Our Services

Maynard Publishers provides professional publishing services including but not limited to:

• Book writing, editing, and proofreading
• Book cover design and interior layout
• Print and eBook publishing and distribution
• Audiobook production
• Children's book illustration and publishing
• Book marketing and promotion

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service at any time without prior notice.

03 Accounts & Registration

Some services may require you to create an account. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and complete registration information
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account

You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

04 Intellectual Property

Your Content: You retain full ownership of your original manuscript and creative content. By submitting your work to us, you grant Maynard Publishers a limited, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and modify your content solely for the purpose of delivering the agreed services.

Our Content: All website content, branding, logos, graphics, and service materials created by Maynard Publishers are our exclusive intellectual property and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without written permission.

Deliverables: Upon full payment, ownership of the final deliverables (e.g., cover designs, formatted manuscripts) transfers to you as outlined in your service agreement.

05 Payments & Refunds

All service fees are outlined in your project agreement or invoice. By proceeding with a service, you agree to the stated pricing.

• Payment Schedule: A deposit may be required before work begins. Remaining balances are due upon project completion unless otherwise agreed.
• Refunds: Refunds are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Work already completed is non-refundable. If we fail to deliver agreed services, a partial or full refund may be issued at our discretion.
• Late Payments: We reserve the right to pause work on projects with outstanding balances.

06 User-Submitted Content

By submitting manuscripts, images, or other content to us, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the legal right to use all submitted content
• Your content does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights
• Your content does not contain defamatory, obscene, or unlawful material

You agree to indemnify Maynard Publishers against any claims arising from content you submit.

07 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any unlawful purpose
• Submit plagiarized, fraudulent, or stolen content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity of our website or services
• Reproduce or resell our proprietary materials without permission
• Engage in any conduct that could damage our reputation or business

08 Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Maynard Publishers makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of our services. We do not guarantee specific sales results, rankings, or commercial success for any published work.

09 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Maynard Publishers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

10 Termination

Either party may terminate a service agreement with written notice. Upon termination:

• You remain responsible for payment of all work completed to date
• We will deliver all completed work product upon receipt of outstanding payment
• Provisions relating to intellectual property, liability, and governing law survive termination

11 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in New York County, NY.

12 Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out to us: