TERMS AND CONDITIONS

AuthorsTask Book Publishing and Media Marketing Services

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) constitute a legally binding agreement between AuthorsTask Book Publishing and Media Marketing Services (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and the user (“Author,” “Client,” “you,” or “your”).

By accessing, purchasing, or using any services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree, you must not use the services.

Acceptance may occur through:

• Signed service contract

• Online checkout or payment authorization

• Written or electronic confirmation

2. ELIGIBILITY AND USER RESPONSIBILITIES

You represent that:

• You are at least 18 years old or legally able to enter into contracts

• All information provided is accurate and complete

• You have legal rights to any content submitted for publishing or marketing

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account or communication credentials.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Company provides publishing, editorial, formatting, marketing, and related media services (“Services”), which may include:

• Manuscript editing and formatting

• Book publishing coordination

• Cover design and branding

• Marketing and promotional services

• Distribution facilitation through third-party platforms

We do not guarantee specific commercial outcomes, sales volume, or market performance.

4. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND CONTRACT FORMATION

A “Work” refers to any manuscript, publication, or marketing project submitted or commissioned.

Services are activated only upon:

• Signed agreement or

• Confirmed payment or written approval

No obligation exists until formal acceptance is completed.

5. NON-EXCLUSIVITY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• Authors retain ownership of their original content

• The Agreement is non-exclusive

Upon full payment, the Author retains copyright, subject to any third-party licensing constraints used in production or distribution.

6. ACCEPTABLE USE AND AUTHOR REPRESENTATIONS

You agree not to submit content that:

• Infringes intellectual property rights

• Violates applicable laws or regulations

• Contains defamatory, illegal, or harmful material

You warrant that all submitted materials are legally owned or licensed by you.

7. PAYMENT TERMS, FEES, AND REFUNDS

All fees are clearly disclosed prior to purchase or contract execution.

7.1 Non-Refundable Services

The following are non-refundable once performed:

• Editorial services

• Formatting and design work

• Marketing services

• Custom production work

• Any completed or partially completed service work

7.2 Refund Eligibility

Refunds may apply only if:

• Services have not yet commenced, or

• Termination occurs under conditions specified in Section 8

Refunds exclude completed work and third-party costs.

7.3 Chargebacks

Unauthorized chargebacks may result in:

• Service suspension

• Recovery of outstanding balances

• Administrative review fees where permitted by law

8. TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION

Either party may terminate the Agreement with written notice, subject to the following:

• If the Author terminates before service delivery, eligible refunds apply only to unperformed services

• If the Company terminates without cause, unused fees for unperformed services will be refunded

• If termination occurs due to Author breach, no refund is provided

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate services for:

• Breach of these Terms

• Fraudulent activity

• Abuse or misuse of services

• Legal or regulatory concerns

9. ROYALTY TERMS (IF APPLICABLE)

Where applicable to published works:

9.1 Royalty Calculation

Author royalties are calculated based on net revenue from wholesale or platform sales, after deductions including:

• Production costs

• Distribution fees

• Shipping and handling

• Processing charges

9.2 Payment Schedule

Royalties are calculated quarterly and paid approximately four (4) weeks after each quarter ends.

Payments are issued via:

• Check to the address on file, or

• Direct deposit (if selected by Author)

9.3 Uncashed or Returned Payments

• Uncashed checks expire after 90 days

• Replacement requests may incur administrative processing fees where permitted

• Returned payments due to incorrect information may be reissued upon request

9.4 Unclaimed Funds

Any unpaid royalties remaining unclaimed for two (2) years may be treated in accordance with applicable abandoned property laws and internal financial policy.

9.5 Publisher Designation Option

If the Author designates themselves as publisher:

• Payments may be issued via direct deposit

• No physical checks will be issued

10. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We may rely on third-party services (printing, distribution, payment processors, analytics). We are not responsible for:

• Third-party performance failures

• Delays or disruptions caused by external providers

• Third-party policies or pricing changes

11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All Company-owned materials, templates, branding, systems, and processes remain the exclusive property of the Company.

You may not reproduce or redistribute Company materials without written consent.

12. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

Services are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis.

We do not guarantee:

• Sales performance

• Market success

• Platform approval outcomes

• Error-free or uninterrupted service

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• The Company is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages

• Total liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim

14. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company from claims arising out of:

• Your content

• Your breach of these Terms

• Your misuse of services

• Violations of law or third-party rights

15. PRIVACY AND DATA HANDLING

Your use of Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

We collect and process data as necessary to deliver services, comply with legal obligations, and maintain system security.

16. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND INTEGRATIONS

We are not responsible for third-party websites, tools, or platforms linked or integrated into our Services.

17. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

We may update these Terms at any time. Updates become effective upon posting.

Continued use of Services constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.

18. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Nevada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

All disputes shall be resolved in courts located in Nevada unless otherwise required by law.

19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Where legally enforceable, disputes may be resolved through:

• Informal negotiation

• Mediation or arbitration (if applicable and agreed)

Class action waiver may apply where permitted by law.

20. FORCE MAJEURE

We are not liable for delays or failure caused by events beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, system failures, or government actions.

21. SEVERABILITY

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain valid and enforceable.

22. WAIVER

Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of rights.

23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes prior agreements or communications.

24. CONTACT INFORMATION

AuthorsTask Book Publishing and Media Marketing Services
Email: support@authorstask.com
Phone: +1 702 208 9111