Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using AuthorsTask's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our services.
Services Description
AuthorsTask provides publishing, marketing, and related services for authors. Our services include but are not limited to:
- Book publishing and distribution
- Editing and design services
- Marketing and promotional services
- Author support and consultation
User Accounts
Account Creation
- You must provide accurate and complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining account security
- You must be at least 18 years old to use our services
- One person or entity per account
Account Responsibilities
- Keep your password secure
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
Intellectual Property Rights
Your Content
- You retain all rights to your manuscript and materials
- You grant us a license to publish and distribute your work
- You warrant that you own or have rights to all content provided
- You are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions
Our Content
- All website content is owned by AuthorsTask
- You may not reproduce our content without permission
- Our trademarks and logos are protected
Copyright and Ownership
Author Rights
- Authors retain copyright to their work
- You maintain full ownership of your manuscript
- You can terminate distribution with written notice
Publishing Rights
- You grant us non-exclusive rights to publish and distribute
- Rights are limited to the scope of services purchased
- Rights terminate upon service completion or cancellation
Payment Terms
Fees and Charges
- Fees are as stated in your service agreement
- Payment is due as specified in your contract
- Late payments may incur additional fees
- We reserve the right to modify fees with notice
Refunds
- Refunds are governed by our Refund Policy
- Some services are non-refundable
- See our Refund Policy for detailed information
Service Delivery
Timelines
- Estimated timelines are provided for each service
- Delays may occur due to factors outside our control
- We will communicate any significant delays
Quality Standards
- We maintain professional quality standards
- We will address quality concerns promptly
- Final approval of work rests with the author
Prohibited Uses
You may not:
- Use our services for illegal purposes
- Submit content that violates copyright or other rights
- Harass or abuse our staff
- Attempt to access unauthorized areas of our systems
- Submit malicious code or content
Content Guidelines
We reserve the right to refuse service for content that:
- Violates laws or regulations
- Infringes on others' rights
- Contains hate speech or promotes violence
- Contains illegal material
Limitation of Liability
Service Limitations
- We do not guarantee sales or success
- We are not responsible for market performance
- We do not guarantee specific search rankings or visibility
Liability Cap
- Our liability is limited to fees paid for services
- We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages
- Some jurisdictions do not allow liability limitations
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify AuthorsTask against:
- Claims arising from your content
- Your violation of these terms
- Your violation of others' rights
- Your use of our services
Termination
By You
- You may terminate with written notice
- Completed work is non-refundable
- Unused services may be eligible for refund
By Us
- We may terminate for breach of terms
- We may terminate with 30 days notice
- Termination does not affect completed work
Dispute Resolution
Process
- Contact us to discuss concerns
- We'll work toward a mutually acceptable solution
- Mediation if direct resolution fails
- Binding arbitration as final resort
Governing Law
- These terms are governed by New York State law
- Disputes will be resolved in New York
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Third-Party Services
- We use third-party services for distribution and other functions
- Third-party services have their own terms
- We are not responsible for third-party service issues
Privacy
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
Entire Agreement
These terms, along with your service agreement and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AuthorsTask.