Terms of Service
Effective Date: 25 march 2025
By using the services of American Book Illustrations (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read carefully.
1. Services Provided
We provide publishing support, editing, ghostwriting, design, and distribution assistance for authors. We are an independent service provider and are not affiliated with Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IngramSpark, or any retailer.
2. Client Responsibilities
- You agree to provide accurate and lawful content.
- You retain ownership of your intellectual property unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- You confirm that submitted manuscripts or materials do not infringe third-party rights.
3. Ownership & Rights
- All content you provide remains your property.
- Services we perform (design, editing, formatting) are licensed or transferred to you upon full payment.
- For ghostwriting projects, copyright transfers upon completion and payment.
4. Payments & Refunds
- Payments must be made as agreed at checkout or contract stage.
- Refunds are available only as described in our Refund Policy.
- Late or failed payments may result in suspension of services.
5. No Guarantees
While we aim to help authors with publishing, distribution, and marketing, we do not guarantee specific outcomes such as sales volume, rankings, or retailer acceptance.
6. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for:
- Losses resulting from third-party platforms’ decisions (e.g., online retailers rejecting submissions).
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of our services.
7. Termination
We may suspend or terminate services if you violate these Terms, misuse services, or engage in unlawful activity.
8. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country]. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
9. Modifications
We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates will be posted with a new effective date.
10. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, contact us at: