Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Welcome to Dangerous Business Media, LLC! By using our website and publishing services, you (“Author,” “you,” or “your”) agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.
1. Services Provided
We offer independent publishing services including (but not limited to) editing, book cover design, beta reader feedback, copyright registration assistance, ISBN assignment, and print/digital publishing support. The scope of services will be defined in your service agreement or order confirmation.
2. Author Responsibilities
- You represent and warrant that all materials you provide (including manuscripts, images, and other content) are your original work or that you have obtained all necessary rights and permissions.
- You are responsible for reviewing and approving all final materials prior to publication.
- You agree not to submit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or otherwise inappropriate.
3. Intellectual Property
- All rights to your manuscript and final published work remain with you, the Author.
- By engaging our services, you grant us a limited license to use your materials solely for the purpose of providing the agreed services.
- Cover designs, formatting, and other assets created by us as part of your publishing package are licensed to you for use with your book once full payment has been received.
4. Payment & Fees
- Fees for services will be outlined in advance. Payment terms will be specified in your invoice or service agreement.
- Services may require partial or full payment upfront. Work will not begin until payment is received as outlined in your agreement.
- All fees are non-refundable once services have been rendered.
5. Distribution & Royalties
- We assist with publishing and distribution through third-party platforms (e.g., Amazon, IngramSpark, and others). You are subject to their terms and conditions in addition to ours.
- Any royalties earned from book sales through these platforms will be paid directly to you by the distributor, not by us.
6. Copyright & ISBN
- We may assist with U.S. Copyright registration and ISBN assignment, but you remain the legal copyright owner of your work.
- You are solely responsible for ensuring accuracy of information provided for these registrations.
7. Limitation of Liability
- While we strive to provide high-quality services, we do not guarantee book sales, reviews, or specific outcomes.
- We are not liable for third-party errors (such as distributor delays, printing issues, or platform rejections).
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the specific service in question.
8. Revisions & Changes
- Basic service packages may include a set number of revisions. Additional revisions or changes requested beyond the agreed scope may incur additional fees.
9. Termination
- Either party may terminate the agreement with written notice. If terminated, you are responsible for payment of services already performed.
10. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
11. Contact Us
For any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:
Dangerous Business Media, LLC
Email: info@dangerousbusinessmedia.com