These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website https://grandpublishers.co.uk (the “Website”) and any services provided by Grand Publishers (“we”, “us”, “our”).

By accessing our Website, submitting a manuscript, or engaging our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.

If you do not agree, you should not use our Website or services.

1. ABOUT GRAND PUBLISHERS

Grand Publishers is a hybrid publishing imprint providing editorial review, publishing, production, and distribution services to authors worldwide.

We are not:

• A literary agent
• A traditional advance-paying publisher
• A self-publishing platform

We operate on a selective, author-funded publishing model, described in Section 5.

2. ELIGIBILITY

You must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have the legal right to submit and publish the manuscript
• If you are a business customer, the Late Payment and Liability clauses apply as written for B2B.

By submitting work, you warrant that:

• The manuscript is your original work or that you hold all necessary rights
• The work does not infringe any third-party rights
• The work does not contain unlawful, defamatory, or prohibited material

3. SUBMISSIONS & EDITORIAL REVIEW

3.1 Submission does not guarantee publication All manuscripts are subject to editorial review. Submission alone does not imply acceptance, publication, or obligation to proceed.

3.2 Editorial discretion We reserve the sole right to determine:

• Whether a manuscript is suitable for our imprint
• Whether revisions are required
• Whether we decline to proceed

3.3 Review timelines Editorial reviews are typically completed within 24–48 hours, but timelines may vary depending on volume and complexity.

4. NO GUARANTEES

Grand Publishers makes no guarantees regarding:

• Sales volume
• Bestseller status
• Income or profit
• Retail placement
• Media coverage or publicity

Any examples, figures, or timelines discussed are illustrative only, not promises.

5. PUBLISHING MODEL & FINANCIAL STRUCTURE

5.1 Publishing model Our model differs from traditional and self-publishing models:

• Authors retain 100% of intellectual property rights
• Authors retain 100% of royalties
• Production and publishing costs are funded upfront
• We do not acquire ownership or revenue share

5.2 Investment & scope Any fees charged reflect:

• Editorial development
• Production and design
• Publishing infrastructure
• Distribution setup
• Project management

Fees are disclosed before any agreement is finalised.

5.3 Capped downside Your financial risk is limited to the agreed fee. There are no hidden charges, royalties, or future claims on your work.

6. PAYMENTS

6.1 Payment terms

• Fees must be paid as agreed before services commence
• Payments are non-refundable once work has begun, unless required by law

6.2 Currencies & taxes

• Fees may be charged in GBP or equivalent
• Authors are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or fees in their jurisdiction

7. REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS

7.1 Before work begins Refunds may be considered at our discretion if services have not commenced.

7.2 After work begins Once editorial or production work has started, refunds are generally not available due to time, labour, and third-party costs already incurred.

7.3 Statutory rights Nothing in these Terms limits your statutory consumer rights under applicable law.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

8.1 Author ownership You retain all rights to your manuscript and final published work.

8.2 Licence to operate You grant Grand Publishers a limited, non-exclusive licence to:

• Edit, format, and produce the work
• Publish and distribute it as agreed
• Display excerpts for promotional purposes (unless opted out)

8.3 Publisher materials All branding, processes, templates, and materials created by Grand Publishers remain our intellectual property.

9. DISTRIBUTION & THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS

Distribution is provided through third-party platforms (e.g. print-on-demand, ebook retailers).

We are not responsible for:

• Platform policy changes
• Account suspensions by retailers
• Algorithmic visibility or rankings

Retailers operate independently and at their discretion.

10. AUTHOR RESPONSIBILITIES

You agree to:

• Provide accurate information
• Respond promptly during the publishing process
• Review proofs carefully
• Comply with platform and legal requirements

Delays caused by lack of response may affect timelines.

11. PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION (GDPR COMPLIANCE)

11.1 Data processing We process personal data in accordance with:

• UK GDPR
• EU GDPR
• Applicable international data protection laws

11.2 Lawful basis We collect and process data based on:

• Contractual necessity
• Legitimate interest
• Legal obligations
• Consent (where required)

11.3 Your rights You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent

Requests can be made via info@grandpublishers.co.uk.

11.4 Data security We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

For full details, please review our Privacy Policy.

12. CONFIDENTIALITY

We treat manuscripts and personal information as confidential. Confidentiality obligations do not apply where disclosure is required by law.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability is limited to the amount paid by you for services

Nothing excludes liability for fraud, death, or personal injury where prohibited by law.

14. TERMINATION

We reserve the right to terminate services if:

• These Terms are breached
• Misrepresentation is discovered
• Illegal or unethical conduct occurs

Any outstanding obligations remain enforceable.

15. ADVERTISING & REPRESENTATIONS (GOOGLE / BING COMPLIANCE)

• Make false earnings claims
• Guarantee outcomes
• Misrepresent our services

All marketing materials are informational and compliant with advertising platform policies.

16. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, unless mandatory consumer laws in your country provide otherwise.

17. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

18. CONTACT INFORMATION

Grand Publishers Website: https://grandpublishers.co.uk Email: info@grandpublishers.co.uk

FINAL NOTE TO AUTHORS

Publishing involves risk, judgment, and uncertainty. Our role is to provide clarity, professionalism, and infrastructure — not guarantees.

By working with Grand Publishers, you acknowledge this reality and engage with us in good faith.