American Author Publishers

Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

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Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the services provided by American Author Publishers ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to comply with these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of our website and services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, clients, and anyone using our book publishing services, including editing, design, marketing, audiobook production, Amazon publishing, American Author Publishers, and related digital publishing solutions.

02

Affiliated Companies & Brands

American Author Publishers operates within a broader network of creative, operational, and publishing-related brands. Certain services, support communications, project management, marketing tasks, or production work may be handled through affiliated companies, authorized representatives, or trusted operational partners.

Our affiliated brands and entities include:

  • JBFam Solutions — Parent and operational business entity supporting digital operations, management systems, technology, and business infrastructure.
  • Get Set Publishing — A publishing and creative services brand offering support for book publishing services, editing, author branding, design, marketing, and related publishing solutions.

By using our services, you acknowledge that communication, invoicing, support, project coordination, creative production, and operational services may be handled by these affiliated entities on behalf of American Author Publishers.

All affiliated entities follow the same confidentiality, privacy, and professional standards outlined in these Terms of Service and related company policies.

03

Services Provided

American Author Publishers provides professional publishing and creative services, including but not limited to:

  • Book publishing services and global distribution
  • Amazon self publishing, Amazon publishing, and platform setup
  • American Author Publishers, American Author Publishers, and multi-platform distribution
  • Book editing, proofreading, and manuscript formatting
  • Book cover design, illustration, and author branding services
  • Ghostwriting and creative content writing services
  • Audiobook production and narration services
  • Book marketing, promotional campaigns, and author websites

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, update, or discontinue any service at any time without prior notice.

04

Intellectual Property & Ownership

Upon full payment, clients retain ownership rights to final approved deliverables created by American Author Publishers, including written content, designs, illustrations, formatted files, publishing assets, and marketing materials.

Until a project has been paid in full, all work remains the intellectual property of American Author Publishers. Final files, publishing assets, or platform-ready materials may be withheld until outstanding balances are cleared.

Clients are responsible for confirming they have the legal rights to all manuscripts, content, images, ideas, references, and materials submitted for use in their projects.

05

Payment Terms

All pricing displayed on our website or shared through proposals, invoices, or consultations is subject to change without prior notice.

  • A project deposit may be required before work begins
  • Remaining balances must be cleared before final delivery
  • Rush projects may require full upfront payment
  • Payments are securely processed through approved payment gateways

All prices are listed in USD unless stated otherwise. Clients are responsible for any applicable transaction fees, taxes, or financial institution charges.

06

Refund & Revision Policy

Customer satisfaction is important to us. Revision and refund terms depend on the package, project stage, service type, and scope of work purchased.

  • Revision limits vary depending on the selected service package
  • Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
  • Approved and finalized work is non-refundable
  • Deposits may become non-refundable once work has started
  • Service credits may be offered instead of monetary refunds where applicable

Clients are encouraged to review drafts, publishing files, and creative deliverables carefully before giving final approval.

07

Confidentiality

American Author Publishers values client confidentiality and privacy. Manuscripts, project details, creative concepts, publishing plans, account information, and materials shared with us remain confidential and are not shared with unauthorized third parties.

Our team handles writing, publishing, design, marketing, Amazon publishing, and American Author Publishers support with professionalism and discretion. We do not claim public credit for client projects unless written permission is provided.

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Prohibited Content

We reserve the right to refuse, pause, or terminate projects that involve:

  • Illegal, fraudulent, or misleading content
  • Content that violates intellectual property rights
  • Defamatory, hateful, or abusive material
  • Content promoting violence or unlawful activities
  • Any material deemed inappropriate under applicable laws

If prohibited content is discovered during a project, we reserve the right to terminate services without refund.

09

Limitation of Liability

American Author Publishers shall not be held liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of our website, book publishing services, creative services, or related digital publishing solutions.

Our total liability for any claim related to our services shall not exceed the total amount paid by the client for the specific project or service in question.

10

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of the United States.

Any disputes related to these Terms, our website, or our services shall be handled through the appropriate legal jurisdiction and courts within the United States.

11

Changes to Terms

American Author Publishers reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon publication on our website.

Your continued use of our website, book publishing services, Amazon self publishing support, American Author Publishers support, or related creative services after updates constitutes acceptance of those changes.

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at info@americanauthorpublishers.com or call us at (217) 432-3030 .

Website: https://americanauthorpublishers.com/

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