These Terms of Service (the "Terms") outline the rules and expectations that govern your relationship with American Noble Authors LLC ("American Noble Authors," "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a book publishing services company registered in New York. By accessing or using our services — including but not limited to ebook dynamics (fiction and non-fiction), editing, formatting, cover design, audiobook production, publishing support, and marketing solutions (such as social media promotion and SEO) — you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.
01 Acceptance of Terms
By submitting an inquiry, signing a service agreement, making a payment, or using our website at americannobleauthors.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms set forth in your specific project agreement.
These Terms apply to all visitors, prospective clients, and active clients of American Noble Authors. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
To engage our services, you must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal authority to enter into binding contracts in your jurisdiction.
02 Services We Provide
American Noble Authors offers a comprehensive suite of creative and professional services designed to help authors, entrepreneurs, and individuals bring their stories and ideas to life through high-quality ebook and audiobook production. Our services include:
- Editing: Comprehensive editing services, including developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
- Formatting and Layout: Professional formatting for various ebook platforms (e.g., Kindle, ePub) and print-on-demand.
- Cover Design: Custom and professionally designed ebook covers tailored to your genre and vision.
- Audiobook Production: Services related to the production of audio versions of your books, including narration, editing, and mastering.
- Publishing Support: Guidance and assistance with the publishing process, including platform setup and distribution.
- Marketing Solutions: Strategic marketing support to promote your book, including social media promotion, search engine optimization (SEO), and content creation.
Each project undertaken will be accompanied by a detailed proposal or service agreement outlining specific deliverables, project timelines, agreed-upon fees, payment milestones, and review processes. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and your Service Agreement, the Service Agreement shall control.
03 Your Responsibilities
As a valued client of American Noble Authors, you agree to:
- Provide Accurate Information: Supply accurate, complete, and timely information, materials, and feedback necessary for us to effectively perform the services.
- Content Rights: Affirm that any materials you provide to us (such as manuscripts, stories, ideas, images, or files) are your original work, or that you have obtained all necessary licenses, permissions, and rights to use and authorize us to use such materials for your project. You agree to indemnify and hold American Noble Authors harmless from any claims of copyright infringement or intellectual property violation arising from content you provide.
- Timely Payments: Make all payments as outlined in your contract or invoice by the agreed-upon due dates.
- Cooperation: Cooperate with us throughout the project duration, including providing feedback and approvals promptly to avoid delays.
04 Payment Terms
- Deposits: Most projects require an upfront deposit (typically 50% of the total project fee) before work commences. This deposit secures your project slot and covers initial work.
- Milestone Payments: For larger or longer-term projects, payments may be structured into milestone payments, payable upon the completion of specific project phases.
- Final Payment: The final payment is due upon project completion and prior to the release of the final deliverables to you.
- Late Payments: In the event of overdue payments, we reserve the right to suspend work on your project until the outstanding balance is cleared. A late fee may be applied to overdue invoices, as specified in your proposal or invoice.
- Refunds: Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis and depend on the amount of work completed. Generally, full refunds are not available after significant progress has been made on a project. Any refund amount will be prorated based on the services rendered up to the point of cancellation.
05 Intellectual Property
Client Ownership
Upon full and final payment for our services, you will own all intellectual property rights to the final work specifically created for you (e.g., your finished manuscript, cover design, audiobook files), unless otherwise explicitly agreed upon in writing.
Company Portfolio Rights
We may retain the right to showcase samples or excerpts of our work (e.g., cover design, small manuscript portions) in our portfolio or marketing materials for promotional purposes, provided it does not contain sensitive or confidential information, and unless you specifically request strict confidentiality in writing beforehand.
Our Tools and Methods
Any tools, methodologies, templates, proprietary software, or underlying intellectual property developed or used by American Noble Authors to create your content remain our intellectual property.
Third-Party Content
We ensure that any third-party content (e.g., licensed stock images, fonts, music) used in your project is licensed adequately for its intended use. You are responsible for adhering to any licensing terms associated with third-party content once the project is delivered.
06 Confidentiality
We value your trust and are committed to protecting your sensitive information. Any private information you share with us, such as your personal story, business ideas, unpublished manuscripts, or proprietary information, will be kept strictly confidential. We will not share, disclose, or use your confidential materials for any purpose other than delivering your project services, unless we have your explicit written consent or are legally required to do so.
07 Termination of Services
Client Cancellation
You may cancel your project at any time by providing written notification to us. If you cancel after work has commenced, any refund will be determined based on the amount of work completed and expenses incurred up to the point of cancellation, as outlined in the "Payment Terms" section.
Company Termination
We reserve the right to terminate a contract if you violate these Terms, including but not limited to, failure to make timely payments, misrepresentation of provided materials, or misuse of our delivered work. In such cases, any unpaid fees for services rendered will remain due and payable immediately.
Return of Materials
Upon termination, both parties agree to promptly return or securely delete any confidential materials or proprietary information belonging to the other party, upon request.
08 International Data Transfers & GDPR Compliance
For individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom (UK), American Noble Authors is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR, respectively. While our primary operations are based in the U.S., we acknowledge that we may process data of individuals residing in the EEA or the UK.
We ensure that any transfer of personal data outside of these regions is conducted in compliance with applicable data protection laws, utilizing appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legally recognized mechanisms. Under the GDPR, you have enhanced rights regarding your personal data, including the right to complain to a supervisory authority, the right to data portability, and specific rights related to automated decision-making and profiling. We are dedicated to upholding these rights and ensuring your data is handled with the highest level of care and compliance.
09 Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms and any disputes arising from them are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Informal Resolution
If a dispute arises, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve it through good-faith informal discussion and negotiation.
Binding Arbitration
If informal resolution fails within 30 days, any unresolved dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the services provided shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Arbitration will take place in New York County, New York. The decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding upon both parties.
Jurisdiction & Class Action Waiver
Both parties agree not to bring any claims in courts outside of the agreed-upon arbitration jurisdiction, and that disputes will be resolved individually — not as part of any class action, class arbitration, or collective proceeding.
10 Updates to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our services, business practices, or applicable laws and regulations. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or via direct communication (e.g., email). Your continued use of our services after any updates signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.
11 Contact Information
For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: