Welcome to Silverlake Publishers. These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you,” “user,” or “client”) and Silverlake Publishers (“we,” “us,” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of our website (https://silverlakepublishers.com) and any services provided therein.
Silverlake Publishers is a comprehensive provider of literary and publishing solutions. By engaging our services, you are contracting for professional expertise in:
You retain full ownership of all original materials provided to us, including manuscripts, notes, and research. Our role is strictly as a service provider; we do not claim any equity or future rights to your literary property.
All creative output produced by Silverlake Publishers (writing, design, and art) is considered "Work-for-Hire." Upon the fulfillment of all payment obligations, the copyright and all commercial rights to the final deliverables are transferred to the client.
The Silverlake Publishers name, logo, proprietary marketing frameworks, and website content are the exclusive property of Silverlake Publishers and may not be used or reproduced without written consent.
Fees are determined based on the scope of work outlined in your Project Quote. We reserve the right to adjust pricing for "Scope Creep"—defined as requests for work beyond the original agreement.
Because our services involve dedicated labor and creative expertise:
The client is ultimately responsible for the factual accuracy of their book. Silverlake Publishers does not verify the truthfulness of non-fiction claims or the legality of the client’s content.
Each service includes a specific number of revision rounds (typically two).
Before a book is sent to global distribution, the client must provide a written "Final Approval." Once this is signed, Silverlake Publishers is not liable for any typos, formatting errors, or design flaws discovered post-publication.
We facilitate distribution through third-party retailers (Amazon, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble, etc.). We are not responsible for the internal policies, technical glitches, or sudden account terminations initiated by these third-party platforms.
While our book marketing services utilize industry-leading strategies, the literary market is subjective. We make no guarantee—express or implied—regarding book sales, media appearances, or specific financial returns.
Unless otherwise stated in a specific partnership agreement, the client retains 100% of the royalties paid by the retailers. Silverlake Publishers does not take a percentage of your book sales.
We maintain a strict confidentiality policy. Your manuscript, personal identity, and financial details will never be disclosed to third parties without your written consent, except for the purpose of fulfilling distribution requirements (e.g., providing your name to the Library of Congress for copyright filing).
We reserve the right to refuse service for manuscripts that:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Silverlake Publishers’ total liability for any claim arising out of this agreement shall not exceed the total amount paid by the client for the specific service in question. We are not liable for any consequential or "lost opportunity" damages.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Silverlake Publishers harmless from and against any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your breach of these Terms or any third-party claim that your book infringes on their rights.
In the event of a disagreement, both parties agree to attempt "Good Faith" mediation for a period of 30 days before seeking legal action. Any litigation shall be conducted in the courts of the jurisdiction where Silverlake Publishers is headquartered.
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