Publishing Policy

At [Publisher's Name], we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, integrity, and transparency in all aspects of our business. The following policies outline our commitments and procedures:

1. Submission Policy

• We accept manuscript submissions from authors and agents.
• All submissions must be made through our online submission form.
• We do not accept unsolicited manuscripts by email or mail.
• We will respond to all submissions within [timeframe].

2. Copyright Policy

• We respect the intellectual property rights of authors and creators.
• All manuscripts submitted to us must be the original work of the author.
• We will not publish any material that infringes on the copyright of another party.

3. Privacy Policy

• We collect personal information from authors, agents, and customers for the purpose of conducting business.
• We will not share personal information with third parties without consent.
• We will protect personal information from unauthorized access and disclosure.

4. Payment and Royalty Policy

• We pay royalties to authors on the net sales of their books.
• Royalty rates are [rate]% for print books and [rate]% for e-books.
• We pay advances to authors against royalties.
• We will provide authors with regular statements of account.

5. Editing and Proofreading Policy

• We edit and proofread all manuscripts to ensure quality and accuracy.
• We work with authors to ensure that the editing and proofreading process meets their needs.
• We will not make any changes to a manuscript without the author's consent.

6. Publication and Distribution Policy

• We publish books in various formats, including print, e-book, and audiobook.
• We distribute books to retailers and online platforms.
• We will make every effort to ensure that books are available to customers in a timely manner.

7. Returns and Refunds Policy

• We accept returns of damaged or defective books.
• We will provide refunds or replacements for returned books.
• We will not accept returns of books that are not damaged or defective.

8. Accessibility Policy

• We are committed to making our books accessible to all readers.
• We will provide books in alternative formats, such as large print or e-book, upon request.
• We will make every effort to ensure that our website and online platforms are accessible to all users.

9. Complaints and Disputes Policy

• We are committed to resolving complaints and disputes in a fair and timely manner.
• We will respond to all complaints and disputes within [timeframe].
• We will work with authors, agents, and customers to resolve complaints and disputes.

10. Changes to Policies

• We reserve the right to change our policies at any time.
• We will notify authors, agents, and customers of any changes to our policies.

By using our website, submitting a manuscript, or entering into a contract with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by our policies.