Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Novel Nations ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of our website and publishing services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access our services.

2. Services Provided

Novel Nations provides comprehensive publishing services including but not limited to:

• Manuscript editing and proofreading
• Book cover design and interior formatting
• ISBN registration and copyright assistance
• Printing and production services
• Distribution to online and physical retailers
• Marketing and promotional support

Specific services and deliverables will be outlined in individual service agreements or publishing contracts.

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are inactive for extended periods.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to your manuscripts and creative works submitted to us. By submitting content, you grant us a limited license to use, reproduce, and distribute your work solely for the purpose of providing our publishing services.

4.2 Our Content

The website, design elements, logos, and all other content provided by Novel Nations are our intellectual property and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute our content without written permission.

5. Author Warranties and Representations

By submitting a manuscript to us, you warrant and represent that:

• You are the sole author or have obtained all necessary rights
• The content is original and does not infringe on any third-party rights
• The content does not contain defamatory, obscene, or illegal material
• You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
• All information provided is accurate and truthful

6. Payment Terms

Payment terms are specified in individual service agreements. Generally:

• Fees must be paid according to the agreed payment schedule
• All prices are in US Dollars (USD) unless otherwise stated
• We accept major credit cards, bank transfers, and other specified payment methods
• Late payments may incur additional charges
• Refunds are subject to our Refund Policy

7. Royalties and Revenue Sharing

For books published through our services, royalty rates and revenue sharing arrangements will be specified in your publishing agreement. Royalties are typically paid on a quarterly basis, subject to minimum payout thresholds.

8. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful or malicious code
• Harass, abuse, or harm others
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Engage in fraudulent activities
• Publish defamatory, obscene, or illegal content

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Novel Nations shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

10. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with US arbitration laws. The arbitration shall take place in New York, USA, and be conducted in English.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.