These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") set out the agreement between you ("the Author", "you") and Self Publish Books UK Ltd. ("the Company", "we", "us", "our"), a publishing service provider registered and operating in the United Kingdom. By engaging our services, you agree to abide by these Terms in full. These Terms comply with UK law and industry standards relevant to publishing, self-publishing, and associated digital services.
The individual or entity purchasing publishing services from the Company.
The book, text, or content submitted by the Author for publishing.
All services provided by the Company, including editing, design, formatting, marketing, distribution, and consultancy.
The agreement formed when the Author accepts these Terms and makes payment for any services.
Third-party retailers, platforms, and distributors, such as Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, and others.
The representative assigned by the Company to coordinate with the Author.
The Company offers professional self-publishing solutions, including but not limited to manuscript editing, cover design, interior formatting, ISBN registration, marketing, distribution, and author support. The services selected by the Author will be set out in a written package or bespoke agreement. The Company acts as a service provider only. We are not a traditional publisher, and the Author retains full ownership and control of their work. The Company reserves the right to subcontract certain services (such as printing, distribution, or specialist design) to trusted third parties, while maintaining full accountability to the Author.
The Company against all claims, liabilities, and legal actions arising from breaches of warranties.
Fees for services are outlined in the package descriptions or bespoke service agreement. Payment is required upfront unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Company offers a 7-day money-back guarantee on standard packages if no significant work has begun. Beyond this, refunds will not be issued once services (such as editing, formatting, or ISBN registration) have commenced. All payments must be made in GBP (£) via approved payment methods. Prices include VAT where applicable.
Copyright in the Author’s Work remains with the Author at all times. The Company does not claim publishing rights, ownership, or royalties in relation to the Author’s Work. The Company may use the Author’s book title, cover, and brief excerpts in marketing materials and case studies unless expressly forbidden in writing by the Author. If the Author opts for an ISBN provided by the Company, it will be registered under Self Publish Books UK Ltd. If the Author provides their own ISBN, all responsibility remains with the Author.
Editing services are designed to improve grammar, readability, and consistency. The Author is ultimately responsible for final approval of content. Cover and interior designs are created according to the Author’s brief and industry standards. The Author is entitled to revisions as per the package purchased. The Company will ensure designs meet the technical requirements of major distributors but cannot guarantee sales performance.
The Company provides professional formatting for print and digital editions. Digital Formatting Services include EPUB formatting, MOBI conversion, and accessibility compliance where applicable. The Company ensures compatibility with major platforms but cannot be held responsible for subsequent platform changes outside of its control. The Author may request technical assistance for updates post-publication, subject to additional fees.
The Company coordinates distribution through selected third-party platforms (Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, etc.). The Author understands that distribution timelines and availability are subject to the policies of these platforms. The Company provides eBook distribution and print-on-demand setup but does not guarantee placement in physical bookshops unless explicitly included in the package. Marketing services are provided according to package specifications. The Company does not guarantee specific sales figures or reviews.
The Author retains 100% of royalties earned from sales through third-party platforms (after platform commissions and transaction fees). Where the Company collects payments on behalf of the Author, royalties will be disbursed quarterly, with full accounting provided. The Company does not deduct commission unless explicitly stated in a bespoke agreement.
Shall not exceed the amount paid by the Author for services rendered.
The Company against any legal claims relating to the content of the Work.
Either party may terminate this agreement with 14 days’ written notice. If services have already commenced, refunds will not be available except under the money-back guarantee clause (see Payments, Fees, and Refunds). The Company reserves the right to cancel services if the Author breaches these Terms, in which case no refunds shall be provided.
The Company complies with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. The Author’s data will be used only for the fulfilment of publishing services and will not be sold to third parties. The Author has the right to request data access, correction, or deletion at any time.
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
The Company may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Authors will be notified of material changes affecting their contracts.
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Self Publish Books UK Ltd.
+447450620171
info@selfpublishbooks.co.uk
By purchasing services from Self Publish Books UK, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.