Terms of Use

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These Terms govern your access to and use of the Publishers of New York website and online services.

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Publishers of New York website, including our pages, resources, forms, manuscript submission tools, consultation scheduling features, downloadable materials, and related online services.

By using this website, you agree to these Terms and to any policies incorporated by reference, including our:

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website. These Terms apply to general website use only. Specific publishing projects, services, rights, payment terms, timelines, and deliverables may be governed by separate written agreements.

About This Website

The Publishers of New York website provides information about our company, books, authors, publishing services, editorial services, production, distribution, audiobooks, marketing, author resources, manuscript submissions, press and media inquiries, rights and permissions, and publishing consultations.

Website content is provided for general informational, educational, promotional, and business purposes.

We aim to keep information accurate and current, but website content may occasionally contain errors, outdated information, technical issues, or omissions. We may update, remove, or modify content, services, features, pricing information, submission criteria, or other website materials without prior notice. Information on this website does not replace the terms of a signed publishing or services agreement.

Manuscript Submissions

Publishers of New York may accept manuscripts, proposals, sample chapters, synopses, illustrations, and other creative materials through the submission channels identified on our website.

By submitting material, you represent that:

Submitting a manuscript does not transfer copyright or ownership of your work to Publishers of New York.Submitted manuscripts are handled in accordance with our Manuscript Privacy Policy.Any publishing rights, licenses, permissions, or commercial uses must be addressed separately in a written agreement.

No Publishing Relationship

Using this website, submitting a manuscript, scheduling a consultation, exchanging emails, receiving preliminary feedback, or speaking with a member of our team does not by itself create:

A publishing agreement
An agency relationship
A partnership
An employment relationship
An exclusive submission arrangement
An obligation to publish
An obligation to provide services

A formal publishing or services relationship begins only when the relevant parties enter into an applicable written agreement. Any representations made during preliminary discussions are subject to the final terms of that agreement.

Website Content & Use

Unless otherwise stated, content on this website may include:

Text
Articles
Logos
Graphics
Book covers
Author photographs
Illustrations
Videos
Audio
Downloads
Page layouts
Icons
Design elements
Software and other digital materials

These materials may be owned by Publishers of New York, our authors, licensors, service providers, or other rights holders and may be protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual-property laws.You may access and use this website for lawful personal or professional purposes.Unless expressly authorized, you may not:

Republish substantial portions of our website
Sell or commercially redistribute our resources
Copy our branding
Remove copyright or trademark notices
Use our content in a way that suggests false affiliation or endorsement
Reproduce protected author content without permission
Systematically harvest or scrape substantial website content

Reasonable sharing of links to publicly available pages is permitted.

Prohibited Conduct

You may not use the Publishers of New York website in a manner that is unlawful, deceptive, abusive, harmful, or disruptive.

Impersonating Publishers of New York or another person
Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation
Attempting unauthorized access to our systems
Introducing malware, viruses, or malicious code
Interfering with website operation
Circumventing security controls
Harvesting personal information
Submitting knowingly fraudulent materials
Using forms to send spam
Attempting to access information not intended for you
Using our brand to deceive authors or third parties
Engaging in fraudulent payment or publishing schemes
Conducting automated scraping that materially burdens the website

We may restrict or block access where reasonably necessary to protect our systems, users, authors, or business.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to websites, services, platforms, or resources operated by independent third parties.

Retailers
Distributors
Scheduling providers
Payment processors
Social-media platforms
Author websites
Bookseller websites
Audiobook platforms
Cloud services
Embedded media providers

We do not control independently operated third-party websites and are not responsible for their availability, content, privacy practices, accessibility, security, or terms of use. A link from Publishers of New York does not necessarily mean that we endorse every product, statement, or practice of the third party. Your use of an external service is subject to that service’s own terms and policies.

No Guarantees

Publishers of New York does not guarantee any particular commercial result arising from publishing, marketing, distribution, or other services.
Unless expressly stated in a signed agreement, we do not guarantee:

Acceptance of a manuscript
Publication
A particular number of sales
Bestseller status
Specific rankings
Media coverage
Reviews
Awards
Bookstore shelf placement
Library acquisition
Retailer promotion
Film or television interest
Literary-agent representation
A particular amount of revenue
A specific return on marketing investment

Publishing outcomes depend on many factors beyond the control of any publisher, including market conditions, reader behavior, retailer decisions, competition, timing, pricing, and the individual book.Professional recommendations, market assessments, and forecasts are opinions and planning tools, not promises of a particular result

Disclaimers & Limitation

The website and its general informational content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The website will always be available
Access will always be uninterrupted
Every page will be error-free
All information will always be complete or current
Every feature will work on every device or browser
Third-party services will remain available
Reliance on website information will produce a particular result

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Publishers of New York will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive losses arising solely from general use of, or inability to use, this website.Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or overrides obligations expressly assumed under a separate written agreement

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to be responsible for claims, losses, costs, or liabilities arising from:

Your unlawful use of the website
Your intentional violation of these Terms
Fraudulent information you knowingly submit
Content you provide without the necessary rights or permissions
Your infringement of another person's intellectual-property or privacy rights
Your misuse of Publishers of New York branding or systems

This general website provision does not replace or expand any project-specific warranties or indemnification terms contained in a signed publishing or services agreement.Any contractual obligations relating to an author’s manuscript should be governed by the applicable written agreement.

Governing Law

These Terms are intended to be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise. Any dispute-resolution, arbitration, jurisdiction, or venue provisions relating to a specific publishing or services relationship should be addressed separately in the applicable written agreement. For the live website, the governing-law provision should be reviewed and confirmed against the actual legal entity, business registration, and operating jurisdiction of Publishers of New York.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in:

Our website
Publishing services
Technology
Business practices
Legal requirements
Submission processes
Third-party integrations
Security practices

When the Terms are updated, the revised version will display a new Last Updated date. Your continued use of the website after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law. Where required, additional notice of material changes may be provided.