Legal
Terms of Use
Last updated: July 16, 2026 · Effective: January 1, 2024
Affiliate Disclaimer
The Book Publishers UK LLC is an independent publishing services company. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Amazon.com Inc., Ingram Content Group, Barnes & Noble, Apple Inc., or any other retailer or platform mentioned on this website. All trademarks, service marks, and company names are the property of their respective owners and are referenced solely for descriptive purposes.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the The Book Publishers UK website at publishingplatforms.com (the "Site") or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Services
The Book Publishers UK provides professional publishing services including, but not limited to, editorial services, cover design, interior layout, ISBN registration, distribution, and book marketing. All services are subject to a separate written service agreement executed between you and The Book Publishers UK LLC.
Nothing on this website constitutes a binding offer or contract for services. Engagement begins only upon execution of a signed agreement and receipt of applicable payment.
3. No Affiliation with Third-Party Platforms
References to Amazon KDP, Amazon Ads, Ingram Spark, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, and similar platforms are descriptive only. The Book Publishers UK is an independent service provider and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of these companies. Use of their names and logos (where applicable) is for identification purposes only and does not imply any partnership or official relationship.
4. Intellectual Property
Your content: You retain full ownership of your manuscript and all associated intellectual property. Engaging The Book Publishers UK does not transfer any copyright or ownership rights to us.
Site content: All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, and design — is owned by or licensed to The Book Publishers UK LLC and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
5. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
- Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Site without written permission
6. Consultations & Lead Forms
Submitting a consultation request or contact form does not obligate either party to enter into a service agreement. Information submitted is subject to our Privacy Policy. We will respond within one business day but do not guarantee specific response times.
7. Testimonials & Results
Testimonials on this Site reflect the experiences of individual clients and are not guarantees of results. Publishing outcomes vary depending on manuscript quality, market conditions, marketing effort, and many other factors. No specific sales figures, rankings, or revenue outcomes are guaranteed.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses. We disclaim all implied warranties including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement to the fullest extent permitted by law.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Book Publishers UK LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or our services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us in the three months preceding the claim.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content or practices of those sites and accept no responsibility for them. Linking does not imply endorsement.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
12. Contact
For legal inquiries:
The Book Publishers UK — Legal2029 Century Park East, Suite 400N
Los Angeles, CA 90067
legal@publishingplatforms.com