Terms & Conditions of Use

Sovereign Acres Publishing

Effective Date: June 30, 2025

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a binding legal agreement between you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) and Sovereign Acres Publishing Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and govern your access to and use of our website, sovereignacrespublishing.com (the “Site”), and any associated services, products, materials, programs, or digital content provided through the Site (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Site.

Use of This Site

You may only use this Site in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws. You agree not to:

Interfere with the security or integrity of the Site or attempt to access restricted areas without authorization;

Use the Site to distribute any malicious software, spam, or harmful materials;

Infringe on the intellectual property rights of Sovereign Acres Publishing or third parties;

Engage in any activity that would constitute a criminal offense or give rise to civil liability.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time and without notice if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

Eligibility

To access or use our Services, you must be:

At least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction;

Able to enter into legally binding agreements;

Providing accurate, current, and complete information at all times.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including without limitation text, images, branding, design, code, documents, templates, training materials, and trademarks (“Content”), is the exclusive intellectual property of Sovereign Acres Publishing or its licensors.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any Content in any form without our prior written consent.

Authors retain copyright to original works submitted for publication unless otherwise transferred in a signed Publishing Agreement. In the case of collaborative works (e.g. anthologies), copyright terms and royalty structures will be governed by separate contractual agreements.

Publishing Agreements

Upon acceptance into any publishing program, you will be required to sign a detailed Publishing Agreement, which will supersede these Terms in the event of conflict. That agreement outlines:

Ownership of copyright;

Royalties (if any);

Production timelines;

Marketing expectations;

Rights and responsibilities of each party;

Termination clauses.

We reserve the right to decline publishing applications at our sole discretion and without explanation.

Payments, Pricing & Refunds

Fees for publishing packages, co-authorship programs, or editorial services will be clearly disclosed prior to purchase. Prices are listed in CAD and are subject to applicable taxes.

Payment Processing

We use third-party processors such as Stripe and PayPal. We do not store your credit card information.

Refund Policy

Unless otherwise stated in a signed agreement, all payments are non-refundable, including but not limited to application fees, deposits, and installment payments for publishing programs.

User-Generated Content

If you submit testimonials, reviews, content, or stories via our Site or email, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, publish, and reproduce this content in marketing or editorial materials unless explicitly revoked in writing.

Confidentiality

We treat all manuscript submissions, author applications, and personal stories as confidential. However, no method of digital storage or transmission is 100% secure. You assume the risk of communicating sensitive information electronically.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;

The information on the Site is complete, accurate, or current;

The Site or Services will meet your expectations.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sovereign Acres Publishing shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages (including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses) arising out of or related to your use of the Site or Services, even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event shall our total cumulative liability exceed the amount you paid us in the 3 months preceding any claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sovereign Acres Publishing and its directors, officers, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

Your breach of these Terms;

Your use of the Site or Services;

Any content you submit or post.

Third-Party Links

We may include links to third-party websites. These are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for third-party content, policies, or practices.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada and the federal laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Alberta.

Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

For legal inquiries or questions about these Terms:

Email: [email protected]