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Website and service terms

Information on this website is intended to explain Southern Book Work services and help prospective authors identify the right next step. A project begins only after scope, schedule, pricing, responsibilities, approvals, and deliverables are agreed in writing.

Project scope and revisions

Each engagement should define the services included, revision rounds, milestone dates, client approvals, and any items that fall outside the agreed scope. Changes that materially affect the work may require a revised timeline or quote.

Intellectual property and publishing accounts

Ownership, licensing, source files, third-party assets, and account access should be stated clearly in the project agreement. Publishing platforms also maintain their own policies, review standards, fees, and availability.

Timelines and outcomes

Creative and publishing timelines depend on project complexity, feedback speed, platform review, and third-party services. Marketing and publishing support can improve preparation and visibility, but no specific sales, rankings, or platform outcomes should be guaranteed.

Launch note: These general terms should be reviewed and adapted to the operating company, jurisdiction, payment policy, refund policy, and final service agreements before publication.