1. Overview of the Offer
By purchasing Publishing Made Easy, you are engaging Aligning Purpose Publishing to handle the technical, editorial, and distribution steps necessary to turn your completed manuscript into a published book. This includes light editing, formatting, ISBN setup, and Amazon KDP distribution preparation.
This is a concierge-level publishing service. These Terms & Conditions set forth the expectations, requirements, and rights of both parties.
2. Deliverables
Aligning Purpose Publishing agrees to provide:
Formatting and layout of your completed manuscript.
Light editorial polish (grammar, spelling, and readability).
ISBN setup and registration.
Interior design and publishing preparation.
Amazon KDP setup for print and worldwide distribution.
Guidance on distribution options beyond Amazon, if desired.
Delivery of a professional, published book that you fully own.
3. Client Responsibilities
To ensure timely and high-quality results, you agree to:
Provide a completed manuscript in either Word or Google Doc format.
Ensure your manuscript falls within reasonable length guidelines (recommended up to 28,000 words). Longer manuscripts may incur additional fees.
Understand that Publishing Made Easy includes light editing only and does not include developmental editing, rewriting, or content creation.
Respond promptly to communication and requests for review to avoid delays.
4. Editing Policy
Light editing is included (grammar, formatting, readability).
Major rewrites, developmental editing, or reorganization of content are not included in this service.
If your manuscript requires heavy revisions, Aligning Purpose Publishing will recommend an upgrade to a higher-level editorial or ghostwriting package.
5. Delivery Timeline
The average turnaround time for Publishing Made Easy is 12–16 weeks, depending on manuscript length and client responsiveness.
Aligning Purpose Publishing is not responsible for delays caused by late client responses, incomplete manuscripts, or rescheduling requests.
6. Ownership & Rights
Upon delivery, you own 100% of the copyright, royalties, and distribution rights to your Book.
Aligning Purpose Publishing does not claim future royalties.
Aligning Purpose Publishing reserves the right to reference your Book and process as a case study or marketing example. We will never sell or profit directly from the sale of your Book.
7. Payment Terms
Full payment is due at the time of purchase, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
All payments are non-refundable once work begins, as this is a service-based product.
8. Refund & Cancellation Policy
You may cancel within 72 hours of purchase for a full refund.
After 72 hours, no refunds will be issued, as work and scheduling begin immediately.
9. No Guarantees of Outcome
Aligning Purpose Publishing guarantees the delivery of a polished, professionally published book. However, we do not guarantee book sales, bestseller status, or future financial results.
10. Confidentiality
Aligning Purpose Publishing will treat your manuscript and personal information as confidential and will not disclose without your permission, except as required by law.
11. Liability Limitation
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Aligning Purpose Publishing’s liability is limited to the total amount paid for Publishing Made Easy. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of your Book or third-party distribution services.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.
13. Agreement
By purchasing Publishing Made Easy, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.