Terms & Conditions

Last updated: January 01, 2026

Welcome to Grovehurst Press. By accessing or using our website, services, or materials, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our website or services.

1. About Grovehurst Press

Grovehurst Press is a boutique publishing studio offering editorial, design, production, and publishing-related services to authors and creators. Our services are tailored and collaborative, and specific terms for individual projects may be governed by separate written agreements.

2. Use of This Website

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use of the site.

You may not:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems
  • Use the website to transmit harmful, malicious, or misleading content
  • Reproduce, duplicate, or exploit any part of the website for commercial purposes without express written permission

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website at our discretion.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, and design elements—is the intellectual property of Grovehurst Press or its licensors, unless otherwise stated.

You may:

  • View and download content for personal, non-commercial use only

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish content without prior written consent

Nothing in these Terms grants you any ownership or license to our intellectual property beyond limited personal use.

4. Client Work and Manuscripts

Any manuscripts, content, or materials you submit to Grovehurst Press remain your intellectual property unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Confidentiality, scope of work, timelines, deliverables, fees, and rights related to client projects are governed by separate project agreements or contracts, which take precedence over these general Terms in the event of a conflict.

5. No Guarantee of Publication or Commercial Success

While Grovehurst Press provides professional publishing and editorial services with care and expertise, we do not guarantee:

  • Acceptance by retailers, distributors, or third parties
  • Sales performance, reviews, or commercial success
  • Specific outcomes beyond the agreed scope of services

All creative and commercial results are inherently variable.

6. Payments and Refunds

Fees, payment schedules, and refund policies are outlined in individual service agreements or invoices.

Unless otherwise stated:

  • Payments are non-refundable once work has commenced
  • Late payments may result in paused or terminated services

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may include links to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party services and encourage you to review their terms independently.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, Grovehurst Press disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Grovehurst Press shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to your use of the website or services.

Our total liability, if any, shall not exceed the amount paid to us for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Grovehurst Press from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your misuse of the website
  • Your breach of these Terms
  • Content you submit that infringes on the rights of others

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Grovehurst Press
Website: www.grovehurstpress.com