Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Imprint ("the Platform", "we", "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform. We may update these terms from time to time; continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Who Can Use Imprint

You must be at least 13 years of age to create an account on Imprint. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Platform. By registering, you confirm that all information you provide is accurate and up to date.

3. Author Responsibilities

Authors who publish books on Imprint ("Authors") retain all intellectual property rights to their original work. By submitting a manuscript, you grant Imprint a non-exclusive, worldwide licence to display, promote, and sell your work on the Platform.

Authors agree that their published content will not:

• Infringe any third-party copyright, trademark, or intellectual property right
• Contain defamatory, hateful, or discriminatory material
• Include explicit sexual content involving minors
• Constitute spam, phishing, or other deceptive practices
• Violate any applicable law or regulation

Imprint reserves the right to remove any content that violates these terms at any time without notice.

4. Royalties and Payments

Authors receive royalties on each sale as set out in our royalty schedule (currently 55% of net revenue after Stripe processing fees and print costs). Royalties are paid monthly to your connected Stripe account.

Imprint uses Stripe for all payment processing. By connecting a bank account, you agree to Stripe's Connected Account Agreement. Imprint is not responsible for delays or failures caused by Stripe's systems.

5. Reader Purchases

All purchases are final. Because our books are printed on demand specifically for each order, we do not offer refunds except in the case of a manufacturing defect or significant damage in transit. Please contact us at support@imprintpublish.com within 14 days of delivery if you believe your order qualifies.

Digital previews are provided where available and constitute no guarantee of the full content of a book.

6. Book Clubs and Community

Users may create and join book clubs, post messages, and participate in discussions. You are solely responsible for content you post. Imprint reserves the right to remove content and suspend accounts that violate these terms or our Community Guidelines. Reports of abusive content will be reviewed by our moderation team.

7. Intellectual Property

The Imprint name, logo, design, and all platform-level content (excluding author-owned books) are the exclusive property of Imprint. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from platform content without our written consent.

8. Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account at any time for violation of these terms, fraudulent activity, or any behaviour deemed harmful to the Platform or its users. Authors whose accounts are terminated will receive any outstanding royalties owed up to the date of termination, less any applicable fees.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Imprint is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Platform. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Imprint shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform.

Books sold on Imprint are the creative work of independent authors. Imprint does not endorse the views expressed in any book and accepts no liability for the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any published content.

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with Irish law. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.

11. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@imprintpublish.com.