Editing Terms & Conditions

Interpretation

The definitions and rules of interpretation in this clause apply in this agreement.

“CLIENT”: shall mean the party requesting or commissioning the work. The party may include (but not be exclusive to) an author or publisher.

“EDITING SERVICES”: shall mean:

Proofreading – correct spelling errors and typos, punctuation problems, and grammatical issues.

Copy editing – correct errors; check for style, sense, and consistency.

Development editing – review the manuscript; provide feedback on critical elements (for fiction, e.g. plot, characterisation, dialogue; for non-fiction, e.g.

structure, content, tone).

Product page optimisation - review existing book product pages (e.g. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.) and provide written feedback on alternative structure and prose.

“WRITEM”: shall mean Writem Limited [Beckside Court, Annie Reed Road, Beverley], the party undertaking the Editing Services work.

Confidentiality

1. All materials supplied by Client are considered confidential.

2. The Client materials will be utilised by Writem for the sole purpose of developing and completing the project (or estimate).

3. Client materials will not be shared with third parties external to Writem unless agreed in writing by Client.

Rights of Ownership

1. The rights to any manuscripts submitted to Writem are owned by Client.

2. Writem retains the right to use Client’s author name and book title/series for promotional activities of Writem.

3. Client confirms Client owns or has appropriate intellectual property rights to all materials supplied to Writem.

4. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Writem from all libel, copyright, and permissions infringement action resulting from Design or other materials provided by Client.

Liability

1. Writem is not liable for incidental, indirect, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages of any kind, including loss of revenues or profits, loss of business or reputation, or loss of data, in any way related to Editing Services provided by Writem.

2. Writem is not liable for any breach of obligations resulting from causes beyond Writem’s reasonable control including strikes, natural disasters, or political unrest.

3. Writem is not responsible for any claim, loss, or injury based on errors or any other inaccuracies, including without limitation as a result of any breach of the terms and conditions of this agreement.

4. Writem will not be responsible for any costs incurred by Client as a result of delays to publishing dates.

5. Client is responsible for approving proof copies of their work from the printer or publisher.

6. Writem takes no financial or legal responsibility for any issues or expenses incurred by Client in relation to using the Editing Services.

Process and Payment

1. Client will provide Writem a copy of the manuscript subject to Editing Services as a Word document.

2. Writem will review the manuscript and provide Client with a bespoke quote for the Editing Services.

3. Writem will schedule the Editing Services once a 100% payment is received from Client.

4. Client is able to discuss the edited manuscript for a period of two weeks after completion for feedback.

5. If any further Editing Services on the manuscript are required this will require a new project and quote.

Cancellation

1. Either Client or Writem may cancel this agreement by providing written notice to the other party prior to the Editing Service commencing. 

2. Should Client cancel the agreement Client shall forfeit 50% of the fee already paid.

3. Client shall have no rights to any of the Editing Services undertaken for the canceled project.

4. If Writem cancels the agreement the fee will be repaid to Client in full.

Modification of Agreement

1. Modification of any provision of this agreement is not valid or enforceable unless confirmed in writing and signed by all parties in hardcopy or e-signature.

Severability

1. The finding of any provision in this agreement to be invalid or unenforceable does not render the remaining provisions invalid or unenforceable.

Complete Agreement

1. This agreement is the entire agreement of all parties. No additional promises or conditions, written, or oral, apply to this agreement that are not included herein.

Governing Law

1. This agreement and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England.