Terms and Conditions

Agreement to Terms

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Aurelius Publishing House (“Aurelius Publishing,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) governing your access to and use of the website aureliuspublishinghouse.com (the “Website”) and all related services.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Website. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Definitions

For purposes of these Terms:

• “Website” refers to aureliuspublishinghouse.com and all associated pages, content, and services
• “User,” “you,” or “your” refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Website
• “Content” refers to all text, images, graphics, logos, manuscripts, data, and other materials on the Website
• “Submission” refers to any manuscript, proposal, query, or other material submitted to us for consideration
• “Services” refers to any services provided by Aurelius Publishing, including manuscript evaluation and publishing services

Eligibility and Account Registration

Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Website and submit materials for consideration. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.

Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when communicating with us or submitting materials. You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of this information.

Account Security

If you create an account on our Website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Manuscript Submissions

Submission Process

By submitting a manuscript, proposal, or other material (“Submission”) to Aurelius Publishing through our Website or other means, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

Intellectual Property Ownership

You retain all intellectual property rights to your Submission. By submitting materials to us, you do not transfer any ownership rights to Aurelius Publishing. We will not claim ownership of your work.

Right to Review

By submitting materials, you grant us the non-exclusive right to:

• Review and evaluate your Submission
• Share your Submission with our editors, reviewers, and other personnel involved in the evaluation process
• Retain a copy of your Submission for our records

No Obligation to Publish

Submission of materials does not create any obligation for Aurelius Publishing to publish, represent, or otherwise engage with your work. We reserve the right to accept or reject any Submission at our sole discretion.

Response Time

While we strive to review all submissions in a timely manner, we do not guarantee a specific response time. If you have not received a response within a reasonable period (typically 90 days), you may follow up with us or submit your work elsewhere.

Simultaneous Submissions

Unless otherwise specified, we accept simultaneous submissions (submissions that are being considered by other publishers). However, you agree to notify us immediately if your Submission is accepted for publication elsewhere.

Previously Published Work

By submitting materials, you represent and warrant that:

• The work is original and created by you
• You have the right to submit the work
• The work does not infringe upon any third-party rights
• The work has not been previously published (unless otherwise disclosed)

Confidentiality

We treat all submissions as confidential and will not share your work with third parties outside of our evaluation process without your permission. However, we cannot be held liable for any inadvertent disclosure that may occur despite our reasonable efforts to maintain confidentiality.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, design, and software, is the property of Aurelius Publishing or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Restrictions on Use

You may not:

• Copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, or create derivative works from our Content without written permission
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Website (web scraping)
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software or technology used on the Website

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

Prohibited Conduct

When using our Website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Engage in any conduct that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users
• Use the Website for any commercial purpose without our written consent

Third-Party Links and Content

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites
• Any products or services offered by third parties
• The accuracy or reliability of third-party information

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

No Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT
• WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
• WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AURELIUS PUBLISHING SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
• BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOST OPPORTUNITIES
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US (IF ANY) IN THE SIX MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Professional Advice Disclaimer

Information on our Website is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, legal, financial, or publishing advice. You should consult appropriate professionals for advice specific to your situation.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aurelius Publishing, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Website
• Your breach of any representations or warranties made herein

Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for more information.

Termination

Our Right to Terminate

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
• Discontinuation or material modification of the Website

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction and Venue

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts and waive any objection to venue.

Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make good faith efforts to resolve disputes amicably.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
• Post the revised Terms on the Website
• Notify users of material changes (if contact information is available)

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Website.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Aurelius Publishing regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Aurelius Publishing.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice to you.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms, please contact us:

For general inquiries, manuscript submissions, or other matters, please use the contact information above. We will respond to inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.