Terms and conditions

 

The Daring Press

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These Terms & Conditions govern your use of The Daring Press website and services. By accessing this website or engaging our services, you agree to the following terms.

1. ABOUT THE DARING PRESS

The Daring Press provides boutique publishing, book marketing, editorial, creative, and educational services, including but not limited to:

  • Publishing and co-publishing services

  • Editing, cover design, formatting, and distribution support

  • Book marketing, launch strategy, and PR support

  • Consulting, mentorship, and creative guidance

  • Educational content, written materials, and resources

All services are provided subject to availability, approval, and alignment.

2. NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS

While The Daring Press brings professional expertise, creative direction, and strategic support, we do not guarantee specific outcomes, including but not limited to:

  • Book sales numbers

  • Media coverage

  • Bestseller status

  • Audience growth

  • Revenue or financial results

Publishing and marketing outcomes depend on many factors outside our control, including market conditions, reader behaviour, and the author’s participation.

3. APPLICATION & ACCEPTANCE

Some services (including The Daring Signature and Plug & Play offerings) require an application and approval.

  • Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

  • We reserve the right to accept or decline applications at our discretion.

  • Accepted clients will receive a custom proposal outlining scope, timelines, and investment.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & COPYRIGHT

Your Content

You retain full ownership, copyright, and intellectual property rights to your manuscript, book, and original materials unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Our Content

All content on this website — including copy, language, frameworks, visuals, educational materials, and branding — is the intellectual property of The Daring Press unless stated otherwise.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or repurpose our content without written permission

  • Use our materials for commercial purposes without consent

5. USE OF INFORMATION & EDUCATIONAL CONTENT

All information, copy, and educational material provided on this website or through our services is for general informational and educational purposes only.

It does not constitute:

  • Legal advice

  • Financial advice

  • Publishing guarantees

  • Marketing or business guarantees

You are responsible for your own decisions, actions, and results.

6. PAYMENT TERMS

  • All pricing is outlined in custom proposals or agreements.

  • Payment plans, where offered, must be honoured according to agreed schedules.

  • Failure to make payments may result in paused work or termination of services.

  • All payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in writing.

7. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure the success of our collaboration, clients agree to:

  • Provide materials, feedback, and approvals in a timely manner

  • Engage respectfully and professionally

  • Understand that timelines may shift due to delays in feedback or external factors

8. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate services in accordance with the terms outlined in the signed agreement or proposal.

In the event of termination:

  • Completed work up to that point will be invoiced accordingly

  • Intellectual property rights remain as outlined in the agreement

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Daring Press shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of this website or services.

Your use of our services is at your own discretion and risk.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

All private communications, manuscripts, proposals, and client materials are treated as confidential and will not be shared without consent, except where required by law.

11. CHANGES TO TERMS

The Daring Press reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time.
Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

12. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Australia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. CONTACT

For questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
hello@thedaringpress.com