Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 1, 2025

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the website and services offered by Patronica Clark Publishing ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Services

Patronica Clark Publishing provides publishing services for books, magazines, academic papers, and related content ("Services"). Our Services may include, but are not limited to, editing, design, formatting, printing, distribution, and marketing support.

2. User Accounts

When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. Payment Terms

3.1 Fees and Payment

You agree to pay all fees associated with the Services you select. All fees are in US dollars and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. We use Stripe as our payment processor, and your use of our payment services is subject to Stripe's terms of service.

3.2 Subscription Services

For subscription-based Services, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis until you cancel. You may cancel your subscription at any time by contacting us or through your account settings.

3.3 Refunds

Refunds may be issued at our discretion and in accordance with our refund policy, which may be updated from time to time.

4. User Content

4.1 Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to the content you submit to us for publishing ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of providing our Services to you.

4.2 Representations and Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to your User Content
• Your User Content does not infringe on the intellectual property rights or other rights of any third party
• Your User Content does not violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Your User Content is not defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable

5. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are the exclusive property of Patronica Clark Publishing or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use our Services for any illegal purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
• Interfere with or disrupt our Services or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Services or systems
• Use our Services to transmit harmful code or malware
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair our Services

7. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our Services will cease immediately.

8. Disclaimers

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation of our Services or the information, content, or materials included on our website. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Patronica Clark Publishing, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of our Services.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Patronica Clark Publishing and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our Services or your violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our website prior to the changes becoming effective. Your continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Patronica Clark Publishing
10751 West Tropicana Circle North
Sun City, AZ US
Phone: +1 (928) 394-9274
Email: legal@patronicaclark.com