Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: September 7, 2026
Last Updated: September 7, 2026

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Harmon Publishing Group, LLC website at harmonpublishinggroup.com (the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, submitting an inquiry, communicating with Harmon Publishing Group, or otherwise using features available through the Site, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.

Use of the Site

You may use this Site for lawful purposes related to learning about Harmon Publishing Group, exploring our services, submitting project inquiries, reviewing educational or informational content, and communicating with HPG.

You agree not to:

• Use the Site for unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or misleading purposes

• Attempt to interfere with the Site’s operation, performance, or security

• Attempt to access restricted systems or information without authorization

• Copy, scrape, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit Site content without permission

• Use the Site in a manner that infringes the rights of HPG or any third party

HPG may restrict access to the Site or particular features when reasonably necessary to protect the Site, its users, or our business operations.

Harmon Publishing Group Services

Harmon Publishing Group is a publishing-services provider serving authors, experts, executives, founders, professionals, and thought leaders.

Services may include:

• Publishing strategy

• Editorial and production coordination

• Book design and formatting

• ISBN assignment and metadata setup

• Publishing-platform setup

• Distribution coordination

• Brand and visual identity development

• Author websites and digital platforms

• Launch strategy and marketing support

• Author Platform development

Information presented on this Site describes HPG’s services generally.

It does not constitute a binding proposal, guarantee, or promise that any specific service, price, schedule, deliverable, distribution arrangement, or outcome will apply to a particular project.

Client engagements are governed by the applicable proposal, agreement, statement of work, invoice terms, and any other project-specific terms accepted by the client.

If these website Terms conflict with a signed client agreement, the signed client agreement controls for that engagement.

Client-Owned. HPG-Managed.

HPG’s standard publishing-services model is Client-Owned. HPG-Managed.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, clients retain ownership of their original work, publishing rights, client-owned publishing and commerce accounts, brand assets, and publishing revenue.

HPG provides professional services to help plan, produce, manage, coordinate, and launch the publishing ecosystem around the client’s work.

Specific ownership rights, ISBN usage, file delivery, licensing, responsibilities, and deliverables are governed by the applicable client agreement.

Project Inquiries

Submitting an inquiry through the Site does not create a client relationship and does not obligate either you or HPG to enter into a project.

HPG may:

• Review information you submit

• Request additional information

• Schedule a discovery conversation

• Recommend services or project scope

• Determine whether a proposed project is an appropriate fit

A client engagement begins only after applicable project terms have been accepted and any required initial payment or deposit has been completed.

Proposals, Invoices, and Payments

Project fees, payment schedules, deposits, cancellation terms, and related financial obligations are established through project-specific proposals, agreements, invoices, or other written terms.

HPG currently uses invoicing as the primary method for collecting project payments.

Payments may be processed through third-party payment or financial-service providers.

Those providers may impose their own:

• Terms and conditions

• Privacy practices

• Verification requirements

• Payment methods

• Transaction limitations

HPG does not guarantee that every payment method will be available at all times.

Publishing and Distribution Platforms

Client projects may involve third-party publishing, distribution, commerce, fulfillment, website, or printing platforms.

Examples may include:

• Amazon KDP

• IngramSpark

• Wix

• BookVault

• Printing and fulfillment providers

• Other approved platforms or vendors

These providers operate independently and are governed by their own policies, pricing, technical specifications, approval processes, and terms of service.

HPG may assist with or manage setup and coordination as part of an approved client engagement, but HPG does not control third-party:

• Availability

• Pricing

• Policies

• Account approvals

• Technical requirements

• Fulfillment performance

• Distribution decisions

• Platform changes or outages

Clients remain subject to the applicable third-party provider’s own terms.

Client-Owned Accounts and Financial Information

Under HPG’s standard publishing-services model, client banking, tax, payment, and other sensitive financial information should be entered directly by the client into the applicable third-party platform whenever practical.

Client-owned royalty-producing, publishing, retail, distribution, website, or commerce accounts remain under the client’s ownership unless otherwise agreed in writing.

HPG does not intentionally collect or retain banking credentials, tax identification numbers, or third-party payment credentials unless specifically required for an approved service and handled through an appropriate process.

Additional information about personal information is available in our Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, Site content—including text, branding, logos, graphics, photographs, illustrations, layouts, designs, service descriptions, and other original materials—is owned by or licensed to Harmon Publishing Group, LLC and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may view Site content for personal and informational purposes.

You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, modify, sell, license, or commercially exploit Site content without prior written permission from HPG or the applicable rights holder.

“Harmon Publishing Group,” related logos, branding, service names, and proprietary materials may not be used in a manner suggesting endorsement, affiliation, sponsorship, or authorization without written permission.

HPG Processes and Proprietary Materials

HPG may use proprietary workflows, templates, systems, checklists, processes, pricing models, production standards, vendor resources, design systems, and internal business materials when providing services.

Unless expressly transferred in writing, these materials remain the property of Harmon Publishing Group.

They are not considered client deliverables merely because they were used in planning or performing a project.

Client-Supplied Materials

Clients and Site users are responsible for ensuring they have the rights and permissions necessary to provide HPG with manuscripts, photographs, illustrations, logos, trademarks, recordings, media, designs, reference materials, or other content.

By providing materials to HPG for an inquiry or project, you represent that you have the authority to provide them and authorize their use for the requested purpose.

HPG may decline to use materials when ownership, licensing, legality, authenticity, or suitability is uncertain.

Website Content and Accuracy

HPG makes reasonable efforts to keep information on this Site accurate and current.

However, publishing platforms, distribution requirements, printing costs, technology, service availability, vendor pricing, and industry practices may change.

Site content is therefore provided for general informational purposes and may be updated without notice.

Specific pricing, schedules, deliverables, production costs, and distribution arrangements are established through project-specific communications and agreements.

Insights, Articles, and Educational Content

Articles, blog posts, guides, FAQs, case studies, and other informational materials published through the Site are provided for general educational and informational purposes.

They should not be interpreted as individualized professional advice or as a guarantee that a particular publishing, marketing, business, or distribution strategy will produce a specific result.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, retailers, publishing platforms, social media services, payment providers, vendors, or other external resources.

These links may be provided for convenience, reference, or as part of HPG’s services.

HPG does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, security, pricing, policies, or performance of third-party websites or services.

Your use of third-party services is governed by those providers’ own terms and policies.

Email and Communications

By submitting an inquiry, contacting HPG, or engaging HPG for services, you agree that HPG may communicate with you regarding matters such as:

• Your inquiry

• Discovery conversations

• Proposals

• Project administration

• Payments and invoices

• Required approvals

• Production or publishing updates

• Deliverables

• Other transactional or project-related matters

Marketing emails, newsletters, and promotional communications are sent according to your preferences and applicable law.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications using the unsubscribe option provided in the message.

Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not prevent HPG from sending necessary transactional, invoice, project, or service communications.

Privacy

Your use of the Site is also subject to HPG’s Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, protect, and share personal information.

Third-party services used in connection with HPG services are governed by their own privacy policies.

Accessibility

HPG is committed to improving the accessibility and usability of its website.

Information about our accessibility efforts and how to request assistance is available in our Accessibility Statement.

No Legal, Tax, Accounting, or Financial Advice

Information provided through this Site regarding publishing, distribution, business structure, royalties, pricing, intellectual property, taxes, contracts, financial matters, or related subjects is provided for general informational and publishing-services purposes.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise, HPG does not provide legal, tax, accounting, investment, or financial advice.

Clients should consult qualified professional advisers when legal, tax, accounting, financial, or other specialized guidance is required.

No Guarantee of Results

Publishing, distribution, sales, visibility, audience growth, media attention, retailer placement, search visibility, and other results depend on numerous factors outside HPG’s control.

HPG does not guarantee:

• Book sales

• Revenue

• Retail placement

• Media coverage

• Search-engine rankings

• Audience growth

• Distribution acceptance

• Bestseller status

• Specific commercial or financial outcomes

Any project-specific goals or expectations should be addressed in the applicable proposal or agreement.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, HPG makes no warranty that:

• The Site will always be available, uninterrupted, or error-free

• All Site information will always be complete or current

• Third-party services will remain available or unchanged

• Use of the Site will produce any particular publishing, business, sales, distribution, marketing, or financial result

Nothing in these Terms excludes obligations or warranties that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Harmon Publishing Group, LLC will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising solely from your use of or inability to use the Site.

HPG is not responsible for losses resulting solely from:

• Third-party platform outages

• Third-party policy or pricing changes

• External websites or services

• Unauthorized access caused by a user’s failure to secure credentials

• Reliance on general Site information instead of project-specific or professional guidance

Any liability arising from a paid client engagement is governed by the applicable signed agreement and project terms.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Harmon Publishing Group, LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your unlawful or unauthorized use of the Site

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your infringement of another person’s rights

• Materials you provide without appropriate rights or permissions

Electronic Communications

By using the Site and communicating with HPG electronically, you consent to receiving relevant notices, agreements, disclosures, invoices, approvals, and other communications electronically where permitted by law.

Electronic records and signatures may have legal effect under applicable law.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Any dispute relating solely to use of this Site will be handled in a court of competent jurisdiction in Texas, subject to any different dispute-resolution provision contained in a signed client agreement.

Changes to These Terms

HPG may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, business practices, technology, or legal requirements.

Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

Your continued use of the Site after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Related Policies

Your use of the Site or engagement with HPG may also be subject to:

• Privacy Policy

• Accessibility Statement

• Refund Policy

• Service Terms

• Applicable proposals, agreements, statements of work, and invoice terms

Contact Us

Questions about these Terms & Conditions may be directed to:

Harmon Publishing Group, LLC
Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
info@harmonpublishinggroup.com