Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Last updated: August 3, 2025

Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the www.sheltonlegacypress.org website (the “Service”) operated by Shelton Legacy Press, LLC (“us”, “we”, or “our”).

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and clients who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using any part of our website, client portal, or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any portion of the Terms, you should not access the Service.

Accounts and Member Access

When you create an account with Shelton Legacy Press, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of these Terms and may result in suspension or termination of your access.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities conducted under your account. You agree not to share your password or access with any third party and to notify us immediately if you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account.

Our Author Partners-Only Access is available exclusively to clients who have engaged in paid services with Shelton Legacy Press.

Publishing Relationship

All publishing services are rendered through a fee-for-service model. Shelton Legacy Press does not retain royalties or rights to your published work unless otherwise agreed in writing. Use of our imprint is permitted solely for professional branding and marketing purposes, and does not transfer ownership or affect author rights.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the content they submit is original and does not infringe on any third-party rights.

Intellectual Property

The Shelton Legacy Press website, content, branding, and original materials (including but not limited to templates, forms, and guides) are and shall remain the exclusive property of Shelton Legacy Press, LLC and its licensors. Authors retain full ownership of their manuscripts and published works.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Shelton Legacy Press, LLC.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You acknowledge and agree that Shelton Legacy Press shall not be held responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of such third-party content or services.

We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our Service at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

If you wish to discontinue use of our Service, you may deactivate your account at any time or notify us via email. Termination does not release the Author from any outstanding payment obligations.

All provisions of these Terms which by nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property clauses, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

Disclaimer

Your use of the Service is at your own risk. The Service is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. Shelton Legacy Press, LLC makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the reliability, availability, or accuracy of the Service or its content.

We do not guarantee any specific publishing outcomes, sales figures, or media coverage as a result of our services.

Governing Law

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

Any failure by Shelton Legacy Press to enforce any part of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of any rights. If any provision is held invalid, the remainder will remain in full effect.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Shelton Legacy Press regarding the use of the Service.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to the effective date.

By continuing to use the Service after changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you should discontinue use of the Service.

Contact Us

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

Email: info@sheltonlegacypress.org