1. Who we are
Anchored Word Publishing ("Anchored Word," "we," "us," or "our") is an independent book publisher. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website at anchoredwordpublishing.com (the "Site") and any related services we provide. By using the Site you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Manuscript submissions
We accept manuscript submissions under the guidelines published at /submit. We charge no reading fees, submission fees, or evaluation fees, and we will never require an author to pay us to be considered for publication.
By submitting a manuscript, you affirm that you are the author and sole owner of the rights to the work, that the work does not infringe on the rights of any third party, and that you have the authority to submit it. Submission does not create a publishing agreement; any publishing relationship is governed by a separate written contract.
We treat submissions as confidential within our editorial team. We do not share, sell, or publish submitted material without your written permission.
3. Intellectual property
All content on the Site — including text, images, logos, book covers, and the Anchored Word brand identity — is the property of Anchored Word Publishing or its authors and licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark law. You may share links to the Site freely. You may not copy, republish, or use our content for commercial purposes without written permission.
4. The Anchored Letter and other emails
When you subscribe to The Anchored Letter, you will receive a confirmation email and, once confirmed, occasional newsletters and publishing updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by writing to us at the address below.
5. Acceptable use
When you use the Site, you agree not to: misuse our forms or submission process; attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems; submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, or infringing; or use the Site to send spam or automated traffic.
6. Disclaimers
The Site is provided "as is." We make no warranties about uninterrupted availability, freedom from errors, or fitness for a particular purpose. Editorial decisions about manuscripts are made at our sole discretion and are not subject to appeal.
7. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Anchored Word Publishing will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Site.
8. Changes to these Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.
9. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Write to hello@anchoredwordpublishing.com.