Terms of service

Last updated: July 18, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Peridot Publishing website, products, and services ("Services"). By accessing or using our website, purchasing products, submitting manuscripts, or otherwise interacting with our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use our Services.

Peridot Publishing reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Eligibility and Acceptance

By using our Services, you represent that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age or have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
  • All information you provide to us is accurate, complete, and current.
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using our Services.

Use of Our Services

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You agree that you will not:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our website or systems.
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful software.
  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute website content without permission.
  • Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
  • Use our Services in any way that could damage our reputation or interfere with other users.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.

Products and Orders

We make every effort to ensure that product descriptions, pricing, and availability are accurate. However, errors may occasionally occur.

We reserve the right to:

  • Refuse or cancel any order.
  • Limit quantities purchased.
  • Correct pricing or product description errors.
  • Modify or discontinue products without prior notice.

An order confirmation does not guarantee acceptance of your order. Orders may be cancelled due to payment issues, inventory limitations, suspected fraud, or other legitimate business reasons.

Pricing and Payments

All prices displayed on our website are subject to change without notice.

By placing an order, you agree that:

  • You are authorized to use the selected payment method.
  • Payment information provided is accurate.
  • Applicable taxes and shipping fees may be added during checkout.
  • Orders will only be processed after successful payment authorization.

We reserve the right to cancel transactions that cannot be verified or authorized.

Shipping and Delivery

Shipping times provided are estimates and are not guaranteed.

Peridot Publishing is not responsible for delays caused by:

  • Shipping carriers
  • Customs processing
  • Weather conditions
  • Natural disasters
  • Incorrect shipping information provided by the customer
  • Events beyond our reasonable control

Risk of loss and ownership transfer to the customer upon delivery to the shipping carrier unless otherwise required by law.

Returns and Refunds

Returns and refunds are governed by our Refund Policy.

Unless otherwise stated:

  • Products must be returned in unused and resalable condition.
  • Return requests must comply with the applicable return period.
  • Certain items may not be eligible for return due to their nature.

Shipping costs are generally non-refundable unless required by law.

Manuscript Submissions

Peridot Publishing may provide opportunities for authors to submit manuscripts for review.

Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee:

  • Publication
  • Representation
  • Editorial review
  • Acceptance into any publishing program

By submitting materials, you represent that:

  • You own or control all necessary rights to the submitted content.
  • Your submission does not infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
  • The content is original or properly licensed.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, submission alone does not create a publishing agreement.

Intellectual Property

All content available on this website, including but not limited to:

  • Text
  • Images
  • Logos
  • Graphics
  • Book covers
  • Website design
  • Layout
  • Icons
  • Digital downloads

is owned by or licensed to Peridot Publishing and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, or exploit any content without prior written permission.

User Content

If you submit reviews, comments, testimonials, manuscripts, or other content through our Services, you grant Peridot Publishing a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute such content for operating and promoting our Services, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You remain responsible for the content you submit.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

These links are provided solely for your convenience.

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for:

  • Third-party websites
  • Their content
  • Privacy practices
  • Products or services

Your interactions with third-party websites are governed by their own terms and policies.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Peridot Publishing disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Availability
  • Accuracy
  • Reliability
  • Security

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Services.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Peridot Publishing shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or relating to:

  • Use of the Services
  • Inability to use the Services
  • Product purchases
  • Website interruptions
  • Loss of data
  • Lost profits
  • Business interruption

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the applicable product or Service giving rise to the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Peridot Publishing, its employees, affiliates, partners, licensors, and service providers from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your infringement of any third-party rights
  • Content submitted by you

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or applicable law.

Termination does not affect rights or obligations that accrued prior to termination.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable to the jurisdiction in which Peridot Publishing operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction unless otherwise required by applicable consumer protection laws.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or Services.

When updates are made, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Peridot Publishing

Email: molly@peridotpublishing.com