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By accessing the Scholars Consultants website or engaging our advisory services, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or services. These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Scholars Consultants Ltd provides advisory, editorial, publishing, and communications services as described on this website. Specific services, deliverables, timelines, and fees for each engagement are governed by individual service agreements or proposals agreed in writing with the client.
The content on this website; including text, design, graphics, and the Scholars Consultants brand mark; is the property of Scholars Consultants Ltd and protected by applicable intellectual property law. Client intellectual property (including manuscripts, research, and other materials) remains the property of the client at all times. Work product created in the course of an engagement is governed by the terms of the relevant service agreement.
We maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client engagements. Details of client relationships, manuscripts, strategies, and personal information are never shared without explicit written consent. See our Privacy Policy for further information on data handling.
While we take every reasonable measure to support the best possible outcomes for our clients, we cannot and do not guarantee specific results including journal acceptance, media coverage, book sales, search rankings, or career outcomes. Editorial decisions by journals, publishers, and media organisations are entirely independent of our advisory services.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Scholars Consultants Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from the use of our services or website. Our total liability for any direct loss shall not exceed the fees paid for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
Payment terms are specified in individual service agreements. We reserve the right to suspend services where payment is overdue after reasonable notice. All fees are quoted exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to active clients. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
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