Last Updated: 01/01/2026

Company: Civiel Publishing Ltd (“Civiel”, “we”, “us”, “our”)

Registered in England & Wales

1. Introduction

These Terms govern your use of the Civiel website, submissions platform, digital publications, and any services offered by Civiel Publishing Ltd.

By accessing or using our website, submitting work, or entering into correspondence with Civiel, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not accept these Terms, you must not use our website or services.

2. Use of the Website

2.1 You must be at least 18 years old to use this website or submit work.

2.2 You agree not to misuse the website, attempt unauthorised access, or interfere with its security or functionality.

2.3 All content on this website is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce or distribute any material without our written consent.

3. Submissions

3.1 By submitting any manuscript, essay, or material (“Submission”), you confirm that:

• You are the sole author and rights holder;

• The work is original and not defamatory, unlawful, or infringing;

• The work has not been previously published unless fully disclosed.

3.2 Submissions do not constitute a contract. Civiel is under no obligation to offer publication, provide feedback, or return materials.

3.3 Civiel may decline to review Submissions that do not comply with required formats, exceed file limits, or fall outside our publishing scope.

3.4 You grant Civiel a temporary licence to store, review, and assess your Submission. This licence ends when the review process is concluded unless a publishing agreement is signed.

4. Publishing Agreements

4.1 All accepted works are subject to a separate written publishing contract outlining rights, royalties, timelines, exclusivity, marketing, and distribution.

4.2 No verbal or implied arrangements constitute a publishing offer.

5. Purchases & Services

Where Civiel sells books, digital products, or services (such as editorial packages):

• UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 applies to all paid services.

• Refunds for digital products are limited to cases of technical fault or failure to supply.

• Editorial services are non-refundable once work has commenced.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 All trademarks, brand names, designs, and written content appearing on this website belong to Civiel or its licensors.

6.2 No licence is granted for commercial use without explicit written permission.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Civiel is not liable for:

• Loss of data or corruption due to user error

• Indirect, consequential, or business losses

• Loss arising from reliance on website content

7.2 Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or fraud.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. Civiel is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or data practices.

9. Privacy

Use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy (below), in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of England and Wales.