Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: 1 July 2025
Wilder Creek Publishing
www.WilderCreekPublishing.com
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website (www.WilderCreekPublishing.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.
These terms may be updated at any time without notice. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.
2. Use of Website
You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this website by any third party.
You may not:
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site
Use the site to transmit harmful, unlawful, defamatory, or offensive material
Interfere with or disrupt the website or its hosting services
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this site — including text, graphics, logos, icons, and media — is the property of Wilder Creek Publishing or its content creators and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
Authors retain copyright over their individual works. Use of any content without express written permission is prohibited.
4. User Accounts and Author Portals
If you create an account on this website (e.g., as an author, ARC reader, or subscriber), you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
We reserve the right to suspend or delete accounts that:
Violate these Terms
Submit fraudulent or harmful content
Use false identities or misrepresent affiliations
5. Submissions and Author Materials
Any manuscripts, book proposals, or creative materials submitted to Wilder Creek Publishing will be treated as confidential during review. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
We will not share or repurpose your work without written permission. All submissions remain the property of the original author unless otherwise stated in a signed publishing agreement.
6. Publishing Agreements
Any publishing services or support rendered by Wilder Creek Publishing are governed by a separate written agreement, signed by both parties. These Terms do not replace or override the terms of any publishing contract entered into between you and Wilder Creek Publishing.
7. Third-Party Services and Links
This website may link to third-party platforms (e.g., author websites, booksellers). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external sites. Use them at your own discretion.
8. Disclaimers
This website is provided “as is” and “as available.” While we strive for accuracy and uptime, Wilder Creek Publishing makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the reliability or availability of the website or its content.
We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this website, including but not limited to system failures, malware, or data loss.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Wilder Creek Publishing shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use the website, services, or submitted materials.
10. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to any user or account without notice, if these Terms are violated or if necessary for security, legal compliance, or business reasons.
11. Jurisdiction and Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Wilder Creek Publishing is registered. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate local courts.
12. Contact
For any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Content Standards and Right of Rejection
Wilder Creek Publishing maintains a firm commitment to ethical, inclusive publishing. We reserve the right to reject, rescind, or terminate any publishing agreement or services if submitted material is found to violate our content standards.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Plagiarized content
AI-generated manuscripts not properly disclosed per our AI Transparency Policy
Defamatory, libelous, or slanderous material
Content that promotes hate speech, harassment, or incites violence
Material that discriminates against or targets individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or identity
Submissions that do not meet these standards may be declined at any stage, including after acceptance, if new information comes to light.
Wilder Creek Publishing upholds the right to protect its imprints, staff, partners, and community from association with content that undermines our mission of integrity, inclusion, and author empowerment.
We publish with purpose — not prejudice. If your work endangers, excludes, or undermines the dignity of others, it does not belong here.