Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Rhubarb Press website (rhubarbpress.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Website Use

You may use our website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our website
• Use our website for commercial purposes without permission

3. Manuscript Submissions

• Original Work: You confirm that the submitted work is your original creation
• Rights Ownership: You own all rights to the submitted material
• Exclusive Submission: The work is not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere
• Review Period: We retain submissions for evaluation purposes only
• No Fee Policy: We never charge authors for submission review or consideration
• Response Time: We aim to respond within 8-12 weeks of submission

Note: Submission does not guarantee publication or create any obligation for Rhubarb Press to publish your work.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by Rhubarb Press Ltd or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

• You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission
• Submitted manuscripts remain the property of their authors until publication agreements are signed
• Our website content may not be used for commercial purposes without written consent

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

6. Limitation of Liability

Rhubarb Press Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Publishing Agreements

If we decide to publish your work, separate publication agreements will govern:

• Licensing and rights arrangements
• Royalty and payment terms
• Editorial and production processes
• Marketing and distribution responsibilities

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.