Chronicle Publishing House
Welcome to Chronicle Publishing House. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, publishing services and online bookstore available at www.chroniclepublisher.com. By accessing our website, purchasing products or using our publishing services, you agree to the following terms.
1. About Chronicle Publishing House
Chronicle Publishing House provides book publishing, distribution and online retail services, including the sale of E-Books, paperback and hardcover publications. We reserve the right to modify, update or discontinue any service or website feature without prior notice, subject to applicable law.
2. Publishing Services
- Authors may submit original manuscripts for consideration and publication.
- Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee its acceptance or publication.
- All manuscripts are subject to editorial assessment, quality review and approval.
- Publication charges, where applicable, will be communicated to the author before the publication process begins.
- Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts are original, accurate and free from plagiarism or copyright infringement.
- Chronicle Publishing House reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet its editorial, academic or publishing standards.
- Publication timelines may vary depending on editorial review, production and other operational requirements.
3. Author Responsibilities and Copyright
- Authors retain copyright over their original work unless otherwise agreed in a separate written agreement.
- Authors must obtain permission for any third-party material, including photographs, illustrations, tables, figures and other copyrighted content used in their manuscripts.
- Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the information, references, statements and claims contained in their work.
- Authors must disclose any relevant conflicts of interest and ensure that their work does not violate the rights of others.
- Publication and distribution rights, including print and digital formats, will be governed by the applicable Publishing Agreement between the author and Chronicle Publishing House.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All website content, including logos, branding, graphics, designs, text, photographs and other materials owned by Chronicle Publishing House, is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified or commercially exploited without prior written permission from the respective copyright owner.
Books and other publications available on our website remain the intellectual property of their respective copyright holders. Purchasing a book does not transfer its copyright to the buyer.
5. Online Bookstore and Product Information
- We offer E-Books, paperback and hardcover books through our online bookstore.
- Product descriptions, prices, images and availability are provided as accurately as possible.
- Minor variations in colour, appearance, printing or packaging may occur.
- All orders are subject to product availability and payment confirmation.
- We reserve the right to correct pricing errors, product descriptions or listing inaccuracies in accordance with applicable law.
6. Orders and Payments
- Customers must provide accurate contact, billing and delivery information when placing an order.
- Orders will be processed after successful payment confirmation, where online payment is applicable.
- We reserve the right to cancel or refuse an order in cases of suspected fraudulent activity, incorrect pricing or other legitimate reasons.
- Applicable taxes, delivery charges and other fees will be displayed during checkout, wherever applicable.
- Refunds for eligible orders will be governed by our Return and Refund Policy.
7. Shipping and Delivery
- Printed books will be dispatched to the delivery address provided by the customer.
- Delivery timelines are estimates and may vary depending on location, courier services and unforeseen circumstances.
- Chronicle Publishing House will not be responsible for delays caused by courier partners, natural events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
- Customers are responsible for providing a complete and accurate delivery address.
8. E-Book Purchases and Digital Access
- E-Books are supplied in digital formats through download links or other authorised electronic delivery methods.
- Purchasing an E-Book grants the customer a personal, non-exclusive and non-transferable right to access and use the digital publication.
- E-Books must not be copied, resold, redistributed, shared or commercially reproduced without written permission from the copyright holder.
- Digital purchases are subject to the Return and Refund Policy published on our website and applicable consumer protection laws.
9. Return, Refund and Cancellation
All returns, refunds, exchanges and order cancellations are governed by our separate Return, Refund and Cancellation Policy available on the website.
Customers are requested to review that policy before making a purchase.
10. User Conduct
Users and customers agree not to:
- Provide false, misleading or fraudulent information.
- Upload or submit plagiarised, unlawful or copyright-infringing content.
- Attempt unauthorised access to the website or its systems.
- Use the website for illegal, harmful or fraudulent activities.
- Copy, misuse or commercially exploit website content without permission.
Chronicle Publishing House reserves the right to restrict access or take appropriate action against users who violate these conditions.
11. Privacy and Data Protection
Personal information collected through our website, including names, email addresses, contact details and payment-related information, will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
We do not intend to use customer information for purposes beyond those disclosed in our Privacy Policy.
12. Limitation of Liability
Chronicle Publishing House shall take reasonable care to maintain accurate website information and reliable services. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free website operation.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from website interruptions, technical failures or circumstances beyond our reasonable control. Nothing in these terms excludes liability or consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.
13. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment gateways and delivery service providers. These services operate under their respective terms and privacy policies. Chronicle Publishing House is not responsible for the content or independent practices of third-party websites.
14. Amendments to Terms
Chronicle Publishing House reserves the right to revise or update these Terms and Conditions whenever necessary. Updated terms will be published on this page with the revised date. Continued use of the website after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms, to the extent permitted by law.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with the use of this website or our services shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in India, subject to applicable consumer protection laws and the jurisdiction of the appro