Effective Date: January 2025

Welcome to America Publishers ("we," "us," "our"). By accessing or using our website, https://www.americapublishers.com (the "Site"), or any services provided by America Publishers (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using the Site or Services.

1. Introduction

These Terms govern your use of our Site and Services, including but not limited to publishing assistance, marketing, editing, and design services. These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and America Publishers.

2. Eligibility

• • To use our Site or Services, you must be at least 18 years old or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction.
• • By accessing our Site or Services, you represent that you meet these requirements.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• • To access certain features, you may be required to create an account.
• • You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.

3.2 Account Security

• • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
• • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or breach of your account.

4. Services and Payments

4.1 Service Offerings

• • We provide publishing assistance, marketing, editing, and design services. Additional terms may apply to specific services.

4.2 Payments

• • Payments for Services must be made as outlined in the relevant service agreement.
• • All prices are subject to change but will not affect fees agreed upon in ongoing contracts.
• • Payments for services rendered prior to January 2025 were processed through Zeus Design Hub’s merchant accounts, as America Publishers did not maintain independent accounts during that period.

4.3 Refunds

• • Refunds are processed based on the conditions specified in your service agreement.
• • The $0 onboarding program adheres to specific terms outlined in Section 6.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership

• • All content on the Site, including text, graphics, and software, is owned by America Publishers or its licensors.

5.2 User Content

• • By submitting content through our Services, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use it for service-related purposes.

6. Retention of Copyrights and Materials – $0 Onboarding Program

• 1. Materials created under the $0 onboarding program remain the intellectual property of America Publishers until project fees are fully paid.
• 2. If an agreement is canceled, America Publishers retains all rights to created materials, which cannot be used without prior consent.
• 3. Clients reengaging after cancellation may regain usage rights upon fulfilling payment obligations.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• • Engage in illegal activities through our Site or Services.
• • Interfere with the functionality of the Site or Services.
• • Post content that is unlawful, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.

8. Third-Party Links

• Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

9. Limitation of Liability

• To the fullest extent permitted by law, America Publishers is not liable for indirect or incidental damages arising from your use of our Site or Services.

10. Indemnification

• You agree to indemnify America Publishers against claims arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Site or Services.

11. Termination

• We may terminate your access to the Site or Services for violations of these Terms or other reasons at our discretion.

12. Governing Law

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Arbitration

• • Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

13.2 Waiver of Class Action

• • Disputes will be resolved individually, not as part of a class action.

14. Changes to These Terms

• We reserve the right to update these Terms to reflect changes in practices or regulations. Updated Terms will be posted on our Site with a new effective date.

15. Organizational Structure

• • America Publishers previously operated as a subsidiary of another DBA under Tech Syndicate Inc., a legally registered entity in the State of Texas.
• • Payments and operations during this period were managed under Zeus Design Hub's infrastructure as part of Tech Syndicate Inc.
• • As of January 2025, America Publishers operates independently as a DBA under Tech Syndicate Inc., with updated operational and payment structures.

16. Use of Third-Party Logos

• • Logos of well-known publishers and platforms may appear on our website purely for illustrative purposes.
• • These logos are intended to represent platforms where books may be distributed or referenced as part of the publishing industry landscape.
• • America Publishers operates as an independent service provider and is not formally affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with these entities.

17. Transparency and Compliance

• • America Publishers adheres to all applicable state and federal laws governing business operations.
• • All claims made on the website regarding services, clients, and affiliations are backed by factual evidence and align with industry best practices.
• • Service agreements executed prior to January 2025, which identified America Publishers as a subsidiary of Zeus Design Hub, remain valid and enforceable under the updated organizational structure.
• • Any concerns about our operations can be addressed through info@americapublishers.com or by contacting our registered office.