1. About the Project
The Path to Publishing is a collaborative literary anthology project that seeks to document the diverse, non-linear publishing journeys of working writers. This website serves as the public-facing landing page and application portal for prospective contributing authors.
Submitting an application does not constitute a binding partnership agreement. A formal contribution agreement will be provided to selected authors before any work begins.
2. Application Process
By submitting an application through our Google Form, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- All information you provide is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee selection or participation in the anthology.
- We reserve the right to accept or decline any application at our sole discretion.
- You consent to being contacted via email regarding your application and the project.
3. Contact and Communication
We will not add you to third-party mailing lists or share your contact details with unaffiliated parties without your consent. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
4. Intellectual Property
The content and design of this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, and layout, are the property of The Path to Publishing and may not be reproduced without permission.
Submitting an application does not transfer any intellectual property rights. Any creative contributions (i.e., your authored chapter) will be governed by a separate written agreement signed before work begins. That agreement will specify royalty arrangements, licensing terms, and attribution.
5. No Guarantee of Publication
Submission of an application and even selection as a contributing author does not constitute a guarantee of publication. The anthology is subject to the successful completion of all contributions, editorial review, and potential publisher negotiations. We will communicate transparently with selected authors about the project's status at every stage.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on this site.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Path to Publishing shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website, submission of an application, or participation in the project.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
This website contains links to Google Forms and other third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those external services. Use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms.
9. Modifications to These Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of this site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out via the contact information provided in your application confirmation email.