Terms and Conditions
There's always some small print isn't there? Oh well, here we go...
General Points
If you choose to submit your work as a Word document I will use Track Changes when editing so that you can see exactly what alterations have been made. I will make any necessary amendments to the manuscript and use comments to highlight more complex errors, raise queries and suggest solutions. You can then accept those changes you wish to and carry out further work on your document if desired.
If the document must conform to any particular set of rules or house style please make me aware of this when you submit your work; it may affect the pricing and the time required for completion.
If your work is for submission as part of a course of study, it is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with the rules of your institution with regard to proofreading. If you request editing, I require written permission from your thesis supervisor.
It is at all times your responsibility to ensure that the document is satisfactory before you submit it and that it complies with any relevant rules, for instance a word count.
It is always the responsibility of the author to comply with all legal, copyright and reproduction laws.
The Serious Stuff
These terms and conditions apply to any work done for you (the client) by me (the editor).
I will provide services as mutually agreed and confirmed in writing by you.
The work will be carried out at such times and in such places as determined by me, using my own equipment.
You will pay a fee per hour OR per printed page OR per 1000 words OR a flat fee for the job, as agreed.
If, however, on receipt of the item to be worked on or during the editorial process, it becomes apparent that significantly more work is required than had been anticipated in the preliminary discussion/brief, I may renegotiate the fee and/or the deadline.
Similarly, if, during the term of the work, additional tasks are requested by you, I may renegotiate the fee and/or the deadline.
If you are seeking a critique or developmental edit, the full fee must be paid upfront (unless I agree otherwise). For copy-editing and proofreading I will ask for a deposit upfront. I will then accept payment of the remainder of the fee by instalments. Whatever the nature of the work, the full fee must be paid before your manuscript or report is returned to you.
The nature and content of the work will be kept confidential and not made known to anyone else without your prior written permission.
Please note that any comments made on legal issues, such as libel, do not constitute legal advice. They are merely an indication that the text may contain material on which legal advice should be sought from a lawyer suitably qualified and experienced in the relevant area. Equally, the absence of comments should not be taken as an indication that there are no possible adverse legal issues to consider.
Unless agreed otherwise at the outset, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of any final invoice, according to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
Under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998, the client and the editor may keep on record such information (e.g. contact details) as is necessary. Either may view the other's records to ensure that they are relevant, correct and up to date.
Either party has the right to terminate the contract for services if there is a serious breach of its terms. Should you decide to terminate a project before completion, you will pay for the work completed up to the date of termination.
You may not use my name in connection with your text unless you have my express written agreement.
I confirm that I am self-employed, am responsible for my own income tax and National Insurance contributions, and will not claim benefits granted to your employees.
I may agree to attend your premises or other premises for necessary meetings, the time spent and agreed reasonable expenses incurred to be reimbursed by you.
You will reimburse me for agreed reasonable expenses over and above usual expenses incurred in the process of editorial work.
Any content created by me as part of the copy-editing/proofreading process will become the copyright of you (upon payment), unless otherwise agreed.
You are ultimately responsible for your work and for ensuring your manuscript is appropriate for publication/its intended use. I accept no liability for any legal action arising from inaccurate or defamatory information in a piece of writing or from breach of copyright. You agree to indemnify me against any claims made against me in connection with your writing. I am not responsible for any changes made after your book leaves me and no editor can give a guarantee of 100 per cent perfection.
This agreement is subject to the laws of England and Wales and both editor and client agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.
I reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions.
General Points
If you choose to submit your work as a Word document I will use Track Changes when editing so that you can see exactly what alterations have been made. I will make any necessary amendments to the manuscript and use comments to highlight more complex errors, raise queries and suggest solutions. You can then accept those changes you wish to and carry out further work on your document if desired.
If the document must conform to any particular set of rules or house style please make me aware of this when you submit your work; it may affect the pricing and the time required for completion.
If your work is for submission as part of a course of study, it is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with the rules of your institution with regard to proofreading. If you request editing, I require written permission from your thesis supervisor.
It is at all times your responsibility to ensure that the document is satisfactory before you submit it and that it complies with any relevant rules, for instance a word count.
It is always the responsibility of the author to comply with all legal, copyright and reproduction laws.
The Serious Stuff
These terms and conditions apply to any work done for you (the client) by me (the editor).
I will provide services as mutually agreed and confirmed in writing by you.
The work will be carried out at such times and in such places as determined by me, using my own equipment.
You will pay a fee per hour OR per printed page OR per 1000 words OR a flat fee for the job, as agreed.
If, however, on receipt of the item to be worked on or during the editorial process, it becomes apparent that significantly more work is required than had been anticipated in the preliminary discussion/brief, I may renegotiate the fee and/or the deadline.
Similarly, if, during the term of the work, additional tasks are requested by you, I may renegotiate the fee and/or the deadline.
If you are seeking a critique or developmental edit, the full fee must be paid upfront (unless I agree otherwise). For copy-editing and proofreading I will ask for a deposit upfront. I will then accept payment of the remainder of the fee by instalments. Whatever the nature of the work, the full fee must be paid before your manuscript or report is returned to you.
The nature and content of the work will be kept confidential and not made known to anyone else without your prior written permission.
Please note that any comments made on legal issues, such as libel, do not constitute legal advice. They are merely an indication that the text may contain material on which legal advice should be sought from a lawyer suitably qualified and experienced in the relevant area. Equally, the absence of comments should not be taken as an indication that there are no possible adverse legal issues to consider.
Unless agreed otherwise at the outset, payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of any final invoice, according to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
Under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998, the client and the editor may keep on record such information (e.g. contact details) as is necessary. Either may view the other's records to ensure that they are relevant, correct and up to date.
Either party has the right to terminate the contract for services if there is a serious breach of its terms. Should you decide to terminate a project before completion, you will pay for the work completed up to the date of termination.
You may not use my name in connection with your text unless you have my express written agreement.
I confirm that I am self-employed, am responsible for my own income tax and National Insurance contributions, and will not claim benefits granted to your employees.
I may agree to attend your premises or other premises for necessary meetings, the time spent and agreed reasonable expenses incurred to be reimbursed by you.
You will reimburse me for agreed reasonable expenses over and above usual expenses incurred in the process of editorial work.
Any content created by me as part of the copy-editing/proofreading process will become the copyright of you (upon payment), unless otherwise agreed.
You are ultimately responsible for your work and for ensuring your manuscript is appropriate for publication/its intended use. I accept no liability for any legal action arising from inaccurate or defamatory information in a piece of writing or from breach of copyright. You agree to indemnify me against any claims made against me in connection with your writing. I am not responsible for any changes made after your book leaves me and no editor can give a guarantee of 100 per cent perfection.
This agreement is subject to the laws of England and Wales and both editor and client agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.
I reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions.