Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: October 23, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Ardor & Epic Publishing. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, including our book catalogue, online purchasing services, and newsletter.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the website.
2. About Ardor & Epic Publishing
Ardor & Epic Publishing is an independent publishing house offering fiction and literary content across genres that may include contemporary romance, noir crime, science fiction, and fantasy.
Our catalogue may change as new books and other publishing projects become available.
3. Website Use
You agree to use this website lawfully and responsibly.
You must not:
Use the website for fraudulent or unlawful purposes.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems.
Interfere with website functionality or security.
Copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit website content without appropriate authorization.
We reserve the right to restrict access to the website where reasonably necessary to protect our business, users, or systems.
4. Books and Product Information
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that book descriptions, cover images, formats, prices, and availability are accurate.
However, descriptions, images, and other product information may be updated from time to time. Book covers and promotional materials may differ slightly from the final published edition.
The availability of a book, format, or edition is subject to change.
5. Pricing and Payment
Prices and applicable currencies will be displayed on the relevant product or checkout page.
Before completing an order, you should review the displayed price, applicable taxes, shipping charges, and total amount payable.
Payments for purchases made directly through our website are processed using the payment methods made available at checkout.
An order may be delayed, declined, or canceled where payment cannot be authorized, information is materially incorrect, or a suspected fraudulent transaction requires review. Where payment has already been collected for an order that we cancel, any applicable refund will be handled in accordance with our refund policy and applicable law.
6. Orders and Fulfillment
After submitting an order, you may receive an email acknowledging receipt of your purchase.
An order acknowledgment does not necessarily constitute final acceptance if further verification is required.
Delivery arrangements depend on the product purchased. Physical books may require shipping and delivery, while digital books, if offered, may be delivered electronically.
You are responsible for providing accurate contact and delivery information.
7. Refunds, Returns, and Cancellations
Refunds, returns, cancellations, and exchanges are subject to our applicable refund policy and the consumer protection laws that apply to your purchase.
For physical books, return eligibility may depend on the condition of the item and the circumstances of the purchase.
For digital products, refund and cancellation eligibility may depend on applicable law, the delivery status of the product, and any legally valid digital-content exceptions.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits consumer rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
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8. External Retailers
Our website may provide links to third-party retailers where our books may also be available.
These external websites are operated independently of Ardor & Epic Publishing. Prices, stock availability, shipping, payment methods, returns, and customer service for purchases made through those retailers are governed by their respective policies.
We are not responsible for transactions conducted directly with third-party retailers.
9. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the website’s original text, branding, graphics, design elements, promotional materials, and other content are owned by or licensed to Ardor & Epic Publishing and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Book titles, cover artwork, author names, excerpts, and other materials may be subject to separate copyright, trademark, or licensing rights.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit protected materials without permission from the relevant rights holder, except where permitted by law.
10. Newsletter and Communications
You may have the option to subscribe to The Ardor Society for updates about new releases, publishing news, and exclusive content.
By subscribing, you agree to receive the requested communications. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails.
11. Website Availability
We aim to keep our website available and functioning properly but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
We may update, suspend, or discontinue parts of the website when necessary for maintenance, security, or business reasons.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Ardor & Epic Publishing will not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising from the use of this website or the inability to access it.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded, including any mandatory consumer rights or other protections applicable to your purchase.
13. Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and handle personal information.
14. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms as our website, products, or business practices change.
Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Changes will apply as permitted by applicable law.
15. Governing Law
These Terms are subject to the laws applicable to the publisher and the transaction, without limiting any mandatory consumer protections that apply in your jurisdiction.
The publisher’s legal business location and applicable governing law should be confirmed before these Terms are finalized.
16. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, orders, or our website, please contact:
Ardor & Epic Publishing
Email: hello@ardorepic.com
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