INTRODUCTION
Parkbury & Dunn provides professional book publishing services. By using our website and services, you acknowledge and agree to the following disclaimers. Please read carefully as these disclaimers contain important information about the limitations of our services.
NO GUARANTEE OF SALES OR SUCCESS
Parkbury & Dunn provides professional publishing support services. We do not guarantee:
- Book sales or revenue
- Bestseller status or rankings
- Media coverage or reviews
- Literary agent acquisition
- Traditional publishing contracts
- Financial success or return on investment
Publishing success depends on numerous factors outside our control, including market conditions, reader demand, pricing strategy, competition, author platform, marketing efforts, book quality, timing, and trends. Any references to potential results are illustrative examples only and not guarantees of your results.
NO LEGAL OR FINANCIAL ADVICE
We are not attorneys, accountants, or financial advisors. Any information provided regarding copyright, ISBN registration, taxes, business structure, royalties, contracts, or intellectual property is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or financial advice. Authors are responsible for consulting licensed professionals regarding their specific circumstances.
AUTHOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTENT
You retain full responsibility for the content of your manuscript, including:
- Accuracy of all factual claims and statements
- Legal compliance of all content
- Copyright permissions for quotes, images, or other materials
- Trademark usage and permissions
- Defamation risk and liability
- Plagiarism and originality verification
- Compliance with platform content policies
Parkbury & Dunn does not independently verify factual claims, legal compliance, or originality of content within your manuscript. You confirm that you own or have legal rights to all submitted content and that your manuscript does not infringe on any third-party rights.
PLATFORM POLICIES AND APPROVAL
We assist with publishing on third-party platforms such as Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Barnes & Noble Press, and ACX. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or controlled by these companies. We cannot guarantee:
- Platform approval of your book
- Account approval or maintenance
- Distribution acceptance
- Compliance with changing platform policies
Platform decisions regarding account suspensions, content removals, distribution limitations, or policy violations are outside our control. You are responsible for complying with all platform terms of service.
TIMELINE DISCLAIMER
Estimated project timelines are projections based on typical circumstances. Actual delivery times may vary due to:
- Complexity of revision requests
- Author response times and availability
- Platform processing delays
- Third-party service provider schedules
- Technical issues or unforeseen circumstances
We are not liable for delays beyond our direct control or delays resulting from client-requested changes.
MARKETING SERVICES DISCLAIMER
For clients who purchase optional marketing services, we do not guarantee:
- Specific return on investment (ROI)
- Minimum sales numbers or revenue
- Ad performance outcomes
- Social media engagement or follower growth
- Review acquisition or ratings
Marketing performance depends on factors including market demand, competition, budget allocation, book quality, cover appeal, pricing, and reader preferences. Results vary and past performance does not guarantee future results.
THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTORS
We work with independent contractors including editors, designers, formatters, and marketers. While we carefully vet all contractors and require confidentiality agreements, we are not liable for contractor errors, delays, or performance issues beyond industry-standard professional practices.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Parkbury & Dunn shall not be liable for:
- Lost profits or revenue
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Reputation damage or emotional distress
- Platform account termination or suspension
- Copyright infringement claims arising from your content
- Market performance or reader reception
Our maximum liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid for services.
CHANGES TO SERVICES
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of material changes affecting active projects.
EXTERNAL LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or services of external sites. Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DISCLAIMER
Our services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. While we strive for excellence, we do not warrant that our services will meet all your expectations or that results will be error-free.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about these disclaimers, contact us at:
Email: support@parkburydunn.com
Phone: +1 (646) 450-6465
Last Updated: April 28, 2026
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Do you guarantee my book will sell?
A: No. We provide professional publishing services, but we cannot guarantee sales, rankings, or financial success as these depend on many market factors outside our control.
Q: What if my book gets rejected by Amazon or other platforms?
A: Platform approval decisions are outside our control. We format and prepare your book according to platform guidelines, but final approval is at the platform’s discretion.
Q: Are you responsible for copyright issues in my manuscript?
A: No. You are fully responsible for ensuring your content is original, properly licensed, and does not infringe on third-party rights.
Q: What if the project takes longer than estimated?
A: Timelines are estimates. Delays may occur due to revision requests, platform processing, or unforeseen circumstances. We communicate proactively about any timeline changes.
Q: Do you provide legal advice about publishing contracts?
A: No. We are not attorneys. Any information we provide is general in nature and not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for legal matters.
Q: What if marketing services don’t generate sales?
A: Marketing results vary based on many factors. We do not guarantee specific ROI, sales numbers, or performance outcomes from marketing services.
Q: Are you liable if my book receives negative reviews?
A: No. Reader reception and reviews are outside our control. We provide professional quality services, but cannot control market response.
Q: What is your maximum liability?
A: Our maximum liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid for services.