Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: July 19, 2026

Vermont Book Publishers is a specialized digital service brand wholly owned and operated by Apploid Studio Store LLC, registered in Houston, Texas, USA. Apploid Studio Store LLC operates this website and provides the professional author services described herein.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vermont Book Publishers. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"), including the operational policies incorporated by reference below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services immediately.

• The "Service": Refers to all professional preparation and administrative support services provided by Apploid Studio Store LLC (operating as Vermont Book Publishers), including book formatting, cover design, manuscript editing, marketing layout, website graphics, and related materials.
• Incorporated Policies: The following policies are fully incorporated into these Terms by reference: Privacy Policy, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
• Revisions: Vermont Book Publishers reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time without prior notice to align with operating requirements or platform compliance. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Eligibility, Access & Use

• (a) Eligibility: Clients must be at least 18 years old and provide accurate, verifiable registration information. If registering on behalf of a corporate entity, you confirm you have the explicit authority to bind that entity.
• (b) Permitted Use: You may use our creative and administrative services strictly in accordance with these Terms. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or resale of website structural content is strictly prohibited.
• (c) Prohibited Conduct: You may not upload or submit manuscripts containing unlawful, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or infringing content. Any activity violating applicable law may be reported to the appropriate legal authorities.
• (d) Website Security: Unauthorized attempts to breach system security, access restricted administrative areas, or disrupt web operations may result in civil or criminal liability.

3. Refunds & Cancellations

Our complete fulfillment and cancellation terms are explicitly detailed in our dedicated Refund & Cancellation Policy, which forms an essential part of these Terms. In summary:

• You may request a full refund within 14 calendar days of your initial payment, provided active production or design work has not yet started.
• Once structural service work has commenced, a stage-based partial refund applies (75% / 50% / 25%), with no refund applicable once a project is 75% or more complete or after major design deliverables have been approved by you.
• Third-party operational costs already incurred on your behalf (for example, ISBN registration, distribution network fees, or physical printing proofs) and expedited/rush fees are non-refundable once incurred.
• You may cancel your project at any time in writing; your exact refund entitlement is determined strictly by the stage of service completion at the time of cancellation.
• To formally request a cancellation or refund, please contact us at info@vermontbookpublishers.com. If any summary item in these Terms appears to conflict with the master Refund & Cancellation Policy, the Refund & Cancellation Policy shall govern.

4. Ownership & Intellectual Property

• Website Assets: All intellectual property related to the Website design, brand assets, and structural text remains the sole property of Vermont Book Publishers and its parent entity, Apploid Studio Store LLC, unless explicitly transferred in writing.
• Deliverable Rights: Upon final invoice payment, clients receive full ownership rights to the finalized, approved file deliverables only. Draft concepts, exploratory revisions, and unused layout materials remain the intellectual property of our agency.
• Portfolio Authorization: Vermont Book Publishers may request the right to display completed projects or cover designs for portfolio and promotional purposes, subject entirely to the client's prior explicit written consent.

5. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions and any separate operational agreements whereby we provide you production or management services shall be governed by, interpreted, and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal actions or proceedings arising under these terms must be brought exclusively in the courts located within Houston, Texas.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact our corporate operations center:

• Email: info@vermontbookpublishers.com
• Phone: (802) 264-0600
• Registered Office Address: 6671 Southwest Freeway, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77074, United States