Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the DOB ASSOCIATES LTD website located at dobassociates.site and the contracting of editorial and publishing services by clients. By continuing to browse this website, submit an enquiry, or enter into a service agreement with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Please read these terms carefully before engaging with our services. They are designed to provide clarity about our respective responsibilities, to promote transparent communication, and to support a professional and reliable working relationship.

2. Company Details

DOB ASSOCIATES LTD is a registered business in the United Kingdom operating under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 58110 – Book publishing. Our principal place of business is:

DOB ASSOCIATES LTD
4 Norman Road
Thornton Heath
Surrey
CR7 7ED
United Kingdom

Clients and prospective clients can contact us using the following details:

Telephone: +447346091228
Email: [email protected]

We operate as a professional publishing and editorial services provider, offering structured support to individuals, writers, and publishing clients throughout the United Kingdom.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website, submitting an enquiry, requesting a quotation, booking a consultation, or otherwise engaging with DOB ASSOCIATES LTD, you confirm that you accept these Terms and Conditions and agree to comply with them.

If you do not accept any part of these Terms and Conditions, you must refrain from using our website and from requesting or receiving any of our services. Where we enter into a written agreement or statement of work with you, those specific terms will apply alongside these Terms and Conditions. In the event of a conflict, any expressly agreed written terms will prevail.

4. Service Description

DOB ASSOCIATES LTD provides professional publishing and editorial services, including but not limited to:

• Book publishing support and guidance;
• Editorial guidance, including structural editing, copy-editing, and review;
• Manuscript preparation and refinement prior to publication;
• Publishing consultation on routes to publication and publishing strategy;
• Content development and related creative publishing support.

All services are described with clarity on our dedicated service pages across this website. You can find detailed information about what is included in each service, how the process works, and practical information about engagement standards by visiting our Services, Process, and Standards pages.

Service descriptions are provided to help you make an informed decision and to set realistic expectations about outcomes, timelines, and responsibilities. Any specific scope, deliverables, or schedules applicable to your project will be confirmed in writing before work begins.

5. Client Responsibilities

To enable DOB ASSOCIATES LTD to deliver services in a professional and timely manner, clients agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information when making enquiries, confirming bookings, and supplying project materials;
• Submit all manuscripts, content, and supporting materials in agreed formats and within agreed timeframes;
• Ensure that all submitted content is original to the client or appropriately licensed, and that any third-party materials have the necessary permissions for use;
• Obtain and maintain all consents, approvals, and rights needed for the use, editing, and publication of the content they provide;
• Review drafts, proofs, and deliverables carefully and provide clear, timely feedback and approvals in line with agreed schedules.

Clients are responsible for the accuracy and legality of all information and content they supply. Where errors, omissions, or disputes arise from incorrect or incomplete client-supplied information, DOB ASSOCIATES LTD will not be liable for resulting delays, costs, or losses.

6. Payment and Pricing

We are committed to clear, transparent pricing. Indicative pricing and service structures are outlined on the relevant pages of this website, including our Services and Standards pages. Final fees for your project will depend on the scope of work, complexity, and agreed timelines.

Before project commencement, we will provide written confirmation of:

• The services to be provided and the agreed scope of work;
• The applicable fees and any relevant taxes or charges;
• Payment terms, including deposit requirements and staged or final payments;
• Any key milestones or deadlines associated with the delivery of services.

Work will begin once the agreed deposit or initial payment has been received in cleared funds, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Clients agree to pay all invoices in accordance with the specified payment terms. If payments are not received on time, we may suspend or delay work until the outstanding amounts are settled.

No images are used in connection with the communication or application of these payment and pricing terms.

7. Intellectual Property

Intellectual property rights and licensing arrangements will be clearly set out for each engagement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• Clients retain all rights, title, and interest in and to their original manuscripts, content, and materials supplied to DOB ASSOCIATES LTD;
• DOB ASSOCIATES LTD retains the rights to any original editorial input, commentary, structural editing, design concepts, and other creative contributions produced during the course of providing services, except where these rights are expressly transferred or licensed to the client by written agreement;
• Clients are granted a permission to use any deliverables we provide solely for the purposes agreed in the scope of work, subject to full payment of applicable fees.

Where third-party platforms, tools, or distribution channels are used for publishing, their separate terms and conditions will also apply. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that all final uses of the work comply with applicable copyright and publishing laws.

8. Liability and Dispute Resolution

DOB ASSOCIATES LTD exercises reasonable skill, care, and professional judgment in the provision of its services. However, to the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss, including loss of profits, reputation, opportunities, or anticipated savings arising from the use of our website or services;
• We shall not be responsible for errors, omissions, or issues that arise as a direct or indirect result of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information or materials supplied by the client;
• Our total aggregate liability in connection with any project will be limited to the total fees actually paid by the client for the specific services giving rise to the claim.

We aim to resolve any concerns or disagreements fairly and promptly. If a dispute arises, both parties agree to make reasonable efforts to discuss the matter in good faith and seek an amicable resolution before escalating the issue.

These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any such disputes or claims.

No images are used in connection with the communication of our liability and dispute resolution terms.

9. Further Information

Additional information about how we handle personal data, confidentiality, and cookies is provided in our Privacy Policy. Practical details about our engagement standards and process are available on the Process and Standards pages.

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions or require clarification before proceeding with a project, please contact us at [email protected] or call +447346091228.