Terms & Conditions
These terms govern use of the Stoneforge Press website and related communications, inquiries, and manuscript submissions.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website and any associated services offered under the Stoneforge Press brand (the “Site”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, you must not use the Site.
Stoneforge Press is a brand operated by 1944750 Alberta Ltd, a company incorporated in Alberta, Canada. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Site and any related communications, forms, submissions, and services made available through it.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
3. Use of Site
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behavior includes transmitting unlawful, misleading, offensive, or harmful material, attempting unauthorized access to the Site, or interfering with the normal operation of the Site.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on the Site—including text, graphics, logos, brand elements, images, copy, layout, and other materials—is the property of 1944750 Alberta Ltd, operating under the Stoneforge Press brand, or its licensors and content suppliers. This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
5. Manuscript Submissions
If you submit a manuscript, proposal, synopsis, sample chapter, query, or other materials through the Site or by email, you represent that you have the legal right to submit those materials and that doing so does not infringe the rights of any third party.
Submission of materials to Stoneforge Press does not create a publishing agreement, agency relationship, fiduciary relationship, or any obligation on our part to review, respond to, retain, return, publish, or compensate you for the submitted material.
6. No Guarantee of Publication
Stoneforge Press is selective in the projects it considers. Submission of materials, completion of a contact form, or communication with us does not guarantee review, representation, acceptance, publication, distribution, feedback, or any specific business relationship.
7. Author Ownership
Unless and until a separate written agreement is executed between you and Stoneforge Press, you retain ownership of your submitted manuscript and related materials. These Terms do not transfer ownership of your work to us.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the operation of the Site or the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information, content, or materials provided through it.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, 1944750 Alberta Ltd, doing business as Stoneforge Press, disclaims all warranties, including any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, your inability to use the Site, or your submission of materials through the Site, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services. We are not responsible for the content, practices, availability, or policies of those third parties, and your use of them is at your own risk.
11. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Stoneforge Press
A brand of 1944750 Alberta Ltd — Alberta, Canada
Email: publisher@stoneforgepress.com
Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information Stoneforge Press may collect, how it is used, and how submission-related information is handled.
1. Introduction
Stoneforge Press (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a brand operated by 1944750 Alberta Ltd, a company incorporated in Alberta, Canada. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, contact us, submit materials, or use any related services.
By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree that Stoneforge Press follows the privacy practices of 1944750 Alberta Ltd.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Data: We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you fill out a contact form, submit a manuscript inquiry, email us, request information, or subscribe to updates. This may include your name, email address, phone number, manuscript title, submission details, and any other information you choose to provide.
Submission Materials: If you submit a manuscript, proposal, synopsis, or sample chapters, we may collect and store those materials for evaluation and communication purposes.
Usage Data: We may automatically collect certain information when you use the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and general site usage behavior.
3. Use of Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Review manuscript inquiries and submission materials
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
- Evaluate potential publishing opportunities
- Send updates or announcements if you have opted in
- Monitor, detect, and prevent unauthorized or unlawful activity
- Maintain internal business records and submission history
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Site or conducting our business, such as website hosts, email providers, form processors, analytics services, and other technical service providers. These parties are expected to handle your information appropriately and only as needed to provide their services.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on the Site, understand site traffic, and monitor performance. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though some features of the Site may not function as intended if you do so.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the personal information and submission materials we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Retention of Information
We may retain personal information and submission materials for as long as reasonably necessary for evaluation, communication, recordkeeping, legal compliance, or legitimate business purposes, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Third-Party Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided, subject to applicable legal or operational requirements. You may also unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those communications, where applicable.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Stoneforge Press
A brand of 1944750 Alberta Ltd — Alberta, Canada
Email: publisher@stoneforgepress.com