Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before using the services provided by Keynote Digital Publication Group. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our services.
Last Updated: March 2026
These Terms & Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you (referred to as "Client," "Author," or "You") and Keynote Digital Publication Group ("Company," "We," "Us," or "Our") governing your use of our website and professional services.
By accessing our website, submitting an inquiry, engaging our services, or making payment, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you are accepting these terms on behalf of another individual or entity, you represent and warrant that you have full authority to do so.
Keynote Digital Publication Group provides independent professional publishing preparation services to authors. Our services may include:
Important: We operate as a service provider only. We are not a publishing platform, distributor, retailer, or publisher. We do not publish books ourselves. Authors maintain full control of their publishing accounts, distribution choices, and final submission actions. Printing, fulfillment, and royalty payments are managed directly by the third-party platforms authors choose to publish through.
The specific scope of work, deliverables, timeline, and fees for each project will be outlined in a separate Service Agreement, Project Proposal, or Invoice provided to you before work begins. In the event of any conflict between these Terms & Conditions and a specific Service Agreement, the Service Agreement shall prevail.
You retain full and complete ownership of your manuscript, content, intellectual property, and all rights thereto at all times. Keynote Digital Publication Group does not claim any ownership interest in your work.
Your name appears on the copyright page. ISBNs may be registered under your name or your chosen imprint. We never register your book under our own name or claim any copyright over your content.
All royalties from sales of your book are paid directly to you by the distribution platforms you choose. We do not receive, process, or claim any portion of your royalties. Our fees are one-time, project-based payments for services rendered.
We retain all rights, title, and interest in any proprietary tools, templates, methodologies, software, processes, or pre-existing materials used during service delivery. Any such materials provided to you are licensed for your use in connection with your book project only.
Upon final payment, we deliver all agreed-upon files to you. You receive print-ready PDFs, eBook files, source files where applicable, and any other deliverables specified in your Service Agreement.
By engaging our services, you represent, warrant, and agree that:
5.1 Project Scope: Services are delivered according to the written proposal, Service Agreement, or invoice provided before project initiation. Any services, revisions, or deliverables beyond the agreed scope may require a separate agreement and additional fees.
5.2 Revisions: Revisions are handled within the defined project scope as outlined in your Service Agreement:
5.3 Client Review and Approval: You have the opportunity to review and approve all deliverables before they are finalized. Work proceeds to the next stage only upon your approval. If you fail to provide feedback within a reasonable timeframe (typically 10-14 business days unless otherwise agreed), we may consider the deliverable approved to avoid project delays.
5.4 Additional Work: Work requested beyond the original scope, including significant changes after approvals, additional revision rounds, or new services, may be subject to additional fees. We will provide an estimate before proceeding.
6.1 Fees: Fees are determined based on service scope, manuscript length, complexity, and specific requirements. All fees are outlined in your Service Agreement or invoice before work begins.
6.2 Payment Terms: Payment schedules are specified in your Service Agreement. Common structures include deposits and milestone payments.
6.3 Late Payments: Failure to meet payment terms may result in suspension of work until payment is received. Continued non-payment may result in termination of services.
6.4 Refund Policy: We are committed to client satisfaction. Refund requests are evaluated based on the amount of work completed. Generally, deposits for work not yet started may be refundable. Custom design and creative services are non-refundable after work has begun.
6.5 Chargebacks: If a client initiates a chargeback without first attempting to resolve the issue with us, we may suspend all services and pursue collection of any outstanding amounts.
7.1 Estimated Timelines: Project timelines provided are estimates. We make reasonable efforts to meet estimated timelines but cannot guarantee exact completion dates.
7.2 Client Delays: Delays caused by client response times, late payments, or failure to provide required materials may extend project timelines.
7.3 Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, accidents, or pandemics.
8.1 Confidential Materials: All manuscripts, project materials, and personal information you share with us are treated as confidential.
8.2 NDA Signing: We are happy to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) upon request before work begins.
8.3 Exceptions: Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is or becomes publicly available or that we are required to disclose by law.
9.1 Cover Design Portfolio: We may display completed cover designs and visual work in our portfolio and promotional materials.
9.2 No Confidential Content: We will not display confidential manuscript content or unpublished materials without permission.
9.3 Opt-Out: If you prefer that your work not be displayed, please inform us in writing.
9.4 Testimonials: If you provide a testimonial, we may use it in our marketing materials.
10.1 No Affiliation: Keynote Digital Publication Group is an independent service provider and is not affiliated with third-party publishing platforms like Amazon KDP or IngramSpark.
10.2 Platform Responsibility: We do not control and are not responsible for the policies or practices of third-party platforms.
10.3 Platform Acceptance: We prepare files to meet specifications, but we cannot guarantee acceptance by any third-party platform.
11.1 No Guarantees: We make no guarantees regarding sales performance, bestseller status, or platform acceptance.
11.2 External Factors: Publishing outcomes depend on numerous factors beyond our control.
11.3 No Earnings Promises: We do not promise or guarantee any specific level of earnings.
12.1 No Indirect Damages: We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
12.2 Cap on Liability: Our total liability shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to us during the twelve months preceding the event.
12.3 Basis of the Bargain: These limitations are fundamental elements of the agreement between you and us.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Keynote Digital Publication Group from any claims arising from your content, breach of these terms, or violation of third-party rights.
14.1 Termination by Client: You may terminate services at any time by providing written notice. You are responsible for payment for work completed.
14.2 Termination by Us: We reserve the right to terminate services for non-payment, breach of terms, or legal/ethical concerns.
14.3 Effect of Termination: Any work completed prior to termination remains payable.
15.1 Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the company is registered.
15.2 Dispute Resolution: We encourage open communication to resolve concerns informally.
15.3 Jurisdiction: Any legal proceedings shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the remaining provisions.
These Terms & Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Keynote Digital Publication Group.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact Keynote Digital Publication Group.
Disclaimer: https://kdpublicationgroup.com is operated by Keynote Digital Publication Group. We operate independently and are not affiliated with Amazon, Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark, or any other platform; all trademarks belong to their respective owners. We respect intellectual property rights and review all formal copyright notices promptly. Keynote Digital Publication Group is a professional service provider, not a publisher or distributor. We prepare your manuscript for publication and provide files ready for upload. All printing, order fulfillment, and royalty payments are handled directly by the publishing platforms authors choose to use.