1. Introduction

Welcome to Enlightened Publishing (“we,” “our,” “us”).
By accessing or using our website  you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. About Enlightened Publishing

Enlightened Publishing is a children’s publishing company that encourages young writers (aged 9–15) to submit their original work for publication. We provide a platform to help young authors share their creativity with the world.

3. Eligibility

Our manuscript submission program is intended for:

• Children between 9 and 15 years of age (with parental consent).
  
  
• Parents, guardians, or teachers submitting on behalf of a child author.
  
  

By submitting a manuscript, you confirm that you are either the parent/guardian of the child or have permission to submit on their behalf.

4. Manuscript Submission

• All submitted works must be original and not copied or plagiarized from any other source.
  
  
• Submissions must not contain offensive, violent, or inappropriate material.
  
  
• Once submitted, you grant Enlightened Publishing the right to review, edit, and publish your work (with your or your guardian’s written approval).
  
  
• Submission does not guarantee publication. Our editorial team reviews each manuscript carefully and makes selections based on quality, creativity, and suitability.
  
  

5. Copyright and Ownership

• The author retains the copyright to their original work.
  
  
• By submitting your manuscript, you grant Enlightened Publishing a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to edit, print, distribute, and promote the work in physical or digital format.
  
  
• If your work is selected for publication, a separate Publishing Agreement will outline the detailed rights, credits, and terms.
  
  

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us.
We collect only the information necessary to evaluate manuscripts and communicate with authors or their guardians.
Personal information (such as name, age, or contact details) is kept confidential and not shared with third parties without consent.
For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

7. Content on the Website

All text, images, graphics, and materials on this website are the property of Enlightened Publishing and may not be copied, distributed, or reused without written permission.

8. Payments and Fees

• If any paid services (such as special printing, author copies, or promotional packages) are introduced in the future, all payments will be clearly explained before purchase.
  
  
• No hidden charges apply.
  
  

9. Limitation of Liability

While we do our best to provide a smooth experience, Enlightened Publishing is not responsible for:

• Any technical errors or downtime on the website.
  
  
• Loss of data, manuscripts, or content submitted through the site.
  
  
• Any indirect or consequential damages arising from the use of our services.
  
  

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be changed accordingly.
Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to remove or refuse submissions, disable user access, or discontinue any service at our discretion, without prior notice, if we believe terms have been violated.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of and any disputes shall be handled in accordance with those laws.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
inqury@enlightenedpublishing.ky
www.enlightenedpublishing.com