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Terms & Conditions

These terms govern your use of the Blackdot Publication website, manuscript submissions, and purchases of our published titles.

Last updated: 28 July 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using blackdotpublication.com (the "Website"), submitting a manuscript, or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Website.

About Blackdot Publication

Blackdot Publication is an independent Indian publishing house offering manuscript editing, book design, ISBN allocation, printing, publishing, and distribution services to authors, and selling published titles directly to readers through this Website.

Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of, the Website by any third party. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website, including the admin or vendor systems.

Orders and Payments

  • All prices displayed on the Website are in Indian Rupees (INR) and are inclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise.
  • Payments are processed securely through Razorpay. An order is confirmed only once payment has been successfully verified.
  • We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our discretion, including in cases of suspected fraud, pricing errors, or unavailability of stock, in which case any amount paid will be refunded.
  • You are responsible for providing accurate shipping and contact information at the time of purchase; we are not liable for delays or delivery failures caused by incorrect details.

Manuscript Submissions

  • By submitting a manuscript through our Website, you confirm that the work is your own original creation (or that you hold the necessary rights to submit it) and does not infringe any third party's intellectual property or other rights.
  • Submitting a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance for publication. All submissions are reviewed at our editorial discretion.
  • Any commercial terms for editing, design, printing, ISBN allocation, and distribution services will be communicated and agreed with the author separately before work begins.
  • You retain ownership of your original manuscript's intellectual property, subject to any separate publishing agreement entered into between you and Blackdot Publication.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, and design — is the property of Blackdot Publication or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Published book content remains the intellectual property of the respective author, subject to any publishing agreement in place.

Shipping and Delivery

Physical book orders are shipped in accordance with our Shipping & Delivery Policy.

Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellations and refunds for orders placed on the Website are governed by our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

Limitation of Liability

Blackdot Publication makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information on the Website but does not warrant that the Website will be error-free or uninterrupted. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the Website or our services.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of India.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

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