Last Updated: July 2026

Welcome to Sarah Tooke Books. By accessing this website or purchasing editorial services, you agree to the following Terms of Service.

  1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the website or purchasing services.

  1. SERVICES PROVIDED

Sarah Tooke Books provides freelance editorial services for fiction authors, which may include:

  • Developmental editing

  • Copyediting

  • Beta reading

  • Manuscript critiques

  • Other editorial services as described on the website

All services are provided based on individual agreements and project specifications.

  1. NO GUARANTEE OF PUBLICATION OR SALES

Editorial services are intended to improve the quality of a manuscript. We do not guarantee:

  • Literary agent representation

  • Traditional publication

  • Self-publishing success

  • Book sales or commercial success

  • Positive reader reviews

  1. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Clients agree to:

  • Submit original work or work they have permission to use.

  • Provide accurate project information.

  • Communicate deadlines and expectations clearly.

  • Review service descriptions before purchasing.

  1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Clients retain full ownership of their manuscripts and intellectual property at all times.

Editorial comments, reports, and feedback provided by Sarah Tooke Books are intended solely for the client's personal use and may not be reproduced or distributed for commercial purposes without permission.

  1. PAYMENT TERMS

Payment terms will be outlined in individual service agreements or invoices.

Unless otherwise agreed:

  • Work will not begin until payment or any required deposit is received.

  • Late payments may delay project completion.

  • Prices are subject to change without notice for future projects.

  1. REFUNDS

Due to the time-intensive nature of editorial work, refunds are generally not available once work has begun.

Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis if services have not yet started.

  1. TURNAROUND TIMES

Estimated turnaround times are provided at the beginning of each project. While every effort will be made to meet deadlines, turnaround times may occasionally change due to unforeseen circumstances.

  1. WEBSITE USE

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for unlawful purposes.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems.

  • Copy or reproduce website content without permission.

  1. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Sarah Tooke Books shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

  • Use of the website

  • Editorial recommendations or feedback

  • Publishing decisions made by third parties

  • Loss of business opportunities or profits

All services are provided on an "as-is" basis.

  1. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or policies.

  1. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page.

  1. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States.

  1. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Sarah Tooke Books