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Refund Policy

Introduction

This Refund Policy (“Policy”) outlines your rights and our obligations under customer, subscriber, or other user refund requests (“you”, “your”, “Customer”) to our services, products, or content (“services”) offered by UK Publishing House, a United Kingdom-formed company incorporated in the United Kingdom (“we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company”). Our Policy must be read together with our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and all other relevant contractual documents at all times. By coming to our website, purchasing a product, or interacting with us—be it for e-books, books, subscriptions, editorial services, or other goods or services—you are bound by the provisions of this Refund Policy.

1. Basic Principles

We are committed to operating our business in line with the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, and other United Kingdom consumer protection legislation that may be applicable to us.

Being a publishing company, we have an obligation to acquire business in an assortment of products and services, including but not limited to:

  • Electronic publications (e-books, magazines, journals)
  • Written content
  • Subscription-based content
  • Manuscript editing services
  • Publisher publishing packages
  • Limited-series and special edition publications

1.3 The right to a refund, and how it is triggered, can differ according to the nature of the product or service purchased and the delivery channel.

2. Refunds for Digital Products

2.1 According to UK consumer law, downloadable products like e-books, online papers, digital journals, and downloadable journals are considered non-returnable once download or access has begun, unless the product is defective or not properly described.
2.2 You will be asked to give express consent to waive your statutory right to a 14-day cooling-off period when buying a digital product, by consenting to release permission for access or download to be made available upon successful purchase.
2.3 If the digital product that you received is:
  • Missing
  • Corrupted
  • Incomplete
  • Not as described on the product listing
You are entitled to a refund, replacement, or repair, at our discretion. We can also ask for proof of the problem, such as screenshots or error messages, in this instance.

3. Refunds for Printed Publications

3.1 You can cancel an order for printed/published books, magazines, or journals within 14 calendar days of receiving the goods, without notice, under the Consumer Contracts Regulations.

3.2 In the exercise of this right:

  • Kindly make sure that you notify us of your cancellation by email or letter post within the 14-day timeframe.
  • The product should be returned to us in the same, unused, and resaleable condition.
  • You pay for return shipping, unless you have received a defective product or shipment error.
3.3 We will process the refund within fourteen calendar days from the date of receipt and confirmation of returned goods. Refund will be made through the same mode of payment. A reasonable fee may be levied where returned goods are found to be used or damaged.

4. Refunds on Subscription Services

4.1 All of our publications, whether in print or electronic format, are non-returnable once the subscription period has commenced.
4.2 You are entitled to cancel the renewal of your subscription, subject to giving notice not less than 48 hours before the date of renewal; if this is done, you will receive a refund of the next period.
4.3 Subscription error payments shall be taken individually to the extent of refund, and no refunds of such a nature are guaranteed.

5. Reimbursements for Publishing and Editorial Services

5.1 The manuscript checking, editing, formatting, publishing package, or consultancy services are included under personalised contracts and service agreements.
5.2 You may cancel these services within 14 days of entering into the contract, provided that no substantial work has commenced. Where work has commenced (e.g. editing, layout, consultation), any refund to be made will be proportionate to the unperformed part of the service.
5.3 Where services have been significantly completed, there shall be no refund.

5.4 When it is established that the service rendered is found to be:

  • Not in accordance with the service description
  • Flawed in some important way
  • Unreasonably late in delivery (not due to the client)

You can be entitled to a full or a proportionate refund, as a reasonable estimate.

6. Exclusions

The following items or circumstances cannot be returned:

  • Custom or customised items such as print-on-demand books with personalised covers or dedications
  • Services already provided in full
  • Gift certificates and special offer coupons
  • Virtual products whose downloading or accessing has started
  • Third-party reseller or retailer sales require refunds to be initiated by the original retailer

7. Procedure for Requesting a Refund

All written refund requests need to be sent to Uk Publishing House, and must include the following:

  • Full name
  • Order number
  • Product or service bought
  • Purchase date
  • Reason for refund request
  • Supporting documentation, as appropriate

7.2 We will acknowledge receipt of your request within five working days and will endeavour to process legitimate refunds within fourteen calendar days of the date of the receipt acknowledgement.

7.3 Refunds are made in the same mode of payment as the original unless otherwise specified in writing.

7.4 We may at our discretion decline a request for a refund where:

  • There is evidence to suggest abuse, fraud, or misappropriation
  • The application falls outside the statutory timeframe
  • The item has either been utilised or greatly transformed
  • The product or service has been delivered as contracted and with due care

8. Unreceived or Delayed Refunds

8.1 If you have not received your refund within fourteen days of approval:

  • First, look at your credit card or bank statement
  • Then call your payor, as it can take longer before your refund has been deposited

9. Amendment of This Policy

This Refund Policy is subject to change at any time without notice. The changes will take effect as soon as published on our website, with the updated “Effective Date” clearly marked at the top of the policy. It is recommended that you review this Policy from time to time to keep yourself updated about your obligations and rights.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Refund Policy, or if you would like to make a request for a refund, feel free to contact:

Refunds Department

UK Publishing House
Call: +44 204 617 9100
Email: info@ukpublishinghouse.co.uk
Find Us: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

11. Governing Law

This Refund Policy, and all claims or disputes arising from or in connection therewith, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. The parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.