Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 2 November 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Athenaion Publishing website at www.athenaionpublishing.com
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
These terms govern use of the website and its general content. Separate agreements may apply to manuscript submissions, publishing arrangements and paid services.
2. About Athenaion Publishing
Athenaion Publishing is a publishing house that considers selected manuscripts for potential publication.
The website also presents The Athenaion Atelier, which offers paid creative, design and publishing-support services to authors, professionals and small businesses.
These are two distinct ways of working with Athenaion:
- Athenaion Publishing: manuscript submissions are considered selectively. Acceptance is not guaranteed.
- The Athenaion Atelier: services are offered by enquiry, subject to project scope, availability, quotation and agreement.
Purchasing an Atelier service is not required to submit a manuscript and does not guarantee a publishing contract or preferential consideration.
3. Website Content
We aim to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date. However, content is provided for general informational purposes and may change without notice.
Descriptions of books, authors, publishing activities and creative services are provided to help visitors understand our work. Specific availability, deliverables, fees and timelines may vary.
We do not guarantee that every service listed will be suitable or available for every project.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the website's original text, branding, graphics, design elements and other content are owned by Athenaion Publishing or used with permission.
You may view and share links to public website pages for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided you do not misrepresent the content or its source.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish or commercially exploit website content without the necessary permission, except where permitted by law.
Book excerpts, covers, author materials and third-party content may be subject to separate rights held by authors, publishers, designers, photographers or other rights holders.
Nothing in these terms transfers ownership of intellectual property to a website visitor.
5. Manuscript Submissions
Information on the Submissions page describes Athenaion Publishing's general submission approach and any submission status displayed there.
Submitting a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance, publication, a response within a particular timeframe or entry into a publishing agreement.
Authors should follow the submission instructions and requirements published by Athenaion Publishing at the time of submission.
Do not send confidential or sensitive material through a general enquiry form. Use a designated submission method where one is provided.
The rights, responsibilities, royalties, costs and other obligations relating to an accepted manuscript will be governed by a separate written publishing agreement. These website terms do not replace that agreement.
## 6. The Athenaion Atelier
The Athenaion Atelier offers creative, design and publishing-support services by enquiry.
An enquiry does not constitute an accepted project or a binding commitment to provide services.
Before work begins, the relevant parties should agree on the scope, deliverables, fees, payment arrangements, timeline, revision terms, intellectual-property arrangements and any third-party costs.
Where applicable, these details will be set out in a quotation, service agreement or other written confirmation.
Specialist work may involve external providers. Any relevant third-party arrangements or costs should be discussed and agreed before work proceeds.
Unless expressly agreed in writing, Atelier services do not include a guarantee of sales, audience growth, income, publishing acceptance or other commercial outcomes.
7. Payments and Service Agreements
The website does not establish fixed prices for Atelier services unless a specific price is expressly displayed.
Quotes are based on the requirements of each project. A quotation may be subject to a validity period and any conditions stated in it.
Payment schedules, deposits, cancellations, refunds, delivery dates and additional work will be governed by the applicable quotation or service agreement and relevant law.
Nothing in these terms excludes any consumer rights or legal protections that cannot lawfully be excluded.
8. External Links and Retailers
This website may link to external websites, including online book retailers, social media platforms, newsletter services and other third-party providers.
These links are provided for convenience. Athenaion Publishing does not control all third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, terms or privacy practices.
Purchases made through external retailers are subject to the relevant retailer's terms and conditions.
9. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use this website for unlawful, fraudulent or misleading purposes.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems.
- Interfere with the website's operation or security.
- Copy or exploit website content in a way that infringes intellectual property rights.
- Submit malicious code or material intended to disrupt the website.
We may take reasonable steps to protect the website and our legitimate interests where misuse occurs.
10. Website Availability
We aim to keep the website accessible and functioning, but uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed. Access may occasionally be affected by maintenance, technical faults, hosting issues or circumstances beyond our control.
We may update, suspend or remove website content or features when reasonably necessary.
11. Disclaimer and Liability
Website content is provided for general information and does not constitute legal, financial or other professional advice.
To the extent permitted by law, Athenaion Publishing is not responsible for losses arising solely from reliance on general website information, third-party website content or temporary website interruptions.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful, or removes any rights that applicable law requires us to preserve.
12. Privacy
Personal information collected through the website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which explains how information may be collected, used, stored and shared.
Please read the Privacy Policy before submitting personal information.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms & Conditions when our website, services or legal obligations change. The current version will be published on this page with its updated date.
Changes to a separate publishing or service agreement will be governed by that agreement and applicable law.
14. Applicable Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, subject to any mandatory legal protections that apply.
Any dispute will be dealt with in accordance with applicable South African law.
15. Contact
For general enquiries about these terms, contact:
Athenaion Publishing
Email: hello@athenaionpublishing.com
Website: www.athenaionpublishing.com