Terms and

Conditions

PUBLISHING RIGHTS AND BRAND NAMING

  1. The client acknowledges that they have obtained all rights and permissions to publish materials used in the project and shall be solely responsible for their validity, including copyrights and trademarks. The client agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Under Cover Designs and its employees from any legal actions related to materials they provide. The client confirms that any book material provided is not in the public domain unless they are the original author.

CONFIDENTIALITY

  1. All client information and materials are considered confidential and will only be used by Under Cover Designs for quoting or completing a project. Client information will not be shared with third parties unless explicitly requested by the client.

  2. Under Cover Designs retains the right to use the client’s name and information, like book title for promotional purposes, including but not limited to showcasing work in our portfolio and marketing materials.

OWNERSHIP RIGHTS

  1. Upon receipt of full payment, Under Cover Designs grants the client a license to use the final cover design artwork (PDF, JPEG, or other publishing-ready format) exclusively for their book and promotional materials. However, all rights to the design remain with Under Cover Designs.

  2. The client may not alter the final cover design except for resizing. Any other modifications require approval from Under Cover Designs and may be subject to additional charges.

  3. The client agrees to adhere to any third-party licensing agreements for stock images or assets used in their design. Under Cover Designs is not responsible for any licensing disputes arising from materials provided by the client.

  4. Under Cover Designs retains the right to use the final design, the client’s name, and book title for marketing purposes. All draft materials remain the exclusive property of Under Cover Designs.

  5. If the client provides materials subject to third-party intellectual property rights, they must secure proper usage rights. Under Cover Designs may request proof of these rights. The client assumes all liability for intellectual property disputes.

ATTRIBUTION

  1. A design credit is required to appear in the client’s book, either on the back cover or copyright page, in the following format: “Cover design © Under Cover Designs.”

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. The client is solely responsible for proofing the final cover design. Under Cover Designs is not liable for any errors after the final approval, including but not limited to printing issues or publishing platform requirements.

LIABILITY

  1. Under Cover Designs is not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, including loss of revenue, business, or reputation. We are also not responsible for inaccuracies in our services or any written materials provided by the client.

PAYMENT

  1. A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required before work begins. The final balance is due upon approval of the final design. No files will be released until full payment is received. The client’s final payment serves as acceptance of the completed project, terminating this agreement.

  2. Under Cover Designs reserves the right to discontinue services if payment is not made according to the agreed-upon terms.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

  1. All sales of premade designs and any designs purchased during sales or discount events are final, with no refunds, exchanges, or resales permitted under any circumstances.

  2. For custom designs, the client may cancel within 14 days of purchase for a 50% refund. After 14 days, no refunds will be issued. If the client ceases communication, they forfeit 100% of the total payment, and all design work remains the exclusive property of Under Cover Designs.

  3. If a client terminates their relationship with Under Cover Designs, for whatever reason, they forfeit the right to use any designs they have purchased or ordered. Designs may not be resold, transferred, gifted, or repurposed by the client.

PROJECT SUSPENSION

  1. Under Cover Designs reserves the right to suspend a project if the client exhibits excessive micromanaging, demonstrates a lack of trust, or refuses to move forward after multiple reasonable concept revisions. If a project is suspended or terminated for these reasons, no refunds will be issued, and all design work remains the property of Under Cover Designs.

COMPLETE AGREEMENT

  1. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between all parties. No additional promises, conditions, or verbal agreements apply unless included in writing within this contract.