Terms & Conditions
Disclaimer: This is a general template. It should not be considered legal advice. HarGlim Publishers strongly recommends consulting with a legal professional to draft comprehensive Terms & Conditions specific to your business operations and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws in India, especially concerning publishing, intellectual property, and e-commerce.
Terms & Conditions for HarGlim Publishers Website & Services
Effective Date: May 21, 2025
Welcome to the HarGlim Publishers website (www.harglimpublishers.com) and its associated services (collectively, “Services”). HarGlim Publishers (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a venture under the HarGlim Group, officially registered under MSME, operating from Hyderabad, India.
By accessing or using our Website and Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and all other applicable laws and regulations in India. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Website or Services.
- Acceptance of Terms By using our Services, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and capable of entering into a binding agreement, and you agree to these Terms.
- Changes to Terms We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Terms on the Website. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
- Publishing Services Agreement
- Engagement for any publishing service (e.g., ISBN allocation, cover design, book publishing, distribution) will be subject to a separate, specific agreement between HarGlim Publishers and the author/client. These Terms govern the general use of the Website, while service-specific terms will be outlined in the individual service agreements.
- Authors retain 100% royalty on their book sales. Detailed royalty management and payment schedules will be specified in the individual author agreements.
- Lifetime distribution for authors at printing cost and book fair distribution in Hyderabad are subject to the terms agreed upon in the publishing contract.
- User Conduct You agree to use the Website and Services only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Website.
- Intellectual Property Rights
- All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, and service descriptions, is the property of HarGlim Publishers or its content suppliers and is protected by Indian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Authors submitting manuscripts to HarGlim Publishers retain the copyright to their original work. By submitting a manuscript for our services, authors grant HarGlim Publishers the necessary licenses to perform the agreedupon publishing, distribution, and promotional activities as outlined in the separate service agreement.
- Any unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification of the Website content is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from HarGlim Publishers.
- Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
- The Website and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement.
- HarGlim Publishers does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
- To the fullest extent permitted by law, HarGlim Publishers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including lost profits, arising out of your use of or inability to use the Website or Services.
- Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless HarGlim Publishers, its founder, managers (Sai Teja Sunkarapally, Vidya N Badure, L Lavanniya, Saharika, Sai Charan, and Shankar), and its team members from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.
- Governing Law and Jurisdiction These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, specifically the state of Telangana.
Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be exclusively brought in the courts located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
- Termination We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Website and Services, without notice, for any conduct that we, in our sole discretion, believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason deemed appropriate by HarGlim Publishers.
- Contact Information If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: Email: harglimpublication@gmail.com WhatsApp: +91 9392346914 Location: Hyderabad, India
Privacy Policy
Disclaimer: This is a general template. It should not be considered legal advice. HarGlim Publishers strongly recommends consulting with a legal professional to ensure your Privacy Policy complies with all relevant data protection laws in India (e.g., Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011), and any other applicable international regulations if you cater to a global audience.
Privacy Policy for HarGlim Publishers
Effective Date: May 21, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how HarGlim Publishers (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a venture under the HarGlim Group registered under MSME, collects, uses, and discloses information that we obtain about visitors to our website (www.harglimpublishers.com) and the services available through our Website (collectively, “Services”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly.
- Information We Collect
We collect various types of information from and about users of our Website and Services, including:
- Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly. We collect personal information when you: o Fill out forms on our website (e.g., “Publish with us” form, contact form, author submission form) including Full Name, Your Email, Phone, Subject, Message, Author Name, Book Name, and About the book (in 3-4 lines). o Communicate with us via email (harglimpublication@gmail.com) or WhatsApp (+91 9392346914). o Engage with our services, which may involve details necessary for ISBN allocation, royalty management, or book distribution.
- How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
- Directly from You: When you submit forms, send us emails or WhatsApp messages, or otherwise provide information directly to us during the course of using our services.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To process your inquiries, facilitate publishing services (ISBN allocation, formatting, design, distribution), manage author copies, and handle royalty payments.
- Communication: To respond to your questions and inquiries, send you updates regarding our services, and provide promotional content if you have opted-in.
- Website Improvement: To understand how users interact with our Website, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the overall user experience.
- Marketing & Promotion: To feature authors on social media, conduct author interviews (Instagram Live), and design book launch posters as part of our marketing support.
- Compliance & Security: To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraudulent activities, and ensure the security of our Website and data.
- Internal Operations: For internal record-keeping, analysis, and management of our registered entity under MSME.
- How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party entities that perform services on our behalf, such as book printers, distributors (Amazon, Flipkart, Kindle, Google Play), and marketing platforms. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only allowed to use your data for the specific services they provide to us.
- Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency in India).
- Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
- Your Data Protection Rights
As a user, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data under applicable Indian laws. These rights may include:
- Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
- Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Amazon, Flipkart, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube). We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites.
- Children’s Privacy
HarGlim Publishers welcomes authors of all ages. For authors who are under the age of 18 (minors), we are committed to protecting their privacy in accordance with applicable laws, including the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and any future regulations in India.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: Email: harglimpublication@gmail.com WhatsApp: +91 9392346914 Location: Hyderabad, India
Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines for HarGlim Publishers
Introduction
Welcome to HarGlim Publishers! We are a proud venture under the HarGlim Group, founded by Sai Teja Sunkarapally with the vision to give every aspiring writer a platform to shine. Our mission is to empower voices, simplify the publishing journey, and bring meaningful stories to life. These guidelines will help you understand our submission process, content requirements, and what to expect when publishing with us.
- About HarGlim Publishers & Our Vision
- Our Mission: To simplify the publishing journey and bring meaningful stories to life through a dedicated, creative, and passionate approach.
- Our Founder’s Journey: Sai Teja Sunkarapally, a published author at 16 with no literary background or mentors, founded HarGlim to address the challenges he faced, ensuring others have the support and resources he lacked.
- Target Audience: Our content aims to reach a wide readership for various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, educational publications, children’s books, philosophy, and ethical values.
- Content Types Accepted: We welcome submissions for anthologies, novels, and solo literary works across diverse genres.
- Submission Process
- Initial Inquiry/Submission:
- For initial queries or direct submissions, please use the “Publish with us” form on our website (www.harglimpublishers.com). o Alternatively, you can email us directly at harglimpublication@gmail.com.
- Required Information for Submission:
- Author Name o Email o Phone o Book Name
- About the book (in 3-4 lines summary)
- Manuscript Format:
- While not explicitly stated in the provided text, typically manuscripts should be submitted in a standard digital format (e.g., Microsoft Word .docx). We handle Manuscript Formatting & Interior Design, so a clean, unformatted draft is usually preferred initially.
- Communication: Upon successful submission via the form, you will receive an alert message confirming submission. We will communicate further details via email.
- Initial Inquiry/Submission:
- Content Standards & Quality
- Originality: All submitted works must be entirely original and not previously published elsewhere unless specifically agreed upon. Plagiarism checks are a standard part of our service.
- Quality: We are committed to high-quality content. Our services include Proofreading and Plagiarism checks to ensure your manuscript is polished and authentic.
- Ethical Values: As we expand into areas like philosophy and ethical values, content in these domains should reflect a thoughtful and respectful approach to diverse perspectives.
- Completeness: Please ensure your manuscript is complete and ready for the publishing process. Our team provides assistance for submission and various aspects of preparation.
- Our Services for Authors
When you publish with HarGlim, you gain access to a comprehensive suite of services:
- Pre-Publication:
- ISBN Allocation & Barcode Allocation o Manuscript Formatting & Interior Design o Cover Design o Proofreading o Submission Assistance o Plagiarism Checks
- Typing Services (if needed)
- Publication & Distribution:
- Book Publishing
- Book Distribution through major platforms: Amazon, Flipkart, Kindle,
Google Play o Lifetime distribution to authors at printing cost
- Book fair distribution in Hyderabad
- Post-Publication & Promotion: o 100% Royalty to Author o Author Copies Provision o Book Launch Poster Design
- Marketing & Promotion Support:
- Social media features
- Author interviews (Instagram Live)
- Bookmarks (Author-signed)
- Author Recognition (Medal & Certificate)
- Social media handling of authors who publish in our company
- Marketing & Promotion Support:
- Post-Publication & Promotion: o 100% Royalty to Author o Author Copies Provision o Book Launch Poster Design
(at their convenience and optional)
- Editorial Process
Our great team treats every responsibility as their own. Once you submit your manuscript, it will go through our internal process which typically includes:
- Review of the “About the book” summary and initial manuscript.
- Plagiarism checks.
- Coordination for formatting, interior design, and cover design.
- Proofreading for quality assurance.
- Discussions regarding marketing and distribution strategies.
- Royalty & Compensation
HarGlim Publishers is proud to offer 100% Royalty to the Author. Detailed payment schedules and reporting will be outlined in your individual publishing agreement.
- Contact for Authors
For any questions regarding your submission or our author services, please contact us: Email: harglimpublication@gmail.com WhatsApp: +91 9392346914