TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Last Updated: May 16, 2026

The following Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”) are entered into by and between You and Jamie Marshall Editing LLC (“Company,” “I”, “me” or “my”).

These Terms, together with my Privacy Policy and any other documents expressly incorporated by reference, govern your use of the website jamiemarshallediting.com and any subdomains (“Website”), including all materials, resources, information, and services on the Website, whether as a guest or registered user.

Your access to and use of the Website is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, customers, and others who access or use the Website.

By accessing or using the Website you agree to be bound by these Terms, without modification, and acknowledge reading them. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Website.

PRIVACY POLICY

Your use of the Website is also subject to my Privacy Policy. Please review my Privacy Policy, which also governs the Website and informs users of my data collection practices. Your agreement to the Privacy Policy is hereby incorporated into these Terms.

DISCLAIMER

Your use of this Website is also subject to my Disclaimer, which explains certain limitations regarding the information, content, and services provided through the Website. By using this Website, you acknowledge and agree to the Disclaimer, which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by reference.

The information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, publishing, or professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such beyond the copyediting and proofreading services I expressly provide.

While I make reasonable efforts to provide accurate, thoughtful, and high-quality editorial services, I do not guarantee any particular outcome, including publication, sales, academic results, business results, or acceptance by agents, publishers, employers, or other third parties.

Clients remain responsible for reviewing and approving all final content, as well as ensuring the accuracy, legality, originality, and appropriateness of submitted materials.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I make no representations or warranties regarding the Website or its content, and any reliance on such information is at your own discretion.

MINORS

This Website and the services offered are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you are under 18, you may not use this Website or submit any personal information through it.

If it is discovered that personal information has been submitted by an individual under 18 without appropriate consent, reasonable steps will be taken to delete such information.

If you believe that an individual under 18 has provided personal information through this Website, please contact me so that it can be reviewed and removed where appropriate.

LAWFUL USE

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes. You may not use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations or infringes the rights of any third party.

You agree not to submit or transmit any material through the Website that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate, or that violates the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of others.

You are responsible for ensuring that any materials you submit to the Website, including manuscripts or project information, do not infringe the rights of any third party or violate applicable law.

MATERIALS SUBMITTED THROUGH THE WEBSITE

If you contact me regarding copyediting or proofreading services, you may choose to provide information and materials such as your name, email address, project details, deadlines, writing samples, manuscripts, drafts, or other documents (“Submitted Materials”).

Submitted Materials are used solely for purposes related to providing, evaluating, discussing, scheduling, or delivering requested services, responding to inquiries, and communicating with prospective or current clients.

You retain all ownership rights, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights in any materials you submit. I do not claim ownership of your Submitted Materials.

Submitted Materials will not be publicly shared, published, sold, or used for marketing purposes without your express permission, except as required by law or as necessary to operate and maintain the website and related business services.

By submitting materials, you represent that you have the right to share those materials and that doing so does not violate the rights of any third party.

Reasonable measures are taken to maintain the confidentiality and security of Submitted Materials; however, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, design, logos, branding, layout, and other materials created and published by me (“Website Content”), is owned by me or used with permission and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, transmit, or create derivative works from any Website Content without my prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial reference use.

Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of any Website Content, and all rights not expressly granted are reserved.

This Website is hosted on a third-party platform, and certain components of the Website, including software, templates, and infrastructure, may be owned or licensed by that platform or other third parties. No rights are granted to you in such third-party materials.

CLIENT MATERIALS

All materials submitted by clients, including manuscripts, drafts, documents, and other written works, remain the property of the client or their respective rights holders. I do not claim ownership of client-submitted materials.

By submitting materials for editing, you grant me a limited, non-exclusive license to access, use, and edit those materials solely for the purpose of providing requested copyediting and related services.

TRADEMARKS

My name, logo, and any associated branding are my trademarks and may not be used without prior written consent. All other trademarks appearing on this Website are the property of their respective owners.

CHANGED TERMS

I may at any time amend these Terms, including my Privacy Policy. The date of the last revision will be indicated by the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Any such changes are effective immediately upon notice to you by me posting the new Terms on this Website. I reserve the right to update any portion of my Website, including these Terms, at any time. If you continue to my Website after I have made revisions, your continued use constitutes consent to the revised Terms and Privacy Policy.

NO WARRANTIES

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the information on this Website is accurate and up to date, no warranty or representation is made regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or suitability of any content or materials on this Website.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, this Website and its content are provided on an “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Nothing in this section limits or excludes any warranties that may apply to services expressly agreed to in a separate written agreement with clients.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL I BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT, INFORMATION, OR MATERIALS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH IT.

THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES RELATED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, GOODWILL, OR DATA, EVEN IF I HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

WHILE REASONABLE CARE IS TAKEN IN PROVIDING COPYEDITING AND/OR PROOFREADING SERVICES AND MAINTAINING THIS WEBSITE, I DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE FROM HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID (IF ANY) FOR SERVICES DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLAIM, UNLESS OTHERWISE GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN US.

NO GUARANTEE OF AVAILABILITY OR ACCURACY

Your use of this Website and any related information or services may occasionally be subject to interruption, delay, or temporary unavailability.

I reserve the right to update, modify, or remove any part of this Website or its content at any time, without prior notice.

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information provided on this Website, no representation or warranty is made that such information is complete, reliable, current, or error-free. All content is provided for general informational purposes only.

I am not liable for any loss or damage arising from the unavailability of the Website, or from reliance on any information provided on or through the Website.

MALICIOUS CODE

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure that this Website is free from viruses or other harmful components, no guarantee is made that the Website or any content available through it will be free from malware or other potentially harmful code.

I am not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from viruses, malware, or other harmful components that may affect your device or systems as a result of using this Website or any linked content.

You are responsible for using appropriate safeguards, such as antivirus software, when accessing websites and downloading content online.

SECURITY

I take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through this Website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

You acknowledge that there is some risk inherent in transmitting information online, and you agree to provide information through this Website or related communication channels at your own discretion.

I am not responsible for unauthorized access to information that occurs outside of reasonable security measures, or for any issues arising from third-party systems or external links.

You are encouraged to use appropriate security measures when accessing the internet and communicating electronically.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

This Website may include links to third-party websites and social media platforms, including but not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

I do not control and am not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or platforms. Accessing those sites is at your own discretion, and you are encouraged to review their respective terms and privacy policies.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Website owner from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• your use of this Website;

• your breach of these Terms;

• any materials or information you submit through this Website; or

• your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.

I reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with any reasonable requests in the defense of such matter.

EFFECT OF HEADINGS; SEVERABILITY

The subject headings of the paragraphs and subparagraphs of these Terms are included for convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any of its provisions. If any portion of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or contrary to law, such portion shall be construed in accordance with applicable law so as to best accomplish the objectives of the original provision to the fullest extent allowed by law, and the remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; WAIVER

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between us pertaining to the Website and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings between us. Any waiver by us of a breach of or right under these Terms will not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach or right. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing.

GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION

These Terms, together with my Privacy Policy, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

You agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles, California, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. You also waive any objection to venue or forum based on inconvenience or otherwise.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

I agree to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms through informal negotiation.

If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, I agree to consider resolving the matter through mediation before pursuing formal legal proceedings, unless either party determines that immediate legal action is necessary to protect their rights.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved.

No use of the Website Content is permitted unless expressly authorized in these Terms or with prior written permission.

Requests for permission to use any Website Content beyond the scope of these Terms may be directed to: jamie@jamiemarshallediting.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

The owner of this Website is Jamie Marshall Editing LLC.

You may contact me by email at jamie@jamiemarshallediting.com.