Disclosures

Intellectual Property Ownership

All manuscripts and materials submitted by clients remain the intellectual property of the author. Candace D. Guinn does not claim ownership of any submitted work and will not reproduce or distribute materials without permission.

Manuscript Review Expectations

Document submissions are reviewed in alignment with the scope of the service booked. Unless a service specifically includes a full manuscript review, submitted materials may be reviewed at a high level for context and discussion purposes only.

Educational Consulting Disclaimer

Services provided are consulting and educational in nature. Clients are responsible for their own publishing decisions, business strategies, and implementation of recommendations.

Confidentiality

Client materials and conversations are treated as confidential and will not be shared with third parties without consent, except when necessary to fulfill the scope of services or when referrals to trusted publishing professionals are requested.

Referral Disclaimer

Referrals to publishers, designers, or other professionals are provided as a courtesy. Candace D. Guinn is not responsible for the services, outcomes, or agreements between clients and third-party providers.

No Guarantee of Publishing, Sales, or Outcomes

While strategic guidance and feedback are provided to strengthen manuscripts and messaging, Candace D. Guinn does not guarantee publishing outcomes, book sales, media placements, or other specific results. Success depends on many factors beyond the scope of consulting services.