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Last Updated: July 2, 2026
Welcome to the website of Forty-Sixth Storyworks. These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, content, online forms, communications, services, and related materials.
By using this website, submitting information to us, requesting services, signing a Statement of Work, or otherwise engaging with Forty-Sixth Storyworks, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this website or submit information through it.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks is a story house and imprint rooted in Oklahoma and created for authors, storytellers, and creative projects shaped by place, memory, faith, imagination, identity, and personal truth.
Information on this website is provided for general informational, promotional, editorial, and communication purposes.
For purposes of these Terms and Conditions:
"Forty-Sixth Storyworks," "we," "us," or "our" refers to Forty-Sixth Storyworks and its owners, team members, representatives, contractors, consultants, and service providers, where applicable.
"Client," "you," or "your" refers to any person, author, business, organization, or entity that visits the website, submits information, requests services, enters into a Statement of Work, or otherwise engages with Forty-Sixth Storyworks.
"Services" refers to any publishing, editorial, creative, marketing, media, consulting, production, promotional, or related services offered or provided by Forty-Sixth Storyworks.
"Statement of Work" or "SOW" refers to a written document, proposal, agreement, order, or project scope accepted by both parties that outlines specific services, deliverables, fees, timelines, responsibilities, payment schedules, refund provisions, or other project-specific terms.
"Client Content" refers to any manuscript, text, book material, artwork, images, author biography, book cover, files, information, instructions, or other materials provided by the Client.
You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. You may not use this website in any way that:
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the website if we believe a user has violated these Terms.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks may provide specific services and create deliverables as described in Statements of Work agreed upon by both parties.
Each executed SOW becomes part of these Terms and Conditions and any applicable service agreement. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and an executed SOW, the SOW shall prevail.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks shall not be required to begin services until an SOW is signed or otherwise accepted by both parties and any applicable fees, deposits, or initial payments are paid.
The Client acknowledges that subcontractors, consultants, contractors, vendors, or other service providers may be used to support service delivery.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks may contract with, provide services to, and accept work from other clients at its discretion.
Service descriptions, packages, timelines, pricing, deliverables, and availability may change at any time without notice.
Information on this website does not constitute a binding offer unless confirmed in a written SOW, invoice, proposal, contract, or other written agreement issued or accepted by Forty-Sixth Storyworks.
We reserve the right to refuse, modify, pause, or discontinue services at our discretion, subject to any applicable written agreement.
The Client agrees to pay all fees outlined in the applicable SOW, invoice, proposal, or agreement. Unless otherwise specified in writing, fees include applicable taxes.
The Client also agrees to reimburse pre-approved expenses that are not included in the stated fees. Reimbursable expenses may include, but are not limited to, third-party licensing, software, advertising placements, printing, shipping, media placement, travel, production expenses, or other project-related costs approved by the Client in advance.
Payments must be made according to the schedule outlined in the applicable SOW, invoice, proposal, or agreement.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, payments shall be remitted in U.S. Dollars.
Overdue payments may incur interest at 1.5% per month or the maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is lower.
The Client is responsible for any foreign transaction fees, wire fees, platform fees, currency conversion fees, bank charges, or similar charges incurred by the Client in connection with payment.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks may pause, withhold, or delay services, deliverables, access, production, publication, or project progress if payments are overdue or required payments have not been received.
Accepted payment methods may be specified in the applicable SOW, invoice, proposal, payment link, or agreement.
Third-party payment processors may be used to process payments. Your use of a third-party payment processor may be subject to that provider's own terms, privacy policy, processing fees, and security practices.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks is not responsible for delays, processing errors, declined transactions, platform outages, currency conversion charges, or fees imposed by third-party payment providers, banks, or financial institutions.
Refund provisions, if any, shall be outlined in the applicable SOW, proposal, invoice, agreement, or service-specific policy.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, fees already paid may be non-refundable once work has commenced, deliverables have been prepared, third-party costs have been incurred, project slots have been reserved, or services have been rendered.
Any refund request will be reviewed according to the applicable SOW or agreement.
If you submit a manuscript, sample pages, proposal, query, book concept, author information, artwork, files, or related creative material to Forty-Sixth Storyworks, you represent and warrant that you have the right to submit those materials.
You retain ownership of your Client Content unless otherwise stated in a separate written agreement.
Submission of materials does not create a publishing agreement, editorial agreement, representation agreement, agency relationship, employment relationship, partnership, joint venture, or obligation to publish, review, respond, or enter into a contract.
Any publishing, editorial, creative, marketing, media, or related service arrangement must be agreed to separately in writing.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks may provide information, content, services, opportunities, or communications related to news and updates, book reviews, events, press releases, media, press features, magazine advertisements, author promotions, and related publishing or marketing activities.
Any promotional, media, advertising, review, publicity, or publication-related service is subject to the applicable SOW, proposal, invoice, agreement, editorial policy, submission requirements, and availability.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks does not guarantee media placement, publication acceptance, review outcomes, press coverage, sales, rankings, awards, audience engagement, advertising results, or any specific public response.
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, design elements, blog posts, service descriptions, brand language, downloadable materials, and other website content, is owned by or licensed to Forty-Sixth Storyworks unless otherwise stated.
You may view and share website content for personal, informational, or non-commercial purposes, provided that you do not modify the content, misrepresent it, or remove ownership notices.
You may not reproduce, republish, sell, modify, distribute, scrape, or use our website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Forty-Sixth Storyworks.
Ownership of all Client Content remains with the Client unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Client grants Forty-Sixth Storyworks a limited right to use Client Content as necessary to provide services, prepare deliverables, communicate about the project, and fulfill the applicable SOW or agreement.
The Client represents and warrants that Client Content does not infringe the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, contractual, or other rights of any third party.
Unless otherwise stated in the applicable SOW or agreement, Forty-Sixth Storyworks retains ownership of its work product, concepts, drafts, strategies, templates, tools, methods, processes, designs, systems, service materials, and deliverables, excluding Client Content.
Any transfer, license, or permitted use of deliverables shall be governed by the applicable SOW or written agreement and may be conditioned upon full payment of all fees and expenses.
Ownership of licensed third-party content remains with the respective third-party owner. Third-party content may be subject to separate license terms, usage restrictions, fees, expiration dates, attribution requirements, or platform rules.
The Client agrees to comply with any applicable third-party license terms connected to materials used in a project.
If you provide a testimonial, review, author photo, book cover, biography, project description, endorsement, or related promotional material, you grant Forty-Sixth Storyworks permission to use that material for promotional, editorial, marketing, media, website, social media, portfolio, or business purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.
You may contact us to request removal or revision of your testimonial or featured material, though we may retain copies as needed for legal, archival, or business record purposes.
Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive, proprietary, business, financial, creative, manuscript, project, or non-public information disclosed in connection with an inquiry, SOW, agreement, or service engagement.
Confidential information does not include information that is publicly available, already known without restriction, independently developed, rightfully received from a third party, or required to be disclosed by law, court order, arbitration process, or governmental authority.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, confidentiality obligations shall survive for two years after termination or completion of the applicable agreement or SOW.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks warrants that services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with generally accepted industry standards.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Forty-Sixth Storyworks disclaims all implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, uninterrupted service, or error-free performance.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks does not guarantee sales, rankings, reviews, awards, literary agent interest, publisher acceptance, media coverage, audience growth, advertising performance, publicity results, revenue, business outcomes, or any minimum level of success from services.
Content on this website and communications from Forty-Sixth Storyworks are provided for general informational, editorial, creative, publishing, and business purposes only.
Nothing on this website should be considered legal, financial, accounting, tax, or professional advice.
Authors and clients are encouraged to consult qualified professionals for advice specific to their contracts, rights, taxes, finances, legal obligations, intellectual property, or business decisions.
The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Forty-Sixth Storyworks and its owners, team members, partners, affiliates, contractors, consultants, representatives, and service providers from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:
Forty-Sixth Storyworks agrees to indemnify the Client against claims resulting from infringement of third-party intellectual property rights by Forty-Sixth Storyworks' deliverables, provided that the claim does not arise from Client Content, Client instructions, third-party materials approved or supplied by the Client, modifications made by anyone other than Forty-Sixth Storyworks, or use of deliverables outside the scope of the applicable SOW or license.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Forty-Sixth Storyworks' total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the website, services, SOW, agreement, deliverables, or relationship between the parties shall not exceed the fees paid by the Client to Forty-Sixth Storyworks during the preceding 12 months for the specific services giving rise to the claim.
Neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits, lost revenue, lost business opportunities, loss of data, loss of goodwill, reputational harm, or business interruption, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
These Terms remain in effect while you use the website, submit information, or engage with Forty-Sixth Storyworks.
For service engagements, the applicable agreement or SOW remains in effect until completed or terminated by either party according to its terms.
Either party may terminate a service engagement for breach upon written notice if the breach is not cured within the period stated in the applicable SOW or agreement.
Either party may terminate for convenience with prior written notice if permitted by the applicable SOW or agreement.
Refund provisions, final payment obligations, ownership rights, licenses, confidentiality obligations, indemnification obligations, limitation of liability, and other continuing provisions shall survive termination where applicable.
All formal notices related to an SOW, agreement, breach, termination, dispute, or legal matter must be in writing and delivered by certified mail, personal delivery, or overnight courier to the address specified in the applicable SOW or agreement.
Routine project communications, administrative updates, and service-related notices may be sent by email, phone, SMS, project management platform, or other agreed communication channel unless otherwise stated in writing.
By opting in to receive SMS messages from Forty-Sixth Storyworks, you agree to receive text messages related to project updates, notifications, appointments, service communications, customer care, or other relevant information.
Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 10 SMS messages per week depending on your appointments, project status, or service engagement.
Message and data rates may apply. Fees may vary depending on your carrier and whether messages are domestic or international.
You may opt in by submitting an online form on our website and checking the SMS consent box, or by otherwise providing express consent where applicable.
You may opt out at any time by replying "STOP" to any SMS message from us. For assistance, reply "HELP" or contact us through our website.
SMS consent is not a condition of purchase unless specifically required for a service-related communication process and permitted by law.
Phone numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your use of this website and your submission of personal information are also governed by our Privacy Policy.
Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, protect, and share information.
This website may include links to third-party websites, platforms, articles, services, tools, social media pages, payment processors, media resources, or other external resources.
These links are provided for convenience only. Forty-Sixth Storyworks is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, terms, policies, accuracy, availability, security, or actions of third-party websites or platforms.
Neither party shall be liable for delays, interruptions, failure to perform, or failure to complete obligations caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, fire, flood, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, internet outages, power failures, cyberattacks, platform failures, government actions, illness, emergencies, supply chain disruptions, or other events outside the affected party's reasonable control.
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, unless a different jurisdiction is expressly agreed upon in the applicable SOW or written agreement.
The parties agree to first attempt to resolve disputes in good faith through written communication.
If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, the dispute shall be submitted to arbitration as outlined in the applicable SOW or written agreement. If the SOW or agreement does not specify arbitration procedures, the parties shall mutually agree on the arbitration process or proceed as required by applicable law.
Any legal action not subject to arbitration shall be brought in the appropriate courts of the agreed jurisdiction, unless otherwise required by law.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable SOW, invoice, proposal, contract, or written agreement, represent the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter addressed herein and supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or communications, whether written or oral.
In the event of a conflict between these Terms and an executed SOW, the SOW shall prevail.
Forty-Sixth Storyworks may update these website Terms from time to time by posting a revised version on this page.
Any modifications to an executed SOW or service agreement require prior written consent of the parties, unless otherwise stated in the applicable agreement.
Your continued use of the website after updates are posted means you accept the revised Terms.