User Rights and Responsibilities

You are welcome to browse, read, and share content from totemjou.com for personal, non-commercial purposes. By using this site, you agree that you will not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of this website or its content without express written permission from Totem Jou Publishing. You will not use this site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the site or interfere with any other party’s use of it.

Manuscript Submissions

Totem Jou Publishing welcomes manuscript submissions from underrepresented creators based in the DMV area. By submitting a manuscript through our site or via email, you confirm that the work is your original creation and that you hold the rights to submit it for consideration. Submitting a manuscript does not guarantee publication, does not create a contractual obligation on the part of Totem Jou Publishing, and does not transfer any ownership of your work to Totem Jou Publishing. We will not share, reproduce, or distribute submitted manuscripts without your explicit written consent. If your work is selected for publication, a separate publishing agreement will be provided outlining all terms, rights, profit share, and responsibilities.

Intellectual Property

All content on totemjou.com — including but not limited to the Totem Jou Publishing name and logo, website copy, book covers, artwork, and promotional materials — is the property of Totem Jou Publishing or the respective creators and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Creators published through Totem Jou Publishing retain ownership of their original work. Nothing on this site transfers ownership of any creator’s intellectual property to Totem Jou Publishing beyond what is outlined in a separately executed publishing agreement. Unauthorized use of any content on this site may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

Purchases and Third-Party Platforms

Totem Jou Publishing titles are currently available for purchase through Amazon and IngramSpark. Merchandise may be available through Shopify. Purchases made through these platforms are subject to their respective terms, conditions, and privacy policies. Totem Jou Publishing is not responsible for transactions, disputes, or issues arising from purchases made through third-party platforms. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of Amazon, IngramSpark, and Shopify before making any purchase.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Totem Jou Publishing makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the accuracy, completeness, or availability of content on this site. This website is provided on an as-is and as-available basis. We do not guarantee that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Your use of this site is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Totem Jou Publishing shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this website or its content. In no event shall Totem Jou Publishing’s total liability to you exceed the amount you paid, if any, to access this site or its services.

Indemnification

By using this site, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Totem Jou Publishing, its founders, contractors, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of this site, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any third-party rights, including but not limited to intellectual property rights.

Changes to These Terms

Totem Jou Publishing reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of this site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at pub@totemjou.com.