What is your refund policy?
Last updated: October 9, 2026
You get a full refund if you cancel within 72 hours of payment and before any work begins. After that, the refund depends on how far your project has progressed, and third-party costs such as ISBN registration cannot be refunded once paid.
| Stage at cancellation | Refund |
|---|---|
| Within 72 hours of payment, no work started | 100% |
| After 72 hours, before any work has begun | 75% |
| Brief approved and editorial assessment delivered, editing not started | 50% |
| Editing in progress, less than half complete, no cover concepts presented | 30% |
| Any deliverable approved, editing complete, or ISBN registration started | None |
Approved refunds are reviewed within 5 to 7 business days and returned to the original payment method. The full terms are in our refund and cancellation policy.
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