policies

Hybrid Publishing Policy

Bijou Publications operates under a Hybrid Publishing Partnership Model. This is a contractual collaboration between author and Bijou. It is not traditional publishing, and it is not vanity publishing. Under this model:

The author retains full copyright ownership of the manuscript.

Bijou does not claim ownership of intellectual property.

A formal publishing agreement outlines royalty percentages, scope of services, term length, and responsibilities of both parties.

Each project is evaluated individually and accepted selectively.

Hybrid Publishing requires an upfront financial investment from the author. The investment does not guarantee sales, bestseller status, or media placement. It guarantees professional production standards and execution of agreed deliverables.

Consultation Policy

All consultations must be paid in full prior to confirmed booking. Payments are non-refundable. Rescheduling requires at least 24-hour notice. Missed sessions without notice are forfeited.

Consultations provide professional guidance, strategic recommendations, and industry insight. They do not guarantee:

Publishing contracts

Agent representation

Sales performance

Media coverage

Bijou Publications provides services exclusively for completed manuscripts or full drafts. Services are not offered for incomplete, partial, or concept-only projects.

Submission Policy

Submissions must be complete manuscripts. Bijou does not accept unfinished drafts.

Response times vary based on volume. Due to volume, detailed editorial feedback is not guaranteed for declined submissions.

Bijou reserves the right to decline any manuscript without obligation to provide justification.

Shipping + Tracking Policy

Please allow 3-7 business days for order processing unless otherwise stated on the product listing. Once your order has been packaged and prepared for shipment, a tracking number will be sent to the email provided at checkout.

We dispatch outgoing orders on Saturdays through USPS. Once an order has been processed and prepared for shipment, packages are typically dropped off and scanned by USPS during our scheduled Saturday shipment cycle. Orders placed after the weekly processing cutoff may be included in the following scheduled shipping cycle.

Bijou Publications is not responsible for packages shipped to incorrectly entered addresses, delays caused by address issues, or returned packages due to insufficient or incorrect address information.

Once packages are transferred to USPS, shipping and delivery are handled by the carrier. While we will do our best to assist customers with tracking concerns, Bijou Publications is not responsible for lost, stolen, or significantly delayed packages caused by USPS.

eBook Download Policy

Upon purchase, digital eBook orders from Bijou Publications will be delivered electronically via a downloadable ZIP file. After downloading, customers must extract the file and open the included eBook format using their preferred reading application or designated device app (Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play Books, etc.). Please ensure that your device supports the provided file format before purchase.

Due to the nature of digital products, all eBook sales are final and non-refundable once the download has been delivered.

Refund Policy

Deposits are non-refundable once work has commenced. If a project is terminated early, compensation is due for all work completed to date. Refund eligibility is governed strictly by the signed contract.

All consultations are non-refundable.

Editorial services are non-refundable once initiated.

Confidentiality Policy

Bijou Publications maintains strict confidentiality regarding:

Manuscripts

Business strategy

Author data

Contract terms

Materials are not shared externally without written consent unless legally required.

Limitation of Liability

Bijou Publications is not liable for:

Sales performance

Retailer platform decisions

Algorithm changes

Market fluctuations

Author-led marketing outcomes

Publishing is a collaborative process. Results depend on multiple external variables.

Terms of Use

By using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms:

All content, including logos, designs, text, graphics, and publications are the property of Bijou Publications.

Users may not copy, distribute, or commercially exploit any content without written consent directly from Bijou Publications.

Submission of any materials to Bijou Publications such as manuscripts or consulting requests does not guarantee acceptance, contract, or service delivery.

Bijou Reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

Privacy 

Bijou Publications respects your privacy.

Customer information is used solely for order fulfillment, communication, and brand updates. Bijou Publications does not sell or share customer data with third parties.

IP & Use

All content, books, and materials sold by Bijou Publications are protected by copyright. Purchases do not grant reproduction rights, distribution rights, adaptation or resale rights.