đź”’ Governing Terms of GriotPublishingHouse.com
Last updated: September 13, 2025
Welcome to InternationalGriotPublications.com (operated by Griot International LLC, also known as “Griot Publishing House,” “GriotBooks.com,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our websites, products, and services (the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Services.
1. Description of Services
InternationalGriotPublications.com is a publishing services website that provides resources to assist users in preparing manuscripts, purchasing publishing services, and accessing educational and informational content.
2. Registration Obligations
When registering for an account or making a purchase, you agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information, and to promptly update your information when changes occur. If false or incomplete information is provided, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account.
3. Privacy
Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use personal data.
4. Rules of Conduct
You agree not to use the Services for any unlawful purpose or to:
Post or transmit content that is threatening, harassing, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable.
Infringe on intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark, trade secrets, publicity rights).
Impersonate another person, entity, or Griot Publishing staff.
Post viruses, malware, or harmful code.
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Sites or Services.
Collect personal data from other users without consent.
Engage in spamming, solicitation, or unauthorized advertising.
We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to monitor content and remove anything that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.
5. Payments
If you purchase services or products, you agree to provide accurate payment information and pay all charges at the prices in effect at the time of purchase.
Accepted payment methods: PayPal and credit card.
You are responsible for any applicable taxes.
All payments are processed securely by third-party payment gateways.
6. Intellectual Property & Submissions
All website content (text, graphics, logos, images, software) is the property of Griot International LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.
By submitting content (such as manuscripts, artwork, or data) to us, you grant Griot International LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the content solely as necessary to provide publishing services to you.
You retain ownership of your intellectual property.
7. Copyright Complaints (DMCA)
If you believe your work has been copied or used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at support@griotinternational.com. We follow the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) process.
8. Modification or Suspension of Services
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time without prior notice. We may also change fees or introduce new charges with notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services if we believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent activity, or acted in a way harmful to us or other users.
10. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our websites may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
We are not responsible for errors, interruptions, data loss, or damages arising from use of the Services.
Griot International LLC and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, even if we have been advised of the possibility.
Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Services is to discontinue use.
12. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Griot International LLC, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Services, your submissions, or violation of these Terms.
13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Arizona, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts located in Phoenix, Arizona.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the “last updated” date. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms or the Services, you may contact us at:
📧 Email: support@griotinternational.com
đź“ž Phone: (888) 600-2011