Terms Of Use

Last Updated: January 2026

Agreement to Terms

By using the Whitman Cross Publishing website (whitmancross.com), you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use our website.

These terms apply to everyone who visits our website, anywhere in the world.

Use of Our Website

You May:

  • Browse our website and read about our books
  • Contact us with questions or manuscript submissions
  • Sign up for our newsletter
  • Share links to our website on social media
  • Click links to purchase our books on Amazon

You May Not:

  • Use our website for any illegal purpose
  • Try to hack, damage, or disrupt our website
  • Collect email addresses or other data from our website using automated tools
  • Impersonate Whitman Cross Publishing or our authors
  • Post or transmit viruses or malicious code
  • Copy large portions of our website content without permission

Intellectual Property

Our Content: All content on this website is owned by Whitman Cross Publishing or our authors. This includes:

  • Text and website copy
  • Book descriptions and excerpts
  • Book cover images
  • Logos and branding
  • Photos and graphics

You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute this content without our written permission.

Limited Use Permission: You may quote brief excerpts from our website (up to 100 words) with proper attribution and a link back to our website. This is allowed for reviews, articles, blog posts, and similar non-commercial purposes.

Book Covers: Our book cover images may only be used to promote or review the specific books they represent. You must link to where the book can be purchased if you use a cover image.

Links to Other Websites

We use these services to run our website:

Amazon Links: We provide links to Amazon where our books are sold. These links take you away from our website to Amazon’s website. We are not responsible for Amazon’s content, policies, or practices.

We may earn a small commission if you purchase a book through our Amazon links. This does not affect the price you pay or your experience on Amazon.

Other External Links: Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these websites. Use them at your own risk.

Links to Our Website: You may link to our website from your own website, blog, or social media without asking permission, as long as you do so in a fair and legal manner that does not damage our reputation.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website is provided “as is” without any warranties.

We make no guarantees that:

  • Our website will always be available or error-free
  • The information on our website is complete or up to date
  • Our website will meet your specific needs
  • Links to Amazon or other sites will always work

We do our best to keep our website running smoothly and our information accurate, but we cannot guarantee perfection.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Whitman Cross Publishing is not liable for any damages arising from your use of our website. This includes:

  • Loss of data or profits
  • Business interruption
  • Computer damage or malfunction
  • Any other indirect or consequential damages

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on liability. In those places, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Our website provides information about books. We are not responsible for how you use that information or any decisions you make based on it.

Book Content Disclaimer

No Professional Advice: Our books contain the authors’ opinions and experiences. They are not a substitute for professional advice.

Books about business, startups, or management do not constitute legal, financial, or professional consulting advice. Readers should consult qualified professionals for specific guidance.

Results Not Guaranteed: Reading our books does not guarantee any specific outcomes. Business success depends on many factors beyond what any book can control.

Use at Your Own Risk: You are responsible for how you apply the information in our books to your own situation.

Manuscript Submissions

Submission Terms: If you submit a manuscript or book proposal to us:

  • You confirm you own the rights to the material
  • You grant us permission to review your submission
  • You understand we are not obligated to publish your work
  • You agree we may discuss your submission internally

We do not accept unsolicited complete manuscripts. Please follow our submission guidelines on the Contact page.

Confidentiality: We will keep your submissions confidential and will not share them with third parties without your permission. We cannot guarantee that similar ideas have not been submitted by others or developed independently.

Newsletter and Email

Subscription: When you sign up for our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails about new books, author news, and related topics.

Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any newsletter email or contacting us at [email protected].

Email Conduct: When you email us, you agree to communicate respectfully and not send spam, abuse, or malicious content.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

If we make significant changes, we will post a notice on our website.

Your continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia.

Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Victoria, Australia.

If any part of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the rest of the terms remain in effect.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these terms, contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary. The remaining provisions will continue in full effect.

Entire Agreement

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Whitman Cross Publishing regarding use of our website.

Thank you for reading our legal pages. We know legal text can be dry, but these policies help protect both you and us. If anything is unclear, please contact us.