Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: May 23, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the online presence of Tiffany Vakilian and Speak Fire Publishing. By accessing or using our websites, services, or content—including coaching, editing, publishing, and related offerings—you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services or websites.

2. Brand Alignment & Core Values

Speak Fire Publishing, led by Tiffany Vakilian, is committed to:

  • Empowering writers and amplifying diverse voices

  • Providing holistic, step-by-step guidance for authors and publishers

  • Ensuring integrity, transparency, and respect in all interactions

  • Fostering a supportive, transformative, and celebratory environment for all clients

3. Services Provided

Our services include, but are not limited to:

  • Writing coaching and manuscript development

  • Editing (manuscript, medical-legal, and more)

  • Book design and publishing guidance (print and digital)

  • Public speaking and performance

  • Book marketing info sheets and launch support

All services are provided by Tiffany Vakilian and her team, who reserve the right to update offerings as needed.

4. User Responsibilities

By engaging with Speak Fire Publishing, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information when requested

  • Respect the intellectual property and confidentiality of other clients and the company

  • Use our services for lawful purposes only

  • Not submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, or infringes on third-party rights

5. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and resources provided by Tiffany Vakilian and Speak Fire Publishing—including written materials, coaching resources, and website content—are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use these materials for commercial purposes without explicit written consent.

Authors retain the copyright to their original works. By submitting your manuscript or materials for editing or publishing, you grant Speak Fire Publishing the necessary rights to perform the contracted services.

6. AI/Editing

Portions of edited text may potentially be reviewed and refined using AI-powered grammar and style checkers, to include: ProWritingAid®, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity AI, Claude AI, ChatGPT, EditGPT, NotebookLM, and others. All edits provided by those tools are evaluated and applied at the discretion of a human editor.

While every effort is made to identify and correct errors during the copyediting process, no manuscript can be guaranteed to be entirely free of mistakes. By engaging copyediting services, some errors may remain undetected. Speak Fire Publishing will use professional judgment and diligence to address grammar, spelling, punctuation, and consistency issues; however, the final responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the manuscript rests with the author.

NO AI TRAINING: Without in any way limiting the author’s [and publisher’s] exclusive
rights under copyright, any use of Speak Fire Publishing projects/publications to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text is expressly prohibited. Individual authors reserve all rights to license uses of their work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models.

7. Payment & Refunds

Payment terms will be outlined in individual service agreements or invoices. Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis and are generally not provided for completed services, but we strive for client satisfaction and will address concerns promptly.

8. Confidentiality & Privacy

We respect your privacy and the confidentiality of your work. All manuscripts, communications, and personal information shared with Speak Fire Publishing will be kept confidential and not shared with third parties without your consent, except as required by law or to fulfill contracted services.

9. Limitation of Liability

Speak Fire Publishing and Tiffany Vakilian are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our services or websites. While we strive for excellence, we cannot guarantee publishing outcomes, sales, or specific results.

10. External Links & Third-Party Services

Our websites may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy, or practices of these external sites.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on our websites, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please use the contact form on www.speakfirepublishing.com