Terms of Service

1. About Publshd

Publshd is an independent illustration industry news source created by illustrators. We publish editorial commentary, reviews, and features about published illustration work across editorial, children's books, brand, advertising, book covers, and other sectors. We also accept submissions from illustrators and industry professionals.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using publshd.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

3. Submissions

When you submit content to Publshd (including but not limited to images, text, links, and descriptions):

• You grant Publshd a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute the submitted content on the Site, associated social media accounts, and newsletters for editorial purposes.
• You represent and warrant that you own or have sufficient rights to the content you submit, and that your submission does not infringe on any third party's intellectual property or other rights.
• You agree to indemnify and hold Publshd harmless from any claims arising from content you submit that you did not have the right to share.
• Publshd reserves the right to edit, crop, or modify submissions for editorial and formatting purposes.
• Publshd will credit illustrators and relevant parties where possible. If you require specific credit language, include it with your submission.

4. Copyright and Fair Use

Publshd features and reviews published illustration work for the purpose of editorial commentary, criticism, and news reporting. All featured works remain the sole property of their respective copyright holders.

Our use of copyrighted illustrations is made in good faith under the fair use doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes of commentary, criticism, and news reporting. We use only what is reasonably necessary to support our editorial content.

5. DMCA Takedown Policy

If you are a copyright holder and believe that content on Publshd infringes your rights, you may submit a takedown request by contacting us at hello@publshd.com with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
• Identification of the material on the Site that you claim is infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it.
• Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number).
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
• Your physical or electronic signature.

We will respond to valid takedown requests promptly and remove or disable access to the material in question.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or spam content.
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
• Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Site.
• Submit abusive, defamatory, or harassing content.

7. Editorial Disclaimer

Content published on Publshd represents editorial opinion and commentary. It does not constitute legal, business, or professional advice. Publshd is not responsible for decisions made based on information published on the Site.

8. Content Removal

Publshd reserves the right to remove any content from the Site at our sole discretion, for any reason, without notice.

9. Limitation of Liability

The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Publshd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We will note the effective date at the top of this page.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the applicable jurisdiction.

12. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at hello@publshd.com.