Terms of Use

Effective Date: May 25, 2010

Welcome to the website of Meridian Literary Agency (“Meridian Literary Agency,” “Meridian,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and any content, features, services, forms, or resources made available through the website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.

1. About Meridian Literary Agency

Meridian Literary Agency is an independent literary agency providing professional literary representation, author support, strategic guidance, and related services within the scope of its business activities.

Information presented on this website is provided for general informational and professional purposes. Website content does not, by itself, constitute an offer of representation, a publishing agreement, a distribution agreement, or any other contractual commitment.

A formal agency or representation relationship exists only when expressly established through a written agreement signed by the appropriate parties.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You agree not to:

• Use the website for fraudulent, unlawful, or unauthorized purposes

• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

• Submit false, misleading, or intentionally inaccurate information

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems

• Interfere with the operation, security, or functionality of the website

• Introduce malicious software, viruses, or other harmful technology

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit website content without authorization

• Use automated systems to collect or scrape website content without permission

• Use information obtained from the website to impersonate Meridian Literary Agency or its representatives

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website when we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

3. Literary Submissions

Authors and prospective clients may have the opportunity to submit manuscripts, book proposals, synopses, sample chapters, biographies, or other literary materials through the website or by other means.

Submission of literary materials does not guarantee:

• Acceptance of the work

• Literary representation

• Publication

• Distribution

• Marketing or promotional support

• A contract or business relationship with Meridian Literary Agency

Meridian Literary Agency reserves the right to decline any submission or opportunity at its discretion.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, submission of materials does not create a fiduciary, agency, contractual, or representation relationship.

4. No Guarantee of Representation or Results

Meridian Literary Agency does not guarantee that any author, manuscript, book, project, or literary work will receive representation, publishing opportunities, bookstore placement, licensing opportunities, film or television opportunities, media exposure, sales, revenue, awards, reviews, or any particular commercial result.

Literary and entertainment opportunities depend on numerous factors outside the agency's control, including market conditions, publisher decisions, reader demand, industry interest, financing, production considerations, and third-party decisions.

Any examples, opportunities, relationships, results, or industry information presented on the website should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future results.

5. Professional Relationships and Agreements

Any representation, consulting, marketing, rights, or other professional relationship between Meridian Literary Agency and an author or client will be governed by the specific written agreement applicable to that relationship.

Where a separate written agreement exists, the terms of that agreement will govern the relationship to the extent of any inconsistency between the agreement and these Terms.

Nothing on this website overrides or replaces the terms of an executed written agreement.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content appearing on this website is owned by or licensed to Meridian Literary Agency and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

This may include:

• Website design and layout

• Logos and branding

• Text and written materials

• Graphics and photographs

• Marketing materials

• Downloadable materials

• Original content

• Trade names and service marks

You may view and use website content for personal and legitimate informational purposes.

You may not reproduce, modify, republish, distribute, sell, publicly display, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission from Meridian Literary Agency or the applicable rights holder.

7. Author and Third-Party Content

If you provide content to Meridian Literary Agency, including manuscripts, photographs, biographies, descriptions, promotional materials, or other materials, you represent that you have the necessary rights and authority to provide such content.

You remain responsible for the content you submit.

By submitting materials, you authorize Meridian Literary Agency to use those materials as reasonably necessary to evaluate, administer, represent, promote, or otherwise perform services expressly authorized by you or established under a separate written agreement.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of your intellectual property to Meridian Literary Agency unless expressly agreed in writing.

8. Confidentiality and Privacy

Information submitted through the website may be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

However, unless a separate written confidentiality agreement applies, submitting information through the website does not necessarily create a confidential or attorney-client relationship.

Authors should carefully consider whether confidential or sensitive information should be submitted through an online form or ordinary email.

For information concerning the collection and use of personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, publishers, booksellers, service providers, industry organizations, or other resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

Meridian Literary Agency does not necessarily endorse or control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices, terms, products, or services.

Your use of third-party websites is subject to the terms and policies established by those third parties.

10. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and current information on our website. However, we do not warrant that all information is complete, accurate, current, or free from errors.

Information may change without notice, including information concerning services, industry opportunities, personnel, partnerships, projects, or other business matters.

Meridian Literary Agency reserves the right to correct, update, modify, or remove website content at any time.

11. No Professional or Legal Advice

Information provided through this website is intended for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, accounting, or other professional advice.

You should consult an appropriately qualified professional regarding matters requiring specialized advice.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Meridian Literary Agency makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• The availability or uninterrupted operation of the website

• The accuracy or completeness of website content

• The reliability or suitability of information provided

• The absence of errors, viruses, or other harmful components

• The results that may be obtained from using the website

Your use of the website is at your own discretion and risk.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Meridian Literary Agency and its owners, representatives, employees, contractors, affiliates, and service providers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the website.

This includes, without limitation, losses arising from reliance on website information, website interruptions, technical problems, unauthorized access, third-party websites, or materials submitted through the website.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where such limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

14. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Meridian Literary Agency and its owners, representatives, employees, contractors, affiliates, and service providers from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from:

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your misuse of the website

• Your violation of applicable laws

• Your submission of unlawful or infringing materials

• Your violation of the rights of another person or entity

15. Website Availability and Security

We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue all or part of the website at any time, with or without notice.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, secure, error-free, or compatible with every device or browser.

You are responsible for maintaining appropriate security measures on your own devices and accounts.

16. Changes to These Terms

Meridian Literary Agency may revise these Terms from time to time.

When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.

Your continued use of the website after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

17. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable to Meridian Literary Agency's principal place of business, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, unless otherwise required by applicable law or a separate written agreement.

Any dispute arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts having appropriate jurisdiction over the matter, unless applicable law provides otherwise.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies expressly incorporated into these Terms, constitute the general terms governing your use of the website.

These Terms do not replace or modify any separate written agreement between Meridian Literary Agency and an author, client, publisher, or other professional party.