Términos del servicio
Last updated: June 20, 2026
OVERVIEW
Welcome to Story Seed Press.
Throughout these Terms of Service ("Terms"), the terms "we," "us," and "our" refer to Story Seed Press and its imprints, including Little Lantern Books, Velvet After Dark and Ember & Ink.
Story Seed Press operates this website, online store, and related services, including all information, content, features, tools, products, and services available through our websites (collectively, the "Services"). Our storefront is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide products and services to customers worldwide.
By visiting our website, accessing our Services, or purchasing products from us, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional policies referenced herein. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.
We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms at any time by posting updates to our website. Continued use of the Services following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
ONLINE STORE TERMS
By using our Services, you represent that:
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You are at least the age of majority in your province, state, territory, or country of residence; or
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You have given consent for any minor dependents under your care to use the Services.
You may not use our products or Services for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose, nor may you violate any applicable laws while using the Services.
A breach of these Terms may result in immediate termination of access to the Services.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
We make every effort to display our books, merchandise, product descriptions, and pricing as accurately as possible.
We reserve the right to:
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Modify or discontinue products at any time.
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Limit quantities available for purchase.
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Refuse or cancel orders at our discretion.
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Correct pricing, inventory, or publishing errors.
All descriptions, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.
AGE-RESTRICTED CONTENT
Certain titles published under the Velvet After Dark imprint may contain mature themes intended for adult readers.
By purchasing or accessing age-restricted content, you represent that you are legally permitted to access such content in your jurisdiction.
Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring minors' access to age-restricted materials.
ORDERS AND PAYMENT
By placing an order, you agree to provide current, complete, and accurate billing and shipping information.
All payments are processed securely through Shopify and its authorized payment providers. Although payment processing is facilitated by Shopify, all purchases made through our storefront constitute transactions directly with Story Seed Press.
We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or limit any order at our sole discretion.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Shipping times are estimates only and are not guaranteed.
Story Seed Press is not responsible for delays caused by:
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Postal services
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Customs processing
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Carrier disruptions
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Weather events
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Labor disputes
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Circumstances beyond our reasonable control
Risk of loss transfers to the customer upon delivery to the carrier, except where otherwise required by law.
RETURNS AND REFUNDS
Returns and refunds are governed by our Return & Refund Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
Customers should review our Return & Refund Policy before placing an order.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content available through the Services, including but not limited to:
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Books
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Text
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Manuscripts
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Artwork
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Illustrations
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Logos
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Branding
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Product designs
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Graphics
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Photographs
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Digital downloads
is the property of Story Seed Press or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
No content may be reproduced, distributed, copied, sold, republished, or otherwise used without prior written permission.
USER CONTENT
If you submit reviews, comments, testimonials, photographs, or other content to us, you grant Story Seed Press a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, and display such content for marketing, promotional, and operational purposes.
You represent that you own or control the rights to any content you submit.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, social media platforms, or applications.
We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party service.
Use of third-party services is at your own risk.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
The Services and all products provided through them are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Story Seed Press disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We do not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Story Seed Press, its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from the use of our Services or products.
Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by the customer for the product giving rise to the claim.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Story Seed Press, its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, and licensors from any claim, demand, loss, liability, damage, or expense arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Services.
PRIVACY
Your submission of personal information through the Services is governed by our Privacy Policy.
Please review our Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
TERMINATION
These Terms remain effective unless terminated by either you or Story Seed Press.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Services at any time without notice if we believe these Terms have been violated.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms and any separate agreements through which we provide Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about these Terms of Service may be directed to:
Story Seed Press
2013 Seeleys Bay St
Ottawa, Ontario K2J 5P5
Canada
Business Registration Number: 1001242190
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