Terms & Conditions
for Manuscript Assessment

These terms and conditions apply to all services provided by Ariell Cacciola for manuscript assessment and are accepted by you in relation to your agreement of use of services.

  1. The agreed fee is for a one time manuscript assessment report that is paid in advance of service. The fee covers the read and the report (and video chat where applicable). No further discussion will be engaged regarding your manuscript.

  2. I reserve the right to refund your fee and decline your manuscript if I determine your work to be unsuitable or offensive.

  3. Your reader report will be returned to you in the agreed turnaround time barring an act of god.

  4. Expedited service is available for certain assessment types and needs to be agreed ahead of project commencement.

  5. Your manuscript must be 12-point font, double spaced, regular font like Times New Roman, Arial or Calibri with page numbers in the footer. Do not include any track changes or comments. Only .doc, .docx or .rtf. Please make sure you are happy with the manuscript you submit, because I do not accept re-drafts throughout the reading and reporting process.

  6. Please review and understand the different assessment types. You will receive an appropriate report based on your choice. However, you will not receive feedback like proofreading or copyediting.

  7. I am happy to work with writers based anywhere in the world writing in English, but a suitable proficiency writing in the English language is required.

  8. Copyright of course remains with you the writer.

  9. The copyright of the report or any work I produce, remains with me.

  10. I am a freelancer who does not meet the UK VAT threshold and I do not include VAT in my prices. Your invoice will not include a VAT number nor will VAT be calculated in pricing.

  11. I treat every writer with respect, care and confidentiality. I understand that some manuscripts deal with sensitive topics. Trust that I will also read with this in mind.

  12. You must be 18 years of age to agree to these terms.

  13. Please make sure you are happy to agree to these Terms & Conditions before sending me your manuscript and payment. Once processed, your manuscript assessment service cannot be refunded.