My Policies
Everything you need to know before you book.
NO AI. EVER.
I do not use AI at any point in my service: to read your manuscript, write your letter, or assist in writing the letter. Every read, comment, and letter is done by hand, by me. If you suspect AI use, you are well within your rights to request proof of authentic human work, which will be provided. Studio Marginalia is built for humans, by a human.
Payment
All services and payments are agreed upon in advance and paid in USD. All services are confirmed with a 50% deposit to secure the booking and begin the project. The remaining 50% balance is due upon completion of the service and before delivery of the final deliverables. Final deliverables are released once the remaining balance has been received.
Refunds
Clients may request a full refund at any time before I send my start-of-work confirmation email. Once that email is sent, the project is locked in and no refunds will be issued. If I am unable to complete the service after receiving payment, the client will receive a full refund.
Communication
You may contact me at any time via email while I have your manuscript, and I respond within 24 hours. After delivery, communication follows the revision support terms outlined in your specific service.
Dissatisfaction with the Service
If you're unhappy with your feedback, here's what happens:
- We talk. Reach out and we'll hop on a call. Most concerns are resolved in conversation. This is the first and most common step.
- I re-read. If our conversation doesn't resolve it, I'll do a full re-read of your manuscript and deliver a revised report at no additional cost.
- Partial refund. If you're still not satisfied after the re-read, I'll refund 50% of the service fee. The remaining 50% covers the time already spent on the original read and the re-read.
Word Count Minimum / Maximum
The minimum word count is 1,000 words. The maximum word count is 120,000 words. I am open to working with manuscripts over this limit, but you must contact me beforehand to discuss.
Confidentiality
Your manuscript and any feedback shared are treated as confidential by default. I will never share, publish, or discuss your work without your permission. I provide my own contract for all projects, but I'm also happy to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or use your contract upon request. I also delete your manuscript from my personal devices after the revision period is over.
Right to Decline
I reserve the right to decline a manuscript if it isn't a good fit for my services or expertise. If this happens, you will be notified before any deposit is charged, and no payment will be required.