1. Scope of Services

LFP Editorial Studio provides:

• Manuscript Critique — detailed, high-level feedback on full manuscripts, focusing on structure, pacing, character development, voice, and overall impact

• Editorial Assessment — focused feedback on early-stage work, opening chapters, or works in progress, designed to help you assess direction and next steps

• Copy editing and proofreading — line-level refinement for fiction and narrative nonfiction, improving clarity, flow, and consistency while preserving your voice

• A collaborative, thoughtful editorial process tailored to your goals and the needs of your work

Nature of feedback

Manuscript critiques and editorial assessments provide structured, high-level feedback on the work as a whole. They do not include line-by-line editing, in-text annotations, or comprehensive page-by-page commentary unless explicitly agreed in advance.

Working notes, annotations, and preparatory materials created during the editorial process remain the property of LFP Editorial Studio and are not included in deliverables.

Editorial feedback is based on professional judgement and experience. While every effort is made to provide clear, constructive, and actionable guidance, outcomes will vary depending on how the feedback is interpreted and applied.

2. Quotes and Payment

• Quotes are based on word count, project complexity, and required turnaround time

• A 60% deposit is required to confirm your booking and secure your place in the schedule

• The remaining 40% is due within 7 days of final delivery unless agreed otherwise in writing

• Invoices are issued via email and are payable via PayPal or bank transfer

• Full payment is required regardless of the extent to which the client chooses to implement the feedback

• Final delivery of the agreed report or edited manuscript (depending on the chosen service) constitutes completion of the service

• If payment is not received within 7 days of delivery, I reserve the right to pause all communication and withhold further support until the balance is settled

For smaller or urgent projects, different terms may occasionally apply. This will always be confirmed before work begins.

3. Turnaround Times

• Delivery timelines will be confirmed at the time of booking

• I aim to deliver all work on or before the agreed date. If any unexpected delay occurs, I’ll notify you as soon as possible

• Expedited projects may be subject to a rush fee, depending on availability

• Please note: I may have a waitlist

4. Client Responsibilities

Clients are expected to:

• Submit finalised content before work begins (unless we’ve agreed a phased project)

• Provide all materials in an editable format (e.g. Word, Google Docs)

• Respond to questions or clarification requests in a timely manner to avoid delays

5. Revisions

• “Revisions” refer to minor clarifications or adjustments, not a reworking of the original report.

• One round of post-delivery revision is included within 7 days of final payment for editing projects, provided it is requested within 7 days of delivery

• Substantive rewrites or additional feedback rounds beyond the agreed scope may incur additional charges. This will always be discussed in advance

• For manuscript critiques and editorial assessments, one round of follow-up questions is included by email within 7 days of final payment.

• This is intended to clarify points within the report rather than extend or expand the original scope of work. Additional feedback or further review can be arranged separately.

6. Use of AI Tools and Editorial Technology

All editing services provided by LFP Editorial Studio are carried out manually by a human editor unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing.

AI tools are not used to generate, rewrite, or rephrase your work. They would only ever be used at your request. If AI-assisted input is requested (for example, to reduce turnaround time or adjust project scope), this will be:

• clearly discussed in advance

• reflected in the project quote

• marked where appropriate in the deliverables

Your work is treated as confidential at all times and is not used to train AI systems.

Transparency matters to me. A thoughtful, human editorial eye remains central to all services I provide.

7. Confidentiality

All client materials are treated with strict confidentiality and never shared outside the scope of the agreed service. If you would like me to sign an NDA, just let me know.

8. Cancellation and Refunds

• I understand that things can change. You are welcome to cancel a project before work begins at no charge

• If work has already started, you will be invoiced for the portion completed up to that point

• Deposits are non-refundable once work has commenced unless otherwise agreed

9. Copyright And Portfolio Use

For all editing and critique work I undertake, copyright remains with the original author.

With your written permission, I may share short anonymised excerpts in my portfolio or marketing. No identifying information will ever be shared without your consent.

10. Document Retention Policy

I retain client documents for 30 days after final delivery, to allow time for follow-up or revision requests. After this, all files are securely deleted from my system.

If you prefer your document to be deleted immediately upon delivery, please let me know in advance.

Please note: I do not retain copies beyond this period. I recommend that you keep your own copy for your records.

11. Right to Decline

I may decline projects that fall outside my areas of expertise, are not aligned with my editorial focus, or raise ethical concerns (such as academic dishonesty or harmful content).

12. Contact

I aim to respond to all emails within 1–2 business days. All communication will be conducted via email unless otherwise agreed.

13. Privacy & Data Protection

I collect only the personal information necessary to provide my services: your name, email address, and project materials. Payment details are processed securely via PayPal or bank transfer and are not stored by LFP Editorial Studio.

Your information is used solely to deliver the agreed service and communicate about your project. I do not share your details with third parties except where necessary to process payments.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact me at hello@lfpstudio.co.uk.

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