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Terms & Conditions

By purchasing or subscribing for a PR Services / publicity service on IntriguePublications.com / Intrigue Publications UK, you agree to our terms and conditions, set out below. 

You agree to our Terms & Conditions

Please read and ask us any questions about the points specified on this page before purchasing any service on Intrigue Publications as by purchasing any service, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions which govern the terms of our relationship. For clarity, our Terms and Conditions covers all points listed below including the Refund Policy Overview.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Services. Your access or use of the Services is also contingent upon your timely payment of applicable fees and expenses, and your continued compliance with these Terms, and any other existing or subsequently issued policies with respect to your access and use of the Services (collectively, the “Policies”). If you do not agree to the these Terms and Policies, or if you breach any of the Terms or Policies, you may not be permitted to utilise the Services, and your Account may be terminated.

Changes and Modifications: We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to change or modify any of the Terms, the Site, and/or the Services at any time. If we decide to change our Terms, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the Terms. Any changes or modifications of the Terms will be effective immediately upon posting them unless otherwise provided in writing. In addition, we may, but do not have an obligation to, notify you of changes or modifications to these Terms by email to your email address listed in connection with your Account, therefore it is important that you keep your Account Information (defined below) current. You hereby waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. Your use of the Sites and/or the Services following the posting of changes or modifications to the Terms will constitute your acceptance of the revised Terms. Therefore, you should review the Terms and applicable Policies from time to time to understand the terms and conditions that apply to your use of the Site and/or Services. If you do not agree to the amended terms, you must immediately stop using the Site and/or Services.

You must also be at least eighteen (18) years old to use the Services and by accessing or using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years old. If you are not 18 years old, do not continue to use the Services.

 

Refund Policy Overview

Refunds, whether partial or full, are only considered if we are unable to meet our contractual obligation to publish your articles, news story, interviews, or magazine cover, and are subject to the conditions outlined below. By purchasing any of our services, you agree to this statement plus the entire refund policy below in full:

Refunds Not Issued for Personal Situation, Accidental Purchases or Changes in Interest
Refunds will not be issued due to personal situations, mistaken purchases, or a change of mind after payment. All sales are final. Refunds are not available for digital products involving personalised and custom editorial content and online publication. By purchasing, you agree to proceed with a non-refundable service. Please make sure you are prepared and committed before completing your purchase. The only exception on refunds applies to magazine cover features where talent must be approved by the publication’s editorial team. If the talent is not approved, a full refund will be issued within 72 hours of receiving formal notice of the rejection.

Delays Due to Client Inactivity and/or National Holidays
Timelines for writing, editing, and publishing are influenced by your responsiveness. Delays in completing our questionnaire, providing feedback on drafts, or granting approval can slow down the process. You may also choose to edit the stories yourself to speed things up. If any delays arise from this type of communication back-and-forth or UK/US National holidays, it does not qualify as grounds for a refund or chargeback.

Effort to Collaborate in Good Faith
If we make a genuine effort to collaborate and you fail to approve drafts, suggest revisions, or respond to our communications, no refund will be issued. We will only publish content with your approval according to your publication plan. If a chosen publication requests changes you do not accept, we will find an alternative outlet.

Prohibited Topics
We do not write about the following topics:

  • Libelous, Defamatory or Slanderous Material: Content that could be considered libelous, slanderous, or defamatory.

  • Illegal Activities: Any content that promotes illegal activities or provides instructions on engaging in illegal actions.

  • Political or Religious Bias: Some publications and PR distribution sites may avoid overtly political or religious content, especially if it’s controversial or extremist in nature.

  • Medical and Health Claims: Unsupported or non-compliant medical claims, especially those related to miracle cures, unapproved drugs, or misleading health advice.

  • Financial and Investment Advice: Content offering specific financial or investment advice without proper disclaimers or that could be considered as misleading financial promotions.

  • Misleading or Deceptive Information: Content that is knowingly false or misleading, including fake news or hoaxes.

  • Offensive or Inappropriate Content: Material that is offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate, including hate speech, derogatory language, or content promoting violence or intolerance.

  • Spam and Irrelevant Content: Material that is considered spam, overly promotional without substantive information, or irrelevant to the intended audience.

  • Personal and Confidential Information: Publishing personal, confidential, or proprietary information without consent, such as private contact details, financial data, or trade secrets.

  • Gambling or Betting.

If you purchase one of our services and intend us to write about any of these topics. we will substitute these topics for permitted topics, but we will not issue a refund. 

Each publication's individual listing may also include, where applicable, a list of other topics that are not permitted for publication. If you make a purchase and request content on a restricted subject after purchase, we will suggest alternative publication/s. However, no refunds will be provided.

Changing Articles Once Published

Once published, we cannot do anything to change the article, content, language, links (follow or no-follow) or any other details you might have an issue with, if we don’t know of that issue in advance. You wanting changes after an article goes live does not qualify as grounds for a refund or chargeback.

How Does The Writing Process Work?

Our team consists of skilled and experienced writers and editors. However, aligning our creative approach with your brand vision can occasionally present challenges. After payment, we’ll send you a questionnaire to help us understand your goals, tone preferences, and key messaging. We use this information to guide our work and will always make our best effort to meet your expectations.

Can I Request That You Rewrite My Article / News Story?

Our writing service is limited to one draft and one round of edits for each article / news story. Please ensure you check the draft thoroughly and submit all the edits you need first time. If you want us to start again and create a fresh article, additional writing fees apply. Please note that if you rewrite the article draft, or insert changes directly into the article, you will not be charged anything further.

Content Style Dissatisfaction
We are confident in the talent and professionalism of our writing and editorial team. Dissatisfaction with writing style or opting to write your own content does not qualify for a refund. We encourage close collaboration to ensure the final content aligns with your expectations.

What happens if I don't like what you write?

This happens from time to time, and the solution is always to simply let us know the changes you want to the news story by communicating them directly to us. You are free to change the article, make edits or change links as you like – providing the pre-agreed word/character count is not exceeded. Our team will correct any grammar and spelling mistakes prior to publication. Dissatisfaction with writing style or opting to write your own content does not qualify for a refund.

Withholding Relevant Information
If you withhold significant information—such as involvement in an ongoing legal case—that leads a publisher to reject your story, we will make reasonable efforts to place it with an alternative outlet that accepts such content. However, this does not qualify you for a refund. Similarly, any post-payment requests for defamatory content will be declined without a refund.

Author Attribution Preferences
We make every effort to assign suitable authors to your stories, but we cannot guarantee specific bylines or credentials. Some outlets permit named authors, while others do not. These policies may change at any time without notice. Please note that concerns about author attribution do not qualify for a refund.

Is every link in every article "followed"?

Many of the publications we work with include do follow backlinks, while others do not. Additionally, some outlets may revise their backlink policies at any time, such as switching a follow link to a nofollow link after the content has been published. This aspect of the service is largely outside of our control, and we do not offer refunds if a link’s status changes post-publication. We aim to provide the most accurate and current information during the sales process, but please be aware that publication policies can shift without notice.

While nofollow links may not directly impact SEO rankings, they can still offer value. For example, they can generate meaningful referral traffic when readers click through, potentially leading to customer engagement or conversions. In some cases, even a nofollow link placed in the right context can result in sales or inquiries.

Beyond SEO, all backlinks—whether follow or nofollow—can contribute to brand credibility and authority in your industry. It’s important to evaluate the broader benefits of link placement, rather than focusing solely on SEO value. Some professionals advocate for a balanced mix of link types, while others lean toward a higher volume of follow links. Ultimately, the goal should be to make strategic choices that strengthen your brand and support long-term business objectives.

How Long Do Articles/Stories Remain Published Online?

While articles typically remain live for several months or even years, some publishers—such as MarketWatch—may choose to take them down within 3 to 6 months of publication. As long as we successfully publish your article, interview, news story, or press release, no refund will be issued if the publisher later removes it.

Temporary Nature of Online Publications
Our obligation is fulfilled once your story is published and a publication link or report is sent to you. We do not offer refunds if the article is later removed by the publication or if the website becomes inactive or ceases trading. These events are outside of our control and do not constitute a breach of our agreement.

Language of Publication
While many of the articles and stories we produce are published in English, some international publications may publish content exclusively in their local language (e.g., a Bulgarian magazine may publish in Bulgarian only). No refund will be issued if the publisher does not publish your article in English. Clients are welcome to use third-party translation tools or services to view the content in English. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies that may arise from automated translations.

What Are the Press Release Submission Guidelines?

If you use our services to publish a press release in a magazine, online publication, or news website, you agree to submit the release in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. Headline Requirements
To ensure your press release meets editorial standards, please follow these headline guidelines:

  • The headline must be at least 6–8 words long, not including prepositions or articles.

  • Include the company name or the name of a spokesperson/author in the headline.

  • Avoid the use of personal pronouns (e.g., I, me, my, we, us, our, you, your, they, their).

  • Do not use exclamation marks in the headline.

  • Quotations are not permitted in the headline.

  • The headline must not read like an advertisement. Promotional phrases, pricing, or product features should be placed in the sub headline or body of the article.

2. Writing Style
Articles must be written in third person.

  • Use of first-person (e.g., I, we, my, our) or second-person (e.g., you, your) perspectives is not allowed, except when appearing in direct quotes.

3. Brand Mentions

  • Articles must not reference "Intrigue Publications" in either the headline or the body text.

  • Content must not contain any negative or defamatory remarks about Intrigue Publications or its affiliates.

 

Acceptance of Our Terms

  • You accept these Terms by remaining on the Website and/or purchasing a one-off service or a retainer subscription to any of our services.

  • You may also accept the Terms by clicking to accept or agree to the Terms where this option is made available to you by IntriguePublications.com in the user interface or through one of our payment providers like Stripe, Squarespace, Visa, ClearPay, or Paypal.

 

Registration To Use the Services

  • To access the Services, you must first fill out personal information about yourself and your details are recorded in our CRM (the ‘Account‘).

  • As part of the registration process, or as part of your continued use of the Services, you may be required to provide personal information about yourself (such as identification or contact details), including:

    • Email address

    • Name

    • Address

    • Company Name

    • Website URL; and

    • What you want to promote.

  • You warrant that any information you give to IntriguePublications.com while completing the registration process will always be accurate, correct and up to date and that what you want to promote is not illegal.

  • Once you have completed the registration process, you will be a registered member of the Website (“Member”) and agree to be bound by the Terms.

  • You may not use the Services and may not accept the Terms if:

    • you are not of legal age to form a binding contract with IntriguePublications.com; or

    • you are a person barred from receiving the Services under the laws of the United Kingdom or other countries including the country in which you are resident or from which you use the Services.

 

Representations & Warranties:

  • Each of the Client and IntriguePublications.com warrants to the other party that they will comply with Privacy Legislation and all other relevant legislation, and they have obtained all necessary consents to perform the obligations under this Agreement.

  • Each party represents and warrants to the other that:

    • it has full corporate power and authority to enter, perform and observe its obligations under this Agreement; and

    • the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement has been duly and validly authorised by all necessary corporate action.

 

Your Obligations as a Member:

  • As a Member, you agree to comply with the following:

    • you will use the Services only for purposes that are permitted by:

      • the Terms; and

      • any applicable law, regulation or generally accepted practices or guidelines in the relevant jurisdictions.

    • you have the sole responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of your password and/or email address. Use of your password by any other person may result in the immediate cancellation of the Services;

    • any use of your registration information by any other person, or third parties, is strictly prohibited. You agree to immediately notify IntriguePublications.com of any unauthorised use of your password or email address or any breach of security of which you have become aware;

    • access and use of the Website is limited, non-transferable and allows for the sole use of the Website by you for the purposes of IntriguePublications.com providing the Services;

    • you will not use the Services or the Website in connection with any commercial endeavours except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by the management of IntriguePublications.com;

    • you will not use the Services or Website for any illegal and/or unauthorised use which includes collecting email addresses of Members by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email or unauthorised framing of or linking to the Website;

    • you agree that commercial advertisements, affiliate links, and other forms of solicitation may be removed from the Website without notice and may result in termination of the Services. Appropriate legal action will be taken by IntriguePublications.com for any illegal or unauthorised use of the Website; and

    • you acknowledge and agree that any automated use of the Website or its Services is prohibited.

 

Payment Terms:

Where available, you may pay for services (the "Service Fee") using one of the following methods:

  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to our designated bank account

  • Credit or Debit Card

All transactions related to our services are processed through third-party providers such as Visa, Squarespace payments, Stripe, PayPal, or similar platforms. By using this website or submitting payment, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the respective payment processor, as outlined on their official websites.

If a payment is declined, returned, or otherwise unsuccessful—whether due to bank issues or insufficient funds—you are responsible for any resulting fees, charges, or penalties associated with the failed transaction.

In the event of a chargeback or payment reversal, you acknowledge and agree that IntriguePublications.com reserves the right to remove any published content related to you, your company, or your brand from our partnered platforms.

Fees may be updated or adjusted at any time at the discretion of IntriguePublications.com. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all payments are processed as a one-off payment basis.