Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our services

1. Scope of Services

We provide professional content services, including:

  • SEO content & optimization
  • Web & marketing copy
  • Academic and research support (editing, proofreading, literature reviews, formatting, and model drafts for reference)
  • Creative writing & ghostwriting
  • Translation

2. Quotes, SOW & Acceptance

  • Quotations are valid for 15 days unless stated otherwise.
  • A project is confirmed when you approve the quote/SOW and pay the advance (default: 50%).
  • Deliverables, word counts, tone, keywords, deadlines, and file formats must be documented in the SOW or email confirmation.

3. Timelines & Delivery

  • We share an estimated delivery schedule after project confirmation.
  • Delays caused by late inputs/approvals pause and shift timelines.
  • Deliverables are sent via email, shared drive, or your CMS as agreed.

4. Revisions

Standard: up to 2 revision rounds within 7 days of delivery, limited to the original brief/scope. See Section 6 for full details.

5. Fair Use & No Guarantees

  • We commit to quality and best practices, but no agency can guarantee specific search engine rankings, traffic, or revenues.
  • For backlink support, we follow whitehat practices only (see Section 8).

6. Academic Integrity

We do not write exam submissions or ghostwrite assessed work for submission as your own. Academic support is for learning/reference only (see Section 4).

7. Intellectual Property

  • Ownership transfers to you on receipt of full payment, except for: (i) our background methods/templates/processes, and (ii) any third-party assets licensed separately.
  • For ghostwriting, assignment of copyright occurs upon full payment (see Section 7).

8. Portfolio Rights

With your permission, we may showcase excerpts, logos, or links in our portfolio. You may decline in writing at any time.

9. Confidentiality

We keep your drafts, data, and strategies confidential and sign an NDA on request (see Section 9).

10. Termination

  • Either party may terminate with written notice if the other materially breaches and fails to cure within 7 days.
  • We may terminate immediately for abusive or unlawful requests.

11. Liability Cap

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim is capped at the fees paid for the affected deliverable in the preceding 3 months. We are not liable for indirect or consequential losses.

12. Academic Integrity & Ethical Use Policy

Our stance

We support learning and research. We refuse requests that violate academic rules, including ghostwriting assignments, dissertations, or exam materials for submission as a student's own work.

What we offer ethically

  • Editing, proofreading & formatting
  • Literature review mapping & source curation
  • Methodology & outline guidance
  • Model drafts for learning/reference with clear citations
  • Citation & plagiarism education

Client responsibilities

  • Use our work as reference/study material, not as your submission.
  • Follow your institution's regulations on academic integrity and plagiarism.
  • You are solely responsible for how you use the content.

Right to decline

We may decline or halt any order that appears to contravene academic integrity or legal standards, and refund any unused portion per Section 6.

13. AI, Quality & Plagiarism Policy

Human-first promise

  • Content is human-crafted and human-edited. We may use responsible tools (grammar, research, idea generation) under strict editorial oversight.
  • We may responsibly use AI-powered tools (e.g., grammar checkers, research assistants, plagiarism detectors, SEO optimizers) to improve productivity, meet deadlines, and enhance quality.
  • All deliverables are human-crafted, reviewed, and edited before submission. AI outputs are never delivered "as-is."
  • You acknowledge that AI tools may sometimes generate content that is inaccurate, incomplete, or similar to publicly available material. We take reasonable steps (fact-checking, citation, plagiarism scans) to ensure accuracy and originality, but we do not warrant absolute error-free output.
  • Final responsibility for factual accuracy, legal compliance, and fit-for-purpose use rests with the client.
  • By engaging our services, you agree that reasonable use of AI assistance does not diminish originality, authorship, or the value of our professional services.

Originality

We deliver original, plagiarism-free content with proper citations where applicable. On request, we can provide a plagiarism scan summary. Third-party scans may vary; thresholds are not uniform across tools or institutions.

Factual & Style Accuracy

We fact-check from credible sources and write to the agreed tone, audience, and brand guidelines.

Prohibited practices

No content spinning, keyword stuffing, hidden text, doorway pages, or manipulative automation.

14. Revisions, Refunds & Cancellations Policy

Revisions

  • Included: up to 2 rounds within 7 days of each delivery.
  • Minor changes (wording, tone, small additions) are included.
  • Major changes (new brief, new structure, >20% scope change) are billed at the agreed rate.
  • Unused revision rounds do not carry over between deliverables.

Refunds

We offer refunds in these cases:

  • Non-delivery: we miss the agreed final deadline by 7+ days without a mutually agreed extension (pro-rata or full refund).
  • Irreparable non-conformity: deliverable materially fails the agreed brief after two revision rounds (partial refund at our discretion).
  • Confirmed plagiarism: verified with evidence from a recognized tool and after our review (partial/full refund for affected portion).

Not eligible: change-of-mind after delivery, third-party policy changes (e.g., search engine updates), or outcomes beyond our control (e.g., rankings, admissions).

Cancellations

  • Before work starts: full refund minus payment gateway charges.
  • After work starts: pro-rata refund for the unworked portion based on time/word count completed.
  • Rush orders and booked slots may be non-refundable once reserved.

How to raise a request

Email wittyink.in@gmail.com with copy of assigned project order, deliverable, issue, and supporting material. We aim to resolve within 10 working days.

15. Copyright & Licensing Policy

Transfer of rights

Upon full payment, we assign to you the worldwide rights to use, reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works of the final deliverables, except for our background IP (methods/templates) and third-party assets.

Ghostwriting

For ghostwritten works, we assign copyright on full payment. You control credit/attribution. You are responsible for lawful and ethical use of the work.

Academic content

Works provided for academic support are licensed for reference and personal study only. They must not be submitted as your original work.

Third-party materials

If your brief requires stock images, datasets, or quotations, we will:

  • Use client-provided, properly licensed materials; or
  • Purchase/propose licenses in your name; or
  • Quote/attribute within fair use/dealing where applicable.

16. SEO & Backlink Ethics Policy

Whitehat only

We follow search engine guidelines and avoid link schemes, private blog networks (PBNs), paid dofollow placements, hidden text, cloaking, automated content, or doorway pages.

What backlink support includes

  • Prospecting & outreach to relevant, reputable sites
  • Editorial guest posts with disclosure where required
  • No-follow/sponsored attributes where appropriate
  • Competitor backlink analysis and reporting

No ranking guarantees

Search algorithms change frequently. We do not guarantee specific rankings or traffic outcomes.

17. Confidentiality & Data Security Policy

Confidentiality

We treat all non-public information as confidential and restrict access to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis. We will sign mutual NDAs upon request.

Security

We use reputable cloud services and access controls. Avoid sending sensitive personal data unless essential to the brief.

Retention & Deletion

See Section 2.8. On request, we can expedite deletion of your files after project closure (subject to legal/regulatory holds).

18. Payments & Billing Policy

Payments

  • Advance: 50% to begin; balance on delivery or milestones.
  • Accepted methods: UPI/Bank Transfer/Card/Payment

Expenses

Pre-approved out-of-pocket costs (e.g., stock assets, specialized tools, courier) will be billed at cost.

19. Complaints, Grievances & Dispute Resolution

Internal escalation

Email wittyink.in@gmail.com with subject "Grievance". We aim to respond within 15 working days.

Regulatory recourse

If your complaint relates to personal data and remains unresolved, you may approach the Data Protection Board of India or other competent authority as per law.

20. Changes to Policies

We may update these policies occasionally. Material changes will be notified on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.