Terms of Service

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

1. Agreement to These Terms

Welcome to the website of Smith Publicity, Inc. (“Smith Publicity,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of smithpublicity.com, as well as any other websites, pages, content, features, or services that link to these Terms (collectively, the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

These Terms apply to your use of the Site. If you become a client of Smith Publicity, your relationship with us will also be governed by a separate written agreement. If there is a conflict between these Terms and a separate written agreement between you and Smith Publicity, the separate written agreement will control with respect to the services covered by that agreement.

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated Terms on the Site and change the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means that you accept the revised Terms.

The Site is intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old.

2. About Smith Publicity and Our Services

Smith Publicity is a professional book publicity, public relations, thought leadership, author platform, media relations, and related marketing services firm.

The Site provides information about our company, services, team, areas of expertise, client work, case studies, media results, research, insights, and other resources that may be useful to authors, experts, organizations, publishers, and prospective clients.

Information provided on the Site is for general informational purposes and does not constitute a proposal, offer, or guarantee to provide services.

Any engagement for professional services is subject to a separate written agreement between Smith Publicity and the client.

3. Intellectual Property

Our Content and Materials

The Site and its content and materials—including text, articles, reports, research, graphics, photographs, videos, audio, designs, logos, trademarks, service marks, page layouts, downloads, proprietary methodologies, frameworks, and other materials (collectively, “Content”)—are owned by Smith Publicity or are used by us with permission.

The Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.

The Smith Publicity name, logo, trademarks, service marks, and other branding are the property of Smith Publicity, Inc. and may not be used without our prior written permission.

You may view and print reasonable portions of the Site for your personal or internal business use, provided that you do not modify the Content or remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

You may not, without our prior written permission:

• Reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, license, or commercially exploit our Content;
• Copy or reproduce our proprietary methodologies, frameworks, research, or other intellectual property;
• Create derivative works based on our Content;
• Systematically scrape, collect, or download Content from the Site;
• Use our Content to create or develop a competing commercial product or service;
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding in a manner that suggests an affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement; or
• Otherwise use or exploit our intellectual property for a commercial purpose.

We reserve all rights not expressly granted under these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You may not:

• Use the Site in violation of applicable laws or regulations;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, systems, or networks;
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Site;
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
• Use unauthorized bots, scrapers, spiders, or other automated tools to access or collect information from the Site;
• Attempt to circumvent security features or access restrictions;
• Impersonate another person or entity;
• Use information obtained through the Site to harass, abuse, threaten, or harm another person;
• Collect or harvest email addresses or other personal information for unsolicited communications;
• Use the Site or its Content to develop a competing commercial service;
• Infringe the intellectual property or other rights of Smith Publicity or any third party; or
• Otherwise use the Site in a way that could damage Smith Publicity, its users, or the operation of the Site.

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site if we reasonably believe that these Terms have been violated.

5. Information You Submit to Us

You may voluntarily provide information to Smith Publicity through the Site, including through contact forms, consultation requests, newsletter registrations, surveys, or other communications.

You are responsible for ensuring that information you submit is accurate and that you have the right to provide it.

You retain ownership of intellectual property contained in materials you submit to us. By submitting information to Smith Publicity, you give us permission to use, store, reproduce, and process that information as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, evaluate a potential business relationship, provide services, communicate with you, or otherwise conduct our business.

Please do not submit confidential, proprietary, unpublished manuscript, trade secret, financial, legal, or other sensitive information through a general website form unless Smith Publicity specifically requests that information.

Submitting information through the Site does not create a client relationship, agency relationship, partnership, employment relationship, or other contractual relationship between you and Smith Publicity.

A client relationship is established only through a separate written agreement between Smith Publicity and the client.

6. Feedback

If you voluntarily provide feedback, suggestions, ideas, or comments about our Site or services, you give Smith Publicity permission to use that feedback to improve our Site, services, or business without compensation to you.

This provision does not transfer ownership of your underlying intellectual property or confidential information.

7. Third-Party Websites and Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, publications, social media platforms, podcasts, media outlets, software platforms, or other resources.

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. Smith Publicity does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, security, privacy practices, policies, or activities of third-party websites or services.

A link to a third-party website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Smith Publicity.

Your use of third-party websites and services is subject to their own terms and policies.

8. Publicity, Media, and Other Results

Smith Publicity provides professional publicity, public relations, thought leadership, author platform, media relations, and related services.

Publicity and media results depend on numerous factors outside of Smith Publicity’s control, including editorial decisions, journalist interest, news cycles, timing, market conditions, competing stories, client participation, publisher activities, audience response, and other circumstances.

Accordingly, Smith Publicity does not guarantee any particular:

• Media placement;
• Television, radio, print, digital, or podcast appearance;
• Interview or review;
• Speaking engagement;
• Book sales;
• Bestseller status or ranking;
• Revenue or return on investment;
• Audience growth;
• Social media performance;
• Search engine ranking;
• Publicity outcome; or
• Other specific business or marketing result.

Any examples, testimonials, case studies, media placements, statistics, book sales, revenue figures, or other results presented on the Site are provided for illustrative or informational purposes only. Past performance and results do not guarantee future results.

Individual results vary based on many factors, including subject matter, credentials, book quality, timing, market conditions, budget, platform, publisher support, client participation, media interest, and other circumstances.

9. Informational Content

The information, articles, reports, research, recommendations, and other Content provided on the Site are for general informational and educational purposes.

Although we make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, we do not warrant that all information on the Site is complete, current, accurate, or error-free.

Content on the Site should not be considered legal, financial, tax, medical, investment, or other professional advice specific to your circumstances.

You are responsible for evaluating information provided through the Site and obtaining appropriate professional advice when necessary.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how Smith Publicity collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information obtained through the Site.

Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Privacy Policy: [INSERT LINK TO PRIVACY POLICY]

Our Site may also use cookies, analytics tools, pixels, and similar technologies. Please refer to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for additional information.

11. Website Availability and Changes

We may modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Site at any time, with or without notice.

We may also update, remove, or change Site Content, services, features, or information without prior notice.

We do not guarantee that the Site will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

We are not responsible for any loss, damage, or inconvenience resulting from your inability to access or use the Site.

12. Corrections

The Site may occasionally contain typographical errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or outdated information.

We reserve the right to correct, update, or change information on the Site at any time without prior notice.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content, materials, information, and features are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Smith Publicity disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site, including warranties of accuracy, availability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

We do not warrant or guarantee any particular result from your use of information provided on the Site or from your engagement with Smith Publicity unless that result is expressly guaranteed in a separate written agreement.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Smith Publicity, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its Content.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Smith Publicity’s total liability arising from or related to your use of the Site or these Terms will not exceed the lesser of (a) the amount you paid to Smith Publicity, if any, during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) $100 USD.

Some jurisdictions do not permit certain limitations of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

These website Terms do not modify, replace, or limit the terms of any separate written agreement between Smith Publicity and a client.

15. Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Smith Publicity, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from and against claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from or related to:

• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your misuse of the Site;
• Your violation of applicable law;
• Your violation of the rights of another person or entity; or
• Information or materials you submit through the Site that infringe the rights of another person or entity.

Smith Publicity reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification. If we do so, you agree to cooperate with our defense.

16. User Data and Information

Information you provide through the Site will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We take reasonable measures designed to protect information submitted through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

17. Electronic Communications

Visiting the Site, submitting forms, and communicating with Smith Publicity electronically constitute electronic communications.

You consent to receive communications from us electronically, including by email and through the Site.

You agree that electronic communications, notices, disclosures, agreements, and other records provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

18. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.

19. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings concerning a dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site, the parties agree to make a good-faith effort to resolve the dispute informally.

Any legal action arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Camden County, New Jersey, except where applicable law requires otherwise. You consent to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, no claim relating to the Site or these Terms may be commenced more than one (1) year after the claim arose.

20. California Users

If you are a California resident and have a complaint regarding the Site that you believe has not been satisfactorily resolved, you may contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs in accordance with applicable California law.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to waive any rights that cannot legally be waived under applicable California law.

21. Miscellaneous

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other policies expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the agreement governing your use of the Site.

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, invalid, or unenforceable, that provision will be modified or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, agency, or other business relationship between you and Smith Publicity.

Smith Publicity may assign its rights or obligations under these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate restructuring, sale of assets, or similar transaction.

We will not be responsible for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

These Terms do not create any rights for third-party beneficiaries.

22. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or the Site, please contact us:

Smith Publicity, Inc.
1415 Marlton Pike East, Suite 402
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
United States

Email: Info@SmithPublicity.com
Phone: 856-489-8654

Last Updated: August 13, 2026