Purchase

When purchasing a Pre-made cover, only minor technical changes are permitted, limited to the following:

• Author name

• Book title

• Tagline

• Blurb text

• Standard sizing adjustments

No redesigns or major edits are included or permitted.

What is included

The purchase of a pre-made cover includes:

• One (1) high-resolution eBook cover

• One (1) full paperback wrap, supplied in JPG and PDF formats

• One (1) author name and title PNG

Add-Ons & Additional Files

Optional add-ons and additional files may be available upon request and are charged at the Designer’s standard rates.

Any additional formats, resized files, special editions, or files not expressly listed above will incur additional fees.

Refund

Due to the digital nature of pre-made covers and the exclusive STANDARD licence granted upon purchase, all sales are final and non-refundable.

Pricing

All prices for pre-made covers are non-negotiable.

Once payment has been received, the cover will be marked as sold and reserved exclusively for the Client, subject to the licensing and copyright terms set out in these Terms and Conditions.

The Designer shall not be liable for subjective dissatisfaction, creative preference, or market performance once the final files have been delivered.

All licensing, copyright, ownership rights, and usage restrictions applicable to pre-made covers are governed by Section 4 (Ownership & Licensing Rights) of our Terms and Conditions and apply in full.

Ownership & Intellectual Property Rights

Designer Ownership

Tilly Quinn Designs retains full ownership and copyright of all original artwork created.

• Full payment does not grant the Client the right to trademark any element of a design not created by the Client.

• The Designer retains ownership of all original PSD files, which are not provided as part of completed custom work.

• The Designer reserves the right to display and promote the final design in their portfolio, website, and social media channels once the Client has publicly released the work.

Client Licence

Upon full payment, the Client is granted an exclusive but non-transferable STANDARD licence to use the final, flattened artwork files (JPEG, PNG, PDF) exclusively for their book and promotional materials.

This licence:

• Is valid only for independent authors and book boxes and  doesn’t allow sub-licensing.

• Excludes publishers, foreign rights, audiobook companies, and licensing agencies.

• Requires separate licensing agreements for expanded use. Different rates, fees and conditions apply.

Usage Restrictions

The Client may not:

• Alter or edit the designs 

• Isolate or reuse design elements

• Use cover elements for interiors, marketing, printables, special editions, or audiobooks without written consent and additional fees. ( Only title PNGs may be used for interior formatting.)

• Replicate or extend the design to create new artworks

Under no circumstances may a design be replicated or continued to create a new design.

General Limitation

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tilly Quinn Designs shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or economic loss arising out of or in connection with the services provided, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of sales, loss of reputation, or loss of anticipated savings.

Maximum Liability

The Designer’s total liability to the Client for any claim arising out of or in connection with the services, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, shall be strictly limited to the total amount paid by the Client for the specific service giving rise to the claim.

Under no circumstances shall liability exceed the amount paid, nor shall this clause create any entitlement to refunds beyond those expressly stated in the Payment Terms.

No Guarantee of Commercial Outcome

The Client acknowledges that while the Designer creates professional, genre-accurate designs, no guarantee is made regarding sales performance, reader response, marketing success, or platform acceptance, including but not limited to Amazon, retailers, advertisers, or social media platforms.

Third-Party Platforms & Printers

The Designer shall not be liable for:

• Colour variation, trimming discrepancies, or print errors caused by printers or print-on-demand services

The Client is responsible for reviewing and approving all final files prior to upload or print. Final approval constitutes acceptance of the work.

Licence Misuse

Any use of the design outside the scope of the granted licence, including unauthorised edits, reuse, replication, or third-party distribution, shall void any liability on the part of the Designer and may result in termination of the licence.

Legal Compliance

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability for:

• Death or personal injury caused by negligence

• Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation

• Any liability that cannot be excluded under the laws of England and Wales

Force Majeure

The Designer shall not be liable for delays or failure to perform caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including illness, technical failure, supplier issues, or events of force majeure.

Dispute Resolution

Good Faith Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or disagreement arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the services provided, both parties agree to make reasonable efforts to resolve the matter amicably and in good faith before pursuing formal legal action.

Written Notice

The Client must notify Tilly Quinn Designs in writing of any dispute, setting out the nature of the complaint and the desired resolution.
The Designer shall be given a reasonable opportunity to review and respond to the dispute.

Suspension During Dispute

While a dispute is ongoing, the Designer reserves the right to suspend services, delivery of files, or licence activation until the matter is resolved, without this being considered a breach of contract.

Mediation

If the dispute cannot be resolved through direct communication, the parties agree to consider mediation as a first formal step before commencing court proceedings, where appropriate.

Legal Proceedings

Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive or protective relief where necessary, particularly in relation to:

• Intellectual property rights

• Unauthorised use of designs

• Breach of licence or attribution requirements