Last updated: March 2026
1. About These Terms
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Simile Press website at www.similepress.com and any services offered through it. By using our website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
2. Use of the Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Use the site in any way that violates applicable South African or international law
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site or its systems
- Transmit any harmful, offensive, or disruptive content through the site
- Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or extract content from the site without our written permission
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the site for any user who violates these terms.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, images, logos, design, and layout — is the property of Simile Press or its content contributors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property law.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this website without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.
Books, stories, and other works published by Simile Press remain the intellectual property of their respective authors. Publication by Simile Press does not transfer ownership of a work — see individual author agreements and our Rights Policy for details.
4. Manuscript Submissions
By submitting a manuscript or writing sample through our submissions process, you confirm that:
- The work is your own original creation
- You hold the rights necessary to submit it for consideration
- Submission does not constitute acceptance or any obligation on the part of Simile Press to publish the work
- Simile Press will handle your submission confidentially and use it only for editorial evaluation
Full submission terms, including rights granted upon acceptance, are set out in the relevant submission guidelines and, upon acceptance, in your author or contributor agreement.
5. User Accounts
If you create an account on the Simile Press website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Please notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorised access to your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or close accounts that are used in violation of these terms.
6. Purchases and E-Commerce
Orders placed through the Simile Press website are subject to availability and acceptance. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order. Where a purchase cannot be fulfilled, you will be notified and refunded promptly.
Prices are listed in South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to change prices at any time, but changes will not affect orders already confirmed.
For digital products, delivery is by electronic download or access link. For print-on-demand products, delivery times will vary and are subject to the print and shipping partner’s timelines.
Refund Policy: Digital products are non-refundable once accessed or downloaded. For print products, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order if there is a defect or fulfilment error and we will work to resolve it fairly.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites — including retailers, distribution platforms, and author pages. These links are provided for convenience only. Simile Press is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Simile Press website is provided on an “as is” basis. While we make every effort to ensure the site is accurate, up to date, and available, we make no warranties — express or implied — regarding the site’s operation, availability, or the accuracy of its content.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by South African law, Simile Press will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the website or its content.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The current version will always be posted on this page with the date of last update. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact
For any questions about these terms:
Simile Press Johannesburg, South Africa: Contact us