Terms of Service

Effective Date: 12/1/2025

Welcome to the Hane Lake Press website. By accessing this site or submitting materials through our forms, you agree to the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the website or submit materials.

About Hane Lake Press

Hane Lake Press is an independent publishing imprint and a DBA of McCallister Ventures, LLC. The site provides information about our publications, philosophy, and submission opportunities.

Use of the Website

You agree to use this website for lawful purposes only. You may not:

Submit false or misleading information

Attempt to interfere with site functionality

Upload malicious code or content

Use the site to infringe upon intellectual property rights

Hane Lake Press reserves the right to restrict access if misuse occurs.

Submissions & Proposal Review

Hane Lake Press accepts submissions through a paid proposal review process.

By submitting materials, you acknowledge and agree that:

The submission fee covers editorial review only

Submission does not guarantee publication, representation, or response

All submission fees are non-refundable

Review timelines may vary

Submitted materials are reviewed internally and treated respectfully, but no confidential or fiduciary relationship is created by submission.

Intellectual Property

All submitted creative work remains the property of the creator.

By submitting materials, you grant Hane Lake Press a limited, non-exclusive right to review the content solely for evaluation purposes. We do not claim ownership of your work.

All content on this website—including text, images, branding, and design—is the intellectual property of Hane Lake Press or its licensors and may not be reproduced without permission.

Payments

Payments for submissions or other services are processed through third-party providers. Hane Lake Press does not store payment details.

All fees are listed clearly at the time of purchase and are subject to change without notice.

Limitation of Liability

Hane Lake Press is not liable for:

Technical issues or site downtime

Lost or corrupted submission files

Decisions made based on information provided on the site

Use of this website is at your own risk.

No Guarantee of Outcomes

Submission review, publication decisions, and editorial feedback are subjective and discretionary. Hane Lake Press makes no guarantees regarding outcomes, timing, or future opportunities.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party sites. Hane Lake Press is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external websites.

Changes to These Terms

Hane Lake Press may update these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
Hane Lake Press
A DBA of McCallister Ventures, LLC
[email protected]