Quick Summary: What Readers Need to Know
Write Launch Grow Terms (Plain English Edition)
Last updated: April 9, 2025
Welcome! Whether you’re reading a free chapter, previewing a book, or thinking of joining as a beta reader or reviewer, here’s what you need to know:
✦ You’re in the Right Place If You Love Stories
Our platform—and our family of sites like BooksAreWaiting.com, BookBingers.com, and AuthorPlayground.com—helps readers discover new authors, unlock chapters, leave reviews, or get involved in early reads. You can explore for free or register to access more features. Some features are available without an account, others may require a free or paid login.
✦ Independent Authors = Independent Content
All books, blogs, chapters, and creative content belong to the authors who created them. Authors manage their own websites, mailing lists, and sales tools. We host their pages, but:
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If you buy something, you’re buying it directly from the author—not us.
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Authors handle payment, refunds, and customer service.
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We don’t control the accuracy of author content, their promotions, or product quality.
We encourage you to do your own research before making a purchase or engaging with any content.
✦ Public Content May Be Shared
If you leave a public review, comment, or feedback, it may appear:
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On author websites, blurbs, or promo materials
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On our discovery platforms (BooksAreWaiting.com, BookBingers.com, etc.)
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In newsletters or book-related features
You can request anonymity or ask us to remove your content, but once it’s already published or shared, we may not be able to retract it everywhere.
✦ Reviewers & Beta Readers
We may offer free tools for readers who want to:
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Read early versions of a book (beta reading)
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Leave early reviews (Advanced Reader Copies / ARCs)
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Share feedback with authors
These programs are unpaid and optional. You can stop participating at any time.
If you join, you agree:
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Your feedback is voluntary and not eligible for payment, co-authorship, or ownership.
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The author (and we) may quote your feedback publicly unless you request otherwise.
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We are not responsible for the quality of communication or any awkward moments with authors when you’re interacting with them directly.
Some authors may request that you sign a confidentiality agreement (like a simple NDA) before sending you unpublished material. These agreements are between you and the author—not us.
✦ Content Warnings & Reader Discretion
Authors may share content that includes emotional triggers, mature themes, innacurate content, or strong opinions. We don’t review, censor, or vet every submission. Use your discretion when engaging with any content.
If something bothers you or feels inappropriate, please report it. We take concerns seriously.
✦ What We Expect from Readers
Please keep the community welcoming and respectful. That means:
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No harassment, hate speech, or abuse
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No spam or self-promotion unless it’s invited
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Be kind in comments and constructive in reviews
If you violate these principles, your access may be limited or removed.
✦ Your Privacy Matters
We collect minimal info—just enough to help you use the platform (like your name and email for newsletter signups or chapter unlocks). We do not sell your data.
You can request to remove your info or delete your account at any time by contacting us.
✦ Disclaimers & Risk
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Use of our websites is at your own risk.
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We can’t guarantee books will meet your expectations or that authors will respond to you.
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We are not responsible for misinformation in books, even if it’s written by professionals (like doctors or therapists).
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We don’t control how authors use mailing lists or off-platform interactions—though we encourage ethical behavior and will remove access for confirmed violations.
✦ Problems or Questions?
Reach out to: admin@writelaunchgrow.com
We’re happy to help and take all reports seriously.
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