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Terms of Service

Last updated: 13 June 2026

These terms govern your use of the Rice Academic Editing website and editing service provided by Andrew Rice. By submitting a quote request or engaging the service, you agree to these terms.

The service

Rice Academic Editing provides human language editing of academic manuscripts. All editing is performed personally by Andrew Rice. We do not use AI tools to edit your work. Editing improves language, clarity, and presentation; it does not alter your research findings, data, or scientific conclusions.

Quotes and scope

Prices shown on the website are estimates based on per-word rates and approximate currency conversions. The final price and turnaround are confirmed in writing before work begins. Turnaround windows start once the manuscript and scope are confirmed.

Payment

You pay only after the edit is delivered and you are satisfied with it. You will receive an invoice, due within the period stated at the time of agreement.

Satisfaction and refunds

The refund guarantee covers language quality only; it does not cover editorial decisions, scope of research, or other reasons for rejection.

Your responsibilities

Confidentiality

We treat your manuscript and related communications as confidential. See our Privacy Policy for details on how your information is handled.

Limitation of liability

We provide the editing service with reasonable skill and care. To the extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim relating to the service is limited to the amount you paid for the project in question. We are not liable for journal acceptance decisions, which are outside our control.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email riceacademicediting@riceacademicediting.com.

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