Our programs are designed to provide the training, tools, guidance, and support to help you develop your skills as a book coach and build a book coaching business. We offer both self-paced and coached programs, with varying levels of instruction and support.

Regardless of the program you choose, you are responsible for engaging with the materials, completing the work, applying what you learn, making use of the available resources and support, and taking action toward your goals. In programs that include personalized coaching or feedback, you remain responsible for your own decisions, actions, and implementation.

We do not guarantee any particular outcome from participation in our programs, including mastery of specific skills, completion of certification requirements, the acquisition of clients, or financial or business success. Your results depend on many factors, including your effort, implementation, experience, circumstances, and factors beyond our control.

TERMS OF USE

Please carefully read the following terms of use relating to your use of this course and participation in our community, and all the programs we offer. By enrolling in this course and participating in our community, you agree to these terms of use. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and you agree to accept those changes, whether or not you have reviewed them or been notified of them.

OWNERS AND COLLECTORS OF INFORMATION

These terms of use apply to your use of all the courses and services owned, hosted, or operated by Author Accelerator, Inc. (collectively “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”), including the Book Coach Certification Program (the “Program”), Book Coach Fundamentals, Blueprint Method Training, Blueprint Practicum Intensive, and any other course or program that we have owned or operated, do own and operate, or may own or operate in the future. Unless we say otherwise, all references to the courses in these terms of use include all such courses. 

If you have any questions about these terms of use you may contact us at:

Author Accelerator, Inc.

 P.O. Box 318 

5662 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
contact@authoraccelerator.com

PROGRAM FEE

At the time of enrollment, you may have the option of choosing between (a) the Pay in Full option or (b) the Payment Plan option (the “Program Fee”) if one is offered. You agree that you will pay the requisite Program Fee in its entirety even if you choose not to or are unable to complete the Program.

You authorize the Company to automatically charge the credit card on file for any and all balances owed and you agree to keep this information current and up-to-date with the Company.

FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS

If any payment is insufficient or declined for any reason, the Company may remove you from the Program without liability or refund until the payment issue is resolved to the Company’s satisfaction. Your removal from the Program due to your failure to pay the requisite Program Fee does not excuse you from your obligation to pay the amounts owed in full.

REFUND POLICY 

When you purchase a Program, the Company reserves your place in that Program and commits resources to providing the training, materials, and any coaching services included in your purchase. Course materials may be made available immediately or released over time, depending on the Program. Because your purchase reserves your place and commits Company resources, all purchases are final and no refunds will be issued, except as required by applicable law.  

An exception to this policy is a 14-day refund policy for certain courses only if indicated on the sales page for the course at the time of sale. You understand and agree that there is a strict 14-day refund policy only for indicated courses. Requests for cancellations and/or refunds will not be honored by the Company for any reason after that time period. We will refund the amount you have paid minus the payment fees for credit card processing.

ACCOUNT CREATION AND ACCESS

In order to use the Program, you may be required to provide information about yourself including your name, email address, username and password and other personal information. You agree that any registration information you provide will always be accurate and up to date. 

You agree that if you elect to use a different email address and/or username for payment than you used for the course enrollment, you will alert the Company about this decision. We cannot be responsible if you do not receive communications from us due to the use of multiple email addresses and usernames.

The Program may only be accessed by you – the customer on record with the Company. You agree that the Program, including any usernames or passwords, may only be used by you as permitted herein and may not be sold, distributed, or accessed by others without the Company’s express written consent. 

OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

You agree that the Program contains proprietary information that is owned by the Company and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. You will not use the Program in a manner that constitutes an infringement of the Company’s rights or that has not been authorized by the Company. The use of the Company’s Program, except as permitted herein, is strictly prohibited and infringes on the intellectual property rights of the Company and may subject you to civil and criminal penalties, including possible monetary damages.

Company grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the Program for your own personal use. Except as otherwise provided, you acknowledge and agree that you have no right to modify, edit, copy, sell, distribute, duplicate, lease, reproduce, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, alter, enhance or in any way exploit any of the Program in any manner or medium (including by email or other electronic means). You shall not remove any Company logos, copyright notice, trademark, byline, or author designation from any part of the Program.  

Course Content, Delivery, and Coaching Support

Author Accelerator offers a variety of courses and programs, each with its own combination of educational materials, resources, and coaching support. Depending on the program, these may include video and written lessons, case studies, examples of book coaches’ written work and recorded coaching calls, and practical tools and resources such as templates, swipe copy, sample scripts, and suggested call agendas.

The level of instruction, interaction, and individual support varies by program, as follows:

• Self-Study Courses: Courses designated as self-study are intended for independent learning. Participants are responsible for accessing and completing the materials, exercises, and assignments on their own. Self-study courses do not include live instruction, individualized feedback, or coaching unless expressly stated in the course description.

• Courses with Group Coaching Calls: Some programs include access to live group coaching calls. Participants may attend these calls live or access recordings, subject to the terms of the specific program. Group calls may include instruction, discussion, questions and answers, and opportunities for individual coaching. However, attendance does not guarantee that any individual participant will receive personalized coaching or feedback during a call.

• Courses with Individual Feedback and Coaching: Programs that expressly include individual feedback or coaching provide participants with opportunities to receive personalized guidance from a member of Author Accelerator’s Coach Development Team. The nature, frequency, format, and scope of this support are determined by the specific program description. Participants who receive individual coaching agree to follow all applicable scheduling guidelines and attend sessions on time and prepared.

Program-Specific Terms: The materials, services, coaching opportunities, and other benefits included with each course or program are described on the applicable sales page on the Author Accelerator website, including its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Participants are responsible for reviewing these details before purchasing. Features or services not expressly included in a program description should not be assumed to be part of the purchase.

Duration and Expiration of Coaching Benefits: Live coaching calls, individual coaching, personalized feedback, and other time-limited services are available only during the period specified for the applicable program. Unless expressly stated otherwise in the program description, any unused coaching sessions, feedback opportunities, or other time-limited benefits expire at the conclusion of that period. Unused benefits do not roll over or entitle participants to extensions, substitutions, or refunds. Continued access to course materials does not extend or renew access to coaching or feedback services.

Coach Community Memberships: The benefits, resources, access privileges, and participation terms associated with Author Accelerator’s coach community memberships are described [HERE].

PROGRAM TERM

If it’s part of a program you purchase, access to asynchronous coaching in the Slack channel or community and live calls per your course timeline will be for the designated time period from the date of payment for the course. 

Access to the course material, including updates deemed as “regular updates” by Author Accelerator, will be for as long as Author Accelerator remains in business. “Significant updates” to the course may require an upgrade fee to access the new material. What constitutes a significant update will be determined at the discretion of the Company.

Generally, recordings of coaching calls will remain available in the course for at least six months following the date of each call.

Community Standards and Conduct

We have built an inclusive community based on the principles of integrity, respect, professionalism, and compassion. We expect all participants to contribute to a safe, supportive, and constructive learning environment.

You agree to conduct yourself in a respectful and professional manner in all our course and community spaces and in your interactions with other participants, coaches, and Author Accelerator team members. You agree not to engage in harassment, bullying, discrimination, intimidation, personal attacks, unwanted solicitation, or other behavior that is disruptive, harmful, or detrimental to the health, safety, or well-being of others.

You acknowledge and agree that the Company reserves the right to remove or moderate any comment, post, or other content you share in Mighty Networks or any other course or community space if the Company determines that it violates these standards or otherwise interferes with the learning environment.

When appropriate, we may first address conduct concerns through a verbal or written warning. However, we reserve the right to take immediate action when circumstances warrant, including removing a participant from a live call, restricting participation in future calls, or limiting access to community spaces.

You acknowledge and agree that the Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to any course, program, or community, without prior warning and without refund to the extent permitted by applicable law, if the Company, in its sole discretion, determines that your behavior violates these standards, disrupts the learning environment, or negatively affects the experience of other participants.

NO CONFIDENTIALITY

You understand that given the group format of this course and our community, the information you provide or share in the form of comments, discussions in course-related forums, coaching calls, live events, webcasts, or otherwise is not confidential.

RELEASE

You agree that the Company may use any images, audio recordings, or video recordings of you obtained while enrolled in the Program. You waive any right to payment, royalties, or any other consideration for the use of such images, audio recordings, or video recordings. You waive the right to inspect or approve any product wherein your likeness appears. The Company is hereby held harmless and released and forever discharged from all claims, demands, and causes of action brought by you, your heirs, or representatives.

RESTRICTIONS

The contents of our courses are protected by copyright and trademark laws and are the property of their owners. Author Accelerator is trademarked by Author Accelerator, Inc., and all information on the courses is copyrighted by Author Accelerator, Inc.  The Blueprint books are copyrighted by Jennie Nash and the Blueprint Method is intellectual property of Jennie Nash, used by Author Accelerator under permission from Jennie Nash.  Unless otherwise noted (SEE SECTION BELOW ON BOOK COACH CERTIFICATION AND BLUEPRINT FACILITATOR TRAINING), you may access and use the information and materials within the courses for your personal use unless otherwise specified in your course. You may not change, modify, delete, display, transmit, adapt, exploit, or copy for distribution or sale any information, material, trademark, or copyright on the courses. You must obtain written permission from us or any other entity that owns intellectual property in the courses before you may publish, distribute, display, or commercially exploit any material from the courses. By using any course, you agree to abide by all copyright notices or other posted restrictions.

BOOK COACH CERTIFICATION AND BLUEPRINT FACILITATOR TRAINING

The only exception to the above restrictions will be when a user has earned certification as a book coach or earned the Blueprint facilitator designation. 

You will be considered an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach only upon official confirmation from Author Accelerator. Before receiving official confirmation, you may not publicly or privately employ the title or use any other language to imply the same. You may not use any Author Accelerator logo or brand materials, including the Author Accelerator Certification logo before receiving official confirmation from the certifying company of your earned certification. When you receive official confirmation, you will also be given the approved brand materials and language to use publicly and professionally, as outlined below. Additional information on how to apply for certification is included in the course.

• Certified coaches may use the Author Accelerator logo publicly and professionally, such as on their website. It must be accompanied by the following words:

As an Author Accelerator certified book coach, I am qualified to coach writers using Author Accelerator's strategy, methods, and materials, but I operate independently of Author Accelerator and am not affiliated with them.

• Certified coaches may use the provided worksheets, templates, and digital downloads of Jennie Nash’s Blueprint books in their private coaching business. You may not resell or distribute our worksheets or templates as your own. You must credit Author Accelerator any time you utilize one of our worksheets or templates with a client.

You will be considered an Author Accelerator Blueprint Facilitator only upon official confirmation from Author Accelerator. Before receiving official confirmation, you may not publicly or privately employ the title or use any other language to imply the same. You may not use any Author Accelerator logo or brand materials, including the Author Accelerator Blueprint Facilitator logo before receiving official confirmation. When you receive official confirmation, you will be given the approved brand materials and language to use publicly and professionally, as outlined below. Additional information on how to apply for the Blueprint Facilitator designation is included in the course.

• Blueprint Facilitators may use the Author Accelerator Blueprint Facilitator logo publicly and professionally, such as on their website. It must be accompanied by the following words:

As an Author Accelerator Blueprint Facilitator, I am qualified to coach writers using Author Accelerator's strategy, methods, and materials for the Blueprint Method, but I operate independently of Author Accelerator and am not affiliated with them.

• Blueprint Facilitators may use the provided worksheets, templates, and digital downloads of Jennie Nash’s Blueprint books in their private coaching business. You may not resell or distribute our worksheets or templates as your own. You must credit Author Accelerator any time you utilize one of our worksheets or templates with a client.

Certified Book Coaches and Blueprint Facilitators may choose to maintain their participation in Author Accelerator’s coach communities by paying the applicable ongoing licensing fees. Those who maintain an active license receive additional benefits, rights, and privileges, as described in the terms of the applicable membership or licensing program. These benefits, rights, and privileges remain available only while the license is active and in good standing.

LINKS

These terms of use apply only to our courses, and not to the courses of any other companies or organizations, including those we link to. We do not maintain, create, endorse, or take any responsibility for the content, advertising, products, or other materials made available through any other company or organization. Under no circumstances will we be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage that is caused or alleged to have been caused to you in connection with your use of any content, goods, or services available on any other site.

EARNINGS DISCLAIMER

This earnings disclaimer is included in our Terms of Use. The Terms of Use should be read and understood in its entirety because they contain additional information.  If you choose to enroll in Author Accelerator’s Book Coach Certification Program you will also be required to read and agree to the Company’s Course Terms of Use.  

We don’t believe in “get rich quick” schemes.  All products and services offered by our company are for educational and informational purposes only. They are intended to help you learn how to become an effective book coach and build a sustainable business serving your ideal clients. Our programs take a lot of work and discipline, just like any continuing educational endeavor or professional development program. Please don’t enroll in our program if you believe in the “passive income” or “get rich quick” myth or ideology; we only serve people dedicated to serious professional development as entrepreneurs. As stipulated by law, we cannot and do not make any guarantees about your ability to get results or earn any money with our ideas, information, tools or strategies. We don’t know you and, besides, your results in business are up to you. We just want to help by giving great content, direction, and strategies. 

Nothing on this page, any of our websites, or any of our content or curriculum is a promise or guarantee that you will achieve particular results or future earnings.  In addition, we do not offer any legal, medical, tax, mental health, therapeutic, or other professional advice.  Any financial numbers referenced here, on any of our sites or in any of our courses, are illustrative of concepts only and should not be considered average earnings, exact earnings, or promises for actual or future performance.  The information, services, products, videos, and materials on our sites and platforms are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. We disclaim all warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied effectiveness of the ideas or success strategies listed on this site as well as those that are provided in our products or to our participants at our events. 

Making decisions based on any information presented in our products, events, services, or web site, should only be done with the knowledge that you could experience risk or losses just as with any other entrepreneurial endeavor. Use caution and always consult your accountant, lawyer or professional advisor before acting on this or any information related to a lifestyle change or your business or finances. You alone are responsible and accountable for your decisions, actions and results, and by your registration here you agree not to hold us liable for your decisions, actions or results, at any time, under any circumstance.

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Terms of Use above are specific to our courses, you can read our general terms and conditions here, which apply to the public use of our site.