Last updated: April 22, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of hilltownpress.com (the “Site”) and your purchase of digital products from Hilltown Press (“we,” “us,” “our”). By using the Site or purchasing from us, you agree to these Terms.
Who We Are
Hilltown Press is an independent book publisher operating in Massachusetts. We publish short, practical nonfiction and deliver it as digital files.
What We Sell
We sell digital books. When you purchase a book from us, you receive:
- Access to download the files in the formats described on the product page (typically PDF and EPUB)
- A license to read the book for personal use
You do not receive:
- Ownership of the underlying work or copyright
- The right to redistribute, resell, or share the files with others
- The right to excerpt or republish the content commercially without written permission
License Terms
When you buy a book from Hilltown Press, we grant you a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to download, store, and read that book on devices you own or control. You may make backup copies for personal use.
You may not:
- Share the files publicly (e.g., post them on websites, torrents, file-sharing platforms, or social media)
- Resell, sublicense, or rent the files
- Remove copyright notices or other identifying information
- Use the content for commercial purposes without written permission
If you want to excerpt the book for a review, educational use, or journalism, email us at contact@hilltownpress.com — we’re generally supportive and will respond quickly.
Orders and Payment
Prices are listed in U.S. dollars. All orders are processed through Stripe. We reserve the right to refuse any order at our discretion.
When you place an order:
- Your card is charged immediately
- You receive a confirmation email with download links within minutes
- Downloads are available instantly
Refunds
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all purchases. See our Refund Policy for details.
Delivery
Our products are digital and delivered electronically. See our Delivery Policy for details on how, when, and what to do if something goes wrong.
Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including book text, cover designs, sales copy, images, and the site itself — is the property of Hilltown Press or its licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not use any of this content without permission, except as explicitly allowed by these Terms.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Our books are provided for general informational purposes. They are not substitutes for professional medical, legal, financial, emergency services, or other expert advice. Readers are solely responsible for how they apply the information in our books.
We do our best to make our books accurate, but we make no guarantees about specific outcomes. Your situation, results, and experience may differ. Where the subject matter touches on emergency preparedness, supply chain disruption, or similar topics, you should use your own judgment and consult appropriate professionals for your specific circumstances.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hilltown Press and its owners, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of our products or this Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability for any claim related to our products or this Site will not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Massachusetts, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Contact Us
Questions? Email us at contact@hilltownpress.com.