This website is operated by The Academic Anchor. Throughout the website, the terms ‘we’, ‘us’ and ‘our’ refer to The Academic Anchor and its founder Ruxandra Popa. The Academic Anchor offers this website, including all information, tools, and services available from this website to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies, and notices stated here. 

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the website and services provided by The Academic Anchor. By accessing this website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions outlined below. 

The Academic Anchor provides academic support services including proofreading, proof-editing, academic mentoring, and writing coaching for students and researchers. 

Services

The Academic Anchor offers professional language and support services including: 

• Proofreading and Proof-editing 
• Academic proofreading
• Clarity and flow proof-editing
• Dissertation and thesis editing 
• Qualitative research editing 
• Academic mentoring and coaching 

Services are designed to improve clarity, readability, and academic communication while preserving the author’s intellectual ownership of their work. 

Academic integrity 

The Academic Anchor operates in accordance with academic integrity standards.

We do NOT provide ghost-writing, complete assignments on behalf of our clients, or create original academic content intended to be submitted as the client’s own work. 

All services are intended to support the development and refinement of a client’s own writing. 

Clients remain responsible for ensuring that the use of editing or mentoring services complies with the academic regulations of their institution. 

Quotes and Pricing 

Prices are provided on a case-by-case basis depending on the length, complexity, and turnaround time of the document. 

Quotes are provided before work begins. Acceptance of a quote confirms agreement to the stated price and scope of service. 

Prices may vary depending on: 

• Word count
• Level of editing required
• Deadlines
• Complexity of the subject matter 

Payment terms 

Payment terms will be agreed before the commencement of work.

The Academic Anchor reserves the right to request full or partial payment in advance, particularly for new clients or large projects. 

Work may not begin until payment arrangements have been confirmed. 

Turnaround times 

Turnaround times are agreed at the time of booking and depend on document length and complexity. 

While every effort is made to meet agreed deadlines, clients are encouraged to submit work well in advance of submission deadlines. 

Client responsibilities 

Clients are responsible for: 

• Providing accurate and complete documents 
• Ensuring their work complies with instructional guidelines
• Reviewing edited documents before submission 
• Maintaining responsibility for the final submitted work 

The Academic Anchor does not guarantee academic grades or publication outcomes. 

Confidentiality

All documents and communications shared with The Academic Anchor are treated as strictly confidential. 

Client work remains the intellectual property of the client at all times and will not be shared with third parties. 

Further information regarding data handling is provided in our Privacy Policy. 

Limitation of liability 

The Academic Anchor provides editing and mentoring services designed to improve clarity and communication. However, we cannot guarantee specific academic results, grades, or publication outcomes. 

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Academic Anchor shall not be held liable for any indirect or consequential losses arising from the use of our services. 

Website use

Content on this website is provided for general information about our services. 

The Academic Anchor reserves the right to update or modify website content, services, or policies at any times without prior notice. 

Governing law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising from the use of this website or services will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. 

Contact

For enquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact: 

The Academic Anchor

Email: contact@acanchor.com