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Publisher/Writer's contracts are put in place to help both parties to have a clear understanding about what is expected between the two. We try to make our contracts as simple as possible, but if for any reason you still don t understand it, please feel free to either contact us or an Attorney to go over this contract. You are not obligated to stay in this contract if you choose not to, but please note that there is a cancellation fee ($200.00 For Book contract) if cancelled after the closing business day of your initial signature. This is because we have one of the fastest turn-around times in the business, and as soon as we receive your manuscript, we will began working on it right away to prepare it for the printer. For this reason, please review the contract carefully to be sure that you agree to all of the terms. You are not locked into this contract; you may cancel at anytime, but still be mindful of the cancellation fee. Once your book is published, there is no cancellation fee for the services that have been rendered. Our goal at Griot Publishing is to help you put your writings into print at an affordable cost so that you receive the highest royalty amount that is owed to you. After all, you are the creator of your book.
Publisher/Writer's contracts are put in place to help both parties to have a clear understanding about what is expected between the two. We try to make our contracts as simple as possible, but if for any reason you still don t understand it, please feel free to either contact us or an Attorney to go over this contract. You are not obligated to stay in this contract if you choose not to, but please note that there is a cancellation fee ($200.00 For Book contract) if cancelled after the closing business day of your initial signature. This is because we have one of the fastest turn-around times in the business, and as soon as we receive your manuscript, we will began working on it right away to prepare it for the printer. For this reason, please review the contract carefully to be sure that you agree to all of the terms. You are not locked into this contract; you may cancel at anytime, but still be mindful of the cancellation fee. Once your book is published, there is no cancellation fee for the services that have been rendered. Our goal at Griot Publishing is to help you put your writings into print at an affordable cost so that you receive the highest royalty amount that is owed to you. After all, you are the creator of your book.
B. The Work does not infringe upon any copyright or proprietary right, common law or statutory law, and does not contain any material of libelous nature.
C. The Work is not in the public domain and the Author is the sole owner and copyright holder of the work with full power to enter into this contract.
D. If the Work has been previously published in whole or part, the Author currently holds all copyrights to the Work and is legally permitted to enter this agreement.
Book Publishing Contract
I. The Author hereby represents and warrants to the Publisher that:
A. The Work is free and clear of any counts of libel, plagiarism, breach of privacy or misrepresentation of facts.
I. The Author hereby represents and warrants to the Publisher that:
A. The Work is free and clear of any counts of libel, plagiarism, breach of privacy or misrepresentation of facts.
E. The Author releases Publisher from any responsibilities relating to any legal actions incurred by the contents of the Work or the Author.
This representations contained herein are true on the date of the signing of this contract.
This representations contained herein are true on the date of the signing of this contract.
F. The Publisher will obtain appropriate ISBNs for the Work under the name of GP at half of the cost of a personal ISBN unless it is included in the chosen package. Author may opt to pay for a personal ISBN at full price. We will help the Author to obtain a personal ISBN upon request for a processing fee. (Personal ISBN’s are not recommended. They list the Author as a self-publisher. It is best to obtain a number under the publisher’s umbrella).
II. Grantor of Rights:
A. If the Author elects to a Consignment agreement, on behalf of himself/herself and his/her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees, agrees to grant the Publisher exclusive rights to produce, publish and sell in electronic format (including email, download, disk, CD, or any other digital format known or to be invented),the Work. This contract does not infringe on print rights. (Optional clause is found on the Consignment Contract). If Author declines the Consignment, all printed books shall be released to the Author except for 5 copies; (1-Copyright Office, 1-Library of Congress, 1 for Online Bookstore posting and 2 for Amazon.com posting. Author holds all rights to the book title (s) and its contents.
A. If the Author elects to a Consignment agreement, on behalf of himself/herself and his/her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees, agrees to grant the Publisher exclusive rights to produce, publish and sell in electronic format (including email, download, disk, CD, or any other digital format known or to be invented),the Work. This contract does not infringe on print rights. (Optional clause is found on the Consignment Contract). If Author declines the Consignment, all printed books shall be released to the Author except for 5 copies; (1-Copyright Office, 1-Library of Congress, 1 for Online Bookstore posting and 2 for Amazon.com posting. Author holds all rights to the book title (s) and its contents.
III Term of Contract:
A. Electronic rights will be exclusive for one year commencing on the date the Work becomes available for sale on the Publisher's site. After such time, the contract can continue if both parties agree. This exclusiveness only pertains to others who wish to display your book without the permission of the Author and/or publisher. The Author is allowed to display their book on the website of their choice in an attempt to make a sell.
A. Electronic rights will be exclusive for one year commencing on the date the Work becomes available for sale on the Publisher's site. After such time, the contract can continue if both parties agree. This exclusiveness only pertains to others who wish to display your book without the permission of the Author and/or publisher. The Author is allowed to display their book on the website of their choice in an attempt to make a sell.
Contract may be terminated after one year by either the author or the publisher with a 90-day written, certified mail notice or other receipted delivery service, and all rights granted the publisher will revert to author at the time of such termination.
Upon breach of contract, the Contract may be terminated by either party with a 30-day written notice. Notification of breach and intention to terminate the contract is to be delivered by certified mail or other receipted delivery service. If breaching party corrects breach within 30 days, the contract shall continue to remain in place until its natural expiration. Upon expiration of the contract term, all rights granted the Publisher will revert back to author.
B. During the term of the contract, the Work will not be said to be out of print.
B. During the term of the contract, the Work will not be said to be out of print.
IV. Manuscript Preparation:
A. Author shall provide an acceptable, final revision of the manuscript in either Microsoft Word or RTF (PDF) within the time agreed upon or this contract will be void. If full publishing services are obtained, Author must sign off on finished work indicating satisfaction of work before manuscript can be published. Publisher will not be held liable for lost manuscripts or defective disks. Author should always keep a back up copy.
V. Royalties and Statements (For Consignments only)
A. Author shall provide an acceptable, final revision of the manuscript in either Microsoft Word or RTF (PDF) within the time agreed upon or this contract will be void. If full publishing services are obtained, Author must sign off on finished work indicating satisfaction of work before manuscript can be published. Publisher will not be held liable for lost manuscripts or defective disks. Author should always keep a back up copy.
V. Royalties and Statements (For Consignments only)
A. Publisher and Author will mutually set the retail price of the Work based on length and comparable works. Publisher agrees to pay to the Author, a royalty of 70% of the retail download price in United States dollars (USD) on all sales of the Work sold through the Publisher's website. If the Work is purchase on disk or CD, the royalty will also be 70%.
B. The Publisher has the right to contract with distributors, bookstores, vendors, organizations and or outlets of electronic books to sell the Work in association with the Publisher's name. For all sales through these outlets, the Author will be compensated 70% of the download price less any handling costs or discounts charged by the outlet.
C. In order to stimulate sales, the Publisher reserves the right to lower the price of the Work after a reasonable amount of time if the price appears to be too high (no sooner than three months).
D. Royalties shall be calculated and paid no later than Ninety (90) days following the end of each calendar quarter for sales during that quarter. Royalties shall be paid by check, unless previous arrangements are made with the author. Payment arrangements, mutually agreed upon by the Publisher and the Author, shall be made for payment of royalties to Author if he/she resides outside the USA. Royalties equaling less than $20 will be held until such a time as they accrue to $20 or above. Any withheld royalties shall be made immediately upon contract termination.
E. No royalty shall be paid on paper or digital copies distributed for review, advertising, publicity, promotional purpose, samples, or other similar purposes, or on copies sold below or at cost.
F. If Author has elected to grant Publisher the right to contract with various distributors and outlets, royalties will be paid to Author contingent on payment received from distributor. In most cases, distributors pay Publishers every sixty to ninety days for sales through their channels during those timeframes.
G. The Author is responsible for paying his/her own taxes on all royalty payments received from Publisher and is advised to keep accurate records for tax purposes. A 1099misc form will be sent to the author if necessary.
VI. Marketing and Promotion
VI. Marketing and Promotion
A. The Author shall provide the Publisher with biographical information, a photo (if author desires), and a suggested blurb for use on Publisher's website. Author agrees to give Publisher the right to use the Author's name, likeness, title of work and biographical material for publishing, advertising and promoting the Work. Publisher reserves the right to edit or rewrite the blurb submitted by Author.
B. Author agrees to self-promote the Work to the best of his/her ability. If Author has his/her own website, the Work must be linked to the Publisher's website (if material is displayed on GP’s online store). With any promotional material the Author generates, the Author will consult with Publisher to insure proper use of Publisher's name and/or other information.
C. GP provides limited marketing with the initial services. However, Author may obtain extensive marketing services from our in-house firm or obtain services from an outside marketing entity. Outside entities must agree to work with the Publisher in an effort to provide the Author’s work the best marketing representation and techniques that are available.
D. Publisher reserves final approval of art in consultation with Author.
D. Publisher reserves final approval of art in consultation with Author.
E. Cover art will be provided by Publisher (IF AUTHOR OBTAINS THIS SERVICE). If the Author has his/her own cover art, the Author must warrant that the provided art is either owned by the Author or that it does not infringe on any copyright.
F. Publisher will send out the work for review (IF AUTHOR OBTAINS THIS SERVICE) to no less than three review sites. Author may request a review copy on CD for his/her promotional efforts. Author is encouraged to solicit reviews along with the Publisher. For added promotional purposes, Publisher and Author agree to notify each other as to what review sites submissions have been made.
VII Assignment
A." GP “may at any time sell itself, or the majority of itself, its holdings, or licenses. Current contracts would revert back to the Author unless Author agrees to transfer the Contract to the new owners.
A." GP “may at any time sell itself, or the majority of itself, its holdings, or licenses. Current contracts would revert back to the Author unless Author agrees to transfer the Contract to the new owners.
B. Bankruptcy: If “GP” is legally judged bankrupt or liquidates its business, this Contract shall be terminated effectively and all rights granted to " GP" shall be terminated, and the Contract shall revert to the Author.
C. Audit: The Author may, with reasonable notice, assign and designate a representative to examine the Publisher's records as they relate to the Work. Such examination shall be at the Author's expense unless errors are found in excess of 5% of royalties in the Author's favor; in which case, the Publisher shall then defray all usual, customary, and reasonable charges for such audit. The Publisher shall pay the Author any sums due within thirty (30) days.
VIII Entire Agreement:
This Contract hereby constitutes the entire agreement between Author and Publisher and supersedes all previous agreements regarding the Work, whether oral or in writing. Modification of this contract may only occur in writing, signed by both parties.
This Contract hereby constitutes the entire agreement between Author and Publisher and supersedes all previous agreements regarding the Work, whether oral or in writing. Modification of this contract may only occur in writing, signed by both parties.
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