- Grant of rights
The Author grants the Publisher non-exclusive publishing rights to edit, design, print, publish and distribute the Work titled "the Work" in print and digital formats, across the platforms included in the selected plan. The Author may publish the Work elsewhere at the same time.
- Copyright
Copyright in the Work remains with the author at all times. Nothing in this Agreement transfers ownership of the Work to the Publisher. The Author is credited as the author on every edition.
- Author's warranties
The Author confirms that the Work is original or that the Author holds the legal right to publish it, that no part of it infringes any existing copyright or other right, and that the Author is solely responsible for its content.
- Publishing services and timeline
The Publisher shall provide the services listed under the selected plan in this Agreement. The Publisher shall complete publishing within 14 to 30 working days from receipt of the final approved manuscript. The Author shall review and approve proofs in good time so the timeline can be met.
- Fees and payment
The Author shall pay a one-time publishing fee of {fee} for the selected plan. Payment terms chosen: {payment}. The fee covers the services listed in the plan and nothing is deducted from royalties.
- Royalties
The Author receives 100% of net royalties to the author, credited to the author's registered bank account by the 5th of each month. The Publisher keeps no share of royalties.
- Author copies
The Publisher shall deliver {copies} free author copies of the printed Work to the Author, as included in the selected plan.
- Termination
Either party may end this Agreement with 30 days written notice by either party. Services already delivered at the time of notice remain payable, and the rights granted under this Agreement end on the date termination takes effect.
- Governing law and jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by the laws of India, including the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Any dispute is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Electronic signature
This Agreement is signed electronically. It is a computer-generated document and is valid without a physical signature under the Information Technology Act, 2000. Each party keeps a copy with the same Agreement ID.
