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The fine print:

The fine print below says that we agree to the terms as outlined, and promise to deliver those terms as outlined.  It also says that by ordering and checking out, you agree to the terms too.  Pretty simple, but we have to say it.

Contract:

This publishing agreement is entered into and effective on date this order is submitted by author, herein known as Author, and processed by AlyBlue Media, herein known as Publisher. 

Grant of publisher rights:

The Author, on behalf of himself, heir, executors, administrators, successors, and assignees, grants the following exclusive worldwide rights to the Publisher to produce, publish, and sell in e-book and print (paperback) formats such as, i-pod, lit, html, PDF, e-book on CD (print and/or audio) etc., and paperback book form, including any e-book formats invented while this contract is in effect. These are global rights. Author hereby retains all rights to the work not specifically granted to the Publisher in this contract such as movie rights. Should the Author wish their books to be translated into other languages, they may petition Publisher for print rights in a language other than English, as long as Publisher is not offering titles in another language. Should Publisher later add foreign language options to the titles, any Title already being printed in a language other than English will not be impacted, only Titles not under special agreement.

Author warranties:

The Author hereby represents and warrants to the Publisher the following: 

• She/he (they are) is the Author and sole owner of the work, or has been assigned exclusive rights to the work. 
• The work is original and no part of the work was taken from or based on any other literary, dramatic, musical, film, or graphic arts, except as identified in the writing by the Author. 
• The work does not infringe upon any copyright, privacy rights, rights of a third party, or any common law or statutory law. 
• The work does not contain any material of a libelous or obscene nature. 
• The work is not the public domain, and has not been published in any format with any company that may still own such rights to the work. 
• The Author holds the power of Authority to grant these rights. If this work has been previously published in any form, the Author warrants that the rights granted herein have been reverted to her/him.
• As an addendum to this agreement, the Author shall provide a written memorandum documenting the reversion of the rights granted by any publishing company that may still own proprietary right to the work, along with documentation from the previous publisher stating that all rights belong to the Author.​
• If a judgment is obtained against the Publisher for usurping rights still controlled by a Publisher or other entity other than the Publisher or the Author, the Author agrees to hold the Publisher harmless and to indemnify the Publisher for damages and costs. If the Publisher prevails against a suing party or resolves the matter by an out of court settlement, the Author will be liable to indemnify the Publisher for defense and settlement cost.
• Author agrees to hold Publisher harmless and indemnify the Publisher against any claim, demand, action, suit, proceeding or any expense whatsoever, arising for claims of infringement of copyright or proprietary rights, or claims of libel, obscenity, invasion of privacy, or any other unlawfulness based upon or arising from the publication or any matter pertaining to the work.
• Author warrants and represents that to the best of Author’s knowledge and belief, all statements of fact contained in the work are true and based on appropriate and diligent research. A note may be added to the work to show proof of research completed if Author so desires.
• Author warrants that she/he will not hereafter enter into any agreement or understanding with any person or entity that would conflict with the rights granted to the Publisher during the term of this contract.
• Should this title be part of a series, Author guarantees Publisher first option on the rest of the series, or on any titles in which the characters appear.
• If Publisher requests re-writes of the Author, Author guarantees prompt responses to all correspondence, either electronic or paper. If a re-write deadline is give and Author does not acknowledge the deadline within seven (7) days, or keep the deadline, this contract may be terminated. Author agrees to deliver to the Publisher the completed work requested in the format agreed upon by the Publisher, executive director, and Author. Author further understands that Publisher will endeavor to release the Work within three (3) months of receipt, but it may take up to six (6) months of receipt, possibly longer if re-writes are requested of the Author.
• Author shall, at the time of submission of final work, include written authorizations or permissions for the use of any copyrighted or other proprietary material that appears in the work, including but not limited to art, illustrations or quotes. These authorizations and permissions shall be obtained at the Authors own expense.
• Publisher reserves the right of final approval on revised final work submissions. Author shall be notified of such acceptance of revised work.
• Author is responsible for maintaining backup copies of work.
• Publisher reserves the right to reject the work and terminate this contract if Author fails to meet deadlines, if work does not meet Publishers minimum standard of quality, or if Author fails to do the required revisions.
• Publisher retains the right to edit and revise work for any and all uses described under the contract, provided that Author’s original concept of work is not materially altered without Author’s agreement. Author understands such changes are necessary for the overall improvement of work.
• Publisher will provide the cover art with approval of the Author. The cover will be made up to five times with no further revisions unless there is a mistake in the title of the book or the Author’s name. At that time, the Author may contact the Publisher for those changes to be made. No other reason will be accepted.
• Should the Author desire to have a cover done outside of the Publisher’s company, the Author will incur all expenses for said cover art and will provide the Publisher with a copy in JPG high resolution format, as well as the artist’s name. Author will be required to sign a cover art waiver.
• Publisher has final approval of the title of the book. The title you chose will be used unless there is another book with that same title listed with the Publisher, and then a change will have to be made. The Author will have the first chance to change it.
• Publisher will prepare the work for formatting. Author understands that the formatting the book is received in will not be used for the final work. A change of formatting may include margins, overall size, fonts, etc.  
• Publisher shall have the right to produce, advertise, promote, and publish the work in a style in which the Publisher deems appropriate to the work, including format, pricing, and distribution.
• Publisher has the right of final approval of Author’s manuscript.
• Publisher will distribute the book where the Publisher deems appropriate such as Amazon Kindle, Amazon (paperback), Lightning Source, and anywhere else that Publisher decides during the term of the contract.
• Publisher also reserves the right to advertise anywhere the Publisher deems appropriate.
• The Publisher has the right to contract with distributors, bookstores, vendors, organizations and/or outlets of books to sell the work within the Publisher’s name. For all sales through these outlets, the Author will be compensated royalty of the sale price to outlet, less any handling costs or discounts charged by the outlet.
• The Author may only contact booksellers in regards to promoting their own works (book signings, leaving bookmarks, etc.). Author does not have the authority to enter into any agreements on behalf of the Publisher. ​The Author holds the right to set the price of the work, put said work on sale, lower the price of the work if it is not selling copies.
• By submitting this order, Author fully understand that payment is nonrefundable and agrees to have read or had read the contents of this agreement and do hereby accept all the terms and agreements within this contract.

Royalties:

Advertising

Authors bear the responsibility for marketing their book, though the Publisher reserves the right to advertise however they deem appropriate. A change of title of the work does not void this contract. Author understands that the Publisher will submit their Work to various places for reviews. A review is free advertising and gives the Author feedback on their book or writing style. Author understands that not all reviews will be positive or as high a rating as they wish. Further, Author may submit their work to review sites, but must first let the Publisher know where the books will be sent, to ensure that duplicate copies are not sent to the same place.