Author Collaboration Document

AUTHOR COLLABORATION AGREEMENT

This Author Collaboration Agreement ("Agreement") is made between the undersigned authors for the creation, development and exploitation of a literary or creative work as set forth below.

Parties and Recitals

Author 1 Name:

Author 2 Name:

WHEREAS, the parties intend to collaborate in the authorship, development, editing and publication of a literary or other creative Work described below; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their respective duties, ownership shares, payment terms, and other rights and obligations with respect to the Work.

WHEREAS, the parties intend that this Agreement will govern the relationship between them and the allocation of revenues and credits arising from the exploitation of the Work.

Project Identification

Scope of Work

The parties agree to perform the collaborative activities described below. The scope may include drafting, research, editing, revisions, formatting, and submission to publishers or platforms.

Payment Terms

Compensation and revenue sharing for the Work shall be as set forth below. All payments are subject to the allocation and recoupment provisions stated in this Agreement.

Late Payment Fee: If any payment due to an author is overdue more than days, a late fee of per month (or maximum allowed by law) will apply on the outstanding amount until paid in full.

Ownership, Royalties and Attribution

The parties intend the Work to be a joint work under copyright law unless otherwise agreed in writing. The parties agree to the ownership percentages and attribution below.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and will continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within days after written notice. Upon termination, rights and obligations that by their nature survive termination shall continue, including royalty accounting, confidentiality and indemnity obligations.

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with the Work and shall not disclose such information except to the extent required for performance under this Agreement or as required by law. This obligation shall survive termination for a period of years.

Warranties; Representations; Indemnity

Each party represents and warrants that (a) any contribution is original to that party or properly licensed, (b) the contribution does not infringe third-party rights, and (c) the party has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement. Each party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from any claims, liabilities, losses or expenses arising from breach of the foregoing representations and warranties.

Limitations on Liability

Except for liability arising from gross negligence, willful misconduct, or indemnity obligations, neither party shall be liable to the other for incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of without regard to conflicts of law principles. The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve disputes by negotiation and, if unresolved, by mediation prior to commencing litigation.

Notices

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement, including any exhibits or schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements. Any amendment or waiver must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Miscellaneous Provisions

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The parties are independent contractors and nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, partnership, joint venture or agency relationship except as expressly stated.

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