Author Publishing Agreement

AUTHOR PUBLISHING AGREEMENT

This Author Publishing Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of by and between Author: whose address is , and Publisher: whose address is .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Author has created and owns the literary work entitled (the "Work"), and desires to have the Work published;

WHEREAS, Publisher is engaged in the business of publishing literary works and desires to obtain rights to publish and distribute the Work subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein;

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the delivery, publication, exploitation, and protection of the Work.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. GRANT OF RIGHTS

1.1 Grant. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Author hereby grants to Publisher the following rights in the Work: the sole and exclusive right to reproduce, publish, distribute, advertise, display, license and otherwise commercially exploit the Work in the formats and media set forth in this Section within the Territory during the Term. Author retains all rights not expressly granted herein.

1.2 Formats. The rights granted include the right to exploit the Work in the following formats (check all that apply): Hardcover Paperback eBook Audiobook

1.3 Territory and Language. The rights granted are effective worldwide in the following territories and languages: Territory: Languages:

2. DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

2.1 Delivery. Author shall deliver to Publisher a complete manuscript of the Work in a form acceptable to Publisher no later than .

2.2 Acceptance. Publisher shall have a period of sixty (60) days following delivery to review the manuscript and notify Author if Publisher reasonably rejects the manuscript. If Publisher does not provide a timely written rejection, the manuscript shall be deemed accepted.

3. PUBLICATION

3.1 Publication Commitment. Publisher agrees to publish the Work in the formats selected under Section 1 within months of acceptance, subject to reasonable production and marketing considerations.

3.2 Price and Edition. Publisher shall have sole discretion to determine the retail price, print runs, formats, and edition sizes. Publisher will use commercially reasonable efforts to promote and market the Work.

4. ADVANCE, ROYALTIES, AND ACCOUNTING

4.1 Advance. Publisher shall pay Author an advance against future royalties in the amount of upon execution of this Agreement, payable as follows:

4.2 Royalties. Publisher shall pay Author royalties at the following rates:

4.3 Accounting. Publisher shall render royalty statements and remit any amounts due within sixty (60) days after the end of each accounting period. Statements shall include quantities, gross receipts, returns, and deductions.

5. AUTHOR WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, AND INDEMNITY

5.1 Warranties. Author warrants and represents that Author is the sole owner of the Work, that the Work is original, that it does not infringe the rights of any third party, and that Author has full power to enter into this Agreement and grant the rights herein.

5.2 Indemnity. Author agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Publisher harmless from and against any losses, liabilities, costs, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of any breach of the foregoing warranties.

6. EDITING AND AUTHOR REVIEW

6.1 Editorial Revisions. Publisher shall have the right to edit the Work for length, clarity, style, and legal compliance. Substantive changes shall be submitted to Author for review, and Author shall provide any requested approvals within days of receipt; failure to respond shall constitute approval.

7. COPYRIGHT AND MORAL RIGHTS

7.1 Copyright Ownership. Copyright in the Work shall remain with Author. Author grants Publisher the licenses and rights set forth in Section 1 for the Term. Publisher shall include an appropriate copyright notice in published editions.

7.2 Moral Rights. To the extent permitted by law, Author waives any moral rights in the Work that would interfere with Publisher's ability to publish and market the Work as contemplated by this Agreement.

8. TERM, TERMINATION, AND REVERSION

8.1 Term. The Term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for years, unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

8.2 Termination for Material Breach. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice if the other party materially breaches any obligation hereunder and fails to cure such breach within the notice period.

8.3 Reversion. Upon termination for Publisher's material breach or failure to publish within a reasonable time, rights granted to Publisher shall revert automatically to Author, subject to Publisher's obligations to account for and pay accrued royalties.

9. ACCOUNTING, AUDIT RIGHTS

9.1 Statements. Statements shall show gross sales, returns, allowances, net sales, units sold, and calculations of amounts due to Author.

9.2 Audit. Author shall have the right, once every years, upon reasonable notice during regular business hours and at Author's expense (unless a material underpayment is discovered), to inspect Publisher's records relevant to the Work.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

10.1 Confidential Information. Each party shall keep confidential the nonpublic terms of this Agreement and any nonpublic business information disclosed by the other party, except as required by law or for the performance of this Agreement.

11. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a party may designate in writing.

12. ASSIGNMENT

12.1 Assignment. Publisher may assign its rights under this Agreement to an affiliate or successor-in-interest upon notice to Author. Any other assignment by either party shall require the written consent of the other party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

13. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

13.1 Amendments. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

13.2 Waiver. Failure by either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights hereunder.

14. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified below without regard to its conflicts of law rules.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any exhibits and schedules attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, oral or written.

16. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the parties shall negotiate in good faith a valid replacement provision.

17. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures transmitted by electronic means shall be effective as originals.

18. MISCELLANEOUS

18.1 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, strikes, pandemics, or governmental action.

18.2 Independent Contractors. The parties are independent contractors and nothing in this Agreement shall create an employer-employee, agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship between the parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above.

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