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Author's Publication Contract with WolfSinger Publications
This agreement between _ _ ("Author") and WolfSinger Publications is for purchase of publishing rights to the Work
known as _ _. The author warrants that s/he has legal authority to grant the license explained below.
WolfSinger Publications has scheduled the work to be released in _ _.
A. The Author hereby represents and warrants to Publisher that:
1. The Work is free and clear of any counts of libel, plagiarism, breach of privacy or misrepresentation of facts.
2. The Work does not infringe upon any copyright or proprietary right, common law or statutory law, and does not contain
material of libelous nature. 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. If the Work has been previously published in the whole of in part, the
Author currently holds all copyright to the Work and is legally permitted to enter into this agreement.
2a. The Author acknowledges that the Work is not available as a free download anywhere on the Internet nor is it available
from the Author's website.
3. The Author releases Publisher from any responsibilities relating to any legal actions incurred by the contents of the Work
or the Author.
B. The Author grants to Publisher the following rights:
1. The right to publish the Work in all English language print and e-book editions of the Work.
2.a. This contract shall remain in effect for 5 years from the date of first publication.
2.b. After the expiration of this contract WolfSinger Publication shall have first option to conclude an agreement with the
Author for continued publication rights to the Work on terms to be mutually agreed upon. Should no such agreement be
concluded within sixty (60) days of the expiration of this contract, all rights to the Work automatically revert to the Author.
3. The Publisher has the right to contract with distributors, bookstores, vendors, organizations and or outlets to sell the
Work in association with the Publisher's name.
4. All rights not specifically mentioned in this contract are reserved to the Author.
C. Copyright
1. WolfSinger Publications will file for copyright of the work in the Author’s name.
D. Compensation and sales.
1. The author will receive a _$50.00_ advance payment for the rights outlined in section B. The listed amount is an advance
against a share of _75%_ of all future income received by WolfSinger Publications from all editions of the Work less any
handling costs, service fees, or discounts when paid in full by the distributor, bookstore, vendor, organization.
2. Statements will be issued semi-annually for the time period of January 1st to June 30th and July 1st to December 31st of
each year this agreement is in force, within sixty (60) days of the end of each time period indicated above.
3. Payments to the author will be made twice a year based on earnings received 1 January - 30 June and 1 July - 31
December. Statements and payments will be issued within forty-five (45) days of the close of the statement period. As all
payments are made through PayPal - payments will be made once owed amounts exceed $5.00.
4. Author copies: The Author will receive one complimentary copy of the Work as well as the ability to purchase additional
copies through a special link at Lulu.com at a discounted price. Link will be provided by the editor once the Work is
finalized and ready for purchase.
E. Copyright infringement
1. In the event of an infringement of the rights granted under this agreement to Publisher, WolfSinger Publications and the
Author shall have the right to sue jointly for the infringement and after deducting the expenses of bringing the suit to share
equally in any recovery.
F. Assignment:
1. WolfSinger Publications may at any time sell itself, or the majority of itself, its holdings, or licenses, Current contracts
would transfer to the new owner.
G. Bankruptcy:
1. If WolfSinger Publications is legally judged bankrupt or liquidates/closes its business, this contract shall be terminated
immediately and all rights granted to Publisher shall be terminated.
H. Author's name:
1. Publisher shall have the right to use the Author's name, photo, any cover art (owned by the Author) and biographical
material for the purpose of advertising, publishing and promoting the Work.
I. Cover Art:
1. All cover art produced by WolfSinger Publications or by any employee of WolfSinger remains the property of the
Publisher. The author has the option to purchase the cover art from the publisher for the "market value" determined by the
publisher at any time.
1a. WolfSinger Publications does grant to Author the right to use the cover art in promoting the work. ie. To have
bookmarks produced, to be placed on Author's website, etc. for as long as this agreement is in effect. The right is revoked
if the Author or Publisher cancel this agreement.
2. The Publisher has sole discretion and artistic license to design, layout and implement any and all cover art or artwork and
is under no obligation to obtain permission from the Author before release.
This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Author and Publisher and may not be altered, or amended except
by written instruments agreed upon by both parties.
This agreement between _ _ ("Author") and WolfSinger Publications is for purchase of publishing rights to the Work
known as _ _. The author warrants that s/he has legal authority to grant the license explained below.
WolfSinger Publications has scheduled the work to be released in _ _.
A. The Author hereby represents and warrants to Publisher that:
1. The Work is free and clear of any counts of libel, plagiarism, breach of privacy or misrepresentation of facts.
2. The Work does not infringe upon any copyright or proprietary right, common law or statutory law, and does not contain
material of libelous nature. 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. If the Work has been previously published in the whole of in part, the
Author currently holds all copyright to the Work and is legally permitted to enter into this agreement.
2a. The Author acknowledges that the Work is not available as a free download anywhere on the Internet nor is it available
from the Author's website.
3. The Author releases Publisher from any responsibilities relating to any legal actions incurred by the contents of the Work
or the Author.
B. The Author grants to Publisher the following rights:
1. The right to publish the Work in all English language print and e-book editions of the Work.
2.a. This contract shall remain in effect for 5 years from the date of first publication.
2.b. After the expiration of this contract WolfSinger Publication shall have first option to conclude an agreement with the
Author for continued publication rights to the Work on terms to be mutually agreed upon. Should no such agreement be
concluded within sixty (60) days of the expiration of this contract, all rights to the Work automatically revert to the Author.
3. The Publisher has the right to contract with distributors, bookstores, vendors, organizations and or outlets to sell the
Work in association with the Publisher's name.
4. All rights not specifically mentioned in this contract are reserved to the Author.
C. Copyright
1. WolfSinger Publications will file for copyright of the work in the Author’s name.
D. Compensation and sales.
1. The author will receive a _$50.00_ advance payment for the rights outlined in section B. The listed amount is an advance
against a share of _75%_ of all future income received by WolfSinger Publications from all editions of the Work less any
handling costs, service fees, or discounts when paid in full by the distributor, bookstore, vendor, organization.
2. Statements will be issued semi-annually for the time period of January 1st to June 30th and July 1st to December 31st of
each year this agreement is in force, within sixty (60) days of the end of each time period indicated above.
3. Payments to the author will be made twice a year based on earnings received 1 January - 30 June and 1 July - 31
December. Statements and payments will be issued within forty-five (45) days of the close of the statement period. As all
payments are made through PayPal - payments will be made once owed amounts exceed $5.00.
4. Author copies: The Author will receive one complimentary copy of the Work as well as the ability to purchase additional
copies through a special link at Lulu.com at a discounted price. Link will be provided by the editor once the Work is
finalized and ready for purchase.
E. Copyright infringement
1. In the event of an infringement of the rights granted under this agreement to Publisher, WolfSinger Publications and the
Author shall have the right to sue jointly for the infringement and after deducting the expenses of bringing the suit to share
equally in any recovery.
F. Assignment:
1. WolfSinger Publications may at any time sell itself, or the majority of itself, its holdings, or licenses, Current contracts
would transfer to the new owner.
G. Bankruptcy:
1. If WolfSinger Publications is legally judged bankrupt or liquidates/closes its business, this contract shall be terminated
immediately and all rights granted to Publisher shall be terminated.
H. Author's name:
1. Publisher shall have the right to use the Author's name, photo, any cover art (owned by the Author) and biographical
material for the purpose of advertising, publishing and promoting the Work.
I. Cover Art:
1. All cover art produced by WolfSinger Publications or by any employee of WolfSinger remains the property of the
Publisher. The author has the option to purchase the cover art from the publisher for the "market value" determined by the
publisher at any time.
1a. WolfSinger Publications does grant to Author the right to use the cover art in promoting the work. ie. To have
bookmarks produced, to be placed on Author's website, etc. for as long as this agreement is in effect. The right is revoked
if the Author or Publisher cancel this agreement.
2. The Publisher has sole discretion and artistic license to design, layout and implement any and all cover art or artwork and
is under no obligation to obtain permission from the Author before release.
This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Author and Publisher and may not be altered, or amended except
by written instruments agreed upon by both parties.
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