Agreement Between Author and Publisher (India) by OLL
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER
WHEREAS ____________________________________________________________________________ hereinafter called the ‘‘Author’’, has written a work entitled ____________________________________________________ hereinafter called the “Work” and whereas ____________________________________________________ Publishing Co, having its business premises at………………………………………………………………………………………, hereinafter called the ‘‘publishers’’ are desirous of publishing the Work in book form and whereas the Author agrees to prepare and supply to the Publishers before ___________________ date a singal-spaced typescript of the work suitable for use as printer’s copy and acceptable to the Publishers in content and form, together with illustrations as may be mutually deemed desirable and in a form mutually agreed and with index, the Author does hereby grant and convey to the Publishers the right to:
Print, publish and sell the Work, for the ……. edition thereof and including all translations, abridgments and adaptations thereof ………………………………………….……….. languages.
The copyright, save the rights assigned herein to the Publishers, shall vest in the Author.
The Publishers, in consideration thereof, agree to publish the Work in book form at their expense, in a style as to paper, printing and binding considered suitable by the Publishers, and to use all ordinary means to market the said Work upon terms as follows:
(1) Publication, Sale and Terms of Sale.—The Publishers shall have exclusive control of the form, get-up, price, sale and terms of sale of the Work.
(2) Royalties:
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This template is a publishing agreement between an author and a publisher for the production and sale of a written work in book form. It outlines critical terms including royalty payments, copyright ownership, production responsibilities, and the publisher's exclusive rights to market the work.
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What is this template?
This is a book publishing contract specifically governed by Indian law. It includes unique provisions for charging the author for excessive proof corrections and the requirement to provide a subject index for every edition.
When should you use it?
Use this template when an author is granting a publisher the right to sell a book in exchange for a percentage of sales. Use a Ghostwriting Agreement instead if the author is being paid a flat fee without retaining copyright.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | Grant of Rights | The Author grants the Publishers rights to print, publish, and sell the Work including translations and adaptations in specified languages. |
| 2 | Royalties | Publishers pay the Author a percentage of the list price on copies sold, with statements rendered semi-annually. |
| 3 | Author’s corrections | The Author pays for alterations exceeding ten per cent of the cost of composition, excluding typographical error corrections. |
| 4 | Delivery of work | Publishers may cancel the agreement on thirty days' notice if the Author fails to supply the typescript by the deadline. |
| 5 | Correction of proofs | The Author must return corrected printer's proofs within 10 days of receipt or the Publishers may hire a competent substitute. |
| 10 | Warranty | The Author warrants the Work is original and contains no libellous statements, indemnifying the Publishers against resulting damages. |
| 13 | Disputes | Disputes are referred to the arbitration of two appointed arbitrators under the provisions of the Indian Arbitration Act. |
Who it's for
- an author contracting with an Indian publishing house for the publication of a book
- a publisher securing exclusive rights to market a work in exchange for royalties
- an author providing a manual or typescript with specific index and illustration requirements
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