AGREEMENT OVERVIEW

These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern the relationship between Clear Ink Press and the author (“Author”) regarding the self-publishing services provided by the Company. By engaging Clear Ink Press for self-publishing services, the Author agrees to be bound by these terms.

AUTHOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ownership of Content:
The Author guarantees that all content provided (manuscripts, images, etc.) is original and owned by them, or that they have obtained the necessary rights and permissions to use the content.

• Content Compliance:
The Author agrees that their content does not contain defamatory, obscene, or unlawful material and adheres to copyright laws.

Clear Ink Press Responsibilities

• Service Delivery:
The Company will provide services such as editing, formatting, cover design, and publishing based on the package selected by the Author.

• Distribution:
The Company will assist in distributing the Author’s work via agreed-upon platforms (e.g., Amazon, bookstores, Google Books, Audible, etc.).

• Copyright Ownership:
All intellectual property rights to the manuscript remain with the Author.

PAYMENTS AND ROYALTIES

• Service Fees:
The Author agrees to pay a non-refundable fee based on the selected publishing package. Full payment is required before services commence unless a payment plan has been arranged.

• Royalties:
The Author will receive royalties as a percentage of sales, as outlined in the selected package agreement.
Royalties will be disbursed quarterly or as specified in the agreement.

TERMINATION

1. Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days’ written notice.
2. Refunds are not available once services have commenced.
3. If terminated by the Author, outstanding royalties will be paid as per the agreement until the termination date.

CONTENT AND PUBLICATION RIGHTS

1. The Author retains all rights to their manuscript and can republish it elsewhere without restrictions.
2. The Company reserves the right to refuse publication if the content violates laws, ethics, or this Agreement.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Clear Ink Press will not share or disclose the Author’s manuscript or personal information without permission unless required by law.

LIMITATION AND LIABLITY

The Company is not liable for:
1. Losses or damages caused by third-party distributors.
2. Claims or disputes regarding content ownership or copyright infringement.
3. Issues arising from the Author’s failure to comply with these Terms.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes will first be resolved through mediation. If unresolved, the parties agree to arbitration under the laws of [jurisdiction].

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement is governed by the laws of [jurisdiction].

AMENDMENTS

The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms with 30 days’ notice to the Author.

ACCEPTANCE

By signing this agreement or paying for the services, the Author acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.