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Dare 2 Dream Books
PUBLISHING CONTRACT
MAIL TO: Dare 2 Dream Books, POB 743, Mustang, OK 73064
Name of Author: _________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________
Ship to Address: ________________________________________________________
Telephone: __________________ Cell Phone: _________________
Email _____________________________________________________
Website: _____________________________ Fax: _______________
__________________________________ (Author) and Dare 2 Dream Books (Publisher) agree to enter into a working relationship
to work together as detailed further in this contract for the purpose of producing, publishing, and distributing a book (“Title”)
based on a manuscript submitted by Author to Publisher commencing on _______________________, (Effective Date) and remains
in effect until terminated by ether party as set forth in this Agreement.
The working title, ____________________________________________________ (title may be changed by notification to Publisher)
Both parties agree that the author reserves and retains all publication and copyright privileges to the manuscript and
all other material Author submits to Publisher.
Author also retains all rights to distribution and selling of the manuscript in other print and digital formats. Author
grants Publisher the right to store and transmit digital versions of Title to facilitate publication, distribution, and sale
of Title.
Author grants Publisher the right to exhibit, print, and distribute any and all related materials submitted in conjunction
with Title, which includes, but is not limited to, cover art, interior and exterior images and concepts, author's photograph,
summaries, quotes, testimonials, and author's biography, and furthermore grants Publisher the right to exhibit Dare 2 Dream
Books logos or verbiage on any applicable submitted materials.
Manuscript must be submitted electronically using MS Word.
When all that is left is a basic, grammatical edit of the manuscript prior to publication we enter into the publication
phase where we make final preparation for printing. This phase will be agreed upon in writing by Author and Publisher, and
all necessary,
Publisher will make all reasonable efforts to publish, print, and have ready for distribution (title) within 90 days of
Publishers receipt of all materials required from Author in conjunction with Title.
Unless otherwise supplied by Author, Publisher will design the book block (The text of the book), front and back cover
and spine, and will prepare the digital files necessary to print the manuscript in book form as set forth herein. All reasonable
efforts will be made to ensure that all pages are included in the book according to the author approved proof; cover is applied
witH 1/16 variance; binding is applied and squared to the book page block without excessive visible adhesive; book is cut
square according to Author’s selected trim size within 1/16 variance, cover and interior match the author approved
proofs, and print registration is within +/- 1/16; variance. UNLESS NOTED BOOK WILL BE 5.5x8.5 PERFECT BOUND.
Author will maintain the copyright for Title. Unless otherwise supplied by Author, Publisher will secure a unique ISBN
number for each print format of Title.
Representations and Warranties
Author represents and warrants that Author is the sole owner of the manuscript and all material submitted in conjunction
with Title, including all submitted cover art work, interior images, and photograph of Author. Author represents and warrants
that Author has full power and authority to enter into this agreement and to provide to Publisher for reproduction, publication
and distribution by Publisher all material submitted.
Author represents and warrants that this Agreement and the submission of the manuscript and all other material does not
conflict with or violate any arrangement, understanding, or agreement between the Author and other persons or entities.
Author represents and warrants that the manuscript and all material submitted in conjunction with Title is entirely original,
free of liens, claims, or interests of any kind; is not slanderous, pornographic, obscene, libelous, or defamatory; and does
not violate or infringe upon any personal or proprietary rights including without limitation copyrights, trademarks, privacy
rights, or publicity rights of other persons or entities.
Author represents and warrants that Author is eighteen years of age or older. If Author is under the age of 18 years
of age, then Author’s parent or guardian must also execute this Agreement and assume liability for the warranties
and responsibilities set forth herein.
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT AND GOVERNING LAWS
This agreement shall be governed exclusively by and construed according to the laws of the State of Oklahoma without giving
effect to conflicts of law principles.
Author may terminate this Agreement upon thirty-day prior written notice to Publisher. Upon termination by Author all
fees are forfeited and royalties will be paid on all books sold up to termination date.
Publisher may terminate this agreement at any time and immediately cease distribution of Title upon any claim that Title
violates the copyright or other legal rights of any person or entity, or upon the discovery by Publisher that Author has violated
any of the warranties or representations in this agreement. Publisher may also terminate this agreement prior to publication
upon failure of Author to pay amounts due or upon failure of Author to respond within 30 days to Publisher's request for information.
Upon termination by Publisher all fees are forfeited and royalties will be paid on all books sold up to termination date.
CHRISTIAN MEDATION/ARBITRATION AGREEMENT
In the event of any issues that cannot be resolved through simple negotiations both parties agree to submit to binding
Christian mediation/arbitration through an organization or person agreed upon by both parties.
By signing this agreement and submitting the required materials, Author and Publisher agree to be bound by the terms and
conditions of this agreement for the publication, printing, distribution and sale of Title.
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Author's Signature
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Dare 2 Dream Representative's Signature
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Date of Agreement
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