SigninG a Publishing Contract

Introduction

1. The License

2. Royalty Rates

3. Payment accountability

4. Input on the Final Product

5.  Author Copies

6. Ending the License

7. Return of Rights

8. Dispute Resolution

9.  Limits on Your Behavior

10. Warranties and Indemnities

11. Other boilerplate

Summary Form

Some designers like to include a clause clarifying that if there are costs associated with making royalty payments, they need to be paid by the publisher. If the publisher chooses to wire you your royalties, they can't take the fee out of your royalty check.

Royalty payments shall be made by check or electronic transfer in a manner mutually agreeable to PUBLISHER and DESIGNER. If there are fees for the selected method, they shall be paid by PUBLISHER.

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