This agreement is between Red Door Sentinel, a South Dakota limited liability company (“Publisher”) and [Author] (“Author”) on the following manuscript (hereinafter called “manuscript” or “book”) (the “Agreement”):
Author(s):
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1. PUBLISHING TASKS
The Publisher agrees to coach the Author for the entire book creation process, provide final formatting services that include the front and back matter, headers, footers, table of contents, and very limited marketing, if required. When the Publisher is providing these services pro-bono, the Publisher reserves all right to provide any of these services at Publisher’s discretion. Author is responsible for cover design and editing. The Publisher can provide these services in their sole discretion and depending on the costs. The book will be published using Kindle Direct Publishing services. Both Author and Publisher will have equal access and control of the KDP online profile. Publisher makes no guarantee as to a book deadline, release, or any representations or warranties as to the publishing, creation, or release of the book.
2. CORE VALUES
All of the work Publisher does must conform to our core values including, but not limited to:
- Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to the earth and died for the sins of all – He rose again and now abides in the hearts of those who trust in Him.
- Surrendering your heart to Jesus Christ results in an immediate residence in heaven. Those who refuse Jesus will spend eternity in hell.
- Father God, Holy Spirit, and Jesus Christ’s plans are only for our good in all things. The devil is always looking to destroy those plans.
- Marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman.
- The Bible is the Living Word of God. Its purpose is to guide us in life and is a plumb line to ensure our prophecies, dreams, and visions are from God.
- The Publisher and the Author will not steal work from each other.
If at any time these core values are violated by the Author or the Manuscript, Publisher has the right to terminate the Agreement.
3. COMPENSATION
Publisher does not charge for their services. Publisher does accept donations including recurring donations or on an as-negotiated basis, a royalty on each book sold worldwide as agreed between the Publisher and Author in writing.
For this Agreement, Author agrees to a royalty of ___% per book sold globally to be paid to the Publisher or a flat rate sum of $___ . Author understands that Publisher is not a nonprofit and that donation is not deductible. Publisher has the right to audit the financial returns from the book yearly and Author shall report sales to the Publisher.
4. RIGHTS
Author hereby is and shall be the sole and exclusive owner and is the sole author for all purposes (including under the Copyright laws of the United States), in perpetuity (but in any event for not less than the period of copyright and any renewals and extensions thereof) and throughout the universe of their manuscript. The Publisher reserves the right to distribute your book freely or otherwise as they deem necessary in their sole discretion. Publisher has the right to use Authors name, likeness, image and book titles and images where necessary to promote the book. This includes, but is not limited to, on social media and the internet globally.
5. TERMINATION
The Author will not use another publisher unless Publisher reviews and agrees. If the parties wish to terminate the relationship, either will give notice to the other and the terms of Section 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of this Agreement will survive such termination. If the Publisher or Author terminates the agreement, the Publisher will retain any agreed upon royalties per Section 3 above.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY
Publisher acknowledges and agrees that in connection with services rendered hereunder, Publisher will have access to information relating to the manuscript and its distribution (“Production Information”) and Publisher will keep such Production Information confidential.
7. PUBLISHER – ORIGINAL WORK
Author represents and warrants they will only use all original work and their work does not infringe on the work, copyrights, trademarks or other intellectual property rights of anyone else. If any work is sourced from a document other than the manuscript, then Author will annotate the same on their report.
8. APPLICABLE LAWS/NO INJUNCTION
THE INTERNAL SUBSTANTIVE LAWS (AS DISTINGUISHED FROM THE CHOICE OF LAW RULES) OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED ENTIRELY IN SOUTH DAKOTA SHALL GOVERN (i) THE VALIDITY AND INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, (ii) THE PERFORMANCE BY THE PARTIES OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER, AND (iii) ALL OTHER CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT (OR PUBLISHER’S ENGAGEMENT AND/OR SERVICES HEREUNDER) OR THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT (OR OF PUBLISHER’S ENGAGEMENT AND/OR SERVICES) OR OTHERWISE RELATING TO THE PUBLISHING OF THE MANUSCRIPT. PUBLISHERS LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID TO PUBLISHER FOR SERVICES IN THIS AGREEMENT.
9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties hereto and replaces any and all former agreements, understandings and representations (whether oral or written) relating in any way to the subject matter hereof. No modification, alteration or amendment of this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless it is in writing and signed by the party to be charged with such modification, alteration or amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
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[AUTHOR] (“AUTHOR”)
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Red Door Sentinel, LLC.
By: Kelly Whitaker
Role: Its Manager