The Contract Between Author And Publisher is a fundamental document in the Nigerian publishing industry, essential for establishing the legal and commercial framework for publishing literary works. This agreement is typically used when an author wishes to have their work published and distributed by a professional publishing house in Nigeria. The document covers crucial aspects including copyright transfer or licensing, royalty structures, publication timelines, and mutual obligations. It must comply with Nigerian copyright law, contract law, and relevant international publishing conventions. The agreement protects both parties' interests by clearly defining rights, responsibilities, and remedies under Nigerian jurisdiction, while addressing modern publishing considerations such as digital rights and international distribution.
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Contract Between Author And Publisher
"I need a Contract Between Author And Publisher for a three-book crime fiction series, with the first manuscript to be delivered by March 2025, including international distribution rights and digital publishing provisions, governed by Nigerian law."
1. Parties: Identification of the Author and the Publisher with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, brief description of the work, and the parties' intentions
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Work', 'Publication', 'Territory', 'Rights', etc.
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being granted to the publisher, including primary, subsidiary, and electronic rights
5. Manuscript Delivery: Requirements for manuscript submission, format, length, and delivery deadline
6. Publisher's Obligations: Publisher's commitments regarding publication, marketing, and distribution of the work
7. Author's Warranties: Author's guarantees regarding ownership, originality, and non-infringement of the work
8. Royalties and Payments: Payment terms, royalty rates, accounting periods, and payment schedules
9. Publication: Timeline for publication, format specifications, and pricing considerations
10. Copyright and Credit: Copyright notice requirements and author credit specifications
11. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and conditions for termination
12. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, dispute resolution, and entire agreement
1. Translation Rights: Include when the publisher may want to translate the work into other languages
2. Film and Adaptation Rights: Include when dealing with potential adaptation of the work to other media
3. Author's Marketing Obligations: Include when the author is expected to participate in promotion activities
4. Competitive Works: Include when restricting the author from publishing similar works
5. Multiple Book Deal: Include when the contract covers a series or multiple books
6. Electronic Publishing: Include detailed provisions for digital formats and platforms
7. Print on Demand: Include when print-on-demand services will be used
8. International Distribution: Include when the work will be distributed outside Nigeria
1. Schedule A - The Work: Detailed description of the work including title, synopsis, and specifications
2. Schedule B - Delivery Requirements: Technical specifications for manuscript delivery and acceptance criteria
3. Schedule C - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories
4. Schedule D - Marketing Plan: Overview of planned marketing and promotion activities
5. Appendix 1 - Style Guide: Publisher's style requirements and formatting guidelines
6. Appendix 2 - Copyright Registration: Details of copyright registration process and requirements under Nigerian law
Authors
Relevant legal definitions
Work
Manuscript
Author
Publisher
Publication
Territory
Publishing Rights
Subsidiary Rights
Electronic Rights
Digital Format
Print Format
Advance
Royalties
Net Receipts
Gross Receipts
Publication Date
Copyright
Term
Effective Date
Force Majeure
Intellectual Property Rights
Net Sales
Returns
Out of Print
Publication Format
Trade Edition
Electronic Edition
Print on Demand
Marketing Materials
Delivery Date
Acceptance
Revised Edition
Publication Schedule
Competing Works
Confidential Information
Accounting Period
Payment Period
Legal Tender
Publication Territory
License
Sub-license
Manuscript
Author
Publisher
Publication
Territory
Publishing Rights
Subsidiary Rights
Electronic Rights
Digital Format
Print Format
Advance
Royalties
Net Receipts
Gross Receipts
Publication Date
Copyright
Term
Effective Date
Force Majeure
Intellectual Property Rights
Net Sales
Returns
Out of Print
Publication Format
Trade Edition
Electronic Edition
Print on Demand
Marketing Materials
Delivery Date
Acceptance
Revised Edition
Publication Schedule
Competing Works
Confidential Information
Accounting Period
Payment Period
Legal Tender
Publication Territory
License
Sub-license
Clauses
Grant of Rights
Territory and Duration
Manuscript Delivery
Editorial Control
Publication Obligations
Royalties
Advance Payments
Accounting and Payments
Author's Warranties
Publisher's Warranties
Copyright Protection
Competitive Works
Force Majeure
Confidentiality
Assignment
Termination
Reversion of Rights
Indemnification
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Author's Credit
Marketing and Promotion
Subsidiary Rights
Electronic Publishing Rights
Print Format Specifications
Distribution Rights
Author's Copies
Revision Rights
Notice Requirements
Entire Agreement
Severability
Amendment
Third Party Rights
Representations
Foreign Rights
Territory and Duration
Manuscript Delivery
Editorial Control
Publication Obligations
Royalties
Advance Payments
Accounting and Payments
Author's Warranties
Publisher's Warranties
Copyright Protection
Competitive Works
Force Majeure
Confidentiality
Assignment
Termination
Reversion of Rights
Indemnification
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Author's Credit
Marketing and Promotion
Subsidiary Rights
Electronic Publishing Rights
Print Format Specifications
Distribution Rights
Author's Copies
Revision Rights
Notice Requirements
Entire Agreement
Severability
Amendment
Third Party Rights
Representations
Foreign Rights
Relevant Industries
Publishing
Media & Entertainment
Literature
Education
Digital Media
Print Media
Arts & Culture
Legal Services
Copyright & Intellectual Property
Relevant Teams
Legal
Editorial
Rights and Licensing
Acquisitions
Business Development
Content Management
Production
Marketing and Publicity
Finance
Digital Publishing
Relevant Roles
Author
Publisher
Literary Agent
Rights Manager
Publishing Director
Legal Counsel
Contracts Manager
Editorial Director
Content Acquisition Manager
Copyright Officer
Publishing House CEO
Literary Editor
Business Development Manager
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Publications Manager
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