Unlimited Publishing LLC
Book Production, Distribution and Promotion
Submission Form
Please print this form,
fill in all blue italic items and mail to:
Unlimited Publishing LLC
P.O. Box 3007
Bloomington, IN 47402
Legal name of CONTRIBUTOR:
Date of Submission:
This book production, distribution and promotion contract (hereinafter to be referred to as "AGREEMENT") is entered into on the date shown above.
This AGREEMENT is by and between Unlimited Publishing LLC
(functioning as distributing publisher and hereinafter
referred to as "UP") and the individual or organization
shown above (functioning as contributing publisher and
hereinafter referred to as "CONTRIBUTOR") for the services defined
below.
Whereas CONTRIBUTOR wishes to publicly release a book under the
title shown below (hereinafter referred to as the WORK) the
CONTRIBUTOR grants UP the exclusive right to reproduce the WORK in
any form for a period of one year following publication,
and continuing thereafter until the termination of this AGREEMENT
by UP or CONTRIBUTOR under the terms below. CONTRIBUTOR further
represents to UP that:
- CONTRIBUTOR has full legal power and capacity to make this AGREEMENT;
- CONTRIBUTOR holds full and uncontested copyright(s) to the entire WORK;
- CONTRIBUTOR shall submit written permission to use any material whatsover created by others if included in the WORK;
- the WORK does not infringe upon any statutory or common law copyright;
- the WORK does not violate any right of privacy;
- the WORK is not libelous or obscene;
- the WORK is not in the public domain;
- the WORK contains no recipe, formula or instruction that is injurious, or potentially injurious; and
- CONTRIBUTOR shall hold and save harmless UP and its officers, directors, partners,
members, employees, contractors, service providers, agents and assigns from any and all charges,
accounts, obligations, implied warranties, damages, and liabilities real or contingent,
including legal expenses, that UP may incur from entering into this AGREEMENT.
In consideration of this AGREEMENT, UP shall:
- reserve the right to accept or decline any submission at its own discretion, without notice;
- absorb all costs associated with the services defined in this section, using service providers of UP�s choice;
- assign UP's International Standard Book Number (ISBN) to editions of the work after UP has been granted paperback and/or hardback,
and/or subsidiary rights, consistent with the criteria of the International Standards Organization;
- arrange book design and typesetting through service provider(s) of UP's choice, usually
completed within 60 to 90 days of receiving all necessary materials listed herein;
- submit the completed WORK to one or more printer(s) and/or distributor(s)
within 30 days of CONTRIBUTOR'S final approval, so that the WORK may
become available to order through mainstream book industry channels;
- endeavor to promote the WORK, using methods which may include (but
are not limited to) the following: a) advertising the WORK in print or
electronic media of UP's choice; b) sending press releases by fax
to U.S. newspapers and/or magazines and/or broadcast media of UP's choice;
and c) sending additional announcements to bookstores and/or libraries
and/or Web sites of UP's choice;
- consult with the CONTRIBUTOR regarding the pricing of the WORK, while
retaining the right to establish or change the price and terms for buyers;
- not be responsible for editing the WORK nor exercise editorial control over it;
- remit to CONTRIBUTOR on a quarterly basis a payment equal to 50% of
UP's net proceeds (after printing, percentages taken by wholesalers and
retailers, returns, reserves, etc.) from all retail sales of the WORK as detailed at
www.unlimitedpublishing.com/income.htm and incorporated herein by
reference, subject to change at UP's discretion;and
- reserve the right to terminate this AGREEMENT in whole or part at any time without notice.
In consideration of this AGREEMENT, the CONTRIBUTOR shall:
- after one year from the date of publication, have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT, by submitting written notice 60 (sixty) days in advance of the requested termination date;
- submit the WORK as three clean copies of a previously published book, and/or
manuscript in digital formats acceptable to UP and its book design service provider(s);
- submit all artwork, images, graphs, charts, tables, diagrams, etc. in formats
acceptable to UP and its book design service provider(s);
- pay to UP a one-time, non-refundable fee of $500 (five hundred dollars U.S.)
exclusive of book design and typesetting costs;
- pay to UP additional fees, if any, for special services such as books released
in both paperback and hardcover formats, etc.;
- authorize UP to collect, retain and/or disperse all funds associated with
the publication of the WORK in accordance with its own established methods;
- grant UP an interest of 50% in all rights in the WORK for the duration of this AGREEMENT;
- grant UP an interest of 10% in all rights in the WORK for a period of one year following the termination of this AGREEMENT;
- prominently list UP�s name and web location in all press releases, interviews, mailings and other public announcements concerning the WORK; and
- send all notices concerning this AGREEMENT, including changes of address, to UP in writing.
Both parties understand that any litigation, mediation or arbitration
of this AGREEMENT shall be conducted in Bloomington, Indiana, or at an
alternate geographical location of UP's choice. The parties further agree
that UP's total liabilities shall not under any circumstance exceed the
amount of fees paid by CONTRIBUTOR to UP during the term of this AGREEMENT.
This AGREEMENT does not create a partnership or joint venture between
the parties, and CONTRIBUTOR shall have no authority to commit UP except as
subsequently detailed in writing and signed by an authorized agent of UP.
In the event that any provision in this agreement is held invalid, void, illegal or unenforceable, it shall not effect the remaining provisions.
Both parties understand that this contract constitutes the
entire AGREEMENT between the parties, and is binding upon their heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns. This agreement may not be modified,
and supercedes all other agreements, written or oral, unless subsequently reduced to printed form
and signed by both parties. The CONTRIBUTOR, by signature below, accepts all terms
of this AGREEMENT, under the governing laws of the State of Indiana on the
date shown.
Legal Name of CONTRIBUTOR:
Legal Name(s) of author(s) (if different):
"Pen Name"(s) of author(s) (if different):
Complete Postal Address:
(No P.O. Boxes, please.)
Telephone Number(s):
E-Mail Address(es):
(Note: at least one e-mail address is required.)
Web Address(es):
Title of the WORK submitted:
If published previously, list former publisher(s) and ISBN(s)
and attach copyright release letter from most recent publisher:
List all other books (printed or electronic)
currently in circulation or pre-release elsewhere:
Signature of CONTRIBUTOR:
Date signed:
Please print this form,
fill out blue italic items above
(don't forget name and date at the top)
and send by USPS Priority Mail (with delivery confirmation) to:
Unlimited Publishing LLC
P.O. Box 3007
Bloomington, IN 47402
Please note:
All books must be previewed prior to formal submission.
Please send a 10-page excerpt (NOT the entire book) in
Microsoft Word or RTF format to
[email protected] for evaluation.
If approved, please submit:
This form (signed and dated)
Copyright release from former publisher if appropriate
Written permission to use ANY material created by others
Check or money order for $500 U.S. for standard paperback
Additional funds for special services if applicable
Self-addressed, stamped envelope (for any return of materials)
... And please accept our thanks for publishing with UP!
Important: please make archival copies of your manuscript and
all other materials, and store them in a safe place
before submitting materials to UP or its affiliates.
We strongly recommend that you use USPS Priority Mail
with delivery confirmation for all shipments.