Terms and conditions

The terms on which [Business legal name] (ABN [number]) provides book writing, editing, design, publishing and marketing services.

[Placeholder. This document must be completed and reviewed by a qualified Australian legal adviser before publication. Insert the business’s legal name, ABN and contact details where indicated.]

Services and scope

[Services are provided as described in a written proposal or agreement. Changes to scope are agreed in writing.]

Ownership and rights

[The client retains copyright in their manuscript and finished book. Rights in deliverables transfer to the client on payment in full. The provider does not acquire publishing rights or royalties.]

Author responsibilities

[Accuracy of information supplied, timely review and approval, ownership or licensing of material provided, and legal responsibility for content published under the author's name.]

Payment

[Quotes in AUD, deposits, stage payments, invoicing terms and GST treatment.]

No guarantees

[No guarantee of sales, rankings, reviews, media coverage, awards, or acceptance by any platform, retailer or publisher.]

Confidentiality

[Mutual confidentiality obligations and NDA availability.]

Australian Consumer Law

[Statement that nothing in the terms excludes guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be excluded.]

Governing law

[State or territory of Australia.]

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