DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE AGREEMENT
By signing this Agreement, You engage Us (Clearview Press LLC) to provide publishing, editorial, and promotional services, including “Publishing Services” such as book formatting, cover design, and distribution; “Marketing Services” like social media promotion and press releases; and distribution services (“Distribution”) through various platforms and retailers.
The specific Services purchased by You (Author Client) may be purchased individually or as part of a “Publishing Package,” and will be detailed in one or more separate “Service Orders.” This Agreement governs all Services provided by Us while this Agreement is in effect, as well as any incidental acts required to fulfill the Services or meet other obligations under this Agreement or applicable law.
- CONFIDENTIALITY
For Clearview Press LLC to perform the services, it may be necessary for the author to provide us with confidential information, excluding financial records or credit/debit card numbers, about personal or business details. Clearview Press LLC will respect and protect the author’s information, using it only to serve the best interest of the parties. - RIGHTS TO WORK PRODUCED
Any material or ideas prepared or proposed by Clearview Press LLC but not used or paid for by you remain our property and may be used for other clients, provided such use does not involve the release of any confidential information. - RIGHTS OF PARTIES
The author agrees to indemnify Clearview Press LLC against any claims arising from the use of materials provided by the author, including substantial changes made by the author to materials originally produced by Clearview Press LLC. - TERMINATION
- a. The author may request termination of the contract at any time.
- b. If Clearview Press LLC files for bankruptcy, goes out of business, or changes ownership, the contract will remain valid unless otherwise noted.
- c. A change in the title of the author’s work does not void this Agreement but will require updates to reflect those changes.
- SERVICE CANCELLATION
- a. The author may request cancellation by notifying Clearview Press LLC by phone or email before seeking a refund. Approved refunds are guaranteed if production has not commenced, beginning seven days after payment.
- b. If cancellation occurs after production has started, the refund will reflect only uncompleted services.
- c. For partial payments, refunds will reflect the total paid-to-date balance; outstanding unpaid balances may forfeit.
- d. The author may apply the refund amount to an alternative service, paying any cost difference.
- e. No refund will be issued if the services are substantially completed.
- f. Refunds will be subject to a 30-day approval period.
- PERMISSIONS AND COPYRIGHT/OWNERSHIP RELEASE; LICENSES
- a. The author must obtain written permissions or licenses for any copyrighted or proprietary materials included in the Work, such as artwork or quotes, at their expense.
- b. Failure to obtain such permissions will require the author to sign a LIABILITY RELEASE WAIVER, absolving Clearview Press LLC of any associated liabilities.
- RESTRICTIONS ON USE
- a. Unless expressly agreed upon, the services are for the Author’s exclusive use and may not be shared with third parties or affiliates.
- b. The author may not disclose, copy, or reproduce the service; use it to create derivative products; or permit access to the service from outside their operations without Clearview Press LLC’s written consent.
- JURISDICTION AND VENUE
- If a Claim proceeds to court, both Parties agree to (1) waive any right to a jury trial, and (2) litigate any Action solely in the courts of New Jersey, USA