Author Publishing Agreement

RUI Press provides book setup services for the Work titled in the agreement. The Author pays a one-time Setup Fee of $600.00, which covers:

• Setup for digital distribution on Kindle and PDF formats.
• Setup for physical distribution in paperback format.
• ISBN registration and barcode coordination.

Hardback book publishing is explicitly excluded from this setup fee and from the agreement.

Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, the Author retains all rights, titles, and interests in and to the intellectual property of the Work. This includes all copyrights and future derivative works.

Retail website prices for the Work are determined at a rate of 2x–3x the wholesale cost based on market research. The Author may purchase copies of their Work directly through RUI Press at 15% over the wholesale printing price. These purchases must be paid for upfront, and no royalty is owed to RUI Press from the Author once these books are purchased. The Author may resell any copies they purchase at any price of their choosing.

RUI Press will attempt to have damaged paperback books replaced by the printer on behalf of the Author. Electronic books cannot be returned. RUI Press does not offer editing services and holds no responsibility for the presence of any interior errors (such as typos, stray marks, or orphan headings) in the final product.

Books may be offered for sale through the RUI Press website. For all sales generated through the RUI Press platform:

• Author royalty: 80% of the gross sale price.
• Administrative fee: 20% retained by RUI Press.

Payouts to the Author will be made quarterly through an electronic third-party service. All authors are considered 1099 independent contractors and are solely responsible for all taxes associated with these payouts.

The Author acknowledges and agrees that RUI Press does not offer marketing, promotional, or publicity services. The Author is solely responsible for all marketing efforts related to the Work.

This agreement may be terminated by either party upon 10 business days written notice to the other party. Upon termination, RUI Press will cease sales of the Work via its website within the notice period.

It is understood by the parties that RUI Press is an independent contractor with respect to the Author, and not an employee. The Author will not provide fringe benefits, including health insurance or paid vacation, for the benefit of RUI Press or its staff.

RUI Press will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use for personal benefit, or divulge, disclose, or communicate any proprietary information belonging to the Author. This provision shall continue to be effective after the termination of this Agreement.

If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision is invalid but that by limiting such provision it would become valid, then such provision shall be deemed to be written and enforced as so limited.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.

The agreement is executed by an authorized representative of RUI Press (printed name, position, signature, date) and by the Author (printed name, signature, date).