Publishing Agreement

This Publishing Agreement is entered into on this day by and between:

ACEworld Publishers Global Solutions Limited, a Self-Assisted Publishing Service Provider with its principal place of business at Ibadan, Nigeria, and The Author

Collectively referred to as the Parties.

1. Scope of Agreement

The Publisher agrees to provide publishing services as booked by the client according to the publishing service packages available at https://aceworldpgs.com/sap/, and as agreed upon in writing between the Parties.

2. Payment Terms

  • The Author shall make at least seventy percent (70%) upfront payment of the agreed publishing fee before work commences.
  • The remaining thirty percent (30%) balance shall be paid upon submission and approval of the final draft copy of the book to the Author.
  • No publication or distribution will proceed until the full payment has been received.
  • Payments made are non-refundable once services have commenced, except as expressly provided herein.

3. Timeline

Publishing services will be completed within one (1) week to four (4) weeks, depending on the scope and nature of work, and subject to oral or written agreements made during negotiations.

4. Editing and Post-Publication Changes

Once a book has been approved for publishing (printing or digital distribution) and completed, any further editing, modification, or correction shall be subject to post-publication service charges at the Publisher’s prevailing rates.

5. Distribution Disclaimer

In the case of digital distribution services, the Publisher shall not be held liable if any third-party bookstore or distribution outlet rejects the Author’s book on the basis of title, content, subject matter, or any other reason attributable to the Author’s manuscript or provided materials.

6. Author’s Rights and Acknowledgments

  • The Publisher is a Self-Assisted Publisher. The Author retains full copyright in the Work.
  • The Author has the sole right to request the removal of the Publisher’s name from the copyright page at any time.
  • The sale of the Author’s book is not the responsibility of the Publisher. Marketing and promotion are separate services, which the Author may opt into under a different agreement.

7. Grant of Rights

  • The Author grants the Publisher a non-exclusive license to publish, print, distribute, and make the Work available in accordance with the agreed services.
  • No rights are transferred to the Publisher except as explicitly stated herein.

8. Author’s Warranties and Indemnities

The Author represents and warrants that:

  1. The Work is original and authored solely by the Author.
  2. The Work does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or proprietary rights of others.
  3. The Work does not contain defamatory, libelous, obscene, or otherwise unlawful material.
  4. The Author shall indemnify and hold harmless the Publisher, its affiliates, and representatives from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of a breach of these warranties.

9. Confidentiality

Both Parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all non-public information shared in connection with this Agreement.

10. Termination

Either Party may terminate this Agreement in writing if the other Party materially breaches its obligations and fails to remedy such breach within thirty (30) days of notice.

11. Limitation of Liability

The Publisher shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. The Publisher’s liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Author.

12. Force Majeure

Neither Party shall be held liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government restrictions, strikes, or system failures.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be subject to negotiation in good faith, and failing resolution, shall be submitted to the competent courts of jurisdiction.

14. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, oral or written. Any modification must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

15. Signatures

Please download the agreement as provided and sign.