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 This agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [date] by and between Griot Publishing House ("Publisher"), and [co-author name(s)] ("Author(s)").

Introduction Outline

• Briefly introduces the purpose of the Agreement, which is to establish the terms and conditions for the publication of a compilation book by Griot Publishing House and the Co-Author(s).

I. Duties of the Publisher

• Outlines the responsibilities of Griot Publishing House, including providing editing, design, and layout services for the compilation book, obtaining ISBN for the compilation book, printing and distributing the book in both print and digital formats, promoting the book through various marketing channels, and paying royalties to the author(s).

The Publisher agrees to:

• 1.  Provide editing, design, and layout services for the compilation book.
• 2.  Obtain ISBN for the compilation book.
• 3.  Print and distribute the compilation book in both print and digital formats.
• 4.  Promote the compilation book through various marketing channels such as social media and book fairs.
• 5.  Pay royalties to the Co-Author(s) as outlined in Section 3 of this Agreement.

II. Duties of the Author(s)

• This section outlines the responsibilities of the Co-Author(s), including providing the final manuscript of the compilation book within 90 days, providing a 50% down payment before the start of the editing, design, and layout process, providing the final payment before the printing of the book, cooperating with the publisher in the promotion of the compilation book and sharing ISBN with the publisher.

The Author(s) agree to:

• 1.  Provide the Publisher with the final manuscript of the compilation book within 90 days of the signing of this Agreement.
• 2.  Provide a 50% down payment before the start of the editing, design, and layout process.
• 3.  Provide the final payment before the printing of the book.
• 4.  Cooperate with the Publisher in the promotion of the compilation book.
• 5.  Share ISBN with the Publisher.

III. Royalties:

The Author(s) shall be entitled to a royalty of [insert percentage] of the net sales of the compilation book. Royalties will be paid to the Author(s) on a quarterly basis.

Termination:

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other party breaches any material term of this Agreement.

Governing Law:

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the [insert state/country].

Entire Agreement:

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written.

Amendment:

This Agreement may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by both parties.

Waiver:

The failure of either party to enforce any rights granted hereunder or to take action against the other party in the event of any breach hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver by that party as to subsequent enforcement of rights or subsequent actions in the event of future breaches.

Signatures:

This Agreement is binding on the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

IV. Royalties

• Specifies the royalty percentage that the author(s) will receive from the net sales of the compilation book. Also, outlines the terms for paying royalties to the author(s) on a quarterly basis.

V. Termination

• States that either party may terminate the contract upon written notice if the other party breaches any material term of the agreement.

VI. Governing Law

• Specifies the state or country whose laws will govern the contract.

VII. Entire Agreement

• Declares that this contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written.

VIII. Amendment

• States that the contract may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by both parties.

IX. Waiver

• Specifies that the failure of either party to enforce any rights granted under the contract or to take action against the other party in the event of any breach shall not be deemed a waiver by that party as to subsequent enforcement of rights or subsequent actions in the event of future breaches.

X. Signatures

• Specifies that the contract is binding on the parties and their respective successors and assigns, and includes spaces for the signatures of the publisher and the co-author(s).

Note: This is a sample contract, it is important to consult with a lawyer before finalizing any legal agreement.