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Book Editing Contract

This Book Editing Contract (“Contract”) is made and entered into between [Editor Name], (“Editor”) and [Author Name], (“Author”) on [Date].

1. Services Editor agrees to provide editorial services (“Services”) to Author for the purpose of editing Author’s book titled [Book Title] (“Book”). The Services may include, but are not limited to, editing for grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, clarity, and coherence.
2. Payment Author agrees to pay Editor [Fee] for the Services. Payment will be made in [Installments/Full] upon completion of the Services. Payment shall be made by [Payment Method]. If Author cancels this Contract before the completion of the Services, Author shall pay Editor for all Services performed up to the date of cancellation.
3. Schedule Editor agrees to complete the Services by [Completion Date]. Author agrees to provide Editor with the Book and any other materials necessary for Editor to perform the Services by [Due Date]. If Author fails to provide the Book and any necessary materials by the Due Date, the Completion Date may be extended at the discretion of the Editor.
4. Author’s Responsibilities Author shall cooperate with Editor and provide any necessary information or materials requested by Editor. Author shall have the final say in all editorial decisions.
5. Confidentiality Editor agrees to keep the contents of the Book and any other materials provided by Author confidential and shall not disclose them to any third party without Author’s written consent.
6. Ownership Author represents and warrants that Author is the sole owner of the Book and has full power and authority to enter into this Contract. Editor acknowledges that Author retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Book.
7. Termination Either party may terminate this Contract upon written notice to the other party if the other party breaches any material provision of this Contract. Upon termination, Editor shall return all materials provided by Author.
8. Indemnification Author agrees to indemnify and hold Editor harmless from any and all claims, damages, or expenses arising out of or in connection with the Book, including but not limited to any claims of copyright infringement.
9. Governing Law This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the [State/Country] without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
10. Entire Agreement This Contract contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations and agreements, whether oral or written.
11. Amendment This Contract may not be amended except in writing signed by both parties.
12. Waiver No waiver of any provision of this Contract shall be deemed a waiver of any other provision or a continuing waiver of the same provision.
13. Assignment Neither party may assign this Contract without the prior written consent of the other party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract as of the date first above written.

Editor:

[Editor Name]

Author:

[Author Name]