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The Self Publishing Agreement is essential in the modern publishing landscape where authors increasingly seek direct publishing opportunities through digital platforms and service providers. This document, designed under Philippine law and incorporating relevant provisions from the Intellectual Property Code (RA 8293) and E-commerce Act (RA 8792), serves as a comprehensive legal framework for self-publishing arrangements. It is used when authors wish to publish their works independently while utilizing professional publishing services, covering crucial aspects such as rights management, royalty structures, distribution channels, and quality standards. The agreement protects both parties' interests while ensuring compliance with Philippine intellectual property, digital commerce, and consumer protection regulations, making it suitable for both digital and print publishing ventures.

1. Parties: Identifies the author and the self-publishing service provider with complete legal names and addresses

2. Background: Explains the context of the agreement, including the author's desire to self-publish and the service provider's business of facilitating self-publishing

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Work', 'Publication', 'Territory', 'Net Revenue', and 'Publishing Services'

4. Grant of Rights: Specifies the rights granted to the service provider, confirming that the author retains copyright while authorizing specific publishing rights

5. Author's Warranties and Representations: Author's guarantees regarding ownership of the work, originality, non-infringement, and authority to enter into the agreement

6. Publishing Services: Details the specific services to be provided, including editing, formatting, distribution, and marketing services

7. Publication Process: Outlines the steps from manuscript submission to final publication, including timelines and approval processes

8. Royalties and Payments: Specifies the royalty rates, payment calculations, payment schedule, and reporting requirements

9. Distribution Channels: Lists the platforms and channels through which the work will be distributed

10. Term and Termination: Specifies the duration of the agreement and conditions for termination

11. Intellectual Property Protection: Outlines measures for protecting the work and handling potential infringement

12. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, dispute resolution, and entire agreement provisions