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What is a publishing contract?
The publishing contract of a book is a contract under which the author gives way to a publisherIn return for remuneration, the right to make or have made in number copies of the work or to produce it in digital form. It is up to the publisher to ensure publication and the distribution.
The challenges of the publishing contract
The challenges of the publishing contract are numerous.
For the publisher, the rules stemming from publishing contract have been significantly altered by the emergence of new technologies that allow works to be exploited in digital format.
In addition, with regard to economic considerations, the publisher must anticipate changes in the book market.
It plays a leading role in awarding contracts and is responsible for obtaining the necessary authorisations.
During the term of the contract, it seeks greater profitability through the diversified exploitation of so-called ancillary or derived rights, in particular of audiovisual adaptation rights.
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Composition of the model
The publishing contract must comply with certain formalities in order to be valid. The body of the contract is therefore divided into 3 distinct parts comprising :
General provisions of the contract
This part groups together the clauses concerning the obligations of the authorof the publisherIn addition to the above, there are a number of other issues to which the company is subject, such as collective management, termination of the contract by operation of law, protection of personal data and applicable law.
Use of the work in printed form
This section contains all the clauses relating to the work in paper version.
Use of the work in digital form
This section contains all the clauses relating to the digital version of the work.
Automation with Legal Pilot
This model has been automated on the Legal Pilot platform. This means you can modify the structure of the contract, add or remove certain clauses or questions, etc.
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