AUTHOR PUBLISHING AGREEMENT, TERMS & CONDITIONS
This Agreement is entered into by and between the individual or entity (“Author,” “You,” or “Your”) agreeing to these terms and KULU1.COM (“Publisher,” “KULU1,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”), a platform for publishing, selling, printing, distributing, and promoting books worldwide.
By creating a vendor account, uploading content, publishing a book, or using KULU1.COM, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Agreement, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable terms and conditions.
1. GRANT OF RIGHTS
The Author hereby grants KULU1 the non-exclusive right to publish, print, distribute, market, and sell the Author’s book(s) through KULU1.COM and associated sales channels.
The Author retains ownership of all copyrights and intellectual property rights in their work.
This grant includes printed editions and any additional formats that may be offered by KULU1 in the future.
2. ROYALTIES
KULU1 agrees to pay the Author a royalty equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of Net Sales in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
Net Sales means the amount actually received by KULU1 after deducting printing costs, shipping costs, payment processing fees, discounts, promotional offers, returns, refunds, and applicable taxes.
Royalty statements and payments will be provided according to KULU1’s payment schedule.
3. PRINTING COSTS
Printing costs are determined by page count, interior color options (black and white or color), and hardcover or paperback format.
KULU1 reserves the right to update printing costs based on supplier pricing changes.
4. PAYMENT METHODS
Authors will receive royalty payments primarily through PayPal.
Where PayPal is unavailable, KULU1 may offer alternative payment methods including bank transfer, electronic transfer, or other mutually agreed methods.
5. AUTHOR VENDOR ACCOUNT
Authors must create and maintain a vendor account on KULU1.COM.
The vendor account enables Authors to track sales, view royalty information, update author information, and communicate with KULU1.
6. BOOK REMOVAL
Authors may request removal of their book(s) from KULU1.COM at any time.
Upon verification, KULU1 will normally remove the title within 24–48 hours.
Books already printed, shipped, or in production may still be fulfilled.
7. AUTHOR REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The Author represents and warrants that:
• They own all rights necessary to publish the work.
• The work does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other rights.
• The work does not contain unlawful, defamatory, hateful, misleading, or offensive content.
• All permissions required for third-party content have been obtained.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
The Author agrees to indemnify and hold harmless KULU1, its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, legal fees, and expenses arising from copyright infringement claims, trademark disputes, breach of this Agreement, or content uploaded by the Author.
9. TERM AND TERMINATION
This Agreement remains in effect until terminated by either party.
Upon termination, publishing rights granted to KULU1 cease and ownership remains with the Author.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise stated, KULU1 and its licensors own all intellectual property rights relating to the website, software, branding, logos, graphics, and platform content.
Users may not:
• Republish website content
• Sell or sublicense website content
• Copy or reproduce platform materials
• Redistribute website materials without permission
Authors retain ownership of their submitted works.
11. WEBSITE USE
By accessing KULU1.COM, you agree to use the website responsibly and lawfully.
You agree not to upload malicious software, attempt unauthorized access, disrupt website operations, violate intellectual property rights, or use the website for unlawful purposes.
12. COOKIES
KULU1 uses cookies to improve website functionality and user experience.
By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
13. USER CONTENT AND COMMENTS
Users may post reviews, comments, or other content where permitted.
You warrant that the content is lawful, non-infringing, and not defamatory, offensive, abusive, or misleading.
KULU1 reserves the right to remove any content at its sole discretion.
14. HYPERLINKING
Approved organizations may link to KULU1.COM provided that the link is not misleading, does not falsely imply endorsement, and fits within the context of the linking website.
Use of KULU1 trademarks, logos, or branding requires written permission.
15. IFRAMES
Without prior written permission, you may not create frames around KULU1 webpages that alter the visual presentation or appearance of the website.
16. CONTENT LIABILITY
KULU1 shall not be responsible for content appearing on third-party websites linking to or referencing KULU1.
You agree to defend and indemnify KULU1 against claims arising from your website or content.
17. PRIVACY
Your use of KULU1 is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
Please review our Privacy Policy for information regarding data collection, storage, and usage.
18. DISCLAIMER
The website, platform, and services are provided “as is” and “as available.”
KULU1 makes no guarantees regarding continuous availability, accuracy of information, sales performance, search engine rankings, or commercial success of published works.
19. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
KULU1 shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from use of the platform, loss of profits, business interruption, data loss, or publishing delays.
20. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the Province of New Brunswick and the laws of Canada applicable therein.
Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of New Brunswick, Canada.
21. CHANGES TO TERMS
KULU1 reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Updated versions will be posted on the website. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By creating a vendor account, uploading content, publishing a book, or otherwise using KULU1.COM, the Author acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to all terms contained in this Agreement.
Publisher: KULU1.COM
Effective Date: The date on which the Author completes vendor registration, electronically accepts these terms, or publishes content through KULU1.COM.