PUBLICATION AGREEMENT
PUBLICATION AGREEMENT
DATE: [Date]
PARTIES
1. AUTHOR (WRITER/ARTIST):
- Name / Title: [Author's Full Name or Company Name]
- Turkish National Identity Number / Tax Number: [TCKN or Tax Number]
- Address: [Address]
- Phone: [Phone Number]
- Email: [Email Address]
2. PUBLISHER (PUBLISHING HOUSE/PLATFORM):
- Name / Title: [Publisher Name or Platform Name]
- Tax Number / Turkish National Identity Number: [Tax Number or Turkish National Identity Number]
- Address: [Address]
- Phone: [Phone Number]
- Email: [Email Address]
ARTICLE 1 – SUBJECT OF THE AGREEMENT
This agreement defines the rights and obligations of the parties regarding the publication and distribution of the work titled [Title of Work] in [Print/Digital/New Media] format
ARTICLE 2 – SCOPE OF THE WORK
2.1. The works to be published under this agreement are listed below:
- Title of the work: [Title of the work]
- Genre: [Novel, Essay, Academic Study, Poetry, Music Album, etc.]
- Number of Pages/Chapters: [Page or Chapter Information]
- ISBN / ISRC Number (if any): [Identification Number of the Work]
- Submission Method: [Printed/Digital Format]
2.2. The author declares that the work belongs to them and that it does not infringe the copyright of a third party
2.3. All content of the work will be checked and approved by the publisher.
ARTICLE 3 – PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS
3.1. The author right to publish and distribute the work in print/digital format to the publishing house/publishing platform.
3.2. Under this agreement, the publisher shall have the right to publish and distribute the work in the following ways:
- Printed Publications: Books, magazines, newspapers, etc.
- Digital Publishing: E-books, PDFs, audiobooks, online platforms
- Reproduction and Distribution: Sales and subscription services through physical or digital means.
3.3. The publisher the right to publish, sell, and distribute the work domestically and internationally .
3.4. The publisher is authorized to use the work in advertising, promotion, and marketing activities with the author's permission .
ARTICLE 4 – COPYRIGHT AND FEE PAYMENT
4.1. The copyright of the work belongs to the author, but the publisher has the right to publish the work for a specified period.
4.2. The publisher will pay the author from the proceeds of the sale of the work using one of the following payment methods:
- Fixed Fee: The publishing house will pay the author [Amount] TL in advance for publishing the work
- Revenue Sharing: The author will receive royalties at a rate of %[Percentage]
- Payment Per Sale: [Amount] TL will be paid for each sale .
4.3. Payment periods:
- Payments will be made to the author on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
ARTICLE 5 – DURATION AND TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT
5.1. This agreement [Duration] years and may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.
5.2. The author may terminate the contract by giving written notice [Number of Days] days.
5.3. The publisher reserves the right to terminate the contract by giving written notice to the author if the author acts in breach of contract .
ARTICLE 6 – RESPONSIBILITIES AND WARRANTIES
6.1. The author declares that the work has not been sold to another publishing house simultaneously
6.2. The publisher is responsible for ensuring the proper publication of the work while protecting its copyright.
6.3. The author is solely responsible for any legal liabilities.
ARTICLE 7 – PRIVACY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
7.1. The parties undertake not to share the commercial, financial and intellectual property rights obtained under this agreement with third parties .
7.2. The publisher may not engage in any activity that infringes the copyright.
7.3. The author may not enter into a contract with another publisher or platform.
ARTICLE 8 – RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
8.1. The parties shall endeavor to resolve any disputes arising from this agreement primarily through negotiation .
8.2. In case of dispute, the [Competent Court] Courts and Enforcement Offices have jurisdiction.
ARTICLE 9 – FINAL PROVISIONS
9.1. This agreement has been drawn up and signed in two (2) copies by the parties with their free will .
9.2. This contract cannot be amended without the written consent.
9.3. This agreement shall enter into force from the date of signature.
SIGNATURES
Author (Artist):
Name / Title: [Author]
Signature: ___________
Publisher:
Name/Title: [Publisher Representative]
Signature: ___________
Witnesses:
Name and Surname: [Witness 1] – Signature: ______
Name and Surname: [Witness 2] – Signature: ______
Notary Approval:
[Notary Name and Stamp]
