This Service Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between Blueink Media Solutions (the “Publisher”) and You (the “Author”). The Publisher and the Author may be referred to collectively as the “Parties.” Failure of either party to comply with the terms and conditions herein may result in the termination of the contract. The “Work” in this Agreement refers to any of the Author’s unpublished work. The Author agrees to this Agreement by signing in the designated signature area.

 

1. NAME, DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE AND SERVICE INCLUSIONS 

 

The following is a list of services that will be performed wholly or in part, according to each client’s specific needs, objectives, and agreed-upon package. The Publisher does not guarantee immediate results upon employing any of the listed services.

 

2. WARRANTIES 

 

The Author represents and warrants that they possess rightful ownership of the Work and hold the copyright to all its contents. The Author confirms that no plagiarism has been committed and, in the case of fictional works, that no real events or individuals have been portrayed in a defamatory manner. The Author further warrants that the Work does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or privacy rights of third parties. Additionally, the Author declares ownership of any trademarks or trade names related to the Work and affirms that the Work does not fall within the categories of obscenity or hate literature. The Author also represents that they are at least eighteen years old or that a parent/legal guardian is signing on their behalf.

 

3. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES 

 

The Publisher does not guarantee sales success as a result of its services. The Publisher is not liable for any level of accomplishment or failure related to the Author’s work, whether directly or indirectly linked to the purchase and utilization of the Publisher’s services.

 

4. INDEMNIFICATION 

 

The Author agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Publisher, its employees, shareholders, directors, partners, representatives, successors, and assigns from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses, and legal fees arising from third-party claims concerning ownership, libel, slander, plagiarism, copyright infringement, privacy violations, or similar claims related to the Work.

 

5. PERMISSIONS 

 

The Author is responsible for securing all necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted materials belonging to third parties. The Author bears all costs associated with obtaining such permissions and must provide documentation to the Publisher upon manuscript submission.

 

6. ROYALTIES AND PRICING 

 

The Author will receive 100% of the net profit for each wholesale print copy sold, after deductions for shipping, handling, and processing fees. Royalties are disbursed via check within 45-60 days following the end of each quarter. The minimum payout threshold is $50. If royalties do not reach this threshold, the balance will be carried over until it does. Checks not cashed within 90 days will be canceled, and a $25 administrative fee will apply for reissuance. Unclaimed royalties after two years will revert to the Publisher.

 

7. AUTHOR’S INITIAL AND COMPLIMENTARY COPIES 

 

The Author will receive complimentary print copies based on the final page count of the book. The Author must pay for shipping and handling.

 

8. TERMINATION AND REFUNDS 

 

Refund requests will be processed as follows:

• 1 to 5 days from payment: Full refund less $150 or 10% of the paid amount, whichever is greater.
• 6 to 14 days from payment: 50% refund less $150 or 10% of the paid amount, whichever is greater.
• 15+ days: No refund due to service initiation.

If the Author disputes a charge via their bank, they forfeit the right to a refund from the Publisher and must resolve the issue through the bank’s dispute resolution process. No refunds are granted for third-party services, including book fairs, reviews, editing, illustrations, and translation services.

 

9. NOTICES 

 

Notices to the Publisher must be in writing and sent to: 1111B S Governors Ave STE 7582 Dover, DE 19904 US. Notices to the Author will be sent to their designated address.

10. COMPLETE AGREEMENT

 

By providing payment information, the Author confirms that they have read and understood this Agreement. The Author is responsible for maintaining a valid payment method and authorizes charges under the agreed-upon terms. The Author agrees not to dispute charges based solely on the business name under which the payment was processed.

 

11. Payment Processing and Gateway Authorization

Payments under this Agreement may be processed under the names BIMS, BlueInk Media, BlueInk, Relevate Design, or Relevate. The Author agrees not to dispute charges processed under these names.

 

12. SEVERABILITY IN EVENT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY

 

If any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement remains in effect.

 

13. MODIFICATION BY SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENT

 

Any modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

 

14. SMS OPT-IN TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from Blueink Media Solutions regarding updates, promotions, and service notifications.

• Message Frequency: Messages may be sent periodically based on your service engagement.
• Message & Data Rates: Standard messaging and data rates may apply.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. No further messages will be sent.
• Help & Support: For assistance, reply HELP or contact [email protected] or call (123) 456-7890.

 

Privacy Policy: Your phone number will not be shared with third parties.

 

15. AGREEMENT TO TERMS

 

By signing below, both parties acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined above. If more than one Author signs, all signatories are jointly and severally responsible.