TERMS AND CONDITIONS
by Susan Digital Designs
In using this website and by hiring Susan Gerardi (Susan Digital Designs) you are deemed to have read and agreed to the following terms and conditions. All information provided by the client is a legal binding signature within this agreement this is a enforceable legal contract.
BOOK COVER DESIGN SERVICE:
Susan Digital Designs includes the following materials:
A completed design that will be formatted as an E-book cover. A hardcover or paperback book cover design and layout of both the front, back and spine adhering to guidelines provided by the Client. The client is responsible for supplying or instructing the Designer to the printer’s template with specifications which include (page count, type of paper, dimensions of said cover). Also the client can request blank artwork and separate title per request for promotional purchases for additional fees.
MOCK-UPS:
The Designer will provide the Client with mock-ups of the book cover design including Daz characters which I can switch out with real human faces, or human figures. After the Client receives the initial mock-up. The client can either accept the changes of the design, or ask for new mock-ups of characters.
PAYMENT:
Client agrees to pay an initial deposit of 50% before starting work on their project to cover costs of purchasing stock. The remaining balance is due upon approval of final book cover design. Susan Digital Designs covers will not release finished files to the client or other parties until final payment has been received. Also the final payment is also final approval of the project from the author, and this project will be considered fulfilled.
ATTRIBUTION:
I do require cover design credit to appear in client's book. Including social media sites. Please credit www.susandigitaldesigns.weebly.com on Amazon, and Goodreads. By working with me you agree to these terms.
Client agrees in credit in the following to formats (ebook, hardcover, print copy, audiobook, and is to acknowledge Susan Digital Designs Illustrated of their work including hyperlinks therein:
Digital Copies: Susan Digital Designs
Physical Copies: Susan Digital Designs - www.susandigitaldesigns.weebly.com
CANCELLATIONS:
The client or designer may cancel the agreement at any time providing it is a written notice. The client does not have rights to any mockups sent to the client and agrees to destroy them.
DESIGN IMAGES:
Susan Digital Designs retains the right to use client’s final book cover image design, book title, and name in Susan Digital Designs Covers portfolio and promote and market my services. Susan Digital Designs retains ownership and copyright over all draft and design materials.
RIGHTS TO THE IMAGES:
The purchaser (Susan Digital Designs) retains all rights to the royalty free stock photography/graphics. The royalty free stock images that I use have a license for up to 500,000 print copies and unlimited digital copies. If you plan to have print runs of more than 500,000 you will need to purchase the license.
OWNERSHIP RIGHTS:
After final payment, Susan Digital Designs grants the client the license to use the final design artwork/book cover PDF/JPEG for their E-book cover.
The client has no right to alter the final cover design in any way except for size changes. If the client wishes to alter the artwork in any way, they will need to consult Susan Digital Designs. The client agrees that additional payments are required to make any sort of alterations to the book cover.
CLIENT RESPONSIBLITIES:
Clients that use Susan Digital Designs will be responsible for proofing the E-book design and promotional materials. I suggest that clients receive a proof from the printer before any publishing begins and ordering copies of their book. Susan Digital Designs cannot be held financially or legally responsible for any issues, fees, cost or expenses that are incurred by purchasing a cover and using the book cover design.