Terms and Conditions - Barker Books Publishing

Company Information
Barker Publishing LLC is a Limited Liability Company incorporated in the state of Washington, United States, with UBI registration number: 605 579 614 and EIN: 99-3875264, issued by the Washington Secretary of State. All information can be verified at https://www.nvsos.gov.

By using the websites https://barkerbooks.com and https://barkerandjules.com, owned and managed by BARKER PUBLISHING LLC, the user accepts these Terms and Conditions and agrees to them, in accordance with their country’s laws regarding content and electronic service contracting.

From this document onward, the name “Barker Publishing” will be changed and hereinafter referred to as “Barker Books®.” Any previous or current references to “Barker Publishing” in this document or associated ones shall be understood as “Barker Books®.” This name change is binding and valid in all present and future contracts, agreements, communications, and legal documents.

Intellectual Property
Barker Books® and all content on its websites (including logos, domain names, texts, images, programs, etc.) are protected by copyright and industrial property rights, belonging to Barker Books® or their respective owners. Modifying, deleting, or altering any intellectual property material on the designated sites without the express consent of Barker Books® is prohibited.

Publishing Services
Barker Books® offers various publishing packages designed to meet each author’s specific needs. Contracting these services implies that the client has understood and accepted the description and limits of each package. Each package and its corresponding services are detailed as follows:

Basic Author Publishing: This package includes:

Manuscript Standard Style Editing and Proofreading for up to 37500 words
- Note: If your document contains more words, additional charges may apply. Industry standard estimate of 250 words per page
Professional Design and Formatting in SpanishWorldwide book publishing on your own Amazon KDP Account
Worldwide ISBN and barcode registration for the international sale of your book.
Worldwide Copyright Protection in your name. Registration with the US federal government.
2 Professional Cover Designs
Proofreading, editorial editing and final text review by literature professionals
Book types included: Narrative, Children’s Book, Religious, Autobiography, Coaching, or similar if agreed to and documented with Barker Books
Book types non-included: Mathematics, Academic, Cook/Recipe Books, or similar.

Essential Author Publishing: Includes all services in the Basic package, plus:

Manuscript Standard Style Editing and Proofreading for up to 50000 words
- Includes up to 5 Illustrations
  - Note: Illustrations are provided by the author/client. Any illustrations that are not provided and created by the BarkerBooks Team, will include additional fees/charges.
After proofreading, 2 Rounds of modifications
2 Personalized advice via telephone, Zoom® and/or Whatsapp®
Worldwide book publishing (eBook, hardcover and paperback at Barnes & Noble)
Book types included: Narrative, Children’s Book, Religious, Autobiography, Coaching, or similar if agreed to and documented with Barker Books.
Book types non-included: Mathematics, Academic, Cook/Recipe Books, or similar.

Pro Author Publishing: Includes all services in the Essential package, plus:

Manuscript Standard Style Editing and Proofreading for up to 62500 words
Includes up to 10 Illustrations
- Note: Illustrations are provided by the author/client. Any illustrations that are not provided and created by the BarkerBooks Team, will include additional fees/charges.
After proofreading, 3 Rounds of modifications
3 Personalized advice via telephone, Zoom® and/or Whatsapp®
30 days of paid advertising on Social Networks segmented to your audience that buys books online
Worldwide book publishing (eBook, hardcover and paperback at AppleBooks)
Author website landing page in 2 languages for 2 years (e.g. https://yourauthorname.com)
Book translation into English and global publication, in both languages, on all platforms.
Book types included: Narrative, Children’s Book, Religious, Autobiography, Coaching, or similar if agreed to and documented with Barker Books.
Book types non-included: Mathematics, Academic, Cook/Recipe Books, or similar.

Premium Author Publishing: Includes all services in the Pro package, plus:

Audiobook recording and production in a professional studio in Spanish.
Note: Any second language, will require an additional cost. If more than 1 voice (ex. male and female) is required, additional costs will incur. If any special affects are required, additional costs will incur. All costs will be agreed upon prior to additional work being performed.
Global Audiobook Publishing on Apple® – 1 Voice in Spanish
Global Audiobook Publishing on Audible® – 1 Voice in Spanish
Global Audiobook Publishing on Google® – 1 Voice in Spanish

Ghostwriting Services: Barker Books® offers ghostwriting services for clients who wish to share their story but require the help of a professional writer. Upon contracting this service, THE CLIENT and Barker Books® agree to the following:

Scope and Structure of the Project: Barker Books® will assign a professional writer to work closely with THE CLIENT to develop the manuscript. The ghostwriting process will be conducted in mutually agreed phases, and THE CLIENT will have the opportunity to review and approve each section. If you want to change your ghostwriter, there will be a change fee determined by how much the book has been finished. No investigations on topics will be performed by the ghostwriters. If this is a requirement, additional charges will incur. It is the responsibility of the client to provide all the information up front.

Package Selection: Ghostwriting packages are available for the Basic, Essential, Pro and Premium Packages with the primary ghostwriting language in Spanish. For the Pro and Premium packages, English will be translated from the Spanish copy.

Meeting Limit: This service includes collaborative meetings between THE CLIENT and the assigned writer as outlined above. These meetings can be held in person, by phone, or via videoconference, depending on THE CLIENT’s preference and the writer’s availability. If additional meetings are needed, they will be provided at an additional cost, which will be communicated to THE CLIENT before scheduling. Interviews will be set up with the ghostwriter. Ghostwriting Interview quantities dependent on the package selected.

Basic – 10 Interviews
Essential – 14 Interviews
Pro – 16 Interviews
Premium – 18 Interviews
Note: Interviews are set at 2 hour time limits. If any interviews are cancelled without 24 hours notice, the interview will be considered complete and count towards the package. If additional time and interviews are needed, there will be $100 per interview charge prior to the interview being scheduled.

Provision of Material and Review: THE CLIENT is responsible for providing all necessary information and materials for the manuscript writing, including biographical details, main ideas, reference materials, and any other relevant content. If THE CLIENT does not provide the complete material within agreed times, Barker Books® reserves the right to adjust the delivery schedule.

Copyright and Confidentiality: Barker Books® guarantees that the content created in the ghostwriting service will be original and the property of THE CLIENT once the project is finalized and payment is complete. Barker Books® and the assigned writer will sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to protect THE CLIENT’s privacy and the confidentiality of the provided information.

Review Time and Adjustments: THE CLIENT will have a specified period to review each delivered section and provide comments or request minor adjustments. Review times will not be considered as working days, and any requested changes will be implemented within 5-7 business days after receiving the feedback.

Note: This package is subject to a waitlist; delivery times are determined by the project’s complexity and the team’s availability. Production times for audiobooks, and interviews and are subject to availability and the team’s waitlist. Translations are subject to non-working review times. These times are not counted as business days, and change requests will be processed within a 5-7 business day period after receipt.

Publishing Process
The process with Barker Books® is carried out in the following phases, each subject to wait times depending on the team’s list and availability:

Manuscript Submission: The author submits their manuscript via the platform.
Editing and Design: Editing, proofreading, and design are done according to the selected package. For the avoidance of doubt, we utilize Ai and Stock images for cover designs. For professional illustrations, additional charges may apply.
Distribution: The book is published on digital platforms and is available for print-on-demand in selected countries.
Copyrights: Copyrights will be applied for on the behalf of the author/client. Copyrights will be distributed to the author/client once full payment is received. Copyrights take on average 6-9 months to process through the US Copyright office. For any clients that live outside of the US, a scanned copy will be sent to the client. For anyone living outside the US, an extra charge will be added for shipment through private delivery.
Marketing and Promotion: Barker Books® provides specific marketing resources according to the contracted package.

Payment and Refund Policy
By making payment, whether advance or full, THE CLIENT agrees that payment dates are non-negotiable. Otherwise, Barker Books® reserves the right to suspend the project or publication. If payment is not made within 3 business days after the stipulated date, Barker Books® reserves the right to register the book’s copyright in its name until THE CLIENT completes the full payment. There will also be a 2% charge added to the balance for every additional week the payment has not been received, up to 20% or 10 weeks.

Payments are non-refundable for services already provided or advanced. Cancellations requested within the first 6 days after the initial purchase are eligible for a refund, subject to a 20% cancellation fee of the total cost.

Payment and Cancellation Clause
By making payment, either in advance or in full, THE CLIENT agrees to the established payment dates as unchangeable and non-negotiable. In the event of non-compliance, Barker Books® reserves the right to suspend the project or publication process, at its sole discretion. If the corresponding payment is not made within three (3) business days after the agreed date, Barker Books® reserves the right to register the copyright of the work in its name until THE CLIENT completes the total due payment.

Likewise, it is noted that payments made are non-refundable for services already provided or in progress. For cancellations requested within the first six (6) days following the initial purchase, THE CLIENT will be eligible for a partial refund, subject to a cancellation fee equivalent to twenty percent (20%) of the total service cost.

Review and Changes
Reviews are considered downtime and are not counted as business days. Requests for changes in reviews will be processed within a 5-7 business day period.

Delay, Communication, Royalties, and Copyright
Barker Books® maintains a code of ethics and respect towards its employees and collaborators. Any disrespect from THE CLIENT will be grounds for immediate contract cancellation without the right to a refund. Copyright of the work will be returned to THE CLIENT after the completion of pending payments and project closure.

If eligible, Royalty payments will be paid through a paypal 2 times per year. Current payout schedules are in March and September. Barker Books has the right to change the payout schedule at any time, not to exceed a full calendar year. All royalty payments are subject to normal processing fees. All royalty payments are delivered to the owner of the manuscripts Copyright.

File Delivery and Project Completion
Upon project completion, Barker Books® will deliver the final files to the client, including:

PDFs for print and digital distribution.
ePub digital format (eBook).
3D promotional video in 4K quality.
Social media images.
Editable files in Adobe InDesign® and Adobe Photoshop® for future modifications.

Material Delivery Restrictions
To facilitate the publishing process, Barker Books® establishes the following limits and requirements regarding clients’ material delivery:

Word Limit: THE CLIENT must present a manuscript not exceeding a word count outlined in the packages above. If the manuscript exceeds this amount, an additional charge proportional to the extra work required will apply. Barker Books® will notify THE CLIENT of additional costs before proceeding.

Image Requirements: If THE CLIENT’s material includes images, they must meet the following quality standards:

Format: Images should be in JPG or PNG format in high resolution (minimum 150 dpi) and delivered separately, not embedded in the main document.
Cover and Back Cover: If providing cover and back cover designs, THE CLIENT must submit editable files in PSD (Adobe Photoshop®) or AI (Adobe Illustrator®) format, including embedded fonts and images.
Images Downloaded from the Internet: Preferably, images used by THE CLIENT should be from royalty-free image banks. Otherwise, THE CLIENT must specify the purchase source and provide reference information for inclusion in internal legal pages. The reference should be presented as follows: “Last Name, Initial. (year). Title of the work (type). Retrieved from (website).” Example: “Berger, L. (2023). Illustration of fuzzy systems. (illustration). Retrieved from http://example.website.com.”

Custom Illustrations: Custom illustrations requested by THE CLIENT will cost $70.00 per illustration, with an additional 5 business day delivery delay. These must meet the same resolution and format requirements mentioned above.

Images for Book Interior: Any illustration or image intended for interior pages must be submitted in high-resolution JPG or PNG format (minimum 150 dpi) without embedding in the main document. This maintains quality and ensures they can be edited or remastered if needed.

Policy Modifications and Force Majeure
Barker Books® reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting on the website. Neither Barker Books® nor THE CLIENT will be held responsible for breaches arising from force majeure, such as natural disasters, armed conflicts, or basic service failures.