Publishing License Agreement Template for Germany

1. Digital Rights: Specific provisions for e-book and digital format publishing, used when digital rights are included

2. Subsidiary Rights: Provisions for translation, serialization, and other subsidiary rights, included when these rights are part of the deal

3. Competitive Works: Restrictions on author's publication of competing works, included for specialized or academic publications

4. Marketing and Promotion: Detailed marketing commitments and author's participation, included for major publications

5. Print Run and Reprints: Specific provisions about minimum print runs and reprint decisions, included for print-focused deals

6. Author's Copies: Provisions for free copies to the author, included when specifically negotiated

7. Creative Control: Provisions regarding cover design, formatting, and other creative decisions, included for special editions or illustrated works

8. Open Access Provisions: Specific terms for open access publishing, included for academic or research works

1. Schedule 1 - The Work: Detailed description of the Work, including title, length, format, and delivery specifications

2. Schedule 2 - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories

3. Schedule 3 - Delivery Schedule: Detailed timeline for manuscript delivery, editing, and publication

4. Schedule 4 - Marketing Plan: Overview of planned marketing activities and responsibilities

5. Schedule 5 - Style Guide: Technical specifications for manuscript preparation and formatting

6. Appendix A - Subsidiary Rights: Detailed list of subsidiary rights and associated terms

7. Appendix B - Required Warranties: Detailed warranties required under German law

8. Appendix C - Digital Format Specifications: Technical requirements for digital formats and platforms