How is my royalty payment calculated?
You will be paid royalties on all sales on your work except: Sales of used copies of the work Sales of the books you bought for yourself Copies of the book given to any person or entity free of charge Royalties are based on the payments we receive from the sale of printed copies of your book, less any shipping and handling charges or sales and use taxes. We also offer discounts to retail and wholesome customers, so the royalty amount you receive depends on what type of customer bought your book and any discount they received.
One hundred percent (100%) of the Suggested Retail Price for each sale of the individual Work in print format through one of our Contractors before sales taxes, printing and distribution costs;
Fifty percent (50%) of the difference of the Suggested Retail Price less promotional discounts, distribution discounts and sales taxes, for each sale of the individual Work in digital format through any distribution channel;
One hundred percent (100%) of the difference of the Suggested Retail Price less promotional discounts, distribution discounts and sales taxes, for each sale of the individual Work in audio format through any distribution channel;
Thirty percent (30%) of the revenue received
by Us that is attributable to the Work for alternative distribution models
(other than an individual sale of the Work in print, audio or digital format)
that become available and are selected for Your Work (such as subscription or
lending models).