Non-Fiction Book Translation Agreement

Effective date: 6th of March, 2024

1. Parties

  • Translator: New York City Books
  • Client: [Client's Name], [Client's Address]

2. Work Title

  • Original Title: [Original Title]
  • Translated Title: [Translated Title in English] (if applicable)

3. Translation Services

  • Standard Package: Up to 50,000 words. Suitable for novellas or reports, including cultural adaptation, language editing, one revision round, confidentiality, and .docx delivery. Turnaround: 45 days.
  • Comprehensive Package: Up to 100,000 words, tailored for novels or detailed reports, offering in-depth cultural translation, advanced editing, two revision rounds, strict confidentiality, and .docx format delivery. Turnaround: 60 days.

4. Service Selection

  • The Client selects the [Standard/Comprehensive] Package for translating the Work mentioned above.

5. Payment

  • The Client agrees to pay a one-time fee specify amount for Comprehensive Package] prior to the commencement of translation services.

6. Delivery and Revisions

  • The translated Work will be delivered within the specified turnaround time from the receipt of the manuscript and payment. The Client is entitled to [one/two] rounds of revisions according to the selected package.

7. Confidentiality

  • Melih Arat, New York City Books, guarantees the confidentiality of the Work throughout the translation process.

8. Rights and Responsibilities

  • The Translator will provide professional translation services as described, ensuring the Work is culturally and contextually adapted. The Client retains all rights to the original and translated manuscripts.

9. Warranties and Indemnities

  • The Translator warrants that the translation will be conducted professionally and aims to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the Work. Both parties agree to indemnify each other against any claims arising from breaches of this agreement.

10. General Agreement

  • This document outlines the agreed terms for the translation services provided by Melih Arat, New York City Books to the Client. It represents the full understanding between both parties regarding this service.

Signatures:

  • Client’s Name:
  • Translator’s Name: New York City Books
  • Date Signed by Client:
  • Date Signed by Translator:
  • Client: [Client's Name], [Client's Address]