Hey everyone, so I just noticed that my book is no longer for sale through the PA website. Has this happened to you guys as well? I haven't even requested to have my contract terminated either.
Hmmmm. Can such a clause be legally binding? I'd be surprised. But, I'm not a lawyer and I haven't even seen the wording. It sounds like something that could be successfully challenged (depending on the circumstances of course).Also part of the contract is the wording that the author agrees to mediation and will not take legal action against PA.
I think it's a good thing....look for your rights to be returned soon!
Actually, my contract states that PA will promote the book "at their discretion." They never state they will post my book on their website. Everything they say they will do is "at their discretion." Also part of the contract is the wording that the author agrees to mediation and will not take legal action against PA.
Shane, does your contract actually state that you get two free author copies? PA stopped giving author copies back in November of 2008 (or around that time). If you signed with them during that month, or after, you may not actually be entitled to author copies.
Echoing this.
After I sent them endless emails stating I wanted to be released from my contract, the first thing they did was take my book off their site. Second, my access to PAvidia was terminated. Third, the release letter arrived in the mail days later.
I think it's a good thing....look for your rights to be returned soon!
Would that even be binding in a court of law. Isn't the right to sue well in fact a right given the proper circumstances? Maybe I'm clueless here?