seller policy

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING AS A VENDOR. By submitting a vendor application, creating a vendor account, or uploading any content to The Slow Burn Reader Marketplace (the "Marketplace"), you ("Author" or "Vendor") agree to be legally bound by all terms and conditions set forth in this Author Vendor Marketplace Agreement (the "Agreement"). If you do not agree to these terms, do not submit an application or upload any content.

This Agreement is entered into by and between The Slow Burn Reader ("Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), operated at theslowburnreader.com, and the individual or entity registering as a Vendor.

The following terms have the meanings assigned to them throughout this Agreement:

"Platform" means The Slow Burn Reader, its website at theslowburnreader.com, and all associated digital storefronts, dashboards, and services.

"Vendor" or "Author" means an individual or entity approved by the Platform to sell digital products through the Marketplace.

"Marketplace" means the multi-vendor ebook storefront hosted on theslowburnreader.com through which Vendors list and sell digital products to customers.

"Content" or "Listed Work" means any ebook, digital file (including .epub and .mobi formats), cover image, product description, author biography, or other material submitted by a Vendor to the Marketplace.

"Gross Sale Price" means the total purchase price paid by a customer for a Listed Work, excluding any applicable sales tax collected and remitted by the Platform.

"Net Sale Price" means the Gross Sale Price minus any third-party payment processing fees charged to the Platform on the relevant transaction.

"Author Royalty" means the portion of the Net Sale Price remitted to the Vendor pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.

"Digital Rights" means the exclusive right to distribute, sell, reproduce, and sublicense a literary work in digital formats, including but not limited to .epub, .mobi, and .pdf.

"Approval" means the Platform's written or system-generated confirmation that a Vendor application or product submission has been accepted and may proceed.

2.1 Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to register and operate as a Vendor on the Marketplace, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater;
• Be the sole author of, or hold all necessary rights to distribute and sell, each work you submit;
• Hold full and unencumbered Digital Rights to each work you submit in the formats offered through the Marketplace;
• Not be subject to any exclusive publishing agreement, distribution restriction, or other contractual obligation that would prevent you from selling the submitted work through a third-party platform;
• Possess a valid PayPal account (or such other payment account as designated by the Platform from time to time) capable of receiving funds; and
• Comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws governing the sale of digital goods.

2.2 Application and Approval Process

Submission of a vendor application does not guarantee approval. All applications are reviewed manually at the Platform's sole discretion. The Platform considers factors including but not limited to: genre alignment with the Marketplace's focus (fantasy romance and adjacent genres), rights documentation, professionalism of submitted materials, and overall fit with the Platform's editorial standards.

The Platform will endeavor to notify applicants of approval or rejection within five (5) to seven (7) business days of receiving a complete application. The Platform reserves the right to extend this review period without notice.

Approval of a vendor application does not constitute approval of any specific work submitted by that Vendor. Each product submission is subject to separate review under Section 5.

2.3 Vendor Account Responsibility

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your vendor account credentials. You agree to notify the Platform immediately at hello@theslowburnreader.com of any unauthorized access to your account. The Platform is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security.

To protect your account and ensure uninterrupted receipt of Author Royalty payments, the Platform strongly recommends the following security practices:

(a) Use a unique password for your Marketplace account that you have not used on any other website or platform;

(b) Choose a password that is not easily guessed — avoid common words, short phrases, or sequential numbers. Consider using a reputable password management application to generate and store secure credentials;

(c) Regularly monitor your vendor dashboard, and in particular the PayPal email address registered under your payment settings. Report any unauthorized modifications to hello@theslowburnreader.com immediately; and

(d) If an expected weekly payout does not arrive, verify your registered payment details before contacting the Platform, as unauthorized modification of payment information is a common source of account fraud.

The Platform is not responsible for Author Royalties lost as a result of the Vendor's failure to maintain secure account credentials or to promptly report unauthorized account activity.

3.1 Ownership Requirement

You represent and warrant that, with respect to each work you submit to the Marketplace:

• You are the original author and sole copyright holder, OR you are the authorized licensee or rights holder with the explicit contractual right to sell the work through third-party digital retail platforms;
• The work does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, trade secret, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of any third party;
• The work is not subject to any exclusive distribution agreement, including but not limited to Amazon KDP Select enrollment, that prohibits sale through third-party platforms at the time of listing;
• You have not and will not assign, transfer, or encumber your Digital Rights in any manner that conflicts with this Agreement during the term of listing;
• You have obtained all necessary licenses, clearances, and permissions for any third-party material (including quotations, images, or referenced works) incorporated into your submission; and
• The work is not currently enrolled in Amazon Kindle Unlimited (KDP Select) or any other exclusive digital distribution program that prohibits concurrent sale through third-party platforms. Works enrolled in Amazon KDP Select at the time of submission are ineligible for listing on the Marketplace. If a Listed Work is subsequently enrolled in KDP Select or a comparable exclusivity program, it must be delisted immediately in accordance with Section 3.4. Violation of this requirement will result in immediate removal of the affected work and forfeiture of all associated Author Royalties.

3.2 Non-Exclusive License to the Platform

By submitting a Listed Work, you grant the Platform a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Display, host, store, and distribute the work in digital format to paying customers through the Marketplace;
• Display your cover image, title, author name, and book description for promotional and transactional purposes on the Marketplace and associated marketing channels (including social media, email newsletters, and the Platform's website); and
• Create and deliver secure, time-limited download links to customers upon purchase.

This license is granted solely for the purpose of operating and promoting the Marketplace. The Platform acquires no ownership interest in your work and will not sell, sublicense, or distribute your work outside the Marketplace without your express written consent.

3.3 Vendor Remains Rights Holder

Nothing in this Agreement transfers ownership of your copyright or any other intellectual property rights to the Platform. You retain full ownership of your work at all times. This Agreement is non-exclusive: you may continue to sell your work on other platforms (e.g., Amazon KDP, Kobo, your own website) provided doing so does not violate any exclusivity obligation you have separately represented to the Platform does not exist.

3.4 Obligation to Disclose Rights Changes

If, after listing a work on the Marketplace, you enter into any agreement that restricts your right to sell that work through third-party platforms (including, without limitation, enrollment in Amazon KDP Select), you must notify the Platform in writing within five (5) business days of executing such agreement. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach of this Agreement and may result in immediate suspension of your vendor account.

3.5 DMCA Compliance

The Platform complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If a third party submits a valid DMCA takedown notice regarding any of your Listed Works, the Platform reserves the right to remove the affected work immediately and without prior notice to you. The Platform will notify you following removal and provide you an opportunity to submit a counter-notice in accordance with applicable law.

4.1 Content Requirements

All Content submitted to the Marketplace must:

• Be a complete, standalone digital work in .epub and/or .mobi format;
• Be free of malware, viruses, corrupted files, or embedded code that could harm a customer's device;
• Include an accurate, original cover image in the dimensions and resolution specified in the Platform's submission guidelines (as updated from time to time);
• Be accompanied by an accurate title, author name, genre classification, content warnings (where applicable), and book description;
• Reflect a professional standard of editing and presentation consistent with a commercially published or professionally self-published work; and
• Comply with all applicable laws regarding content, including laws governing obscenity, defamation, and consumer protection.

4.2 Prohibited Content

The following categories of content are prohibited from the Marketplace and may not be submitted under any circumstances:

• Content that infringes any third-party intellectual property right;
• Content that constitutes or promotes illegal activity;
• Content containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or any sexual content involving characters who are, or are implied to be, minors;
• Content that is defamatory, harassing, or that discloses private information about a real individual without their consent;
• Plagiarized works, AI-generated works presented as original human-authored fiction, or works produced using third-party content without authorization; and
• Content that the Platform, in its sole and reasonable discretion, determines to be incompatible with the Marketplace's editorial identity, brand standards, or target readership.

4.3 Accuracy of Listings

You are solely responsible for ensuring that all metadata associated with your Listed Works — including title, author name, description, genre tags, content warnings, and pricing — is accurate, complete, and not misleading to customers. Intentional misrepresentation of a work's content constitutes grounds for immediate removal and account suspension.

4.4 File Format and Technical Standards

Submitted files must meet the technical specifications published by the Platform in its Vendor Submission Guide (available in your vendor dashboard). The Platform reserves the right to reject submissions that do not meet minimum file quality standards, including but not limited to: corrupted files, improperly formatted reflowable text, missing metadata, or cover images below the specified resolution.

4.5 Updates and Revisions

If you wish to update a Listed Work (e.g., to correct errors, release a revised edition, or update cover art), you must submit the updated file through your vendor dashboard. All revised submissions are subject to re-review and must be approved by the Platform before the updated version is made available to customers. The Platform will endeavor to complete such reviews within five (5) to seven (7) business days.

4.6 Trigger Warnings and Content Disclosure Requirements

The Marketplace serves a diverse readership that relies on content disclosures to make informed purchasing decisions. All Listed Works containing any of the following themes or content elements must include clear, accurate disclosure in both the work's listing description and the designated Trigger Warnings field of the vendor submission form:

(a) Non-consensual sexual situations, including dubious consent;

(b) Graphic violence or torture;

(c) Sexual assault or rape;

(d) Death of a child, animal, or major character;

(e) Self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders; and

(f) Any other content that a reasonable reader would expect to be disclosed prior to purchase.

Disclosures must appear prominently in the book description and must use plain, unambiguous language (for example: "This book contains scenes of non-consensual sexual activity and graphic violence"). The use of genre conventions such as "dark romance" alone does not satisfy this requirement.

Failure to include required content disclosures, or intentional omission of disclosures that misrepresents a work's content, constitutes grounds for immediate removal of the Listed Work and may result in suspension or termination of the Vendor's account pursuant to Section 8.3.

5.1 Submission Process

Each work must be submitted individually through the vendor dashboard. A vendor application approval does not automatically approve any works for listing. Each work is reviewed separately.

5.2 Approval at Platform's Discretion

The Platform reviews each submitted work and may approve, reject, or request revisions at its sole discretion. The Platform will endeavor to provide a decision within five (5) to seven (7) business days of receiving a complete submission, though this timeline is not guaranteed.

Grounds for rejection include, without limitation: failure to meet the content standards in Section 4; insufficient file quality; genre misalignment with the Marketplace's curatorial focus; duplicate or near-duplicate submissions; and any of the prohibited content categories listed in Section 4.2.

The Platform is not required to provide detailed reasons for rejection, though it will endeavor to offer general feedback where possible.

5.3 Approval Does Not Guarantee Sales

Approval of a Listed Work means only that the work meets the Platform's content and technical standards and may be offered for sale through the Marketplace. The Platform makes no representations or warranties regarding the volume of sales, revenues, or customer interest any Listed Work will generate.

6.1 Standard Commission Split

For each completed sale of a Listed Work through the Marketplace, the applicable revenue shall be divided as follows:

Commission Summary

Author Royalty (Vendor's Share): 70% of the Net Sale Price

Platform Commission (Platform's Share): 30% of the Net Sale Price

Basis of Calculation: Net Sale Price (Gross Sale Price minus third-party payment processing fees)

Payment Processing Fees: Deducted before split; typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (subject to change by payment processor)

6.2 Illustrative Example

For illustrative purposes only: if a customer purchases a Listed Work at a Gross Sale Price of $6.00, and payment processing fees are $0.47, the Net Sale Price is $5.53. The Author Royalty would be $3.87 (70% of $5.53) and the Platform Commission would be $1.66 (30% of $5.53). Actual amounts will vary based on applicable processing fees.

6.3 Vendor-Set Pricing

Vendors set the retail price of their own Listed Works, subject to the Platform's minimum and maximum price guidelines (as published in the Vendor Submission Guide and updated from time to time). The Platform currently requires a minimum retail price of $0.99 per work. The Platform reserves the right to adjust pricing floors and ceilings with thirty (30) days' written notice to active Vendors.

6.4 No Retroactive Changes to Commission Rate

The Platform will provide no less than thirty (30) days' advance written notice before modifying the standard commission split applicable to new sales. Any modification to the commission rate will apply only to sales completed after the effective date of the change. Sales completed prior to the effective date of any rate change will be settled at the commission rate in effect at the time of sale.

6.5 Refunds and Chargebacks

If a customer is issued a refund for a Listed Work purchase, or if a transaction is reversed via a payment processor chargeback, the corresponding Author Royalty for that transaction will be deducted from the Vendor's next scheduled payout. If the deduction would result in a negative balance, the Platform reserves the right to withhold future payouts until the balance is resolved.

The Platform will make reasonable efforts to contest chargebacks on behalf of Vendors; however, the Platform is not responsible for chargeback losses resulting from the Vendor's failure to deliver the file or from misrepresentation of the work's content.

In cases where the Platform has already processed a weekly payout to a Vendor and subsequently receives a chargeback or refund request for a transaction included in that payout, the Platform reserves the right to invoice the Vendor for the corresponding Author Royalty amount previously disbursed. The Vendor agrees to remit such amounts to the Platform within twenty (20) days of written notification. The Platform may, at its discretion, deduct any amount owed from one or more future payout cycles in lieu of direct invoicing.

7.1 Payout Schedule

The Platform will process Author Royalty payments on the following schedule:

Payment Frequency: Weekly

Earnings Hold Period: Author Royalties become payable seven (7) calendar days after the customer's download delivery date. See Section 7.2 for full details.

Payment Date: Each Monday, or the next business day if Monday falls on a public bank holiday, for all earnings that became payable during the preceding seven (7) day period

Minimum Payout Threshold: None

Payment Method: PayPal (to the email address registered in your vendor account)

Currency: United States Dollars (USD)

7.2 Earnings Hold Period and Cashable Amounts

Author Royalties are subject to a seven (7) calendar day earnings hold period beginning on the date the customer's download is delivered. This hold period exists to allow for the resolution of refund requests and payment disputes before earnings are transferred to Vendors.

Earnings that have completed the seven (7) day hold period are considered cashable and will be included in the next scheduled weekly payout. Earnings that have not yet completed the hold period will be included in the subsequent weekly payout cycle once the hold period expires.

This hold period affects only the timing of Vendor payouts and has no effect on the customer's ability to access their purchased download. Downloads are delivered to customers immediately upon confirmed payment.

7.3 Payment Method and Vendor Responsibility

Payouts are issued via PayPal to the email address associated with your vendor account. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining an active, verified PayPal account capable of receiving funds;
• Ensuring the PayPal email address in your vendor dashboard is accurate and current;
• Any fees charged by PayPal to receive or convert funds; and
• Complying with all applicable tax reporting obligations in your jurisdiction.

The Platform is not responsible for failed or delayed payments resulting from incorrect payment information, a restricted or unverified PayPal account, or any action taken by PayPal. If a payment is returned or fails, the Platform will attempt to notify you and will reprocess the payment in the following week's payout cycle upon receipt of corrected payment details.

7.4 Tax Obligations

Each Vendor is solely responsible for determining, reporting, and remitting any applicable income taxes, self-employment taxes, value-added taxes, or other taxes arising from amounts received under this Agreement. The Platform does not withhold taxes on Author Royalty payments unless required to do so by applicable law. For U.S.-based Vendors earning $600 or more in a calendar year through the Marketplace, the Platform may issue an IRS Form 1099-NEC as required by law. You agree to provide accurate tax identification information upon request.

Vendors located outside the United States should be aware that U.S. tax law may require the Platform to apply withholding to royalty payments in the absence of a completed tax form establishing treaty eligibility or exemption. Non-U.S. Vendors are encouraged to consult a qualified tax adviser regarding their obligations and to provide any applicable tax documentation (such as IRS Form W-8BEN) upon the Platform's request. Failure to provide requested tax documentation may result in delayed payouts until the matter is resolved.

7.5 Disputed Payments

If you believe a payment you received is incorrect, you must notify the Platform in writing within thirty (30) days of the payment date. Disputes raised after thirty (30) days will not be considered. The Platform will investigate all timely disputes and respond within fifteen (15) business days.

8.1 Right to Reject Submissions

The Platform reserves the absolute right, exercisable at its sole discretion, to reject any vendor application or product submission for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Failure to meet the eligibility requirements in Section 2;
• Failure to meet the content standards in Section 4;
• Failure to demonstrate ownership of Digital Rights as required by Section 3;
• Genre misalignment or incompatibility with the Marketplace's editorial identity;
• Substandard file quality, cover art, or product description; and
• Any other basis the Platform deems reasonable in light of its curatorial mission.

Rejection does not entitle the applicant or Vendor to any compensation. The Platform's decision on submissions is final.

8.2 Right to Remove Listed Works

The Platform may remove any Listed Work from the Marketplace at any time, with or without prior notice to the Vendor, under the following circumstances:

• The Platform receives a valid DMCA takedown notice or other credible notice of copyright infringement;
• The Platform determines, at its reasonable discretion, that the work violates any provision of this Agreement or applicable law;
• The Vendor's rights to sell the work have lapsed or been encumbered (including, without limitation, due to KDP Select enrollment or a newly executed exclusive distribution agreement);
• A customer complaint brings to the Platform's attention a material misrepresentation in the work's listing;
• The Platform is required to remove the work by court order, regulatory directive, or at the request of law enforcement; or
• The Platform, in its sole discretion, determines that continued listing of the work would be harmful to the Platform's reputation, brand, or reader community.

Where practicable, the Platform will provide advance notice of removal and an opportunity to resolve the underlying issue before removal takes effect. However, where the Platform determines that immediate removal is necessary to protect customers, the Platform, or third parties, removal may occur without prior notice.

Author Royalties for sales completed prior to the date of removal will be paid in accordance with Section 7. No royalties will be owed for sales that did not occur.

8.3 Right to Suspend or Terminate Vendor Accounts

The Platform reserves the right to suspend or permanently terminate a Vendor's account under the following circumstances:

• Material breach of any term of this Agreement;
• Discovery that representations made during the application process were false or materially misleading;
• Repeated submission of works that are rejected for violations of Section 4;
• Any conduct by the Vendor that the Platform determines, in its reasonable discretion, to be harmful to customers, other Vendors, or the Platform;
• Failure to maintain a valid PayPal account for the receipt of payments for more than sixty (60) days; or
• Vendor's request for account closure.

Upon termination, all Listed Works will be removed from the Marketplace. Any outstanding Author Royalties that have cleared the seven (7) day earnings hold period at the time of account closure will be processed in the next scheduled weekly payout cycle, provided the Vendor's PayPal account remains valid. Royalties that have not yet cleared the earnings hold period at the time of termination are forfeited.

Accounts terminated for breach of the rights provisions in Section 3 or the prohibited content provisions in Section 4.2 forfeit all unpaid royalties.

8.4 No Liability for Removal

The Platform shall not be liable to any Vendor for any loss of revenue, loss of anticipated profits, or any other direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from the rejection, removal, or delisting of any submitted work or from the suspension or termination of a vendor account, provided such action was taken in good faith and in accordance with this Agreement.

9.1 Vendor's Intellectual Property

As stated in Section 3.3, all copyright and other intellectual property rights in your Listed Works remain with you. The Platform's rights are limited to the non-exclusive license granted in Section 3.2.

9.2 Platform's Intellectual Property

All trademarks, service marks, logos, website content, and other intellectual property owned by The Slow Burn Reader are the exclusive property of the Platform. Vendors are not granted any license to use the Platform's brand assets, trademarks, or marketing materials without prior written consent, except that Vendors may truthfully state that their work is "available on The Slow Burn Reader" for promotional purposes.

By registering as a Vendor and submitting any Content, you represent and warrant to the Platform that:

• All information provided in your application and listings is accurate and complete;
• You have the full legal right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the rights described herein;
• Each Listed Work is your original work or you are a duly authorized licensee of the rights required to sell it through the Marketplace;
• No Listed Work infringes any third-party intellectual property right;
• No Listed Work is subject to any exclusive distribution agreement that prohibits its sale through the Marketplace;
• You will promptly notify the Platform of any change in circumstances that affects the accuracy of these representations; and
• You will comply with all applicable laws in connection with your use of the Marketplace.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Platform, its owners, officers, employees, agents, and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation under this Agreement;
• Any claim that a Listed Work infringes a third party's intellectual property rights;
• Your failure to hold the Digital Rights required to sell a Listed Work; or
• Any content submitted by you that violates applicable law.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PLATFORM'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO ANY VENDOR FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING UNDER OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AUTHOR ROYALTIES PAID TO THAT VENDOR IN THE THREE (3) CALENDAR MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE PLATFORM BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE MARKETPLACE, EVEN IF THE PLATFORM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

13.1 Term

This Agreement begins upon the Platform's approval of your vendor application and continues until terminated by either party as described in this Section.

13.2 Termination by Vendor

You may terminate your vendor account at any time by submitting a written termination request to the Platform at hello@theslowburnreader.com. Upon receipt of your request, the Platform will remove your Listed Works and close your account within a reasonable time (typically five to seven business days). Royalties that have cleared the seven (7) day earnings hold period at the time of your termination request will be processed in the next scheduled weekly payout cycle.

13.3 Termination by Platform

The Platform may terminate this Agreement and your vendor account for cause immediately and without prior notice in the event of: material breach of this Agreement; violation of the prohibited content provisions in Section 4.2; or any conduct posing a risk of harm to customers or the Platform.

For terminations not involving immediate cause, the Platform will provide at least fourteen (14) days' written notice.

13.4 Survival

The following provisions survive termination of this Agreement: Section 3 (Digital Rights Ownership), Section 9 (Intellectual Property), Section 10 (Representations and Warranties), Section 11 (Indemnification), Section 12 (Limitation of Liability), and Section 15 (Governing Law).

The Platform reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Material modifications will be communicated to active Vendors via email to the address registered in your vendor account no less than thirty (30) days before the changes take effect.

Your continued use of the Marketplace after the effective date of any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Agreement. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must submit a termination request before the effective date of the change.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the parties agree to first attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute through direct negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved within thirty (30) days of written notice by the aggrieved party, either party may pursue any legal remedy available under applicable law.

You agree that any legal action relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

16.1 Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with any Vendor Submission Guide, pricing guidelines, and policies published on the Marketplace and incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, representations, and communications.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

The Platform's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement on any occasion shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Platform. The Platform may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all of its assets, provided that the assignee assumes all obligations under this Agreement.

16.5 Independent Contractor

Vendors are independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, partnership, agency, joint venture, or franchise relationship between the Vendor and the Platform.

16.6 Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the Platform at hello@theslowburnreader.com. The Platform will deliver notices to Vendors at the email address registered in your vendor account. Notices are deemed received upon the next business day following transmission.

By submitting a vendor application or uploading Content to the Marketplace, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Author Vendor Marketplace Agreement.

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