Effective Date: January 2018
Last Updated: December 2025
1. Purpose
This Royalty Policy outlines how
royalties are calculated, reported, and paid to authors whose books are
published and distributed through Achievers Publishing Inc. (“Publisher”).
This policy forms part of the
Author’s publishing relationship and applies to all titles distributed through
the Publisher’s print-on-demand and digital distribution network.
2. Royalty Calculation Formula
Royalties are calculated using the
following formula:
Retail Price – Distribution Discount
– Print Charge = Author Royalty
This formula applies to each unit
sold.
3. Component Definitions
3.1 Retail Price (RRP)
The Retail Price is the list price
selected by the Author for the applicable edition of the Work.
Retailers may sell at discounted
prices at their discretion; royalties are calculated based on the established
retail price and distribution structure, not on promotional pricing by
retailers.
3.2 Distribution Discount
The Distribution Discount is the
percentage discount extended to wholesalers and retailers.
The Author selects the distribution
discount at the time of setup.
A higher discount may improve
wholesale availability but reduces per-unit royalty.
3.3 Print Charge
The Print Charge represents the
per-unit cost of printing the book.
It is determined by:
Print Charges may change if
manufacturing costs change.
4. Digital Editions
For digital editions (if applicable):
Royalty calculation will be based on:
Net revenue received from digital
platform
Less applicable distribution fees
= Author Royalty
Platform-specific terms may apply.
5. Author Copies
No royalties are payable on:
Author copies are purchased at
applicable print charge plus shipping.
6. Returns
If a title is listed as returnable:
If listed as non-returnable (firm
sale), returns will not apply.
7. Royalty Reporting
Royalty statements will reflect:
Units
sold
Retail
price
Distribution
discount
Print
charge
Net
royalty per unit
Total
royalty earned
Sales data depends on reporting from
distribution partners and may be delayed.
8. Payment Schedule
Royalty payments:
Are
issued monthly when the balance equals or exceeds $100
Otherwise
accrue and roll forward
Are
paid at least twice per calendar year if any balance exists
Payments are made via:
9. Currency Conversion
Where sales occur in foreign
currency:
The Publisher is not responsible for
currency fluctuation losses.
10. Tax Responsibility
Authors are solely responsible for:
The Publisher does not withhold tax
unless required by law.
11. Offset Rights
The Publisher reserves the right to
offset:
Outstanding
balances
Unpaid
service fees
Chargebacks
Distribution
penalties
against accrued royalties.
12. Title Deactivation
If a title is deactivated due to:
Author
request
Non-payment
of fees
Breach
of agreement
Outstanding royalties (if any) will
be paid in the next regular payment cycle.
13. Errors & Adjustments
In the event of a reporting error:
14. No Guarantee of Sales
The Publisher does not guarantee:
Minimum
sales
Retail
placement
Ranking
Revenue
levels
Royalty earnings depend on market
performance and reader demand.
15. Policy Changes
This Royalty Policy may be updated
periodically.
Changes will not retroactively alter
royalties already earned under previous reporting cycles.
16. Governing Law
This Royalty Policy is governed by
the laws of Alberta, Canada.
