
Doglish to English Proposal
Prepared For
Anahata Graceland
10/06/2025
Covered by Kerry LLC kerry@coveredbykerry.com
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DUE DATE
Cover Deposit
$1,500.00
Within 7 day(s) from signing date
Balance Due
$1,985.00
37 day(s) after 1st payment
Terms
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This proposal is valid until 12/19/2025.
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Payment due dates may be subject to change to align with dates of the deliverables.
Book Design Services Summary
EXHIBIT A: PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
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Book Title:
Doglish to English: The Culture, Comedy, and Wisdom We Share with Dogs
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Book Size:
Not specified
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Estimated Page Count:
Not specified
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Design Style and Requirements:
Not specified
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Design Style and Requirements:
Playful, edgy, classic - cartoons with a high-end edge
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Stock Image Requirements:
Not specified
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Technical Specifications:
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File Format Requirements: Print-ready PDF, KPF ebook, EPUB ebook, JPG front cover, 2 PNG 3D mockups
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Resolution Requirements: 300dpi
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Color Specifications: 4/4 CMYK
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Typography Requirements: None specified
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Other Technical Requirements: None specified
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​Special Instructions:
Paperback and hardcover (no dust jacket) formats
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Client Questionnaire Contents:
The Client Questionnaire shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
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Book genre and target audience
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Design preferences and examples of designs Publisher likes
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Any specific design elements to include or avoid
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Typography preferences
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Color scheme preferences
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Special formatting requirements
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Timeline expectations
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Any additional information relevant to the design process
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Delivery Method for Final Files:
Permission-controlled Google Drive folder
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Additional Notes:
Printing through Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark
Book Design Services Agreement
This Book Design Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of 10/13/2025 (the "Effective Date"), by and between Great Dog Products for Great People LLC, a limited liablity company with a principal place of business at 13207 Squawood Ln SE, Rainier, WA, 98576, U.S.A (hereinafter referred to as the "Publisher"), and Covered By Kerry LLC, a Washington limited liability company with a principal place of business at 522 W Riverside Avenue, Ste N, Spokane, WA, 99201-0581, U.S.A. (hereinafter referred to as the "Designer").
WHEREAS, Publisher wishes to engage Designer to provide certain book design services; and
WHEREAS, Designer is willing to provide such services to Publisher on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises made by the parties hereto, Publisher and Designer (collectively, the "Parties") hereby agree as follows:
DEFINITIONS
"Book" means the cover, interior design, and ebook formatting of the work title per Paragraph 1 of Exhibit A (the “Project Specifications”), including all layouts, typography, design elements, and formatting created by Designer pursuant to this Agreement.
"Client Questionnaire" means the document provided by Designer to Publisher that collects all necessary information regarding Publisher's requirements, preferences, and specifications for the Book.
"Deliverables" means all materials to be delivered by Designer to Publisher as specified in Section 2 of this Agreement.
"Final Files" means the completed design files in their final form as delivered to Publisher upon completion of the Project.
"Project" means all services to be performed by Designer for Publisher as described in this Agreement.
"Work Product" means all materials, designs, drawings, specifications, artwork, layouts, and other work created by Designer in connection with the Project.
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Project Description. Designer shall provide professional book-design services for Publisher's Book in accordance with the specifications set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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Client Questionnaire. Publisher shall complete and return Designer's Client Questionnaire within seven (7) days of the Effective Date. Designer shall not be obligated to commence work until the completed Client Questionnaire has been received.
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Timeline. Designer shall complete the Project according to the following schedule:
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Initial mood board: Within ten (10) business days after receipt of completed Client Questionnaire and initial deposit.
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Initial design concept: Within ten (10) business days after receipt of mood board feedback.
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Sample layout: Within ten (10) business days after approval of initial design concept.
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Complete draft: Within fifteen (15) business days after approval of sample layout.
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Final Files: Within ten (10) business days after Publisher's final approval of the complete draft.
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Changes to Timeline. The timeline may be adjusted by mutual written agreement of the Parties. Designer shall promptly notify Publisher of any circumstances that may cause delays in the completion of the Project.
2. DELIVERABLES
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Required Deliverables. Designer shall provide Publisher with the following deliverables:
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One (1) book cover design in PDF and JPG formats.
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One (1) interior book design in PDF format.
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One (1) ebook design in EPUB format.
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One (1) ebook design in KPF format.
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Two (2) 3D mockup designs in PNG format.
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One (1) sample layout, designed with low-resolution, watermarked images for Publisher to review, based on the concept that has been discussed.
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Any stock imagery purchased via Adobestock.com (or other stock site) as agreed upon in Exhibit A.
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Unlimited rounds of book-cover revisions as described in Section 3.4.
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Four (4) rounds of interior book revisions and ebook revisions as described in Section 3.4.
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Revisions. Designer shall provide up to four (4) rounds of interior book and ebook revisions and unlimited rounds of cover revisions based on Publisher's feedback. A "round of revisions" shall be defined as a set of reasonable changes requested by Publisher at one time. Each round of revisions must be requested in writing and shall be completed by Designer within seven (7) business days of receipt of Publisher's request unless otherwise adjusted by mutual written agreement of the Parties.
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Additional Revisions. Any revisions requested by Publisher beyond the four (4) rounds included in this Agreement shall be billed at Designer's hourly rate as specified in Section 4.3.
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Final Deliverables. Upon completion of the Project and receipt of final payment, Designer shall deliver to Publisher the Final Files in the following formats:
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Complete and print-ready PDF files;
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Complete and print-ready JPG files;
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Complete and print-ready PNG files;
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Any font files or other assets necessary for future editing (subject to applicable licensing restrictions); and
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Discretionary: Native Files as defined and only upon mutual agreement by the Parties per Section 6.7.
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Technical Specifications. All deliverables shall conform to the technical specifications set forth in Exhibit A.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF DELIVERABLES
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Review Period.
Publisher shall have five (5) business days from receipt of each deliverable to review and either accept the deliverable or provide Designer with written notice of any deficiencies.
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Acceptance Criteria.
Publisher's acceptance of deliverables shall be based on whether the deliverables substantially conform to the specifications set forth in Exhibit A and any previously approved deliverables.
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Deemed Acceptance.
If Publisher fails to provide written notice of deficiencies within the review period, the deliverable shall be deemed accepted.
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Correction of Deficiencies.
If Publisher identifies deficiencies in a deliverable, Designer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to correct such deficiencies within five (5) business days of receiving Publisher's written notice. This correction period shall not count against the four (4) rounds of revisions specified in Section 3.2.
4. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT
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Project Fee.
Publisher shall pay Designer a total fee of $3485.00 for the services described in this Agreement.
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Payment Schedule.
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Payment shall be made according to the following schedule:
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Fifty percent (50%) of the Project Fee ($3485.00) due upon execution of this Agreement as a non-refundable deposit.
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Fifty percent (50%) of the Project Fee ($3485.00) due upon delivery of Final Files.
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3.
Additional Services
Any services requested by Publisher that exceed the scope of this Agreement shall be billed at Designer's hourly rate of $150 per hour. Designer shall obtain Publisher's written approval before performing any additional services.
4.
Stock Images and Additional Expenses.
The cost of stock images and other materials purchased by Designer on Publisher's behalf shall be added to Publisher's final invoice. Designer shall obtain Publisher's written approval before incurring any expenses exceeding $100.
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Late Payment.
Any payment not received within 15 days of the due date shall accrue interest at the rate of 10% per month or the maxi
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Taxes.
Publisher shall be responsible for all sales, use, and value-added taxes, as well as any other similar taxes, duties, and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, or local governmental entity on amounts payable by Publisher under this Agreement.
5. EARLY TERMINATION
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Termination by Publisher.
Publisher may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing written notice to Designer. In the event of such terminati
1.1 If termination occurs before Designer has begun work on the Project, Publisher shall receive a refund of seventy-five percent (75%) of the initial deposit.
1.2 If termination occurs after Designer has started work in process but before delivery of the sample layout, Publisher shall not receive a refund of the initial deposit but shall not be responsible for the final payment.
1.3 If termination occurs after delivery of the sample layout, Publisher shall not receive a refund of the initial deposit and shall pay Designer for all work completed on a pro-rata basis up to the date of termination.
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Termination by Designer.
Designer may terminate this Agreement if:
​ 2.1 Publisher fails to provide necessary materials or feedback within ten (10) business days of Designer's request;
2.2 Publisher fails to make any payment when due and does not amend such failure within ten (10) business days of written notice; or
2.3 Publisher materially breaches any other provision of this Agreement and does not amend such breach within ten (10) business days of written notice.
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Effect of Termination .
Upon termination:​
3.1 Designer shall deliver to Publisher all completed work and work in progress for which Publisher has paid.
3.2 Publisher shall pay Designer for all work completed up to the date of termination.
3.3 All rights granted to Publisher shall remain in effect for work that has been paid for.
3.4 The provisions of Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
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Work Made for Hire.
The Parties agree that any Work Product prepared by Designer within the scope of this Agreement shall be considered "work made for hire" as defined by U.S. copyright law. All rights, title, and interest in any such Work Product shall vest exclusively with Publisher upon payment in full of all fees due under this Agreement.
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Assignment of Rights.
To the extent any Work Product is not deemed a "work made for hire," Designer hereby irrevocably assigns to Publisher all rights, title, and interest worldwide in and to such Work Product and all intellectual property rights therein upon payment in full of all fees due under this Agreement.
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Designer Credit.
Publisher grants Designer the right to include, in small print, the following on the imprint page of digital releases and hard-copy formats: "Book design in collaboration with Covered by Kerry LLC” (https://www.coveredbykerry.com).
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Designer's Portfolio Rights.
Publisher grants Designer the right to use the completed Book design for advertising and portfolio purposes and to resell any rejected sample designs.
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Publisher's Rights.
Designer grants Publisher the right to share and redistribute the completed Book, pages, and/or images in any medium or format.
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Retention of Rights.
Until full payment has been received, Designer retains all rights to all Work Product created for the Project, and Publisher shall not use any such Work Product for any purpose.
7. Native File Rights and Licensing.
7.1
Ownership and Transfer of Final Deliverables.
Upon full payment of all fees due under this Agreement, Designer hereby assigns to Publisher all rights, title, and interest worldwide in and to the Final Files and Work Product in their final delivery formats as specified in Exhibit A, including all intellectual property rights therein. This assignment includes all print-ready PDF files and other final delivery formats as defined in Section 2.4.1 of this Agreement.
7.2
Retention of Native File Rights.
Notwithstanding the foregoing assignment, Designer shall retain all rights, title, and interest in and to the native source files, including but not limited to Adobe Illustrator (.AI), Adobe Photoshop (.PSD), Adobe InDesign (.INDD), and Vellum (.VELLUM) files (collectively, the “Native Files”) created during the Project. Publisher acknowledges that the rights to these Native Files are not included in the Project Fee specified in Section 4.1.
7.3
License Option for Native Files.
Publisher may obtain a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use, modify, and create derivative works from the Native Files by paying Designer an additional fee as set forth below:
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The license fee for Native Files shall be $300 per file type, or $1,000 for all Native Files.
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Upon receipt of the license fee, Designer shall deliver the Native Files to Publisher within five (5) business days.
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The license granted herein shall be limited to Publisher's use of the Native Files solely in connection with the Book and shall not include the right to sublicense or transfer the Native Files to any third party except as reasonably necessary for the production, publication, and distribution of the Book.
7.4
Restrictions on Native Files.
Unless and until Publisher obtains a license to the Native Files pursuant to Section 6.7, Publisher shall not:
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Request, use, copy, modify, or create derivative works based on the Native Files;
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Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Final Files to recreate the Native Files; or
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Transfer, sublicense, or distribute the Native Files to any third party.
7.5
Credit and Portfolio Rights.
The rights and obligations set forth in Sections 6.3 and 6.4 regarding Designer's credit and portfolio rights shall remain in full force and effect regardless of whether Publisher obtains a license to the Native Files.
7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
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Designer's Representations and Warranties.
Designer represents and warrants that:
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Designer has the right and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement;
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Designer is the sole creator of the Work Product (except for materials provided by Publisher and third-party materials properly licensed for use in the Book);
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Designer has the right to use all stock images and other third-party materials incorporated into the Work Product;
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To the best of Designer's knowledge, the Work Product does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party;
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Designer has the qualifications and skills necessary to perform the services in a professional and workmanlike manner; and
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Designer shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in performing the services.
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Publisher's Representations and Warranties.
Publisher represents and warrants that:
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Publisher has the right and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement;
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Publisher owns or has properly licensed all content provided to Designer for incorporation into the Book;
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To the best of Publisher's knowledge, the content provided to Designer does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party;
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To the best of Designer's knowledge, the Work Product does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party;
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Publisher shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in connection with its use of the Work Product; and
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Publisher shall use the Work Product only for lawful purposes.
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Disclaimer of Warranties.
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EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 7, EACH PARTY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
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Designer's Indemnification.
Designer shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Publisher, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and permitted assigns from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) ("Losses") arising out of or resulting from any third-party claim, suit, action, or proceeding ("Third-Party Claim") to the extent such Losses arise from:
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Designer's breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant in this Agreement;
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Designer's use of third-party materials without proper authorization; or
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Designer's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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Publisher's Indemnification.
Publisher shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Designer, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and permitted assigns from and against any and all Losses arising out of or resulting from any Third-Party Claim to the extent such Losses arise from:
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Publisher's content, including text, images, or other materials provided by Publisher;
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Publisher's use of the Work Product in a manner not authorized by this Agreement;
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Publisher's breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant in this Agreement; or
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Publisher's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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Indemnification Procedure.
The indemnified party shall promptly notify the indemnifying party in writing of any Third-Party Claim and cooperate with the indemnifying party at the indemnifying party's sole cost and expense. The indemnifying party shall have the right to control the defense and settlement of any Third-Party Claim; provided, however, that the indemnifying party shall not settle any Third-Party Claim without the indemnified party's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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Exclusion of Consequential and Similar Damages.
IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, OR PROFIT, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Cap on Liability.
IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID OR PAYABLE TO DESIGNER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT.
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Exceptions.
The limitations set forth in Sections 9.1 and 9.2 shall not apply to:
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Damages arising out of a party's indemnification obligations under Section 8;
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Damages arising out of a party's breach of its confidentiality obligations under Section 10;
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Damages arising out of a party's infringement of the other party's intellectual property rights under Section 6; or
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Damages arising out of a party's gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
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Confidential Information.
Each party acknowledges that it may receive confidential information from the other party during the course of this Agreement. "Confidential Information" means all non-public information disclosed by one party ("Disclosing Party") to the other party ("Receiving Party"), whether orally or in writing, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure, including but not limited to business plans, financial information, customer information, marketing strategies, and proprietary technology.
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Protection of Confidential Information.
The Receiving Party shall:
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Protect the confidentiality of the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care as it uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than reasonable care;
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Not use the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information for any purpose outside the scope of this Agreement; and
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Not disclose the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information to any third party without the Disclosing Party's prior written consent.
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Exceptions.
The obligations in Section 10.2 shall not apply to information that:
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Is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the Receiving Party;
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Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of or reference to the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information;
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Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of or reference to the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information;
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Is required to be disclosed by law or court order, provided that the Receiving Party gives the Disclosing Party prompt written notice of such requirement and cooperates with the Disclosing Party in seeking a protective order or other appropriate remedy.
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Return of Confidential Information.
Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, or upon the Disclosing Party's request, the Receiving Party shall return or destroy all Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party in its possession or control.
11. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Relationship of the Parties.
The relationship between the Parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture, or other form of joint enterprise, employment, or fiduciary relationship between the Parties.
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Force Majeure.
Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement if such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, epidemic, war, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, government action, labor disputes, or power failures (each, a "Force Majeure Event"). The affected party shall promptly notify the other party of the Force Majeure Event and use reasonable efforts to resume performance as soon as possible.
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Project Completion and Delay.
Designer shall provide the Final Files no later than the agreed date specified in Section 1.3, unless a Force Majeure Event or other circumstances beyond Designer's reasonable control cause a delay. If Designer fails to provide the Final Files within thirty (30) days after the agreed deadline, Publisher may, at Publisher's option, by written notice to Designer, terminate this Agreement and receive a pro-rata refund based on the work completed.
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Notices.
All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed effective when delivered personally, by email (with confirmation of transmission), or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses set forth below:
If to Publisher:
Great Dog Products for Great People LLC
13207 Squawood Ln SE
Rainier, WA, 98576, U.S.A
Email: anahata@royalfrenchel.com
If to Designer:
Covered By Kerry LLC
522 W Riverside Avenue, Ste N
Spokane, WA, 99201-0581, U.S.A.
Email: kerry@coveredbykerry.com
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Entire Agreement.
This Agreement, including all exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings of the Parties, whether written or oral. No terms and conditions set forth in any purchase order, acknowledgment, or other document provided by Publisher shall modify or amend the terms of this Agreement.
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Amendment and Modification.
This Agreement may only be amended or modified in a writing specifically referencing this Agreement and signed by an authorized representative of each Party.
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​Waiver.
No waiver by either Party of any of the provisions hereof shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the Party so waiving. No waiver by either Party shall operate or be construed as a waiver in respect of any failure, breach, or default not expressly identified by such written waiver, whether of a similar or different character, and whether occurring before or after that waiver.
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Severability
If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.
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Assignment.
Neither Party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Any purported assignment or delegation in violation of this Section shall be null and void. No assignment or delegation shall relieve the assigning or delegating Party of any of its obligations hereunder.
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Successors and Assigns.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and permitted assigns.
11.
No Third-Party Beneficiaries
This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other person or entity any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.
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Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
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Venue
Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of the State of Washington, in each case located in the city of Tacoma and County of Pierce, and each Party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action, or proceeding.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or validity thereof, shall first be addressed through good faith negotiation between the Parties. If the Parties cannot resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days, either Party may submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Tacoma, Washington, and the arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the Parties.
15.
Counterparts
his Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts and by facsimile or electronic signature, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.
16.
Headings
The headings in this Agreement are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
Signature
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
PUBLISHER:
Great Dog Products for Great People LLC
Name :
Anahata Graceland
Title :
Founder
Date
13/10/2025
DESIGNER: COVERED BY KERRY LLC
Name :
Anahata Graceland
Title :
Founder and CEO
Date :
13/10/2025

Covered by Kerry LLC

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