This Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between [JAVAPRO], hereinafter referred to as “JAVAPRO”, and [You as an Author], hereinafter referred to as the “Author”, on date of you have sent your author application and confirmed this Agreeement.
1. Scope of Work
The Author agrees to provide articles, hereinafter referred to as “Content”, to JAVAPRO for publication on its online magazine, JAVAPRO, and on partner websites or printed magazines. The Content may include text, graphics, screenshots, screenshots, podcasts or any other form of media deemed suitable for publication.
2. Ownership and Originality
The Author represents and warrants that they are the rightful owner of the intellectual property rights to the Content provided to JAVAPRO. The Author further warrants that the Content is original and not copied from any third party source. The Author assumes full legal responsibility for the Content provided.
3. Grant of Rights
The Author grants JAVAPRO the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the Content on JAVAPRO’s website (javapro.io) and any other platforms or mediums chosen by JAVAPRO. JAVAPRO may also sell the Content to third parties for publication. The Author acknowledges that JAVAPRO may make the Content globally available. JAVAPRO is allowed to publish the content of the Author under any license of the choice of JAVAPRO.
4. Limitation of Rights
JAVAPRO acknowledges that it does not have the right to publish articles provided by the Author without the Author’s explicit consent.
5. Third-Party Content
The Editor may use third-party content and media if it is under a license that allows such usage free of charge. The Author agrees to provide necessary notes, links, references, or mentions as required by the licensing terms of the third-party content.
6. Amendment of Agreement
JAVAPRO reserves the right to amend this Agreement at any time without notice to the Author. The latest version of this Agreement shall be the one relevant and binding upon both parties.
7. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, without the need for providing reasons. In the event of termination, JAVAPRO’s right to use previously published articles and other media remains unaffected.
8. Removal of Content
JAVAPRO reserves the right to remove the Author’s Content from its platform at any time, without providing reasons. The Author acknowledges and agrees that JAVAPRO has sole discretion in this matter.
9. Etiquette and Compliance
The Author agrees to adhere to standards of etiquette and professionalism in all Content provided to JAVAPRO. This includes refraining from any content that may be considered racist, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive.
10. Indemnification
The Author agrees to indemnify and hold harmless JAVAPRO from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or resulting from the Content provided by the Author.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany and the European Union. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Germany.
12. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have agreed this Agreement as of the date first above written.