Ebook FAQ's

Payment

How frequent are payouts for authors with ebooks on Onyx Oasis Bookstore shelves?

Monthly payouts are sent by the 7th of the following month with the entire month’s payment. 

How are payouts sent? How are ebook authors paid?

Payouts will be sent by the 7th of the following month via PayPal. Authors must create a PayPal account to receive payment. 

Are reports sent to ebook authors detailing the number of purchases or downloads?

Yes, by the 7th of each month, a report will be sent to authors with the number of individual purchases their book(s) received. If their books are in the Endless Oasis subscription, a report will also show the number of downloads that month and their payout calculation.

Contracts and Agreements

 

Is there a contract that authors need to sign for their ebooks to be in the store?

The form will serve as a written agreement. All authors have the opportunity to stop completing the form if they do not agree with the terms. At the end, a signature is required to confirm understanding of all agreement terms. 

Is there an exclusivity agreement?

No, there is no exclusivity agreement. Authors can continue selling their books where ever they choose. 

What are my rights as an author?

Authors retain all rights to their books. Onyx Oasis does not obtain rights to the books. 

What if I’d like to remove my ebooks from the store?

Authors can choose to remove their ebooks for both individual sale and the Endless Oasis subscription at any time. To do so, email onyxoasisbookstore@gmail.com and allow 1-2 business days for the book(s) to be removed. The files will not be stored, if an author decides they’d like their book to be back in Onyx Oasis, they will need to complete the entire process again, beginning with this form.