Author Visit Agreement

Optional sample. Contracts aren’t required on Texas Author Visit — use this as a starting point, edit it to suit, save as PDF and attach it to your booking. It isn’t legal advice.

This agreement is between   (“Author”) and   (“Host”) for the booking   made on Texas Author Visit.

1. Event

Date:   Start time:   Duration:  
Venue / platform:  
Audience (ages, number):  
Format and content:  

2. Fee and payment

The fee is the amount confirmed on Texas Author Visit ( ), including any agreed travel and accommodation. The Host pays through Texas Author Visit, which holds payment until after the event as described in the Texas Author Visit Terms of Use. No separate payment is due.

3. Host responsibilities

Provide the venue or meeting link, a contact person on the day, and any agreed equipment (projector, microphone, table for signing):  . Share any safeguarding or visitor requirements in advance.

4. Author responsibilities

Arrive (or join online)   minutes before the start, deliver the agreed session, and follow the Host’s visitor and safeguarding policies.

5. Book sales and signing

Books   may /   may not be sold or signed at the event. Pre-orders are placed through Texas Author Visit.

6. Recording and photos

The session   may /   may not be recorded or photographed. Any recording is for the Host’s internal use only unless agreed in writing.

7. Cancellation and rescheduling

Either party should give as much notice as possible through Texas Author Visit. Cancellations and refunds are handled under the Texas Author Visit Terms of Use. Rescheduling to a mutually agreed date:  .

8. Signatures

Author:   Date:  

Host representative:   Title:   Date: