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WHEREAS, You (the Publisher/Author) desire to obtain a review of your book;

WHEREAS, FOREWORD CLARION REVIEW is in the business of reviewing manuscripts and books; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to work together on this project;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby expressly acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Obligation to Review: FOREWORD CLARION REVIEWS is under no obligation to provide to the Publisher/Author a review. If, however, FOREWORD CLARION REVIEWS fails or refuses to provide a review to the Publisher/Author and the Publisher/Author has paid FOREWORD CLARION REVIEWS any funds whatsoever, these funds shall be refunded to the Publisher/Author. At the same time, all copies of the Book and/or the manuscript shall also be returned to the Publisher/Author.

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6. Fees: The fee for a Standard Review is $549 per title.

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15. Dispute Resolution: In the event of any dispute between the parties to this Agreement, such dispute shall be submitted to a jointly selected mediator in Traverse City, Michigan who shall be charged with resolving the dispute. The costs and expenses of mediation shall be split one half by each party. In the event that this dispute is not resolved by the mediator, the parties agree that they will submit the dispute to an arbitrator in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, which resolution shall be binding on both parties and may not be appealed by either of them. The costs of this arbitration shall be borne by both parties one half to each. In conjunction with the outcome of such arbitration, the arbitrator may award the successful party its costs and expenses as well as its reasonable attorney's fees as part of the overall award to it/him her. Each party waives his/her/its right to a trial by jury.

16. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be interpreted in conjunction with the laws of the state of Michigan. Venue shall be proper in the Grand Traverse County district court in Traverse City, Michigan.

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