Create Your Author Account

Effective Date: 12th August, 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern participation in the Krodua Digital Library (the "Library"), operated by Krodua Publishing Agency (KPA) ("Krodua," "we," "our," or "us"). By creating an author account and uploading a work to the Library, you ("Author," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Purpose of the Library

The Krodua Digital Library is a digital platform that allows authors to make literary works available to readers through Krodua's subscription-based and promotional library services. Krodua acts as a digital distribution and library platform, unless a separate publishing agreement has been signed between Krodua and the Author.

2. Ownership of Rights

You retain full ownership of all copyright and intellectual property rights in the work(s) you upload.

Uploading a work to the Library does not transfer ownership of your copyright to Krodua.

3. License Granted to Krodua

By uploading a work, you grant Krodua a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license to:

• host and store your work on the Krodua Digital Library;
• display metadata (title, author name, description, cover image, categories, and excerpts);
• make the work available to subscribers and authorized readers through the Library;
• create technical copies necessary for storage, delivery, backup, indexing, accessibility, and platform functionality;
• promote the work and the Library through Krodua's website, newsletters, social media, catalogues, and marketing materials.

This license remains in effect until you remove the work from the Library or terminate your participation under these Terms.

4. Author Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

• you are the owner of the rights in the work, or you have all necessary rights and permissions to upload it;
• the work does not infringe the copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party;
• the work is not defamatory, unlawful, fraudulent, or otherwise prohibited under applicable law;
• any third-party content included in the work has been properly licensed or is used with permission.

You agree to indemnify and hold Krodua harmless against claims arising from a breach of these warranties.

5. Revenue and Payments

Where a work participates in Krodua's subscription or monetized library program, revenue shall be shared according to Krodua's current Author Revenue Policy.

Unless otherwise stated in a separate written agreement, subscription revenue is distributed under the platform's published revenue-sharing model (currently 40% to Krodua and 60% allocated to participating authors based on reader engagement and platform usage metrics).

Krodua may establish minimum payout thresholds, payment schedules, tax requirements, and verification procedures before payments are issued.

6. Digital Rights Management and Security

Krodua may apply digital rights management (DRM), watermarking, access controls, streaming, or other security measures to help prevent unauthorized copying or distribution.

Krodua cannot guarantee that piracy or unauthorized copying will never occur and is not liable for infringement committed by third parties.

7. Content Standards

Krodua reserves the right to refuse, suspend, or remove any work that:

• violates these Terms;
• infringes third-party rights;
• contains unlawful, abusive, hateful, or harmful content;
• promotes fraud, violence, exploitation, or illegal activity;
• materially damages the integrity or operation of the Library.

Where reasonably possible, Krodua will notify the Author before permanent removal.

8. Metadata and Platform Editing

You are responsible for ensuring that the title, description, author information, categories, keywords, pricing (where applicable), and other metadata are accurate.

Krodua may make minor formatting, metadata, accessibility, or technical adjustments necessary for display and distribution without altering the substantive content of the work.

9. Withdrawal of a Work

You may request removal of a work from the Library at any time through your author dashboard or by contacting Krodua.

Krodua will process removal within a reasonable period. However:

• cached copies, backups, and previously delivered copies may remain temporarily;
• historical usage records may be retained for accounting, analytics, and legal compliance;
• any revenue accrued before removal remains payable according to the applicable payment schedule.

10. Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

You must promptly notify Krodua of unauthorized access or security breaches affecting your account.

11. Taxes

Authors are responsible for any taxes, levies, withholding obligations, or reporting requirements arising from payments received through the Library.

Krodua may request tax information or documentation required by applicable law.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Krodua shall not be liable for:

• loss of profits, sales, readership, reputation, or business opportunities;
• unauthorized copying or distribution by third parties;
• service interruptions, technical failures, data loss, or cyber incidents beyond Krodua's reasonable control;
• indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

Krodua's total liability arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount paid to the Author by Krodua during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

13. Termination

Krodua may suspend or terminate an Author account for material breach of these Terms, fraudulent activity, infringement claims, abuse of the platform, or unlawful conduct.

Upon termination, the license granted to Krodua ends except for copies reasonably retained for backups, legal compliance, accounting, and previously authorized reader access.

14. Privacy

Author information is processed in accordance with Krodua's Privacy Policy. Krodua may use your name, biography, author photograph, book cover, and promotional materials for the operation and marketing of the Library.

15. Amendments

Krodua may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the platform or by email. Continued use of the Library after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Ghana.

Any dispute arising under these Terms shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, the dispute shall be submitted to the courts of Ghana, unless the parties agree in writing to mediation or arbitration.

17. Contact

Krodua Publishing Agency (KPA)
Website: https://www.krodua.com
Email: info@krodua.com

By checking the acceptance box during registration or by uploading a work to the Krodua Digital Library, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.