Author Royalty Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

At DScholar Press International, we value the intellectual effort and dedication of our authors. This Author Royalty Policy outlines the financial terms, calculation standards, reporting timelines, and distribution channels for earnings generated through the sale of published books, monographs, and edited collections.

1. Royalty Rate & Scope

Authors earn a standard competitive royalty rate for direct sales across all distribution networks:

  • Standard Royalty Rate: Authors (or designated lead editor/co-authors as specified in the publishing agreement) are entitled to a 15% royalty on the net sale price of every copy sold.
  • Omnichannel Coverage: The 15% royalty applies universally to sales processed on the official DScholar Press International portal as well as third-party retail, wholesale, and e-commerce distribution platforms (e.g., Amazon, institutional book distributors, print-on-demand networks, and digital partner channels).
  • Format Inclusion: Royalties apply across all commercial print formats (paperback, hardcover) and paid digital editions (eBooks) sold globally.

2. Payment Cycle & Accounting Period

Royalty calculations and disbursements operate on a scheduled annual schedule:

Annual Accounting & Settlement Terms:

  • Financial Year Period: Royalty accumulation runs annually from January 1 through December 31 of each calendar year.
  • Annual Statement & Disbursement: Royalty statements are audited, issued, and paid annually within 90 days following the close of the calendar year (by March 31 of the following year).
  • Payment Channels: Earnings are remitted electronically via Direct Bank Transfer (NEFT/RTGS for Indian bank accounts) or SWIFT / International Wire Transfer for international authors.

3. Multi-Author & Edited Volume Allocations

For works created by multiple authors or editorial teams, royalty distribution strictly adheres to the initial Publishing Agreement signed prior to production:

  • Co-Authored Books: The 15% overall royalty is divided equally among co-authors unless an alternative split ratio was specified in writing within the signed publishing contract.
  • Edited Collections: For edited volumes consisting of contributed chapters from various authors, the 15% royalty is assigned to the Volume Editor(s) unless individual chapter author arrangements are explicitly stipulated.

4. Tax Deductions & Author Details

All payouts are processed by our parent entity, DSCHOLAR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND ANALYTICS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED. Applicable government taxes or Tax Deductions at Source (TDS) will be withheld as required by Indian tax regulations or international treaty provisions. Authors are required to maintain up-to-date tax identification details (PAN / Tax ID) and bank details within the author portal to ensure uninterrupted annual payouts.