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Im ready to generate my entire book. How do I do it?

If your first chapter is complete, you can generate all of the other chapters for your audiobook quickly by selecting the Generate Entire Book option from within your Chapter Overview Page for the specific book. Don't worry though! This does not mean you're finished! You are still able to review each chapter and modify lines after this initial generation. You have total control to finalise the audiobook at a later date!

Will I be entitled to a commission payment if I sign up for Sounded Free?

Provided you are not in breach of any of the terms of this Agreement, for each of your Audiobook(s) downloaded by an End User through our Book Store which contains ‘Audio Advertisements’ using our ‘AudioAds’ or ‘Sounded Free’ tools, we will pay to you Commissions based on your pricing tier, net of any chargebacks, any VAT, sales or other taxes charged to an End User, withholding or other applicable taxes, bank fees and charges and other applicable fees or amounts we are required to withhold by law

How often are commission payments calculated?

Commission payments we be calculated on a monthly basis and we will pay any commissions due on relevant audiobook advertisements approximately thirty (30) days after the end of the month in which the advertisements were featured.

Can I see what commissions may be due for my audiobook sales?

Yes. You will be able to see the approximate value of any commission payments due in your Author Account dashboard.

Do you pay commissions less than GBP100?

No. We do not pay commissions where the value is less than GBP100 in any given calendar month.

What payment methods are used to pay commissions?

The method of any Commissions payment shall be by way of wire transfer to a bank account in your name.

How do you pay commissions to me?

Payment of commissions shall be by way of wire transfer to a bank account in your name.

Do you need my bank details to pay commisions?

In order to receive commission payments, you are required to provide us with valid bank account information. If you fail to provide us with the relevant information, or you provide inaccurate or incomplete information, we will be unable to make any commission payments to you. You agree we will not be liable for any payment sent using inaccurate or incomplete information you have provided to us.

Is a bank fee payable on commission payments?

Yes. In accordance with the terms of our Publishing Agreement and Terms of Use, we are entitled to charge you for any payment processing fees imposed on us in relation to payment of any commissions to you.

Will you withhold commission payments from me?

In accordance with the terms of our Publishing Agreement and Terms of Use, we may withhold payment of any commissions if we have reasonable grounds for believing you have breached the terms of our agreements or have acted dishonestly. For more information, please see our Publishing Agreement terms.

The commission I received was more than I was due. What do I do?

If you received a commission amount which was more than the amount due to you, in accordance with our Publishing Agreement terms, you agree to promptly repay us on demand any payments made to you, together with all reasonable legal costs and expense incurred by us in investigating any overpayment and also action we take to recover amounts.

Who is responsible for payment of taxes on commissions I receive?

As an Author, you are responsible for any income or other taxes due and payable in your jurisdiction resulting from any payments to you by us. You acknowledge our right and obligations to deduct or withhold any and all applicable taxes from amounts due to you from us, and the amounts due as reduced by the deductions or withholdings will constitute full payment and settlement to you of any Commissions payments

Is Sounded.com responsible for payment of taxes?

As an Author, you are responsible for any income or other taxes due and payable in your jurisdiction resulting from any payments to you by us. You acknowledge our right and obligations to deduct or withhold any and all applicable taxes from amounts due to you from us, and the amounts due as reduced by the deductions or withholdings will constitute full payment and settlement to you of any Commissions payments

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