At Everbound, we believe every great story deserves to be celebrated, and every creator deserves to be respected. We are passionate about collaborating with talented artists, authors, designers, makers, and small businesses to create beautiful, high-quality collector experiences inspired by the joy of reading. This policy outlines how we approach collaborations and the principles that guide our partnerships.

Everbound is committed to building respectful, transparent, and mutually beneficial relationships with creators.

We believe in:

• Fair communication
• Professional collaboration
• Respecting intellectual property
• Supporting independent creators
• Delivering exceptional quality to our customers

We welcome collaboration enquiries from creators including, but not limited to:

• Authors
• Illustrators
• Graphic designers
• Candle makers
• Jewelery makers
• Crochet artists
• Woodworkers
• Leather artisans
• Stationary designers
• 3D printing creators
• Textile artists
• Small handmade businesses

To ensure the quality of every Everbound collection, collaborators should be able to:

• Produce high-quality products consistantly
• Meet agreed production timelines
• Communicate openly throughout the project
• Supply products that meet agreed specifications
• Maintain professional business practices
• Respect copyright and intellectual property laws

We ask that all collaborators provide original work or work they are fully authorised to produce.

By collaborating with Everbound, creators confirm that their work:

• Does not infringe upon another person’s copyright
• Does not copy existing artwork without permission
• Does not violate trademarks or intellectual property rights
• Has been created by the collaborator or is appropriately licensed

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• Creators retain ownership of their original artwork and designs
• Everbound receives the agreed licence to permission to manufacture, market, distribute, and sell the commissioned products
• The scope of use, duration, and any exclusivity arrangements will be clearly outlined in a written agreement before production begins
• If a project is created as a “work made for hire” or involves a full transfer of intellectual property, this will be specified in a separate written agreement signed by both parties.

Where a collaboration includes exclusive artwork or products created specifically for Everbound, the exclusivity period and usage rights will be agreed upon before production begins.

Unless otherwise agreed, creators may not reproduce or sell Everbound-exclusive commissioned designs to other businesses during the agreed exclusivity period.

We are proud to celebrate the talented people behind our collections.

Where appropriate and with the creator’s permission, Everbound may credit collaborators through:

• Our website
• Product information cards
• Social media
• Marketing materials
• Collection announcements

Some collaborations may remain confidential if requested by either party.

All products included in Everbound collections should meet our quality standards.

Products should be:

• Durable
• Safe for normal use
• Professionally finished
• Consistent with approved samples
• Suitable for premium collector’s boxes
• Everbound reserves the right to decline products that do not meet agreed quality expectations.

Creators are expected to:

• Meet agreed production deadlines
• Notify Everbound promptly of any delays
• Package products appropriately for transport
• Communicate any manufacturing issues as early as possible

We understand that handcrafted products may at times require flexibility; we value honest communication from collaborators throughout the entire process.

Many Everbound collections are developed months before launch. Collaborators may receive confidential information including:

• Upcoming book selections
• Product concepts
• Artwork
• Packaging designs
• Marketing plans
• Launch dates

This information must remain confidential unless written permission has been provided to share it publicly.

Everbound values kindness, professionalism, and integrity. We seek collaborators who share our commitment to:

• Respectful communication
• Honestt business practices
• Inclusive and welcoming communities
• Original creativity
• High-quality craftmanship

Either party may end a collaboration before production begins by mutual agreement.

If a project is already underway, both parties will work together in good faith to determine the most appropriate resolution based on the stage of production and any contractual commitments.