England in Particular, Common Ground. Bloomsbury. VIKA designs books and brands that showcase the work of the artists and organisations of the future. We combine the conceptual rigour of book arts and the high production values of fine art publishing with the dynamism and connectivity of creative technologies.

VIKA Collaboration Handbook
Definitions

Definitions

To prevent any misunderstandings and help both parties understand their rights and responsibilities, terms in the Cover Page or Key Terms have these meanings throughout the Collaboration Agreement.

Agreement
Refers to the entirety of the collaboration agreement, including the Cover Page, Key Terms, and the ‘Working Together’ Manual.

Business Day
Any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday in England.

Collaborator
The individual or organization identified on the Front Page of the Full Terms.

Consultancy Fees
Fees for VIKA’s design services, outlined in the Key Terms and paid according to the agreed-upon payment schedule.

Changes in Scope
Adjustments to the project’s scope may result in additional charges, invoiced separately based on the agreed daily rate or an updated design fee.

Diplomacy
Open and respectful communication to address challenges, with direct conversations preferred for issue resolution.

Estimated Timetable
Provides an estimated duration for completing the Work but is not a guarantee.

Expenses
Costs incurred by VIKA, such as printing, shipping, or travel expenses, neccessary to complete the work.

Final Deliverables/Final Designs
Completed designs or materials produced by VIKA and provided to the client upon completion of the work.

Handbook/Manual
Refers to a set of Commercial Terms and Conditions that outline the guidelines, policies, and procedures for collaboration between VIKA and its partners or collaborators.

Intellectual Property (IP)
Encompasses various intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Mutual Agreement
Both parties agreing to terminate the contract.

Not Fixing a Problem
Failure to address a term violation within 14 days of notification.

Parties
Refers to either the client or VIKA individually, or both collectively.

Pausing
Either party ending the Agreement by notifying the other in writing before VIKA starts the next stage of work.

Payment Terms
Terms specifying how and when payments are made for VIKA’s services.

Publication/Project
Refers to any printed or online materials created as part of the collaborative project between VIKA and the collaborator, including books, magazines, articles, and digital content.

Resolution
The process for resolving disputes, which may involve mediation under the CEDR Model Mediation Procedure.

Royalties
Payments to be made if Sales and Distribution are discussed in the Collaboration Agreement, agreed upon in writing.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Events beyond the Parties’ control, such as natural disasters or government actions, impacting their ability to fulfil obligations.

VAT
Value Added Tax, applicable to goods and services in the UK at a rate of 20%.

VIKA Augmented Reality Materials
VIKA’s technology and content for augmented reality, including software, programming, and digital assets.

VIKA Intellectual Property
All intellectual property owned by VIKA, including existing IP and new IP created during collaboration.

Working Designs
Early versions of designs being developed for the project.