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Publishing FAQs

• I already have other distributors for my materials. Does that make a difference?
  
  While we prefer to sell exclusive products, our primary criteria for publishing or distribution is that the products closely match our strategic goals and the current HRDQ product line.
   
• What do I need to do to submit a product for consideration?
  
  Just complete the Product Submission Form and send it along with one complete set of materials to the address that appears at the top of the form. That will give us all the information we need to conduct a thorough review of your product.
   
• How does the product review process work?
  
  At HRDQ, the product review process is a team effort. First, our Research & Development Team will review your product to determine whether it might be appropriate for HRDQ. This initial evaluation is followed by a comprehensive review by the Product Review Team, who will analyze the product’s quality, uniqueness, and marketability, and determine how it compares with competing products in the marketplace.
  
  If your product is accepted, we’ll send you a letter of acceptance and contact you to discuss the publication or distribution process in greater detail. If we are unable to use your product idea, we will return all materials to you unless you request otherwise.
   
• Who reviews my product?
  
  The Product Review Team is composed of HRDQ staff members from Research & Development, Marketing, Sales, Editorial, and Production. Occasionally we invite strategic partners to assist in the process.
   
• How long does the review process take?
  
  When we receive your materials for review we will send you a confirmation letter or e-mail message. The review process takes at least four weeks.
   
• Are my materials treated confidentially?
  
  All materials are handled with care and kept confidential. We will return them to you when the review process is complete.
   
• What happens after my product is reviewed?
  
  If your product is accepted for publication, you will receive a confirmation letter and an Author’s Agreement. If our reviewers determine that your product does not fit our current product plan or overall corporate strategy, we will return all copies to you unless you request otherwise. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we cannot provide written summaries of the review process.
   
• What are the arrangements for publishing new materials?
  
  You’ll find the details of the publishing agreement between author and HRDQ in the Author’s Agreement, which is a standard publishing contract.
   
• How does the product development process work?
  
  HRDQ works closely with you through each step of the process. Our staff members in Research & Development, Editorial, Design, Marketing, and Sales will collaborate with you to ensure the successful development, design, and sale of your product. We welcome your suggestions for the design and packaging of your product and will consider them in the process. To ensure the highest quality and accurate brand messaging, however, we will need to make the final decision. In general, the total process usually takes 4-12 months, depending on the type of products and projects already in progress.
   
• Who owns the copyright to the published product?
  
  As an author for HRDQ, you’ll own the copyright and will need to file the necessary forms. We will provide you with these forms and help you to complete them. HRDQ owns the exclusive rights to publish, market, and distribute the product worldwide.
   
• Who is responsible for obtaining permissions?
  
  In all cases, the author is responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions to use material from published sources protected by copyright. These permissions must be obtained in writing before the manuscript enters the editorial process. For information regarding what types of quoted material require reprint permission, please contact the US Copyright Office at the address below or call 202-707-3000 for copies of their informative publications. In general, any quoted material longer than 300 words will require permission for use from the original source.
  
  US Copyright Office
  The Library of Congress
  101 Independence Ave., SE
  Washington, DC 20559-6000
  http://www.copyright.gov
   
• Who do I contact for more information?
  
  For more information about publishing your product with HRDQ or to submit materials, please contact:
  
  HRDQ Editorial Services
  2002 Renaissance Blvd, #100
  King of Prussia, PA 19406-2756
  E: editorial@hrdq.com