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First project and next steps

This isn't a contract. It's a record of what both parties expect from a first project, so that if the project goes well, we can move straight into the work rather than starting a new conversation.

Organisation

1Next steps 2First project 3Success 4Decision

01If the first project succeeds

On the basis that the first project is successful, we envisage:

Working model

Full service — Deanta manages typesetting, CE and PM Hybrid — Deanta manages typesetting and CE, you manage PM Licensing — your team uses Lanstad directly

Titles per yearBest estimate

Title cadence

Steady through the year Seasonal peaks

Further titles to Deanta fromMonth and year

Copyediting preference

Onshore Offshore Both, depending on title

If Deanta manages PM

Onshore Offshore No preference

Number of Lanstad users

Title management system

Yes No

Likely number of templates

Indexing required

Always Some titles No Uncertain

Alt text required

Yes No Not yet decided

Anything to add about next steps?

02First project

The scope and timing of the pilot.

Agreed number of titles

Agreed number of templates

Start date

Review dateExpected within 6 to 8 weeks of start

Set a start date to see the 6–8 week review window.

During the first project

Shadow sessions at each key stage, so your team sees exactly how the work is done
The first project will be invoiced at the agreed rates on 30-day terms, unless otherwise agreed

Anything to add about the first project?

03What success looks like

Choose up to three measures we'll judge the first project against at the review.

Success measuresUp to three

Delivered on schedule Quality of typesetting Quality of copyediting Fewer correction rounds Clear communication and PM Team confident using Lanstad Accessibility requirements met Cost in line with quote

0 of 3 chosen

Anything else that would make it a success?

Anything to add about success?

04Decision

What both parties intend once the first project has been reviewed.

If the first project meets the measures above, both parties intend to move into the working model described in section 1, starting from the date given there.

If it doesn't, we'll meet to agree what needs to change, or part on good terms.

For your organisation

Name Role Email Date

I confirm this reflects our intentions for the first project and what follows it.

Anything else to add?

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Deanta · This statement records shared intentions and is not a contract.