Japanese-to-English Translation Request Form 1) Fill in the form with details about what you want translated.2) Upload any relevant files on the next page.3) You'll hear from me within 48 hours!Step 1. Enter details.First Name *Last Name *Email Address *Sign me up to your general mailing list too!Is there a deadline? *YesNoExact date *Please use the datepicker if you have a hard deadline.Or approximately when? *Give an extra day (24 hours) of notice for every 800 characters.Example: Send 1000-character document 3 days or more before translation needed. A shorter timeline = rush work, which is an additional 50% per character.So, in the example, if translation is requested with less than 3 days available to complete it, it is rush work.What type of translation do you need? *Please choose one:Basic translationFull translationProfessional translationSubmissions for page pricing not 1) in 10pt or larger font size and/or 2) at least a line spacing (height) of 1 will be converted for readability and then invoiced accordingly. ** A "page" is letter or A4 sizing.BASIC TRANSLATIONClient must provide electronic versions of Japanese texts for translation. Meaning, the individual characters can be copied and pasted into another file. If you’re looking for one or more of the following: • General overview/summary of content. • Loose translation of text (no details). $.08 per character or $35 per page **FULL TRANSLATIONfor PDFs and images as well as electronic versions of Japanese texts. If you’re looking for: • Complete translation of content. $.12 per character or $50 per page **PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATIONfor PDFs and images as well as electronic versions of Japanese texts. If you’re looking for one or more of the following:• Complete translation of content.• Worded per guidelines of Client.• Formatted per guidelines of Client.$.17 per character or $70 per page **Are there design guidelines the translations need to follow? (This includes look and feel, speech patterns, and any other formatting.) *Do you want an electronic copy of the Japanese text? *YesNoElectronic copy means the individual characters can be copied and pasted into another file on the computer. If you are sending an electronic version, just check 'No.' If you check 'Yes,' it is $.04 per character. The Japanese text will be returned via email in a Word document.Should I keep any of the following confidential? (Non-disclosure)All materials and information provided by me (Client).The general nature of your (Translator’s) work performed for me (Client).My (Client's) name and event for which you (Translator) performed your Services.Terminology compilations made in the course of your (Translator’s) performance of Services to aid in said services. Such compilations will become my (Client's) property upon payment of the $100 fee.Anything else you'd like to tell me?0 / 1000Terms of Service *I understand and accept the following: Working agreement SERVICESTranslator will email a Word document to Client with translations of the Originals (items to be translated) sent over by Client. Translations will be formatted following any design guidelines, if provided by Client and Client has purchased the Professional Translation package. An electronic copy of the Original(s)’ Japanese text will be sent to Client if this service is purchased by the Client. Translator will confirm the completion date on the Invoice. If the timeframe or scope of services change at any time from what is outlined above, Translator’s time will be billed as detailed under Current Rates and in addition to existing fees and reimbursements. Such changes in scope include research beyond what is normal for a routine translation due to ambiguities in the Originals, changes to Originals after paying the Invoice, and requests for the translation(s) to match style/vocabulary preferences of Client. COMPENSATIONFor the Services above and as defined on the Invoice, Client will compensate Translator as detailed on the Invoice. Client shall pay outside and out-of-pocket expenses Translator incurs on Client’s behalf, if any, including but not limited to overnight postal delivery and long-distance calls to clarify document ambiguity. Translator will notify Client prior to engagement of third-party services where possible. Payment of Translator’s invoice is to be completed within fifteen (15) days of issuing date. In the event payment is not received in a timely manner, five percent (5%) interest will accrue per month to the invoice. Payments will be credited first to late payment charges and next to the unpaid balance. If project is delayed for more than fifteen (15) days, Client shall be billed for work completed. If payments are thirty (30) days overdue, services will be halted until paid in full. Client shall bear all costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney’s fees in any action brought to recover payment under this Agreement or in which Translator may become a party by reason of this Agreement. CREDITS & PROMOTIONSTranslator is allowed to list her work for this project as part of Translator’s business marketing unless a Non-disclosure Agreement has been signed saying otherwise. In which case, Client shall write a recommendation letter or testimonial instead. Client credits Translator’s work in the same weight and style of type as used for acknowledgement of the printer and/or others involved in production of the finished document by the following statement: “English translation by Samantha Chan”. COMPLETION OF SERVICESTranslator and Client will exercise commercially reasonable efforts to stick to the schedule outlined under Services. Any delay or failure to complete services due to factors beyond their control will not be a breach of the Agreement on the part of either party. If Translator is unable to perform the Services outlined, she will notify Client at the earliest possible moment and make reasonable efforts to get Client in touch with a replacement. Client has thirty (30) days from the date translation(s) are emailed to Client to ask for any corrections. Requests for changes after thirty (30) days will be deemed “new work.” CANCELLATION OF SERVICESClient compensates for any and all work done through the date of termination in the amount equivalent to the percentage of total services completed, for any remaining contracted time as per Current Rates and for any and all outside expenses, as detailed under Compensation, incurred through and up to the date of cancellation. ENFORCEMENT, RIGHTS & DISPUTESClient remains sole owner of any Client-provided content and any physical materials will be returned upon completion of services. Translations become property of the Client upon complete payment of Compensation. Translator does retain the right to keep electronic copies of the item(s) to be translated and of their translation. If the nature of the work performed and/or of the information provided is expressly identified by Client in the Non-disclosure form field, it will remain confidential except as required by law. At no point will either party waive their rights by not enforcing this Agreement. All rights and obligations of each party under this Agreement will remain valid after the project has ended. All disputes will be litigated in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois and the laws of the state of Illinois will apply to this Agreement. Revisions Terms and conditions will not change without prior notification. If any part of the Agreement becomes invalid, it will be updated via an Addendum attached to the original Agreement. Changes and negotiations for changes are possible before signing and a new document will be typed up and printed for signing. Changes to Translator’s rates apply to “new work” requested but not to in-progress or approved projects (as in, with signed Agreements). Relationship and roles of Client and Translator TRANSLATORSamantha Chan, Owner of The Sam Exponential, LLC (a) As an independent contractor, the Translator provides a service to the Client. (b) Translator’s duties will only include the duties listed on the Invoice. (c) Translator is not liable for any and all claims, actions, losses or damages (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) which Translator may incur based on information, representations, reports, data or product specifications furnished, prepared or approved by Client for use by Translator in the work performed under this Agreement. (d) Translator is not liable for any changes or the consequences of those changes made to the translation without Translator’s written consent. CLIENTThe person requesting the work for themself or on behalf of another individual or group. (a) Client coordinates decision-making with any other parties involved in the project. (b) Client provides all materials and information necessary for Translator to perform her role and attests that such materials are the Client’s or have been licensed appropriately. In the event there is a dispute or third-party dispute as to the ownership of, permission for, or licenses to any content provided by Client, Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Translator harmless from any and all claims, causes of action or suits regarding said content. (c) Client is responsible for final proofreading. If Client has approved the emailed translation(s) but then finds errors, such as, but not limited to, typographic errors or misspellings, Client bears any cost of correcting such errors. Availability HOURS OF OPERATION (Central Standard Time)MON-WED, FRI 10AM – 6PMSAT 10AM – 2PMSUN 2PM – 6PMOther times by appointment NO-FRILLS COMMUNICATIONCommunication is mainly through email after the first phone meeting, if there is one. Emails are answered at 11AM, 2PM and 5PM. Clients preferring more frequent voice contact can let Translator know; fees for phone/in-person meetings as outlined under Current Rates. Current Rates BASIC TRANSLATIONClient must provide electronic versions of Japanese texts for translation. Meaning, the individual characters can be copied and pasted into another file. If you’re looking for one or more of the following:• General overview/summary of content.• Loose translation of text (no details). $.08 per character or $35 per page ** FULL TRANSLATION for PDFs and images as well as electronic versions of Japanese texts. If you’re looking for:• Complete translation of content. $.12 per character or $50 per page ** PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATION for PDFs and images as well as electronic versions of Japanese texts. If you’re looking for one or more of the following:• Complete translation of content.• Worded per guidelines of Client.• Formatted per guidelines of Client. $.17 per character or $70 per page ** OTHER FEESIn-person/phone meetings after first meeting: $20/hr Rush work: +50%/characterAdditional 24-hr notice needed for every 800 characters.Example: Send 1000-character document 3 days or more before when translation is needed. Electronic copy of Japanese text(s): $.04/character **A "page" is letter or A4 sizing. To ensure readability, submissions for page pricing must be 1) in 10pt or larger font size and 2) at least a line spacing (height) of 1.** Non-disclosure agreement Translator agrees to keep confidential (not divulge or disclose) the items checked in the Non-disclosure form field except as required by law and except that which becomes publicly available through others (not Translator). ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT The above conditions of this Agreement are hereby accepted and binding once I check the box.If the pagination buttons below aren't working, you can move around via the dots on the progress bar at the top of the page.Step 2. Upload documents. Please upload the file(s) or copy and paste the text you want me to translate below. If your files are bigger than a 100 MB or you have more than 10 files, upload your files to Dropbox or Google Drive and put the link in the text area. Thanks!What do you need translated? *0 / 1000Approximately how many pages? *Upload file(s)RemoveSo that your files are associated with your request, please have in the filename as many of the following as you can your name project name due date If you're uploading a file and don't want the entire document(s) translated, please specify page numbers or list sections, etc (like, "the parts highlighted in yellow"). This way I can quickly verify that what you've sent me is actually what you want translated. Translate this for me please!Please do not fill in this field.
