| Hi Bob,
You are correct that these are the terms and conditions. When it comes to using the iBooks Author and the iBooks Store, it is similar in some ways to the terms and conditions of developing apps for iOS. You can use free Apple tools to create web apps for iOS, and distribute however you wish. For native apps, which can leverage technologies for a greater user experience, you can use Apple's free tools, as long as the app is sold/distributed through the App Store.
Content creators do have a choice. Using Pages, Calibre, Adobe Creative Suite or other tools, ePubs can still be created and distributed however the author wishes. For a more engaged and immersive experience, though, Apple is providing a free tool to create content and then will host it in the iBooks Store. Beyond that, the cost of a textbook cannot exceed $14.99, which is a great thing for students.
More Q&A can be found in this KBase article.
Thanks, Corey
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Corey Carson • Systems Engineer
303.834.7193 800.800.2775 Support Apple Education • Colorado/Wyoming
On Jan 20, 2012, at 4:00 PM, Schell, Bob wrote: B. Distribution of your Work. As a condition of this License and provided you are in compliance with its terms, your Work may be distributed as follows: (i) if your Work is provided for free (at no charge), you may distribute the Work by any available means; (ii) if your Work is provided for a fee (including as part of any subscription-based product or service), you may only distribute the Work through Apple and such distribution is subject to the following limitations and conditions: (a) you will be required to enter into a separate written agreement with Apple (or an Apple affiliate or subsidiary) before any commercial distribution of your Work may take place; and (b) Apple may determine for any reason and in its sole discretion not to select your Work for distribution. * a ‘Work’ : any book or other work you generate using this software Apple will not be responsible for any costs, expenses, damages, losses (including without limitation lost business opportunities or lost profits) or other liabilities you may incur as a result of your use of this Apple Software, including without limitation the fact that your Work may not be selected for distribution by Apple.
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