For example, if youve written an ebook about traumatic brain injuries, you need a disclaimer that tells your readers that they shouldnt make any medical decisions based solely on your advice, and that the information youve provided isnt meant to replace a trip to the doctor or a call to 911. How to format a book for amazon kindle ebook publishing school 2. Expert advice for creating industrystandard print books. Expert advice for creating industrystandard print books kindle edition by friedlander, joel. Today i have two types of information you might want to add to your page. You should consult your attorney for your specific publishing and disclaimer questions and needs. The following version of the novel was used to create this study guide. Many authors assume the legal disclaimers at the front of their books are supposed to be boring. Scott has a passion for teaching strategic life skills and inspiring people to take charge of their lives. Use professional notices, trademark notices, disclaimers, and disclosures in your ebooks, digital special reports and white papers to reduce the chance of getting sued or investigated by the government. Whatever disclosure policy you need from a medical or affiliate disclaimer to a basic blog disclaimer our free generator has you covered. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book blueprint. From giving free advice to leading a successful workshop. Nov 14, 2010 im writing to ask about a disclaimer in an upcoming book to be published.
While all the stories in this book are true, some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of the people involved. Here are 6 examples and the books in which they could be used. The page is where many publishers print disclaimers. Create a disclaimer customtailored to your needs in minutes to protect yourself and your business from liabilities and comply with various laws and requirements. Here are a few examples of views expressed disclaimers. With a single tap of your device, you can carry hundreds of books. Ebook disclaimers thanks to tablets and smartphone reading apps, you can gobble up as many books as you want without having to scrounge up physical space for all of them. It has disclaimers for memoirs, recent history, novels, howto, health and sports training. For example, an ebook providing information about how to perform exercises could result in personal injuries, whereas an ebook about investment could. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the authors imagination or used in a fictitious manner.
Make your disclaimer part of the experience of the book. I have an ebook in the 10 quick steps series called 10 quick steps to learning mac os x unix. Childhood disorders, learning disorders and developmental delays cannot be diagnosed or treated through the ot mom ebooks. Consistency list birth, marriage, death, and other dates in the same format throughout your book indents use indentation with bullets or numbering to list successive generations of descendants. Following the tip, i have provided a few sample book disclaimers and templates, including the genre of book to use them under.
May 28, 2015 the books disclaimer, about its bearing no resemblance to anyone living or dead, has been threateningly crossed out in red ink. In disclaimer, by renee knight, secrets wind up in. I looked at pj orourkes book and it does have a disclaimer, but its about the statistics used in the book. Isbn 9781501173219 paperback isbn 9781476746609 ebook edition of the book. If you find that most of the books within your genre do not include a book disclaimer, consider not adding one to your own book. The legal disclaimer examples for books shown below are given as a guideline so that you can become familiar with the legalities of book publishing. Here are a few samples of legal disclaimers used in books to get you started. Im writing to ask about a disclaimer in an upcoming book to be published. Its been 192 days, seven hours and fifteen minutes since her last drink. Termly llc is not a lawyer or a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or provide legal advice or legal representation. Where can i find a medical disclaimer template for the book. To add in the symbol, all you do is hold the alt key and type in 0169.
The author and publisher of this ebook and the accompanying materials have used their best efforts in preparing this ebook. The better marketed a book is, the more informed the public will be about its existence, which means that it will have a bigger chance of being read and it will have a much larger audience. It could be a total mess, having too many typos and problems with grammar and structure, or it could be an overnight success. Short for electronic book, an ebook or ebook is a book published in an electronic format. If youre doing a health or fitness type book, then its a good idea to cover your ass by adding in some type of disclaimer for your book.
The ebook and its owners cannot be held responsible for any losses or damages incurred from the information on this site. Jul 23, 2010 readers should be aware that the websites listed in this book may change. Books similar to disclaimer meet your next favorite book. This is the quick and easy way to get generic page language into your book. One of the most common questions i get from new selfpublishers is, what do i put on the page.
They presume some pricey lawyers devised standard legalese, and they dare not depart from the norm. Book copyright page examples for your ebook kindlepreneur. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Create a legal disclaimer for free to protect your blog, website, or app against legal liability. As such, use of this book implies your acceptance of this disclaimer. The author and publisher make no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the contents of this ebook. Copyright page example of copyright pages free copyright. Learn more about timelines for updates to published books. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Catherine ravenscroft is a documentary film maker with a lawyer husband, robert, and an unmotivated young adult son, nicholas.
Jan 15, 2010 one of the most common questions i get from new selfpublishers is, what do i put on the page. Pj orourkes book eat the rich didnt have to admit hes not a chef. Many memoir writers use plain vanilla disclaimers such as. Book disclaimer examples for fiction and nonfiction titles. There are various ways in which the ebook disclaimer seeks to. Mar 23, 2016 the information provided within this ebook is for general informational purposes only. Keep info together whenever possible, use page breaks to divide information about. Disclaimer is a classic case in point a ive said over and over again that most of the hyped and praised and hotly anticipated books ive read this year have been thoroughly mediocre, and yet only recently has it occurred to me that of course they are. For some reason, the page has the power to intimidate some people, with its small print and legalistic language, not to. If youre an author, a marketer, or a business owner, this convenience allows you to harness the full power of ebooks whether youre trying to generate leads, launch a. It is not a make money online tho, its more along the lines of helping yourself, have a better outlook onlife type of book.
You will most probably find that the sample disclaimers below can be tweaked and amended to suit you and your books needs. Some publishers will include a book disclaimer at the start of the book, whilst some will include it at the end. Disclaimers for your self published book bookstand. Be sure to record each of these isbns on the page and make a note of its edition in parentheses. More information about ebook disclaimersthe nature of the risks associated with an ebook will depend in large part upon its subject matter.
With these caveats out of the way, lets look at some disclaimer examples. Even with this short example, your page will do the job its supposed to do, and give interested parties the means to contact you for publishingrelated questions. Whether your the author or publisher, youre going to want to use ebook legalese to protect yourself. Here is the disclaimer selfhelp books should include.
So, regardless of the claim i just made and the claims i made on. You should adapt this document to cover the particular risks that a particular ebook may give rise to. Copyright page samples you can copy and paste into your book. The author and publisher are providing this book and its contents on an as is basis and make no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to this book or its contents. And if an author alters the narrative to make it more readable, those kinds of changes should also. The indents help maintain readability when compressing chart information to save space. Use our suite of style options to customize your disclaimer to match the look and feel of your. The information provided within this ebook is for general informational purposes only. Readers should be aware that the websites listed in this book may change. Below are two sample disclaimers printed in actual books. Now, while fiction books require very little in the way of legal disclaimers, nonfiction books are a completely different. For example, if you have a kindle version, an epub version, a softcover, an audio book, and a hardcover you will need at least four different isbns five, if you want one for your kindle book too. Last time i gave examples of long and short pages that you can use in your book. Click the publish button at the bottom of the page.
Jan 26, 2015 following the tip, i have provided a few sample book disclaimers and templates, including the genre of book to use them under. The books disclaimer, about its bearing no resemblance to anyone living or dead, has been threateningly crossed out in red ink. Q your recent post said, any readers whod like to see sample disclaimers i have three of them medical, financial, and other, can contact me here i was trying to see if i really need to put a disclaimer on a health book that i am writing i am an md. A views expressed disclaimer is typically seen on blogs or other online media publications, posts or articles this disclaimer informs readers that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the authors employer, organization, committee or other group or individual. However, neither best publishing company nor its authors guarantees the accuracy or completeness of any information published herein and neither best publishing company nor its authors shall be responsible for any errors, omissions, or claims for damages, including exemplary damages, arising out of use, inability to use, or with regard to the. Disclaimers posted on may 31, 20 by cate macabe though a disclaimer is no guarantee against a lawsuit, most authors and publishers of fiction and nonfiction use them in an attempt to cover all bases, to have some claim to a defense just in case they are sued.
Please contact your local occupational therapist if there are significant gaps in your childs progress. This article has sample disclaimers for your self published book. You may need to search through a few books before you find the disclaimer you need. Legal disclaimer examples for books cascadia author services. Where can i find a medical disclaimer template for the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Although we strive to keep the the ebook current and uptodate, companies often change prices and details without warning. Jan 16, 2010 last time i gave examples of long and short pages that you can use in your book.
Allen wyatt, publisher of some great excel ebooks through vital, has a similarly complex solution. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. The information provided in this book is designed to provide helpful. This book provides content related to physical andor mental health issues. If you have a personal website or a blog, a views expressed disclaimer helps make it clear to your readers that what theyre reading is a product solely of your own. It reflects the authors present recollections of experiences over time. It allows for instant access to a book by downloading it over the internet. There are various ways in which the ebook disclaimer seeks to manage liability. In his book, he is talking about the history of the global economy.
Youll note that you get a different isbn for each edition of your book i. The law does not require a disclaimer to be boring. I am not a lawyer, and by presenting to you these sample disclaimersall taken from published booksi am not suggesting you cut and paste them into your book. Sample book disclaimers for howto books, novels and short stories books and memoir, autobiography books including example templates for. Here is a disclaimer from a motivational book written in the chicken soup style, containing different chapters from different authors. The author and publisher disclaim all such representations and warranties, including for example warranties of merchantability and educational or medical. Following the advice in this book could make you millions of dollars and completely transform your life. The publisher and the author are providing this book and its contents on an as is basis and make no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to this book or its contents. Scott allan is a student success coach and inhouse content creator here at selfpublishing school. Example of a legal disclaimer for a nonfiction book on health e. None of the ot mom ebooks serve as a substitute for an occupational therapy evaluation and treatment.
The disclaimer for ebooks contains specific provisions dealing with advice, and disclaiming liability in relation to advice. Kindle book copyright page examples for self publishing. For some reason, the page has the power to intimidate some people, with its small print and legalistic language, not to mention all those mysterious numbers. Book outline examples aspiring writers, as well as experienced ones know the struggles of writing a book.
Jan 16, 2017 how to format a book for amazon kindle ebook publishing school 2. Even though we have attempted to present accurate information, there are no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this ebook for any purpose. How to write a legal disclaimer for your book alicia dunams. All information, software, services, and comments provided on the site are for informational and selfhelp purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. For example, an ebook providing information about how to perform exercises could result in personal injuries, whereas an ebook about investment could result in financial loss.
But, more specifically, your liability depends on the subject matter of your book. An ebook can be published in different file formats, for example, plain text, pdf, rich text format, as image files. If you are unsure, always add a disclaimer to your book. Some names and characteristics have been changed, some events have been compressed, and some dialogue has been. Even though we have attempted to present accurate information, there are no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this ebook for any. Rice includes a short, tothepoint disclaimer on his personal website. This book is designed to provide information and motivation to our readers.
Knight is a new author with some credits in television and. Jun 14, 2019 this ebook disclaimer has two main functions. Although we strive to keep the current and uptodate, companies often change prices and details without warning. Free disclaimer generator create a disclaimer in minutes. How to create a copyright page in 5 minutes with template. Kindle copyright advice book copyright page examples for. Disclaimers for your self published book bookstand publishing. Ebook disclaimers the fastest free disclaimer generator. Go to the isbnissuing website here for more details on isbns for ebooks. How to copyright a book quickly stepbystep with examples. Short for electronic book, an ebook or e book is a book published in an electronic format. Since im not an attorney, make sure to consult with one before you publish any book disclaimer statements. The legal disclaimer examples for books shown below are given as a guideline so. On the other hand, it may not and you could hurt yourself in the process.
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