Copyright page for a nonfiction book

Nonfiction and how-to books usually add a disclaimer saying the content is general information, not professional advice. It matters most for health, money, and legal topics. Fill in the form, and then copy the finished page into your book.

By the Proselis team · Updated

Your book

This is usually your legal name or pen name. The year is when the book is first published.

Nonfiction lines
Publishing details

KDP gives paperbacks a free ISBN if you don’t have one.

Kindle ebooks don’t need one. Leave this blank unless you bought one.

Credits
Extras

UK and Australian books add a moral rights line.

Back of the title page · 6 × 9 in

Copyright © 2026 by Marcus Bell

All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

This book is for general information only and is not financial or investment advice. Consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions. The author and publisher are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this information.

First published in 2026 by Clearwater Guides

ISBN 978-1-234567-89-7 (paperback)

Cover design by Ana Petrovic

Edited by Hannah Lowe

A printed book puts the copyright page on the left-hand page behind the title page, set small and near the foot of the page.

Paste it into your book’s copyright page, in Proselis or anywhere else.

  1. 1
    Copyright notice

    It shows your name and the year the book is first published. The word “Copyright” and the © symbol together are the usual form.

  2. 2
    Rights reserved

    This tells readers they need your permission to copy the book. Proselis starts every copyright page with this text, and you can edit it.

  3. 3
    Disclaimer

    Readers expect this in books on health, money, fitness, and legal topics. Name the kind of professional your reader should ask.

  4. 4
    Edition and publisher

    This line names the edition and your imprint, if you use one. Leave the imprint out if you publish under your own name.

  5. 5
    ISBN

    Each format needs its own ISBN. It must match the ISBN on the back cover and in your KDP listing.

  6. 6
    Credits

    This line credits your cover designer and editor. It is optional, but designers often ask for it in their contract.

Three ways to word the disclaimer

Pick the length that suits your book. “Use this” puts it on the page above.

Short9 words

This book is not a substitute for professional advice.

Standard42 words

This book is for general information only and is not financial or investment advice. Consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions. The author and publisher are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this information.

Detailed48 words

The information in this book is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified professional. Consult a professional before acting on anything in this book. The author and publisher disclaim liability for any loss or damage arising from its use.

How should the disclaimer fit the subject?

A gardening book and a diet book need different wording. Name the kind of professional your reader should talk to: a doctor, a financial adviser, or a lawyer. A vague disclaimer reads like boilerplate and protects less.

Can you quote studies and other books?

Facts and data can’t be copyrighted, but the way someone wrote them up can. Paraphrase, cite your sources in notes, and keep direct quotes short. Charts and photos from other books need permission.

Where does the copyright page go?

In a printed book, it sits on the back of the title page, a left-hand page, set small and near the bottom. In an ebook, many authors move it to the end so the free sample on Amazon shows more of the book. KDP accepts either.

Do you need to register your copyright?

No. Your book is protected the moment you write it. In the US, registration is optional, but you must register before you can sue for infringement, and registering within three months of publication makes extra damages available. The UK and Australia have no copyright register at all, and India’s is optional.

Questions

Does a disclaimer stop me from being sued?

It sets expectations, but it won’t protect you if the advice is careless or wrong. Accuracy protects you more than wording does.

Can I put my website on the copyright page?

Yes. Many nonfiction authors add one line such as “For bulk orders and speaking, visit example.com.” Keep it to a single line.

Do I need an ISBN on the copyright page?

Include one if your book has one. KDP gives paperbacks a free ISBN, and Kindle ebooks don’t need one. Each format gets its own ISBN, so list each with its format in parentheses.

Can I copy this page into my book?

Yes. Everything this generator writes is free to use, change, and publish.

This page explains common publishing practice. It isn’t legal advice. For anything that could harm a real person’s reputation, talk to a publishing lawyer.

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