How does Chiify protect my book from piracy?

Chiify distributes through legitimate stores and you keep full copyright. Here's how to reduce piracy risk and what to do if your book is pirated.

Last updated 2026-06-15

You keep 100% of your copyright on Chiify, and we distribute only through legitimate, authorised stores and libraries — never to grey-market channels.

How piracy risk is reduced

Your files go to verified retail and library partners via the De Marque/Cantook hub.
Stores apply their own protections; Chiify does not strip your rights.
A clear copyright page asserts your ownership.

No DRM lock-in either

Avoiding piracy does not require punishing readers with heavy DRM — most authors find good metadata, fair pricing, and reach matter far more than copy protection.

If you find your book pirated

Note the infringing URL and gather proof you own the work — see proving your rights.
Send a takedown (DMCA) notice to the host or search engine.
Tell us — open a ticket and we will help where the listing came through a channel we deliver to.

Most pirate sites comply with a proper takedown notice.

Still need help? Open a ticket from your dashboard or email [email protected] — a real person replies.

What types of content are not allowed on Chiify?

Chiify prohibits pirated/infringing work, plagiarism, placeholder text, hate speech, and illegal content. Here's the full not-allowed list and why.

Do I need to prove I own the rights to my book?

Usually your declaration is enough, but Chiify may ask for proof for flagged titles. Keep your manuscript files, copyright page, and any contracts. Here's why.

Can I publish public domain books on Chiify?

Public domain reprints are discouraged because stores reject duplicate, low-uniqueness editions. A genuinely original edition with new value may qualify.

Can I publish PLR (private label rights) books?

PLR content is discouraged because it's non-unique and stores reject duplicates. Heavily rewritten, original work under your name may be considered.

Trademark guidelines for authors and publishers

Don't use trademarks you don't own in titles, covers, or metadata. Here's how to avoid trademark problems that get books rejected or removed.