I’m Not Sure I Can Legally Use This Cover or Image

Check permissions, licences and ownership for the cover and images you plan to publish.

One problem · one clear fix · step-by-step

Check that you own or have permission to use the cover and images you plan to upload.

What a stock-image licence does and does not permit.

Why commissioning an image does not always transfer every right automatically.

What to record when AI-generated artwork or third-party assets are involved.

A fillable PDF: tick the checklists and type into the worksheets on screen, or print it and work on paper. It links to the relevant official KDP Help pages so you can verify current requirements before acting.

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