Why Did KDP Close My Account?

KDP, like any platform, has rules and restrictions designed to maintain quality and integrity. If your account gets shut down, it will likely be for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Duplicate Content: Publishing material that’s too similar to existing work.
2. Manipulative Practices: Engaging in shady tactics such as manipulating sales rankings or reviews.
3. Policy Violations: Publishing offensive or prohibited content.
4. Copyright Issues: Using content you don’t have the right to use.
5. Violating KDP Select Agreements: If your book is enrolled in KDP Select and Amazon discovers that your book is in violation of its exclusivity rules, your account could be closed.

What to Do?

If your KDP account gets closed, do the following:

1. Check Your Email: KDP sends you an email explaining why your account was closed. Read it carefully to understand the reason.
2. Contact KDP Support: If the email isn’t clear, or you believe the closure was a mistake, reach out to KDP support. Be polite and provide any relevant details to clarify your case.
3. Adjust Your Strategy: If you actually did violate KDP’s rules, go back over KDP’s content guidelines and terms of service. Change your strategy to avoid similar mistakes in the future, if they decide to reinstate your account.
4. Check Out Alternative Platforms: If you can’t resolve your issue with KDP, explore other self-publishing platforms such as IngramSpark, Lulu, Smashword or Draft2Digital.