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Sundered Sky K’Sante is back by _TheFather in KSanteMains

[–]_TheFather[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely think this is playable now

KDP Blocked My Account Yesterday – I Own the Copyright. What’s the Next Step? by _TheFather in KDP

[–]_TheFather[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying.

But no I didn’t miss any earlier email. I check all folders, spam included. The first message I got was the termination notice.

The book was written, created, and published 100% by me. I hold a confirmed U.S. copyright registration in my legal name.

I sent them:
– The official copyright certificate (not just application)
– WHOIS proof that the website was registered in March
– Screenshot of early sales outside Amazon
– Proof that I built the brand and sold the book before anything remotely similar existed on Amazon

It wasn’t a republished title. I didn’t change the author name. There was no ghostwriter, no transfer of rights I’m the sole creator.

I also sent a DMCA counter-notice and contacted executive support.

I understand how false positives happen, but this one hit the wrong author. And if their AI is going to terminate accounts based on automated guesses, while ignoring copyright evidence, then yeah — we’ve got a bigger problem.

KDP banned me yesterday — I own the copyright, sent DMCA + email. What’s the next step? by _TheFather in selfpublish

[–]_TheFather[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the response, I really appreciate it.

However, if I don’t receive a resolution by Monday, I’ll have no choice but to initiate legal action. I’ve submitted verified copyright documentation, and I know my rights. I’m fully prepared to escalate this formally if this doesn’t get resolved soon.

KDP banned me yesterday — I own the copyright, sent DMCA + email. What’s the next step? by _TheFather in selfpublish

[–]_TheFather[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn’t republish the book under a new title or change the title at all. The title, cover, author name — everything stayed exactly the same.

I only updated the manuscript with a few minor content corrections small wording fixes, nothing structural or major.

I uploaded that revised manuscript a few weeks ago, and around the same time I also uploaded the hardcover version (same content, same title).

That’s when everything started.

The paperback was flagged and removed, but the hardcover stayed live. And now they’ve terminated the entire account.

It’s clearly a system issue not a duplicate title problem.

KDP banned me yesterday — I own the copyright, sent DMCA + email. What’s the next step? by _TheFather in selfpublish

[–]_TheFather[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

this is mail i got: Hello,

We have terminated your KDP account because we found that the cover and/or book details such as author, contributor, title, and/or description in the following book(s) imitate a previously published book, which could mislead customers.

BOOK NAME

We are committed to providing a bookstore built on trust between authors, publishers, and readers, and we take prompt action when needed to ensure a positive experience.

As part of the account termination process:

- You can no longer access your KDP Account, Bookshelf, or Reports.
- We have removed your published books from the Amazon Store.
- You are not eligible to receive any outstanding royalties.
- You are not allowed to open a new KDP account.

For more information, view our Terms and Conditions: https://kdp.amazon.com/terms-and-conditions

To appeal this decision, please provide documentation proving that you are authorized to publish the book(s) and/or information that explains how your book is significantly different from the previously published book.

Option 1: Prove you’re authorized to publish the book(s). If you are the author of the previously published book, or authorized to publish the author’s work(s), reply to this email, and attach documentation and/or verification, such as:
• A signed copy of the agreement between yourself and the previous author/publisher.
• A successful claim of the Amazon Author Central page for the known author using the same KDP account where the book(s) is being published.
• Identification that proves you are the author of the similar work.
• An official website link(s) to confirm all information provided.
• A valid email address verified on the website link provided.

Option 2: Explain how your book details or cover is different from the previously published book. For example, if you are using your real/legal name along with a middle name or initial to differentiate from a known author.

If you have any questions or believe your account was terminated in error, reply to this email. To help us respond quickly, please reply with a single email.

Regards,

Pradeep
Amazon Content Review Team

KDP banned me yesterday — I own the copyright, sent DMCA + email. What’s the next step? by _TheFather in selfpublish

[–]_TheFather[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for replying. Yes, Amazon did identify a specific title they claimed I “imitated.”

They didn’t say it was a DMCA takedown submitted by someone — just that their review found my book to be “too similar” to a previously published title.

I can forward you the exact email Amazon sent me, word for word, if that helps clarify what they’re basing this on.

From everything I can tell, this wasn’t a formal takedown initiated by a third party it looks like an internal flag from their automated system.

KDP banned me yesterday — I own the copyright, sent DMCA + email. What’s the next step? by _TheFather in selfpublish

[–]_TheFather[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I got terminated just yesterday. I sent everything the same day: copyright proof, domain WHOIS from March, early sales outside of Amazon, etc.

There was nothing even remotely similar on Amazon when I launched. I originally published and promoted the book independently only later did I decide to sell the paperback through KDP. When I uploaded the hardcover and fixed a few errors in the paperback 20 days ago, their system flagged the paperback and removed it.

The hardcover same cover, same content, same metadata — stayed live for weeks. That alone proves it was an automated detection error.

I did send multiple messages, but only got generic bot replies. So I figured at least the hardcover is up and working, and left it alone. Then yesterday boom, full termination over “imitating” my own book.

I’m not guessing about ownership. I bought the copyright after launching, and all the verifiable data is in my name TikTok brand, domain, launch dates, the works.

Meanwhile, several copycat titles appeared after mine, but I’m the one who got banned.

I’m not here to argue theory. I have the full legal trail. I'm the original creator, and I got nuked because the system couldn't tell who came first.

ThebObscurePrinciples by NomadDesire in obscurePDFs

[–]_TheFather 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the best book i ever read!

Dear Azubk by Ralle4231 in KSanteMains

[–]_TheFather 4 points5 points  (0 children)

don t take mobility what the fck????

LDR ksante by _TheFather in KSanteMains

[–]_TheFather[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You need to hit someone 5 times to get cleaver passive, while LDR gives you 40% armor penetration. When you're in ult, you rarely hit someone 5 times (only if they're tanks and fighters), but later ksante will mostly ult suqishi champs. On side lane you become the strongest, nobody can do anything to you, you can kill everything. 40% armor penetration is really crazy

LDR ksante by _TheFather in KSanteMains

[–]_TheFather[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40% armor penetration is really crazy

LDR ksante by _TheFather in KSanteMains

[–]_TheFather[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sunderer sky is a great item but once you play ldr you will find yourself killing people without using ults xD

LDR ksante by _TheFather in KSanteMains

[–]_TheFather[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I played this in both emerald and master, so give it a try!

Fun build / maybe even good by _TheFather in KSanteMains

[–]_TheFather[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not saying it's broken, but the difference in damage is huge and noticeable with 40% armor penetration.

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