Can You Use Canva for Publishing on Amazon KDP? | Kittl Canva's Licensing & Copyrights Explained

Can You Use Canva for Publishing on Amazon KDP? | Kittl Canva's Licensing & Copyrights Explained Are your KDP books legally protected—or are you unintentionally putting your Amazon account at risk? 😬 Don’t worry, you’re not alone! In this video, I’m spilling the tea (with a dash of sass) on how to protect your self-published books from copyright drama, avoid those dreaded account suspensions, and understand what AI + design tools like Canva, Kittl, and Midjourney actually let you do legally. I'm NOT an attorney (but I do play Elle Woods on YouTube... sort of), and I’ve worked with real legal professionals to help hundreds of creators understand how to copyright and trademark their work the right way. 👩‍⚖️📚 🎯 Whether you're using AI to create book interiors, Canva to design covers, or just wondering how to stop a monkey from stealing your copyright (yep, we go there)… this episode is your roadmap. 💥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: ✅ How to protect your KDP books legally ✅ What copyright actually means (and how to claim it) ✅ How to avoid account suspensions due to AI or Canva misuse ✅ What you can trademark (and what you can’t!) ✅ Real stories from the KDP world to help you avoid pitfalls ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – “What, like it’s hard?” – Welcome to KDP Copyright 101 00:21 – Why I’m talking legal (and why you blew up the last attorney video!) 00:37 – The 3 steps to copyright your work (and how to prep for our next attorney Q&A) 01:14 – AI changed the game: Why Canva, Kittl, and Midjourney TOS matter 02:35 – What is copyright, really? (Hint: even your cringe doodles count) 03:51 – The monkey selfie copyright case 🐒 (and why it matters) 04:52 – Can you really claim ownership if it’s not 100% yours? 05:40 – Platforms that do let you own copyright (if you pay) 06:42 – Why Amazon cares who owns what (and how it affects you) 08:17 – How to legally register your work (and why it's worth it!) 09:35 – Should you trademark your book series? Let’s discuss. 11:15 – The “Bold and Easy” KDP drama and how opposition works 12:59 – Mel Robbins vs. Cassie: the “Let Them” trademark mess 13:52 – Harry Potter, trademark wins, and why originality matters 14:47 – Real-life example: Reverse Coloring Books and falling out of registration 15:45 – Why companies protect themselves first, and so should you 17:02 – Explaining Kittl’s legal terms like you're in third grade (because same) 18:08 – The truth: You can’t copyright or trademark Kittl content ❌ 19:09 – What to do if your cover was made on Kittl (don’t panic) 20:21 – Why “free” design elements aren’t always free (read the fine print!) 21:29 – Copyright + AI: What’s changing in real time (and what you need to know) 22:07 – You’re not alone! Why we protect our work together 22:58 – Final action steps + drop your legal questions for our next video Have a question for our favorite attorney Evan? Drop it below and I’ll make sure he answers it in our upcoming legal Q&A! 🧠 Remember: just because something is “free to use” doesn’t mean it’s free to protect. Let’s be the Elle Woods of Amazon KDP—legally blonde, book-smart, and business-savvy. LINKS: Free training: https://www.bookincomestreammachine.com/webinar-registration1714611780504 Copyright stories: https://www.jennyhansenlane.com/products/courses/view/1183311/?action=signup Playlist: Amazon KDP For Beginners: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOenyDhXFfegFTRWtrrM3WIIipjYB_cQB Playlist: Amazon Ads For KDP: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOenyDhXFfegMRDT2tbUHaGo8vQl63hWL Playlist: The Beginner's Guide to Making Money on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOenyDhXFfejyd4rD8Lcju2kCzeyNTd3t Favorite tools and savings: (at no cost to you, my affiliate links) https://bit.ly/3MmLzFf