Knowledge · Rule
Text or critical art outside the safe zone
Cover · C-SAFE
Definition
Critical cover content sits too close to trim or fold edges and may be clipped or hard to read after binding.
Why
- Title or author text placed near trim without safe margin.
- Spine text too tall or too close to front/back folds.
- Decorative frames that leave no margin for manufacturing variance.
- Scaled design that pushed content outward after a resize.
Impact
Often a warning on KDP; still review before upload.
Platforms
| Platform | Result |
|---|---|
| KDP | Warning |
| Apple Books | Unknown |
| Google Play | Unknown |
| Kobo | Unknown |
References
- KDP cover safe zones
- Cermify cover engine — C-SAFE
Last updated · 2026-08-03
Why we believe
Provenance is loaded from RID (same source as Rule Radar) — not a second copy.
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