Scope Statement
This guide assumes US-first retail realities. The majority of examples, pricing, legal references, and platform strategies are optimised for authors publishing primarily to US markets.
Regional Quick-Reference
| Region | ISBN | Copyright | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $295/10 (Bowker) | $65 optional, rising to $85 mid-November 2026 | Course applies as written |
| United Kingdom | £174/10 incl. VAT (Nielsen) | Automatic only | UK GDPR compliance required |
| European Union | Varies by country | Automatic only | GDPR + VAT compliance essential |
| Canada | Free (Library & Archives) | CAD $50 optional | Canada Council grants available |
| Australia | A$88/10 (Thorpe-Bowker), plus a first-purchase setup fee | Automatic only | Focus on US market for revenue |
| New Zealand | Free (National Library) | Automatic only | Focus on US market for revenue |
EU/UK — Critical Compliance
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- Cookie consent for website visitors
- Right to deletion and data portability for customers
- Complete W-8BEN for US Amazon sales tax treaty
- VAT registration once thresholds are exceeded