Our clean book promise
Clean-Content Standards
Exactly what “clean” means at United We Stand Books, what may still appear in a story, and how every book is reviewed.
Our Definition of Clean
A book carries our clean-content badge only after it has been reviewed and approved against these standards. Clean means the book contains:
- No graphic sexual content.
- No profanity.
- No vulgarity.
- No graphic violence.
Clean does not mean a story avoids difficult subjects. Themes such as danger, grief, war and difficult relationships may appear when they serve the story. When they do, the content is kept clean.
How Books Are Reviewed
Our guarantee is backed by a human editorial review, not an automated check.
- SubmissionAn editor submits the manuscript along with proposed content notes.
- ReviewA reviewer assesses the manuscript against the current, versioned standards and records the reviewer, date and decision.
- ApprovalOnly approved books receive the clean-content badge and are published.
- Ongoing accountabilityIf a published book is found to break our standards, the listing is promptly updated or unpublished and you get your money back in full.
Report a Concern
If you believe a book doesn’t meet these standards, please let us know through our contact page and choose “Report a content concern.”
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