Legal notice

Legal Notice

Effective Date: 4.11.2019
Last Updated: 8.6.2027

This Legal Notice applies to the website operated by Purple Diamond Press Inc., including purplediamondpresskids.com and any related pages, content, programs, and digital properties controlled by Purple Diamond Press Inc.

Copyright Notice

Unless otherwise identified, the written content, website design, graphics, photographs, videos, promotional materials, marketing copy, downloadable resources, and other original materials appearing on this website are protected by applicable United States copyright laws.

Individual books, manuscripts, illustrations, cover designs, photographs, author biographies, characters, series, and other creative works may be owned by Purple Diamond Press Inc., individual authors, illustrators, licensors, partners, or other respective rights holders pursuant to applicable contracts.

The appearance of a work on this website does not necessarily mean that Purple Diamond Press owns all rights in that work.

Trademark Notice

What If We Were® is a registered trademark.

Other names, logos, slogans, titles, series names, and program names displayed on this website may be registered trademarks, common-law trademarks, or marks used under license, including, as applicable:

What If We Were®
What If We Were All™
My Teacher Says™
You Matter Series™
Brand to Books™
Publishing Books That Make a Difference™
The Weirdots™ — owned by Check N’ Play
Purple Diamond Press names, logos, and associated brand elements

The ® symbol should be used only with federally registered marks. The ™ symbol may be used to identify a claimed trademark even when the mark is not federally registered.

Nothing on this website grants permission to use any trademark, logo, brand name, slogan, series name, or other source identifier without prior written authorization from the applicable owner.

Unauthorized use may violate trademark, unfair-competition, copyright, or other applicable laws.

Ownership of Books and Creative Materials

Purple Diamond Press publishes works created by multiple authors, illustrators, designers, photographers, and creative professionals.

Rights in individual books and related materials are governed by the applicable publishing agreements, illustration agreements, licenses, assignments, permissions, and other written contracts.

Visitors may not assume that website access grants permission to reproduce or use:

Book covers
Book interiors
Illustrations
Characters
Manuscripts
Author photographs
Series branding
Activity pages
Teacher resources
Downloadable files
Promotional artwork
Logos or trademarks

All rights not expressly granted are reserved by the applicable rights holder.

Permitted Personal Use

Visitors may access and view publicly available website content for personal, informational, and noncommercial purposes.

You may share a direct link to a publicly available page on this website, provided that the link does not:

Misrepresent the source of the content
Suggest an unauthorized endorsement or affiliation
Place the content within a misleading frame
Remove attribution
Circumvent access controls
Use Purple Diamond Press intellectual property unlawfully

No other license or permission is implied.

Educational and Classroom Use

Educators, librarians, schools, literacy organizations, museums, reviewers, media professionals, and community organizations are encouraged to contact us regarding appropriate educational or promotional uses of our materials.

Purchasing a book does not automatically grant permission to scan, photocopy, reproduce, upload, distribute, publicly perform, adapt, or create derivative materials from the book except as permitted by law or expressly authorized in writing.

Permission requests are evaluated individually.

Permission Requests

To request permission to use Purple Diamond Press materials, please email:

services@purplediamondpress.com

Your request should include:

The title or material you wish to use
The specific portion requested
Your intended use
The intended audience
The format and quantity
The website, platform, publication, event, or location
Whether the use is commercial or nonprofit
The anticipated period of use

Permission is not granted unless Purple Diamond Press or the applicable rights holder confirms approval in writing.

Approval may be subject to attribution requirements, licensing fees, restrictions, expiration dates, or other conditions.

Manuscript and Creative Submissions

Submission of a manuscript, illustration, concept, proposal, or other creative material does not transfer ownership to Purple Diamond Press.

Applicants retain ownership of their submitted materials unless rights are later granted under a separate signed agreement.

Submission does not create:

A confidential relationship
A fiduciary relationship
An agency relationship
A publishing agreement
An obligation to publish
An obligation to compensate the submitter
An exclusive review arrangement

Purple Diamond Press may receive materials containing similar themes, concepts, titles, characters, educational topics, or story elements that were developed independently.

Publishing Information Disclaimer

Information regarding publishing experiences, distribution, editing, illustration, marketing, reviews, awards, author copies, timelines, and other publishing opportunities is provided for general informational purposes.

Website information does not constitute a publishing offer or binding agreement.

Specific services, fees, royalties, responsibilities, rights, timelines, and deliverables are governed by the applicable signed publishing agreement and addenda.

Purple Diamond Press does not guarantee:

Manuscript acceptance
Publication by a particular date
Retail placement
Bookstore stocking
Library purchases
Media coverage
Positive reviews
Trade reviews
Awards or finalist recognition
Book sales
Bestseller status
Profitability
Speaking engagements
Licensing opportunities
Translation, audio, merchandise, film, or television agreements

Independent Organizations and Separate Entities

Purple Diamond Press may display the names or logos of distributors, professional associations, award organizations, foundations, literacy supporters, sponsors, vendors, community organizations, or other third parties.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, these organizations remain separate and independent entities.

Display of a name or logo does not necessarily indicate endorsement, ownership, control, partnership, joint venture, agency, or shared legal responsibility.

Charity’s Readers for Tomorrow

Charity’s Readers for Tomorrow and Purple Diamond Press Inc. are separate entities with distinct missions, programs, finances, and operations.

Purple Diamond Press may support, collaborate with, or participate in literacy initiatives involving Charity’s Readers for Tomorrow, but neither entity is responsible for the debts, obligations, contracts, representations, or liabilities of the other unless expressly agreed in writing.

Third-Party Logos and Recognition

Third-party names, logos, trademarks, award seals, membership badges, and recognition marks remain the property of their respective owners.

Their appearance on this website is intended to identify legitimate relationships, memberships, distribution arrangements, awards, recognitions, collaborations, or media references.

No broader endorsement or affiliation should be inferred beyond the relationship specifically described.

External Links

This website may link to third-party websites, retailers, distributors, review services, social media platforms, organizations, vendors, financing providers, and other external resources.

Purple Diamond Press does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their:

Content
Availability
Security
Accessibility
Privacy practices
Products
Pricing
Policies
Representations
Transactions

Visitors should review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party website before using it.

Accuracy of Information

Purple Diamond Press makes reasonable efforts to keep website information accurate and current. However, publishing schedules, titles, product specifications, services, program availability, pricing, awards, distribution arrangements, and other information may change.

We reserve the right to correct errors, revise information, update content, or remove materials without prior notice.

No Professional Advice

Website content is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, accounting, investment, or other professional advice.

Prospective authors and business partners should consult their own qualified advisers before making decisions or entering contracts.

Reporting Suspected Infringement

To report suspected unauthorized use of Purple Diamond Press materials or intellectual property, email:

services@purplediamondpress.com

Please provide:

Your name and contact information
Identification of the protected work
The location of the suspected infringement
A description of the unauthorized use
Documentation supporting your ownership or authority
Any additional relevant information

We will evaluate legitimate reports and take appropriate action where warranted.

Enforcement

Purple Diamond Press and the applicable rights holders reserve the right to enforce their copyrights, trademarks, contractual rights, and other intellectual-property rights through all remedies available under applicable law.

This may include requests for removal, cease-and-desist communications, platform complaints, licensing demands, claims for damages, injunctive relief, recovery of legal expenses where permitted, and other lawful remedies.

Nothing in this Legal Notice restricts uses permitted by law, including applicable fair-use rights.

Changes to This Legal Notice

Purple Diamond Press may update this Legal Notice as its website, brands, publishing programs, intellectual-property portfolio, or legal obligations evolve.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Information

Questions concerning this Legal Notice, permissions, trademarks, copyrights, or suspected infringement may be directed to:

Purple Diamond Press Inc.
Orange, California, USA

Email: services@purplediamondpress.com

Mailing Address:
655 S. Main Street
Suite 200, #1130
Orange, CA 92868
United States

© 2026 Purple Diamond Press Inc. All rights reserved. What If We Were® is a registered trademark. Other names and marks displayed on this website are owned by Purple Diamond Press or their respective rights holders. Unauthorized use is prohibited.