# Proofbound — Complete LLM Reference > **Last Updated:** 2026-07-09 > **Primary URL:** https://proofbound.com > **Tagline:** Your expertise. Professionally bound. > **Contact:** info@proofbound.com / support@proofbound.com > **Summary/index version:** https://proofbound.com/llms.txt (shorter; start there if you just need pricing or a quick overview) This is the comprehensive single-file reference for Proofbound and its sister products. It follows the [llms.txt standard](https://llmstxt.org/) for `llms-full.txt` — a complete, ingestible document an AI assistant can use to answer essentially any question about Proofbound without crawling the rest of the site. Every price and factual claim below is sourced from the live site as of the "Last Updated" date; the live pages always win if this document goes stale. **Contents:** - [What Proofbound Is](#what-proofbound-is) - [How It Works](#how-it-works) - [Service Tiers & Pricing](#service-tiers--pricing) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Use Cases](#use-cases) - [Proofbound Shop](#proofbound-shop) - [Claude Connector, Skills & Developer API](#claude-connector-skills--developer-api) - [TextKeep](#textkeep) - [The Fortnightly Circular](#the-fortnightly-circular) - [Company & Contact](#company--contact) - [IP Ownership & Privacy](#ip-ownership--privacy) - [Crawler / AI Training Policy](#crawler--ai-training-policy) --- ## What Proofbound Is Proofbound is an AI-powered book creation and publishing service. It turns notes, expertise, transcripts, presentations, and research into a complete, professionally formatted, print-ready book — with a designed cover, proper typography, citations, structured chapters, and optional human editing and Amazon KDP / Lulu publishing assistance. **Primary value props:** - **Speed:** a complete book in minutes of AI generation; a printed copy in about a week. Traditional ghostwriting takes months to years. - **Cost:** starts at $49 — a fraction of traditional ghostwriter rates (which start around $10,000–$50,000). - **Quality:** professional formatting, copy editing, and (on Elite) a human editor plus professional fact-checking. - **You own everything:** full IP ownership of your input content and of the AI-generated text Proofbound produces for you. - **Multi-language input:** materials can be submitted in any language; output is polished English by default (other output languages on request). **Who it's for:** - Subject-matter experts, executives, and consultants building thought leadership - Coaches, advisors, and speakers who want a credibility-building book - Founders and operators who want a "business card book" for their company - Researchers and domain experts publishing accumulated knowledge - International professionals who want a professional English-language book - Families preserving memories, recipes, and conversations - Groups and organizations needing custom study guides or training materials - Anyone with a book idea but no time to ghostwrite or self-publish solo --- ## How It Works Four steps, end-to-end (https://proofbound.com/how-it-works): ### 1. Share Your Vision Tell Proofbound about your book concept and goals. Upload any supporting materials you have — presentations, notes, research, product specifications, or previous writing. No organization required; Proofbound works with whatever you provide. What you can share: business concepts and industry insights, research papers and case studies, product documentation and specifications, personal expertise and experience, and materials in any language. ### 2. AI-Powered Content Creation An AI synthesis engine transforms your materials into comprehensive, well-structured content. It doesn't just summarize — it expands, researches, and creates professional-quality writing that reflects deep expertise. The process includes: multi-language input processing, research augmentation and fact-checking, professional writing with proper citations, structured chapters with logical flow, and quality assurance / copy editing. ### 3. Review and Refine You receive a complete draft for review. Depending on your service tier, you can make revisions through the platform or work directly with a publishing consultant (Elite) for major changes. Your control: chapter-by-chapter review, easy revision requests, direct collaboration with the team on Elite, multiple format previews, real-time progress tracking. ### 4. Publish and Promote Proofbound handles the technical aspects of publication — Amazon KDP setup, ISBN registration, and print-ready file delivery. Final deliverables: professional print-ready PDF, Amazon Kindle-compatible formats, high-resolution cover files, complete publishing package, marketing guidance. **Why this works better than traditional publishing:** faster (days instead of months or years), affordable (a fraction of ghostwriter costs), professional (quality comparable to traditional publishing), accessible (no publishing experience required), comprehensive (concept to published book). --- ## Service Tiers & Pricing All prices USD. Canonical source: https://proofbound.com/service-tiers. ### Generation tiers | Tier | Price | What you get | |------|-------|--------------| | **Free** | $0 | Unlimited demo books with sample content. See exactly how your book will look. No credit card required. | | **Basic** | $49 | "Most popular." Complete AI-generated book from your notes (up to ~200 pages), professional formatting and cover design, printed to airport-bookstore quality. **Includes one printed copy shipped to your door in about a week.** | | **Book Pass** | $99 | 30 days of unlimited book generation — create as many versions as you want. One clean PDF included (Amazon-ready, no watermark). A 30-day access pass, **not a recurring subscription**. | | **Refresh** | +$25 | One full regeneration (new outline/structure). Available after you've used Basic. Same unlimited chapter revisions apply. | | **Elite** | $1,495 | Publication-ready, guaranteed. Human editor reviews your content, 3 revision cycles with feedback, professional fact-checking, domain-expert matching, 1–2 week turnaround. Request a consultation — team responds within one business day. | ### Elite Service detail (https://proofbound.com/elite-service) Premium book creation with personal attention: dedicated project manager, professional editing and development (developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading), premium research and fact-checking, premium physical production (professionally designed covers, high-quality paper, perfect binding), custom design and layout, and publication/marketing support (ISBN registration, copyright assistance, publishing platform setup). How to get Elite Service: 1. Generate your book with the AI Generator 2. Save it to your account/dashboard 3. Click "Elite Service" on your completed book in the dashboard (or fill out the consultation form at https://proofbound.com/elite-service) 4. The team contacts you within 24 hours with a custom quote ### Printing Order printed copies of any book you create, any time. | Item | Price | |------|-------| | First copy | $29.95 | | Additional copies | $19.95 each | | Express shipping (1–2 days) | +$39.95 | Examples: 1 book standard shipping = $29.95; 5 books = $109.75; 10 books = $209.50. All printed books are clean — no watermarks, professional quality, regardless of tier. ### Unlocks (for self-publishing elsewhere) | Item | Price | |------|-------| | Clean PDF (no watermark) | +$99 (included free with Book Pass and Elite) | | Source files (Quarto source, .docx, .epub, .html) | +$449 | ### No hidden fees - Generation tiers are one-time purchases (Book Pass is a 30-day pass, not recurring) - Printing is always separate — you only pay for copies you order - Unlocks are optional — only needed if you want to publish/edit elsewhere ### Which tier is right for you? - "I just want to see what my book would look like" → **Free** demo - "I have a specific book idea and want to make it real" → **Basic** ($49) — see your book in minutes, print it in a week - "I want to experiment with different approaches" → **Book Pass** ($99) — unlimited iteration for 30 days - "I need this to be perfect for Amazon/professional use" → **Elite** (from $1,495) — human expertise + AI speed; request a consultation --- ## Frequently Asked Questions Consolidated from the marketing FAQ (https://proofbound.com/faq) and the web-app FAQ (https://app.proofbound.com/faq). Where the two overlap, the more detailed app version is used. ### Getting Started **How long does it take to create a book?** The AI generates your complete book in 5–15 minutes. You can then spend as much time as you want refining individual chapters. When you're ready, printed copies arrive in about a week (or 1–2 days with express shipping). **What do I need to provide?** As much or as little as you want. You can upload notes, outlines, documents, or blog posts, or just describe what your book should cover. The more context you provide, the better the result — but even a simple description works. **Can I write in my native language?** Yes. Share your notes in any language and Proofbound creates a professional English book. Popular with international professionals who want to reach English-speaking audiences. **What if I don't like the result?** With Basic ($49), you can regenerate any chapter unlimited times until you're happy. If you want to try a completely different structure, Refresh (+$25) gives you one full regeneration. Book Pass ($99) gives you 30 days of unlimited experimentation. **What if I don't have much written material to start with?** No problem. Proofbound works with whatever you have — even just a detailed concept and your verbal expertise. The process is designed to transform minimal inputs into comprehensive publications. ### Pricing and Tiers **What's the difference between Basic and Book Pass?** Basic ($49) gives you one book with unlimited chapter revisions. Book Pass ($99) gives you 30 days of unlimited book generation — create as many different versions as you want, experiment with different approaches. **Do I have to pay for printing?** Yes, printing is separate from generation and applies to all tiers (see pricing table above). **What's included with Elite?** Elite adds human expertise: an editor reviews your content, 3 revision cycles with feedback, professional fact-checking, and domain expert matching. Turnaround is 1–2 weeks. Elite is for people who need publication-ready quality. Pricing starts at $1,495 — fill out the consultation form at https://app.proofbound.com/elite and the team responds within one business day. **Is Book Pass a subscription?** No. It's a one-time purchase for 30 days of access. It doesn't auto-renew. ### Quality and Output **How good is the AI-generated content?** Good enough to impress you, and good enough for most business and personal uses. The AI creates coherent, well-structured content based on your input. For professional publication on Amazon, many customers choose Elite for human review. **How professional are the final books?** Books meet full publishing industry standards: professional formatting, proper citations, ISBN registration, and Amazon-quality presentation. **Can I edit the content myself?** The watermarked PDF lets you preview but not edit. To get editable files, unlock source files (+$449), which includes docx, epub, and html formats. **What about accuracy and fact-checking?** The AI does its best, but it can make mistakes. For Basic and Book Pass, review the content yourself. Elite includes professional fact-checking. **What's included in the book cover design?** Every book includes professional cover design with your title, author name, and appropriate visual elements. Premium tiers include additional customization options. ### Printing and Publishing **What's the print quality like?** Professional quality — the same print-on-demand service used by major publishers. Real book binding, quality paper, full-color covers. **Are printed copies watermarked?** No. All printed copies are clean, professional quality. Only the downloadable PDF is watermarked (unless unlocked). **Can I publish on Amazon?** Yes — Proofbound provides all Amazon Kindle-compatible documents needed to upload and publish under your own KDP account, so royalties go directly to you. You'll need to unlock either the clean PDF (+$99) or full source files (+$449) first. Step-by-step instructions: https://app.proofbound.com/kdp-instructions. **Can I sell the books I create?** Yes. Once you've created and printed your book, you can sell the physical copies however you want. To sell digital copies or publish on Amazon, unlock the source files. **Can I order multiple copies for distribution?** Yes — first copy $29.95, each additional copy $19.95. Bulk orders and distribution guidance available. Once published on Amazon, you can also order any quantity of author copies directly from Amazon. ### Technical Questions **What format is the output?** A watermarked PDF preview by default. Printed books are professional-quality paperbacks. Unlocking gives you clean PDF, docx, epub, and html. **How long are the books?** Typically 150–250 pages (up to ~200 pages per the Basic tier description), depending on topic and input. The AI creates comprehensive content, not thin pamphlets. **Can I include images?** The AI generates a professional cover. Custom interior images are available as an add-on — contact support for details. ### Account and Support **Can I come back and print more copies later?** Yes. Your books are saved to your account; order more copies anytime. **What if I have problems?** Email support@proofbound.com. Typical response time is within 24 hours. **Do you offer refunds?** If you're genuinely unhappy with the service, contact Proofbound and they'll work something out. Formally: refunds are considered case-by-case within 30 days of delivery (see Terms, https://proofbound.com/terms). **Do you work with non-English source materials?** Yes. Materials in any language are processed into polished English publications — particularly valuable for international professionals seeking global reach. **What if my expertise is very technical or specialized?** Proofbound excels at making complex expertise accessible while maintaining technical accuracy. The AI synthesis process is designed to handle specialized knowledge across all industries; Elite adds domain-expert matching for fact-checking. **Will my book be available on Amazon?** Yes — all Amazon Kindle-compatible documents needed to upload and publish under your own name are provided. **How do I know this will be worth the investment?** Books are designed as business tools that continue providing value after creation — many clients report their published book opens doors, builds credibility, and generates opportunities exceeding the initial cost. **What happens if I'm not satisfied?** Proofbound stands behind its work; if you're not satisfied, they'll work with you to address concerns. ### Shop FAQ (shop.proofbound.com — print-on-demand storefront) **What is Proofbound Shop?** An e-commerce platform specializing in high-quality, AI-generated books available for print-on-demand. Books are printed through a partnership with Lulu. **What is the quality of AI-generated books?** AI-generated books undergo a quality control process: professionally structured content, comprehensive editing, high-quality formatting, reviewed for coherence, readability, and educational value before being made available. **How does print-on-demand work?** A book is printed only after an order is placed, ensuring a fresh copy while reducing waste. Lulu handles printing and shipping — typically 3–5 business days printing plus shipping time. **How do I place an order?** Browse the catalog, "Add to Cart," review, checkout with shipping and payment details. The order is then sent to the printing partner for fulfillment. **Can I track my order?** Yes — a tracking number is emailed once the order ships. **Can I modify or cancel my order?** Within 2 hours of placement, before it's sent to the printing facility. After that, the order is in production and cannot be changed. **What payment methods are accepted?** All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) and PayPal, processed securely through Stripe. Card details are never stored on Proofbound's servers. **How is shop pricing determined?** Book prices are based on page count, printing costs, and complexity. All prices include the cost of printing and base shipping. **Where does the shop ship?** United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and most EU countries. International orders may be subject to customs duties and taxes. **How long does shop shipping take?** Domestic (US): 5–7 business days total (3–5 days printing + 2–3 days shipping). International: 10–14 business days. Express options available at checkout. **How much does shop shipping cost?** Varies by destination and order size. Domestic US shipping starts at $3.99; free shipping on US orders over $50. Exact cost calculated at checkout. **What is the shop's return policy?** 30-day policy for defective or damaged books. Because books are custom print-on-demand, returns for buyer's remorse are not accepted. Damaged books: contact within 7 days with photos for a free replacement. Wrong book received: contact immediately for a correct replacement and a prepaid return label. --- ## Use Cases Full list: https://app.proofbound.com/use-cases. **For Busy Professionals** — "I've been meaning to write a book for years." Upload your notes, describe your vision, see a complete book in minutes, refine chapters, order a printed copy — holding it in about a week. Perfect for executives documenting leadership philosophy, consultants with years of client insights, researchers reaching a broader audience, conference speakers compiling talks. *Recommended: Basic ($49), then Book Pass ($99) to iterate.* **For Business Credibility** — "Beyond brochures." Business cards get lost; brochures get thrown away. A book with your expertise gets kept, gets read, establishes authority. Example: handing a prospect "The Complete Guide to Seattle Home Insurance" instead of a generic business card. Perfect for insurance agents, realtors, financial advisors, independent consultants, coaches, trainers. *Recommended: Basic ($49) + printed copies for clients ($29.95 first, $19.95 each additional).* **For Business Development** — "Stop sending the same pitch to everyone." Ship prospects a book customized for them instead of a cold email — e.g. "Transforming Woodland Park Zoo's Digital Infrastructure" instead of "Generic IT Solutions Guide." $49 gets a custom 200-page book with a prospect's name on it. Perfect for B2B sales teams, IT consultants, marketing agencies. *Recommended: Basic ($49) per prospect, or Book Pass ($99) to iterate on messaging.* **For International Professionals** — "Your expertise. Professional English. Amazon-ready." Share notes in any language (Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, etc.) and get a professional English book. Perfect for academics seeking international credibility, medical professionals reaching US audiences, specialists in traditional practices, business experts expanding globally. *Recommended: Book Pass ($99) for iteration, or Elite ($1,495) for publication-ready quality.* **For Family Memories** — "Preserve the conversations that matter." Turn text-message conversations into a bound keepsake, compile a grandparent's stories, document family recipes with the stories behind them, transform travel journals into coffee-table books. *Recommended: Basic ($49) + printed copies for family members ($29.95 first, $19.95 each additional).* TextKeep integration for text-message export is coming soon. **For Groups and Organizations** — "Custom materials for your specific audience." Bible study guides tailored to a congregation, training manuals for a specific industry, book club guides with custom discussion questions, homeschool curricula. *Recommended: Basic ($49) + bulk printing for the group.* **For Trade Shows and Conferences** — "Conference materials that actually get read." Stand out from booth tables with professional publications about your product, research, or expertise instead of brochures. Perfect for health/biotech companies, supplement and wellness brands, medical device manufacturers, conference exhibitors generally. *Recommended: Basic ($49) + volume printing ($29.95 first copy, $19.95 each additional).* Not sure which fits? Start with the **free demo** (https://app.proofbound.com/demo) — no credit card required. --- ## Proofbound Shop **URL:** https://shop.proofbound.com | **Own llms.txt:** https://shop.proofbound.com/llms.txt Proofbound Shop is the e-commerce storefront for AI-generated, print-on-demand books. It's where anyone (not just the book's author) can browse a catalog of published Proofbound books and order printed copies — separate from the main app (app.proofbound.com), which is where authors generate and manage their own books. **Catalog & preview:** - Landing / browse: `/` and `/catalog` — featured showcase, browse-by-category tiles, recently added - Search & category views via URL params (`?q=`, `?category=`) - Book preview: `/preview/:bookId` — table of contents + first chapter, "buy" CTA - Full PDF view (where available): `/view/:bookId` **Buying flow:** 1. Browse or search the catalog, open a book's preview page 2. `/print-order/:bookId` — a 4-step wizard: select quantity → shipping address → shipping options → payment 3. Checkout via Stripe (`/checkout/success`, `/checkout/cancelled`) 4. Order goes to Lulu for print-on-demand fulfillment **Pricing basis:** the shop's base print price is **$29.95** per copy, with exact totals (quantity, shipping) calculated live at checkout. **Shipping:** exact shipping price is shown at checkout, calculated from address and speed selected; both standard and express options are offered. Domestic US: ~5–7 business days total. International: ~10–14 business days. **Returns:** No returns for buyer's remorse — each book is printed on demand specifically for the buyer. Damaged or incorrect books are replaced at no cost (contact support with photos). **Publishing to the shop:** authors opt in from their main-app dashboard ("Publish to shop" toggle); published books surface in the shop catalog automatically. Full shop FAQ, shipping, and returns detail: see the "Shop FAQ" subsection above, or https://shop.proofbound.com/faq, https://shop.proofbound.com/shipping, https://shop.proofbound.com/returns, and https://shop.proofbound.com/llms.txt. --- ## Claude Connector, Skills & Developer API Proofbound Workshop (https://proofbound.com/workshop) is home to Proofbound's developer- and researcher-facing tools, including the primary AI-assistant integration path. ### ProofBound for Claude (MCP connector) **Connector URL:** `https://mcp.proofbound.com/mcp` | **Setup page:** https://proofbound.com/workshop/connector A Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector that gives Claude (Desktop, web, or Code) access to a user's ProofBound account. The division of labor: **Claude writes, ProofBound typesets.** The user and Claude draft chapters, structure, and voice together in conversation; when ready, ProofBound turns the markdown into a professionally typeset, print-ready PDF. ProofBound never writes the book for the user — it makes what they wrote look like a real book. **Setup:** In Claude, go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector, paste `https://mcp.proofbound.com/mcp`, sign in to ProofBound and approve access. Confirm with "Who am I on ProofBound?" **Capabilities exposed to Claude:** - `get_book_workflow` — guided book-writing playbook (intake, design, outline, chapter drafting) - `render_book` — typeset a finished manuscript into a print-ready PDF - `check_book_status` — poll render progress and get the download link - `list_books` — browse the user's ProofBound library - `stage_book_upload` / `compose_staged_book` — (Claude Code) upload a local Quarto project folder with images and render illustrated books (cookbooks, kids' books, photo books) **Cost:** writing and typesetting over the connector are **free — up to 50 renders every 30 days**. Free renders include a small ProofBound credit line in the front matter, removed once the book is finished on the web. To finish with a professional, print-ready cover and to order printed copies, upgrade to ProofBound Basic ($49) on the web — designed covers and physical printing are web-only, not available through the connector. **Privacy:** the connector only sees what's sent through Claude (manuscript text and requests). The ProofBound sign-in/session stays with ProofBound and never reaches the AI model. Say "disconnect from ProofBound" to revoke access anywhere it was active. ### Claude Code Skills **URL:** https://proofbound.com/workshop/skills Free, open-source, MIT-licensed installable extensions for Claude Code (the CLI), by Richard Sprague / Proofbound: - **photo-essay** — turns a folder of photos into a magazine-quality HTML document; extracts GPS metadata, researches locations, writes narrative prose. `curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Proofbound/photo-essay-skill/main/install.sh | bash` (macOS/Linux/Windows). Source: https://github.com/Proofbound/photo-essay-skill - **conference-booth-report** — turns trade-show/conference booth photos into a self-contained, emailable HTML report; vision AI identifies exhibitors from booth signage, optionally cross-references an exhibitor spreadsheet. `curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Proofbound/conference-booth-report/main/install.sh | bash`. Source: https://github.com/Proofbound/conference-booth-report Also installable via the Claude plugin marketplace: `claude plugin marketplace add Proofbound/` then `claude plugin install @proofbound-plugins`. Separately, the **book-builder-skill**, **cover-generator-skill**, and **book-uploader-skill** (in the Proofbound monorepo, `packages/`) are the Claude Code / power-user path for the same book-creation platform API that the MCP connector exposes — useful for local files, advanced Quarto projects, and admin uploads. The MCP connector is the primary user-facing path for most users; these skills matter most for local-filesystem workflows. See the monorepo's `docs/SKILLS.md` for setup details (`uv run scripts/publish_book.py login`, browser device sign-in, no local Quarto/TinyTeX required). ### API for developers Proofbound exposes a public skill/CLI-facing API at `api.proofbound.com` (`/auth/*`, `/covers/*`, `/books/*`) underlying both the Claude Code skills and the MCP connector. The authenticated web app surface is at `app.proofbound.com`. --- ## TextKeep **Product URL:** https://proofbound.com/textkeep | **Version:** 1.3.6 | **License:** MIT (open source) | **Download:** https://proofbound.com/downloads/TextKeep-1.3.6.zip | **Source:** https://github.com/Proofbound/textkeep TextKeep is a free, open-source macOS application that exports iMessage and SMS conversations to portable Markdown files. 100% local processing — no cloud, no telemetry, no data ever leaves the Mac. **Product details:** macOS 11.0 (Big Sur)+ required, Universal binary (Apple Silicon + Intel); free (no subscriptions/IAP); Apple Developer ID signed and notarized; requires Full Disk Access (to read `~/Library/Messages/chat.db`); outputs Markdown with optional attachment export; ~15 MB. **Features:** export iMessage/SMS to Markdown; group and 1:1 conversations; photo/video/audio/document attachment export; reaction and emoji preservation; date-range filtering; fully local, no internet required; no tracking or telemetry. **Installation:** download the zip → unzip, move TextKeep.app to /Applications → first launch: right-click → Open (bypasses Gatekeeper) → grant Full Disk Access in System Settings → Privacy & Security → select conversations, choose export location, click Export. **Use cases:** - *Personal:* archiving sentimental messages, backup before switching devices, searchable text archives. - *Professional & legal:* e-discovery, SEC Rule 17a-4 / FINRA 4511 / MiFID II preservation, GDPR Article 20 data portability, corporate record-keeping. - *Technical:* migration off macOS, integration with Obsidian/Logseq/Notion via Markdown, sentiment analysis, ML training-data prep. **Key FAQ (full 26-entry FAQ at https://proofbound.com/textkeep/faq.html):** - *Why no Windows/Android version?* iMessage's database only exists on macOS/iOS, and only macOS exposes the Full Disk Access permission TextKeep needs. - *Why doesn't Apple offer native export?* Ecosystem lock-in — an intentional design choice that raises switching costs. - *Where are iMessages stored?* `~/Library/Messages/chat.db` (SQLite); TextKeep reads it directly. - *Does end-to-end encryption affect export?* No — TextKeep reads the already-locally-decrypted database. Apple's PQ3 protocol doesn't change this. - *Is it safe?* Open source, Apple-notarized, fully local, no network activity, no telemetry. - *Can it recover deleted messages?* No, unless Time Machine or older Messages-in-iCloud snapshots exist. - *Compliance use?* Yes — SEC 17a-4, FINRA 4511, MiFID II, GDPR Article 20. **Alternatives (honest comparison):** | Tool | Price | Open source? | Markdown? | |------|-------|--------------|-----------| | TextKeep | Free | Yes (MIT) | Yes | | iMazing | $45–60 | No | No | | Decipher TextMessage | $25 | No | No | | iExplorer | $40 | No | No | | Mac Messages "Print to PDF" | Free | — | No (image-based, not searchable) | TextKeep is a Proofbound product but operationally separate from the book-creation service. --- ## The Fortnightly Circular **URL:** https://proofbound.com/circular "The Fortnightly Circular" is a static online magazine of high-quality think pieces and light reading, styled like a high-brow Victorian periodical — part of the Proofbound family of products. It is served from a separate site (proofbound-circular) proxied under `/circular/*`, but shares subscriber identity and Supabase auth with the main Proofbound platform: a Circular subscriber who later creates a Proofbound account is the same person, not a separate signup. --- ## Company & Contact Proofbound is operated by **Ensembio, Inc.**, headquartered at PO Box 1523, Mercer Island, WA 98040. - **Company URL:** https://proofbound.com - **General contact:** info@proofbound.com - **Support:** support@proofbound.com - **Legal:** legal@proofbound.com - **Privacy:** privacy@proofbound.com - **GitHub:** https://github.com/Proofbound --- ## IP Ownership & Privacy **IP ownership:** Users retain all rights to any content they submit to Proofbound — Proofbound does not claim ownership of user intellectual property. Paying customers also receive full rights to all AI-generated content created on their behalf (text, images, and other materials). Proofbound separately retains all rights to its own platform, technology, and methodologies (users may not copy, modify, or reverse-engineer the service). Source: https://proofbound.com/terms, https://proofbound.com/privacy. **Data collection:** If a visitor does not create an account or log in, Proofbound collects no personal information about them. Creating an account, submitting content, purchasing, or contacting support collects: name/email/contact info, payment info (processed via Stripe, never stored on Proofbound's servers), book content (text, ideas, supporting materials), and account/communication history. **AI training:** Submitted content is not used as third-party AI training data — Proofbound uses AI to generate the user's book on their behalf, not to train models on user content. Content may be processed by third-party AI services under Proofbound's own data-protection standards. **Data rights:** Users can access/update personal information, request deletion (subject to legal/contractual limits), opt out of marketing, request data portability, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. **Refunds:** Considered case-by-case within 30 days of delivery, at Proofbound's discretion. All fees are otherwise non-refundable unless specified. Full policies: https://proofbound.com/privacy (last updated January 30, 2026) and https://proofbound.com/terms. --- ## Crawler / AI Training Policy robots.txt (https://proofbound.com/robots.txt) explicitly allows the major AI/LLM crawlers, including GPTBot, ChatGPT-User, OAI-SearchBot, ClaudeBot, Claude-User, Claude-SearchBot, PerplexityBot, Perplexity-User, Google-Extended, CCBot, Applebot-Extended, and meta-externalagent, alongside a general `Allow: /` for all crawlers. Proofbound wants to be discoverable by AI assistants and search engines: content on this site may be used for AI training and retrieval. Sitemap: https://proofbound.com/sitemap.xml. --- This llms-full.txt is the canonical comprehensive AI-assistant reference for Proofbound. For a shorter index/summary, see https://proofbound.com/llms.txt. For up-to-the-minute pricing or terms, the live site at https://proofbound.com always wins. Last updated 2026-07-09.