How Licensing Works

Good Partnerships Begin With Clarity.

Licensing editorial content shouldn’t be complicated.

You should know what you’re receiving, how you can use it, what responsibilities come with it, and who to contact when you have questions.

At GIMAWALI, we’ve designed our licensing approach around those expectations.

Whether you’re exploring your first collection or considering a longer-term publishing relationship, we want you to feel informed and comfortable at every step.

From Discovery to Publication

1. Explore Our Collections

Begin by browsing the editorial collections available across our three publications.

Each collection has a public product page describing its editorial focus, intended audience, included materials, available formats, and licensing price.

Take your time. Consider what might resonate with your readers and how the content could fit within your publication.

Browse Collections

2. Take a Closer Look

When you find something interesting, visit the GIMAWALI Publisher Portal.

The portal provides access to available editorial previews and additional collection information so you can evaluate the work before making a licensing decision.

You can explore the content, consider its fit with your audience, and ask questions along the way.

Visit the Publisher Portal

3. Review the Licensing Terms

Before committing to a collection, you’ll have an opportunity to review the applicable licensing terms.

These explain the rights you’re receiving, how the materials may be published, what editorial adjustments are permitted, and which attribution and disclosures must accompany the work.

Our standard collections are licensed on a non-exclusive basis. That means you receive the right to publish the licensed materials under the agreement, while GIMAWALI retains ownership and may license the same work to other publishers.

If you need a different arrangement, we’re open to discussing it.

4. License Your Collection

Once you’ve selected a collection and accepted the applicable terms, you can complete the licensing process.

Each collection’s product page identifies its price and included materials so you know what you’re purchasing.

We want the decision to be straightforward, with no uncertainty about the scope of the license or the materials you’ll receive.

5. Receive Your Materials

After licensing, you’ll receive access to the approved editorial materials and any supporting resources included in your collection.

Depending on the collection, these may include articles, fictional stories, audio experiences, scripts, disclosures, and publisher marketing materials.

Your collection documentation will identify the included files and any applicable requirements for their use