Your Knowledge Has a Home Here
Ancestral Roots Institute is a curated education and media ecosystem for teachers, authors, and knowledge keepers who are ready to preserve their work and reach those who are genuinely seeking.
Who We Are
Not a marketplace. A living archive.
ARI is not a generic course marketplace. It sits at the intersection of roots and stars, scholarship and spirit. We don't chase trends. We preserve what matters.
ARI does not practice censorship-driven gatekeeping based on mainstream conformity. But we absolutely curate for depth, integrity, and substance. Not every voice belongs here — and that is intentional.
Infrastructure
What ARI provides
We handle the platform so you can focus on your work.
Hosted storefront & course delivery infrastructure
Checkout system and payment processing
Promotional media services — basic and cinematic promo videos
Branding alignment and onboarding consultation
Live class delivery via Zoom, Google Meet, StreamYard, or private streaming
Marketplace listing and analytics access
Revenue Model
ARI earns only when you earn.
Digital Products / Courses
70–85%
Creator keeps
ARI receives 15–30%
Live Workshops
80 / 20
Default split
Negotiable
Physical Books
Varies
Split by fulfillment costs
Discussed at onboarding
Custom Licensing
Custom
Certification programs
Negotiated case by case
Pricing
Two fee structures. Transparent pricing.
One-Time
Onboarding Fee
Required for all new instructors and authors.
- Onboarding consultation
- Storefront setup
- Product upload & course configuration
- Branding alignment
- Promotional asset planning
- Everything in Basic
- Promotional video assets
- Complexity-based pricing
Pricing available for larger projects.
Monthly Hosting Fee
Stay active on the ARI platform.
- Hosted storefront
- Marketplace listing
- Checkout system
- Course delivery
- Analytics access
- Everything in Starter
- Additional promotional support
- Full platform access
- Priority support
- Enhanced promotional support
Vetting & Approval
Not everyone is accepted.
ARI vets all applicants. We evaluate based on the following criteria:
- Integrity and authenticity of teachings
- Quality and depth of content
- Alignment with ARI values
- Professionalism and readiness to publish or teach
- Potential value to our audience
Application Status
What to expect after applying
Welcome to ARI. Onboarding begins.
Strong application — some adjustments needed before onboarding.
Good fit — timing or capacity. We'll reach out when ready.
Not the right alignment at this time.
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