For Instructors & Authors

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.

Basic Setup$297
  • Onboarding consultation
  • Storefront setup
  • Product upload & course configuration
  • Branding alignment
  • Promotional asset planning
Premium Setup$750–$2,500+
  • Everything in Basic
  • Promotional video assets
  • Complexity-based pricing
Custom EnterpriseContact us

Pricing available for larger projects.

Ongoing

Monthly Hosting Fee

Stay active on the ARI platform.

Starter$49/mo
  • Hosted storefront
  • Marketplace listing
  • Checkout system
  • Course delivery
  • Analytics access
Professional$99/mo
  • Everything in Starter
  • Additional promotional support
Premium Partner$199/mo
  • 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

Approved

Welcome to ARI. Onboarding begins.

Approved with revisions

Strong application — some adjustments needed before onboarding.

Waitlisted

Good fit — timing or capacity. We'll reach out when ready.

Declined

Not the right alignment at this time.

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