Licensing & Permissions

Request Permission to Use

Imbila Publishers Content

Thank you for your interest in using material from an Imbila Publishers title. Many uses–such as reprinting, translation, recording, photocopying, posting online, or adapting content–require written permission.

Some rights may be controlled by the author or another rights-holder. If so, we'll guide you to the correct contact.

When You Need Permission

You generally need written permission for these uses

Uses Requiring Permission

Common scenarios
Reprint full book or portions
Photocopy/mass-produce chapters
Translate into another language
Adapt content (study guides, curricula)
Create audio (audiobooks, podcasts)
Video use or dramatization
Excerpts beyond brief quotation
Digital distribution (WhatsApp, websites)

If you're unsure whether your use requires permission, apply–our team will advise.

What Permission Usually Includes

If approved, permission may specify:

Exact Material

Pages, word count, chapters

Format

Print, digital, audio, video

Quantity

Print run or distribution reach

Territory

Countries/regions

Duration

How long license lasts

Credit Line

Required attribution

Fees

Royalties (if applicable)

Note: Permission is granted only in writing and only for the use described in your request.

Required Credit Line

Example of how to attribute Imbila content

Standard Attribution

Include this in your work
"Used by permission of Imbila Publishers. © [Year] [Author/Imbila Publishers]. All rights reserved."

Where permission is granted, you will be asked to include a credit line similar to this example. Exact wording will be provided in your approval letter.

Submit a Permission Request

Please email us with the required information

Email Your Request

info@imbilapublishers.com

Subject Line: Permission Request – [Title of Work]

1

Your Details

  • Full name
  • Organisation/Church/Company
  • Email + phone
  • Physical address (city, country)
2

The Work You Want to Use

  • Title and author
  • Edition/ISBN (if known)
3

Material Requested

  • Exact pages/chapters/word count (or attach marked excerpts)
  • How you will use it (print/digital/audio/video)
  • Whether it will be sold or distributed free
4

Distribution Details

  • Quantity (print run or estimated reach)
  • Territory (countries/regions)
  • Language(s)
  • Platform (book, handout, website, YouTube, WhatsApp, LMS, etc.)
5

Timing

  • Intended release date (if any)
6

Supporting Documents

  • Draft sample, layout mockup, or link (if already prepared)

Important Notes

  • Do not proceed until you receive written approval from us.
  • Permission is limited to what is approved; new uses require a new request.
  • Unauthorised use may lead to takedown requests or legal action.
  • Some rights may be controlled by the author or another rights-holder. If so, we'll guide you to the correct contact.
  • Permission is granted only in writing and only for the use described in your request.

Ready to Request Permission?

Send us your detailed request and we'll review it promptly.

Please include all the information outlined above to help us process your request efficiently.