To be considered for the KLS Press Licensing Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Business & Operations

  • Maintain an active, registered business ( Sole Proprietorship welcome)
    Operate at least one active sales channel (e.g., website, Etsy, Shopify, approved marketplace)

  • Be able to legally sell and distribute products in their stated territory

Reputation & Customer Experience

  • Demonstrate a history of satisfactory customer reviews and feedback

  • Maintain professional standards for customer service, fulfillment, and communication

  • No unresolved or ongoing patterns of customer complaints, chargebacks, or disputes

Licensing & IP Compliance

  • Must not be producing, selling, or licensing merchandise for any other intellectual property without a valid, written license

  • Must not currently sell or promote unlicensed merchandise for other authors, brands, or intellectual property

  • Must demonstrate respect for intellectual property rights and licensing requirements

Product & Quality Standards

  • Be capable of producing high-quality products that meet KLS Press standards

  • Use reliable production and fulfillment methods

  • Comply with all applicable product safety and consumer protection laws

Compliance & Process

  • Agree to follow all brand guidelines, trademark usage rules, and approval processes

  • Use the required design approval platform (Flowhaven)

  • Submit designs, samples, and reports within required timelines

Professional Conduct

  • Communicate clearly, professionally, and in a timely manner

  • Be open to feedback and required revisions
    Conduct business in a manner that reflects positively on the KLS Press brand

Financial & Reporting

  • Submit accurate royalty reports as required

  • Remit royalty payments on time

  • Maintain transparent and verifiable sales records