Effective Date: September 22, 2026
Website: www.obafaithpress.com
Owner: Oba Kunta Octopus LLC
Division: ObaFaith Press
Welcome to ObaFaith Press, the African-American Christian publishing, printing, and distribution division of Oba Kunta Octopus LLC.
ObaFaith Press is a U.S.-based Christian publishing and distribution initiative with African roots, established to develop, publish, produce, print, translate, localize, and distribute Christian books and related resources for readers, churches, ministries, schools, seminaries, organizations, and communities in Africa and beyond.
By accessing or using the ObaFaith Press website, submitting an inquiry or manuscript, purchasing a product or service, participating in a project, or otherwise engaging with our website and services, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree with them, please discontinue use of the website and services.
1. About ObaFaith Press
ObaFaith Press operates as a division of Oba Kunta Octopus LLC, a U.S.-based independent publishing and creative enterprise.
ObaFaith Press focuses on connecting Christian publishing resources, authors, publishers, ministries, churches, organizations, printers, distributors, translators, and other partners across the United States, Africa, and international markets.
Our activities may include:
Christian book publishing
African Christian authors and original works
Book editing and proofreading
Book design and typesetting
Cover design and production preparation
Printing and print production
Translation and localization
African language publishing
Rights licensing
Publishing partnerships
Distribution of Christian books
African book distribution
Church and ministry resource distribution
Donor-supported book projects
Book aid initiatives
Publisher-to-printer partnerships
Publisher-to-distributor partnerships
Author publishing opportunities
Educational and ministry resources
International publishing and distribution projects
Specific services, projects, or partnerships may be subject to separate agreements, contracts, quotations, scopes of work, licensing agreements, or other written terms.
2. Website Use
You may use the ObaFaith Press website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree not to:
Use the website for unlawful purposes.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or accounts.
Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Submit fraudulent, misleading, abusive, or unlawful information.
Upload material that infringes the intellectual property or other rights of another person or organization.
Use our website to distribute spam, malware, or other harmful material.
Reproduce or commercially exploit website content without permission.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website where reasonably necessary to protect the website, our users, our business, or our partners.
3. Publishing and Submission Inquiries
ObaFaith Press accepts inquiries relating to Christian publishing, translation, printing, distribution, rights, partnerships, and related projects.
Submitting an inquiry, proposal, manuscript, sample, or project description does not guarantee acceptance, publication, distribution, funding, translation, printing, or partnership.
All submissions are subject to review and may be accepted, declined, or referred for further discussion at the discretion of ObaFaith Press.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, submitting material does not create a publishing contract or other contractual relationship between the submitting party and ObaFaith Press.
A formal publishing, licensing, distribution, printing, or partnership agreement may be required before a project proceeds.
4. Publishing Rights and Author Ownership
Authors and rights holders generally retain ownership of their original intellectual property unless rights are expressly transferred or licensed through a written agreement.
ObaFaith Press does not acquire ownership of an author's work merely because the work has been submitted for consideration.
Where a publishing or licensing agreement is entered into, the agreement will specify the rights granted, territory, formats, duration, royalties or compensation, distribution rights, and other applicable terms.
Authors and rights holders are responsible for ensuring that they have the legal authority to submit and license the materials they provide.
5. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the ObaFaith Press website, branding, logos, text, graphics, photographs, designs, layouts, documents, and other original materials are owned by or licensed to Oba Kunta Octopus LLC and/or ObaFaith Press.
You may not, without prior written permission:
Copy or reproduce our website content.
Republish our materials.
Sell, rent, sublicense, or commercially exploit our materials.
Modify or create derivative works from our proprietary materials.
Reproduce our branding, logos, or visual identity.
Distribute our proprietary documents or resources.
Third-party trademarks, logos, book titles, names, and other intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.
6. Author and Client Materials
When you submit manuscripts, photographs, illustrations, artwork, documents, logos, or other materials to ObaFaith Press, you represent that:
You own the material or have permission to use it.
Your submission does not knowingly infringe another person's intellectual property rights.
You have obtained necessary permissions for third-party materials.
The material does not knowingly violate applicable laws.
You have the authority to authorize ObaFaith Press to review and use the material for the purpose for which it was submitted.
ObaFaith Press may decline to publish, print, translate, distribute, or otherwise use material that it reasonably believes may create legal, ethical, contractual, or operational concerns.
7. Editing, Design, Typesetting and Production Services
Where ObaFaith Press provides editorial, design, typesetting, production, printing, or related services, the specific scope of work will be determined by the applicable quotation, agreement, or project arrangement.
Services may include:
Manuscript editing
Proofreading
Book interior design
Cover design
Typesetting
Formatting
Print preparation
Production coordination
Translation
Localization
Publishing preparation
Distribution preparation
Unless expressly included in a written agreement, additional work, revisions, changes, or services may incur additional charges.
8. Translation and Localization
ObaFaith Press may provide or coordinate translation and localization services for Christian books and related materials.
Translation and localization may involve languages including, but not limited to:
Kiswahili
French
Amharic
Zulu
Luo
Gikuyu
Lingala
Other African and international languages
Translation projects may require separate agreements regarding scope, rights, fees, timelines, editorial review, terminology, and ownership of translated editions.
Submission of a translation inquiry does not guarantee that a translation project will be undertaken.
9. Printing and Production
ObaFaith Press may coordinate printing and production through third-party or partner printing facilities in the United States, Africa, or other territories.
Printing costs may vary according to:
Book size
Page count
Paper specifications
Binding
Color or black-and-white printing
Quantity
Shipping destination
Production location
Taxes, duties, and other applicable charges
Production estimates and quotations may change where specifications, quantities, materials, or third-party costs change.
ObaFaith Press is not responsible for delays caused by third-party printers, shipping companies, customs authorities, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
10. Distribution
ObaFaith Press may provide or coordinate distribution services through its own channels and/or third-party distribution partners.
Distribution opportunities may vary according to territory, format, market, title, rights availability, demand, and distribution partner requirements.
Submission of a book or project for distribution consideration does not guarantee distribution.
Where a distribution agreement is required, the applicable agreement will govern the relationship between the parties.
11. Partnerships and Donor-Supported Projects
ObaFaith Press may work with:
Churches
Ministries
Publishers
Authors
Nonprofit organizations
Educational institutions
Seminaries
African printers
Distributors
Foundations
Donors
Christian organizations
International partners
Some projects may be supported through grants, donations, sponsorships, or other forms of external funding.
A partnership inquiry or project proposal does not guarantee funding, sponsorship, publication, printing, translation, or distribution.
All funded or collaborative projects may be subject to separate agreements establishing responsibilities, budgets, rights, deliverables, reporting requirements, and other conditions.
12. Payments and Pricing
Where paid services are offered directly by ObaFaith Press:
Prices are generally stated in U.S. dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified.
Payment terms will be communicated in the applicable quotation, invoice, or agreement.
Certain projects may require an advance payment or deposit before work begins.
Additional services or work outside the agreed scope may result in additional charges.
Third-party costs may be billed separately where applicable.
Payment of a quotation or invoice constitutes acceptance of the applicable service terms unless otherwise agreed in writing.
13. Refunds and Cancellations
Refund and cancellation terms may vary depending on the nature of the service, product, project, or agreement.
Where work has already commenced, amounts paid may be non-refundable to the extent permitted by applicable law and the applicable agreement.
Digital products, completed services, customized work, and third-party production costs may have different refund conditions.
Any project-specific cancellation or refund terms contained in a signed agreement or quotation will govern that project.
14. Client and Partner Responsibilities
Clients, authors, organizations, and partners are responsible for providing accurate and timely information and materials necessary for their project.
This may include:
Manuscripts
Images
Logos
Permissions
Copyright information
Author biographies
Publication information
Contact information
Distribution details
Translation materials
Production specifications
Delays in providing required information, approvals, materials, or feedback may affect project schedules.
15. Website Content and Availability
We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and useful information on the ObaFaith Press website.
However, we do not guarantee that:
All information will always be complete or current.
The website will always be available.
The website will be free of errors or interruptions.
Third-party links or services will always function.
Website content will be suitable for every particular purpose.
We may modify, update, suspend, or discontinue portions of the website or its content without prior notice.
16. Third-Party Services and Links
ObaFaith Press may use or link to third-party platforms, service providers, payment processors, printing companies, distributors, hosting providers, publishing platforms, or other external services.
Third-party services are governed by their own terms and policies.
ObaFaith Press is not responsible for the independent operation, policies, availability, security, or performance of third-party services.
17. Cookies and Website Technologies
The ObaFaith Press website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, analytics, and user experience.
Cookies are small files stored on your device by a website.
Where applicable, users may be able to manage certain cookie preferences through their browser or available website settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
18. Privacy
We respect your privacy and handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Information submitted through forms, inquiries, applications, or other website functions may be used to:
Respond to inquiries.
Evaluate proposed projects.
Communicate with authors, organizations, partners, and clients.
Provide requested services.
Process transactions.
Administer projects.
Meet legal or contractual obligations.
For additional information about the collection and use of personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
19. User-Submitted Content
Certain areas of the website may allow users to submit comments, information, testimonials, applications, project proposals, or other content.
You remain responsible for material you submit.
You agree not to submit material that:
Infringes intellectual property rights.
Contains unlawful material.
Is fraudulent or intentionally misleading.
Contains malicious software.
Violates the rights of another person.
Constitutes unauthorized advertising or spam.
Where you voluntarily provide material for publication, promotion, testimonial use, or another specifically identified purpose, any applicable rights or permissions will be governed by the relevant agreement or authorization.
20. Disclaimer of Results
ObaFaith Press provides publishing, production, translation, distribution, consulting, and related services based on the scope agreed with the client or partner.
We do not guarantee particular commercial, financial, readership, sales, fundraising, audience-growth, distribution, or ministry outcomes.
Publication or distribution of a book does not guarantee a particular level of sales, readership, recognition, or market success.
Market conditions, reader demand, distribution availability, pricing, competition, platform policies, and other factors may affect results.
21. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Oba Kunta Octopus LLC and ObaFaith Press will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or unforeseeable losses arising from the use of the website or services.
This may include losses resulting from:
Third-party platform outages.
Printing or shipping delays outside our reasonable control.
Changes to third-party publishing or distribution platforms.
Unauthorized changes made by clients after delivery.
Loss of business or anticipated revenue.
Market conditions.
Client-supplied information or materials.
Events beyond our reasonable control.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
22. Force Majeure
ObaFaith Press will not be responsible for delays or failures caused by circumstances reasonably beyond our control.
Such circumstances may include natural disasters, severe weather, fire, war, civil unrest, government action, transportation disruptions, labor disputes, internet or infrastructure failures, pandemics, supplier disruptions, cyber incidents, or failures of third-party service providers.
Where reasonably possible, we will communicate significant delays and work toward an appropriate resolution.
23. Changes to These Terms
ObaFaith Press may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this website with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of the website following the posting of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
24. Governing Law
These Terms and the relationship between you and Oba Kunta Octopus LLC, to the extent applicable, are governed by the laws of the State of Texas and applicable federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Nothing in these Terms prevents either party from exercising rights or remedies available under applicable law.
25. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
ObaFaith Press
African-American Christian Publishing, Printing & Distribution Division
Oba Kunta Octopus LLC
Houston, Texas, United States
General Inquiries:
info@obafaithpress.com
Publishing Inquiries:
publishing@obafaithpress.com
Partnership Inquiries:
partnership@obafaithpress.com
Translation Inquiries:
translation@obafaithpress.com
Distribution Inquiries:
distribution@obafaithpress.com
Website:
www.obafaithpress.com
26. Relationship to Oba Kunta Octopus LLC
ObaFaith Press is a division of Oba Kunta Octopus LLC.
Unless a separate written agreement states otherwise, contracts, invoices, payments, intellectual-property arrangements, and other legally binding transactions associated with ObaFaith Press are entered into with or administered by Oba Kunta Octopus LLC.
ObaFaith Press operates as the Christian publishing, printing, translation, and distribution division of the company, with a particular focus on serving African and African-American Christian publishing markets and connecting U.S. and African publishing ecosystems.
© 2026 Oba Kunta Octopus LLC. All rights reserved.
ObaFaith Press
African-American Christian Publishing, Printing & Distribution
A Division of Oba Kunta Octopus LLC
Terms and Conditions
OBA KUNTA OCTOPUS IS A US-BASED INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION GROUP
2026 Oba Kunta Octopus LLC
African American Christian Publishing, Printing &
Distribution division of OBA KUNTA OCTOPUS LLC
Arts District Houston, Sabine Street, Houston, Texas
General enquiries (please note our replies to common questions in the auto-responder): info@obafaithpress.com
Submission inquiries: submissions@obafaithpress.com