Do Ebooks With PLR Include Commercial Use Rights?

One of the reasons I love exploring out PLR ebooks is that they can save me so much time to create. Most PLR ebooks come with some form of commercial rights, however the specific rights do vary. I have come across many licenses that allow you to sell the ebook that you have purchased, but not to resell it in a membership site or as part of a package of other products. Others allow you to use the content in your own products such as courses and workbooks. It is always wise to check the commercial rights of the PLR ebook you are purchasing before you buy.

When I purchase PLR ebooks, I need to remember that licenses aren’t all created equal. Some will allow for you to rebrand the PLR ebook as your own under a ‘private label rights’ clause, and others will restrict the user heavily. If you find a PLR ebook that you’re looking to purchase, ensure that the seller describes the ebook as ‘commercial use allowed’ in the description. Even then, I contact the seller to confirm. It’s always better to err on the side of caution.

Be aware of the sites offering cheap PLR ebooks (even from lesser-known sites). Compare them with PLR Mini Store or BuyQualityPLR which are reviewed well by other users. While cheap PLR ebooks may look tempting, they are often sold without any rights (including reselling) and of poor quality. Investing in a higher quality PLR pack even for occasional use will result in better licensing terms and in more varied and useful content.

Just because you have bought a PLR ebook does not mean you have commercial rights to use it. Most PLR ebooks are sold with licenses that allow you to use the content in some way, but not all are the same. I have, in the past, bought a PLR ebook thinking that I could sell it, only to find out later that the terms of the license did not allow for this. It was a very expensive lesson for me.

Of course there are also different types of PLR licenses. The provider ‘PLR Database’ for example offers unrestricted licenses, while others offer so called limited licenses which contain restrictions for the use of the content. Because of that I recommend always to work with providers who are clearly and transparently explaining the rights of their PLR content. ToolsforMotivation is another provider who is clearly explaining what you can do with the PLR content they offer and what you can’t.

Also make sure that the PLR ebook you purchase is not sold exclusively to hundreds of other people. I once purchased a PLR ebook that was being sold by many other PLR vendors. I tried to sell the ebook as is but there was just too much competition from other affiliates. I added new chapters to the ebook, I updated outdated information in the ebook, I even combined multiple PLR ebooks to create a very comprehensive and unique ebook. The end result was an ebook that was 100% original even though most of the content was purchased as PLR.

Commercial use rights for the ebooks you buy can vary greatly. Some PLR ebooks are sold with Full Commercial Rights which means you can sell the ebook yourself, rebrand it, combine it with other products. Other ebooks will be restricted to Free Giveaways or to use as Lead Magnets. Always read the license terms for any PLR content you purchase. I see many people get burned thinking they can sell something they’ve purchased, when in reality, they can’t. Read the license terms carefully before you purchase any PLR.

So if you are looking for PLR ebooks with commercial rights to sell in your online business then I recommend checking out the good PLR marketplaces, like ‘PLR.me’ and ‘IDPLR’. These sites have good clear licensing info for you and some of the authors even allow you to contact them if you need any further clarification on using their content. As long as you add your own special spin to the PLR content, then even with full commercial rights to sell it, you won’t have to worry about someone copying and selling your same generic ebook.