Permissions
We appreciate your desire to replicate Group material!
You CAN use, without written permission,
• brief quotations (under 50 words)
• up to 10% of a book or leader guide ONE time
• items that have an “OK to copy” icon and/or permission to copy line
• clip art and logos to promote a program at your church
If your request falls outside this list, please scroll down to the corresponding section for frequently-asked questions and click on the corresponding permission request form. We will research your request and respond within five (5) business days, depending on the number of requests ahead of yours and if the contact person is currently in the office. Incomplete forms will result in a delayed response.
(Please note: If you are unable to use the "Submit" button on the permission form, you may scan your form to permissions@group.com; or fax your form to: 970-292-4374. Thank you!)
MEDIA (Music & Video)
Group does not own the rights to all of the material used in our products. You may need to acquire additional licensing from the copyright holders of such music or videos before we can complete your request (the copyright holder is listed in the copyright line of the song; and there may be more than one).
Churches who have purchased a Group VBS Starter Kit have our permission to use songs specifically marked as “copyright Group Publishing” in presentations to your church to promote or review your VBS, within the same year as this dated material.
FAQs
I purchased a song/video download. How many copies can I make?
You cannot make copies of our media downloads without written permission. The terms of use allows the person making the purchase to download the item to five (5) different electronic devices (i.e. one CD backup; two computers—home and/or work; MP3 player) as back-up copies.
I found your music on a YouTube video, and want to use it. Do I have to ask for permission to use the music from that video?
Yes, you need to request permission for any use outside of YouTube. Please be aware that music and/or videos posted on YouTube are not considered in the “public domain.” Music and/or videos may have been used or posted without permission from the copyright holder(s).
Our church has a small budget. Can I copy the song/lyrics to give out to the children/band members?
Most churches have limited budgets and numerous uses for our material. It would not be fair for one church to purchase the necessary items while another obtains it for free, for anything currently available for sale. Please contact a customer service representative to discuss any special circumstances or needs.
What does the CCLI license allow my church to do?
A CCLI license allows you to use song lyrics within a church setting (in bulletins, onscreen, or in class).
What are the types of licensing I might be requesting?
Mechanical—allows duplicating music to a CD
Master use—use of our version of a song or video
Video synchronization—allows duplicating music or video footage to a DVD or web
Transparency print—allows making a PowerPoint or transparency print of song lyrics or sheet music
Print—allows copying print lyrics or sheet music in a songbook or bulletin
Web—allows posting a song or video on a password-protected site in streaming format only
Other—this would include requests to obtain song lyrics, public performance, or broadcast music or video via radio or TV
You can access the form here: Permissions Form
CURRICULUM
Group may not own the rights to all of the content (text and/or art) used in these products. Each item will need to be researched by us.
You CAN use, without permission,
• brief quotations (up to 50 words)
• up to 10% of a book or leader guide ONE time
• items that have an “OK to copy” icon and/or permission to copy line
FAQs
Our church has a small budget, and multiple teachers. May I copy what I need to give out for lesson prep?
Most churches have limited budgets and numerous teachers. Group’s policy is not to grant permission for anything that is currently available for sale. It would not be fair for one church to purchase the necessary items while another tries to obtain it for free. Please contact a customer service representative to discuss any special circumstances or needs.
I purchased a downloadable manual. How many copies can I make?
Unless stated specifically on the online product page, downloadable teacher/leader guides are intended for use by one leader per lesson unless marked otherwise. Downloadable student books include permission to print up to 10 copies to accommodate fluctuating class attendance. You may not make additional copies of these resources without obtaining written permission.
You can access the form here: Permissions Form
BOOKS (Adult/Pastor, Children, Youth)
Group may not own the rights to all of the content (text and/or art) used in these products. Each item will need to be researched by us. If the book is out of print, your request may need to be forwarded to the copyright holder. We cannot give out author information without permission from the author.
You CAN use, without permission,
• brief quotations (up to 50 words)
• up to 10% of a book or leader guide ONE time
• items that have an “OK to copy” icon and/or permission to copy line
FAQs
I purchased a downloadable book. How many copies may I make?
Unless stated specifically on the online product page, you may not make additional copies of these resources without written permission.
Can I post any of this material on our website for our staff to access?
You may not post any book content on your website unless you have written permission and a password-protected site.
You can access the forms here:
Permissions Form (Children)
Permissions Form (Youth)
Permissions Form (Adult)
VBS
Churches who have purchased a Group VBS Starter Kit have our permission to use songs specifically marked as “© Group Publishing” in presentations to your church to promote or review your VBS, within the same year as this dated material.
Group may not own the rights to all of the content (text and/or art) used in these products. Each item will need to be researched by us.
You CAN use, without permission,
• brief quotations (up to 50 words)
• up to 10% of a book or leader guide ONE time
• items that have an “OK to copy” icon and/or permission to copy line
• materials from the CD-ROM or website Tools to promote the VBS program
FAQs
Our church has a small budget, and multiple teachers. May I copy what I need to give out for lesson prep? May I copy items for sale? I’m taking this VBS on a mission trip. May I duplicate content for free?
Most churches have limited budgets and numerous teachers. It would not be fair for one church to purchase the necessary items while another tries to obtain it for free, for products that are currently available for sale. Please contact a customer service representative to discuss any special circumstances or needs.
I purchased a downloadable item. How many copies can I make?
Unless stated specifically on the online product page, you may not make additional copies of these resources without written permission.
We are repurposing a previous VBS kit we purchased a while ago, and you no longer have it available for sale. Can you send me electronic files to make copies?
We are not able to support out-of-print products. You may be able to find copies of the items online at such sites as Amazon, eBay, or Craigslist from people who ordered too much or did not use them; or you may contact other Friends in Ministry who are located on Group’s Facebook or forum page links.
I don’t have time to order the needed items before our program starts. May I duplicate the items I need?
Please complete the permission request form. The costs for these requests will be the price of the current product available.
I would like to use your characters for our own program. May I download and use your art for this? I have my own business, and would like to use your art and/or content for various pieces are creating and distributing on my own. May I have permission to do this?
Requests to use our art or content for supporting a program not related to Group program(s)or that would be available for sale as a business will not be granted, as this would cause product and market confusion. In addition to the above guidelines, permission or licensing at a fee may be granted, in some circumstances, for the following: making limited copies of out of print resources/logos/artwork; unusual requests.
You can access the form here: Permissions Form
WOMEN’S RESOURCES
Group may not own the rights to all of the content (text and/or art) used in these products. Each item will need to be researched by us. If the item is out of print, your request may need to be forwarded to the copyright holder. We cannot give out author information without permission from the author.
You CAN use, without permission,
• brief quotations (up to 50 words)
• up to 10% of a book or leader guide ONE time
• items that have an “OK to copy” icon and/or permission to copy line
FAQs
Our church has a small budget. May I copy what I need to give out to participants?
Most churches have limited budgets. It would not be fair for one church to purchase the necessary items while another tries to obtain it for free, for any products currently available for sale. Please contact a customer service representative to discuss any special circumstances or needs.
May I post any of this material on our website for our participants to access?
You may not post any content online unless you have a password-protected site; the product purchased specifically says you may in the licensing or in the product; or if you have obtained written permission.
You can access the form here: Permissions Form
MAGAZINES
Group may not own the rights to all of the content (text and/or art) used in our periodicals, rights will need to be researched by us. If the content does not belong to us, your request may need to be forwarded to the copyright holder. We cannot give out this information without permission.
FAQs
May I post any of this material on our website for our staff to access?
You may not post any content online unless you have a password-protected site; the product purchased specifically says you may in the licensing or in the product; or if you have obtained written permission.
You can access the form here:
Permissions Form
