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We at Good For The Soul Music are
happy to help you pray and worship with music that’s
good for the soul. In accord with our ministry of service,
we are pleased to offer the following options for licensing
and reprinting music that is copyrighted by Good For The
Soul Music.
What is a Copyright?
A copyright is an intellectual property that belongs to a copyright holder.
Only the copyright holder or administrator has the legal right to use
the copyrighted work, or to allow someone else to use it. Anyone who
wishes to use the copyrighted work must first obtain permission from
the copyright holder or administrator. Copyright information can generally
be found below the printed work.
Copyright Specifics
Here are a few general facts regarding licensing of copyrighted music:
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The reprint license covers only
those works and quantities stated in the license itself.
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Only words and melody lines are
covered by the reprint license, unless otherwise stated.
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Music and texts may not be altered
in any way from the original composition.
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It is understood that the license
is to be used only by the church or institution that
purchased it. Reprints are not intended for resale.
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Churches, schools, and non-profit
organizations are not exempt from federal copyright law.
Licenses
Good For The Soul Music™ offers
an Annual Print License for
$99 that covers / includes
the following key points:
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License
holders are
able to purchase Octavos and other print music at considerable
discount to non-license prices.
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The
right to make copies applies to “reprint box” or “words
only” copies
for the assembly. Choir (octavos) or accompanist (song
books) print music is not to be copied.
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License
holders agree not to sell, lend, give or otherwise
provide any
copies (reprint
box or otherwise) of music to any church, school, entity
or person other than those who belong to the parish community
of the licensee.
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Licensee
is granted the right to perform the music at a not-for-profit
performance for worship, retreats,
or for education.
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Renewal
is easy. Simply order a renewal license on-line or
call / fax us. Upon
expiration of this license (12 months from effective
date) all rights herein granted shall cease and terminate.
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Permanent Hymnals – for
institution use. Cost: determined by copyright administrator;
Music Services, Inc. www.musicservices.org.
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Mechanical License – for
using Good For The Soul Music™ on
any type of transmission, recording, or broadcast – contact
Music Services, Inc. at; www.musicservices.org.
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