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Good News Translation (GNT)/Today's English Version (TEV) Rights and Permissions

Contemporary English Version (CEV) Rights and Permissions

RVR1960 Rights and Permissions

GOOD NEWS TRANSLATION (GNT)

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS GUIDELINES

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY – 1865 BROADWAY –

NEW YORK, NY 10023 * 212-408-1200 * FAX 212-408-1512

I. Policy for use of the Good News Translation (GNT)

A. General Statement

The GNT text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio) up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without written permission, providing the verses quoted do not amount to 50% of a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses account for twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted. This permission is contingent upon an appropriate copyright acknowledgment – (see below).

B. Use of the GNT beyond above limits requires written permission.

1. Commercial Use

Commercial use means use in any product offered for sale, lease, rental or barter on any level. Rights and permissions requests for the GNT in media intended for commercial use should be addressed to The American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York , NY 10023, USA . Request shall contain the following information: (1) exact portions to be quoted, (2) the medium in which those portions will be quoted, (3) estimated percentage of the total text of the work made up of the GNT text, (4) any additional material to be included in the work, such as additional text, illustrations, photos, etc., (5) the purpose, number of copies or reproductions, and distribution of the use in which the GNT is quoted, and (6) the sale or lease price of the work, or other income to be received. For commercial use outside of North America , please send your requests as detailed above to the American Bible Society. If the GNT is used as the lyrics for a song, you must obtain permission prior to production of the same.

2. Non-Commercial use (Ministry, Church, educational, etc.)

Non-commercial use is any use other than commercial use as defined above and generally means free provision of the medium in which the GNT is quoted. Most usages by local churches would fall into this category. Rights and Permissions requests for the GNT in media intended for non-commercial use should be addressed to the American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, 10023 and the request should contain the above requested information. If the GNT text is used as the lyrics for a song, you must obtain permission from the American Bible Society prior to the production of the same.

II. Acknowledgement and copyright notice

Any quotation from the GNT text must include copyright notice and acknowledgement. The form the acknowledgment takes will depend, in part, upon the medium in which the quotation is used.

Written use: Use whichever of the following notices is most appropriate:

1. The following notice for the GNT may be used on each page where material quoted from the GNT appears:

2. When the GNT is identified at the end of each Scripture quotation from the GNT, the following notice may be used on the title page or verso thereof of each copy:

3. If appropriate, the following notice may be used on the title page or verso thereof of each copy:

Visual and electronic use

“Visual” use includes videos, films, slides and overhead transparencies. “Electronic” use denotes the use of an interactive computer. Quotations from the GNT text in visual and electronic media must include the appropriate copyright notice from section II-A on (1) the product (medium itself), and (2) the product’s wrapper or packing, and (3) in an acknowledgement section, if one exists.

Audio Use

This category includes cassettes, compact discs, and similar media. Quotations from the GNT in audio form must include the appropriate copyright notice from section on (1) the product (the medium itself), and (2) the product’s wrapper or packaging. If the GNT is used as the lyrics for a song, you must obtain permission from the American Bible Society prior to production of the same.

Church use

Any use of the GNT by a local church in or on non-commercial media such as bulletins, orders of service, bulletin boards, posters, overhead transparencies, recordings of worship services (for which a small fee may be charged), or similar materials used in the course of religious instruction or services at a place of worship or other religious assembly requires the following notices at the end of each quotation: (GNT) Audiocassettes may include (GNT) acknowledgement on label only. Contacting ABS for permission noted herein is not required.

III. Additional Information about GNT rights and Permissions.

For rights and permissions not expressly granted or referred to in this document, or for an explanation of any provision of this document write to: Copyrights & Permissions, American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York 10023 Person requesting rights and permissions not expressly granted in this document should contact:

Thomas Durakis, Director, Publishing Services (tdurakis@bibles.com)

A Little Information about the American Bible Society:

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For more information about the ministries of the American Bible Society or if you wish to receive our free catalogue of Scriptures Resources, please write to the address provided above or call 1-800-32-BIBLE or 1-800-322-4253 or visit our website: www.americanbible.org

CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH VERSION (CEV)

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS GUIDELINES

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY – 1865 BROADWAY

NEW YORK, NY 10023

212-408-1200

FAX: 212-408-1512

I. Policy for use of the Contemporary English Version (CEV):

A. General Statement

The CEV text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio) up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without written permission, providing the verses quoted do not amount to 50% of a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses account for twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted. This permission is contingent upon an appropriate copyright acknowledgment – (see below).

B. Use of the CEV beyond above limits requires written permission.

1. Commercial Use

Commercial use means use in any product offered for sale, lease, rental or barter on any level. Rights and permissions requests for the CEV in media intended for commercial use should be addressed to The American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York , NY 10023, USA . Request shall contain the following information: (1) exact portions to be quoted, (2) the medium in which those portions will be quoted, (3) estimated percentage of the total text of the work made up of the CEV text, (4) any additional material to be included in the work, such as additional text, illustrations, photos, etc., (5) the purpose, number of copies or reproductions, and distribution of the use in which the CEV is quoted, and (6) the sale or lease price of the work, or other income to be received. For commercial use outside of North America , please send your requests as detailed above to the American Bible Society. If the CEV is used as the lyrics for a song, you must obtain permission prior to production of the same.

2. Non-Commercial use (Ministry, Church, educational, etc.)

Non-commercial use is any use other than commercial use as defined above and generally means free provision of the medium in which the CEV is quoted. Most usages by local churches would fall into this category. Rights and Permissions requests for the CEV in media intended for non-commercial use should be addressed to the American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, 10023 and the request should contain the above requested information. If the CEV text is used as the lyrics for a song, you must obtain permission from the American Bible Society prior to the production of the same.

II. Acknowledgment and copyright notice

Any quotation from the CEV text must include copyright notice and acknowledgement. The form the acknowledgment takes will depend, in part, upon the medium in which the quotation is used.

Written use: Use whichever of the following notices is most appropriate:

1. The following notice for the CEV may be used on each page where material quoted from the CEV appears:

2. When the CEV is identified at the end of each Scripture quotation from the CEV, the following notice may be used on the title page or verso thereof of each copy:

3. If appropriate, the following notice may be used on the title page or verso thereof of each copy:

Visual and electronic use

“Visual” use includes videos, films, slides and overhead transparencies. “Electronic” use denotes the use of an interactive computer. Quotations from the CEV text in visual and electronic media must include the appropriate copyright notice from section II-A on (1) the product (medium itself), and (2) the product’s wrapper or packing, and (3) in an acknowledgment section, if one exists.

Audio Use

This category includes cassettes, compact discs, and similar media. Quotations from the CEV in audio form must include the appropriate copyright notice from section on (1) the product (the medium itself), and (2) the product’s wrapper or packaging. If the CEV is used as the lyrics for song, you must obtain permission from the American Bible Society prior to production of the same.

Church use

Any use of the CEV by a local church in or on non-commercial media such as bulletins, orders of service, bulletin boards, posters, overhead transparencies, recordings of worship services (for which a small fee may be charged), or similar materials used in the course of religious instruction or services at a place of worship or other religious assembly requires the following notice at the end of each quotation: (CEV): Audiocassettes may include (CEV) acknowledgement of label only. Contacting ABS for permission noted herein is not required.

III. Additional Information about CEV rights and Permissions.

Thomas Durakis, Director, Publishing Services (tdurakis@bibles.com)

A Little Information about the American Bible Society:

REINA VALERA 1960

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS GUIDELINES

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY – 1865 BROADWAY –

NEW YORK, NY 10023 * 212-408-1200 * FAX 212-408-1512

I. Policy for use of the Reina Valera 1960

A. General Statement

The RVR 1960 text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio) up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without written permission, providing the verses quoted do not amount to 50% of a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses account for twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted. This permission is contingent upon an appropriate copyright acknowledgement – (see below).

B. Use of the RVR 1960 beyond above limits requires written permission.

1. Commercial Use

Commercial use means use in any product offered for sale, lease, rental or barter on any level. Rights and permissions requests for the RVR 1960 in media intended for commercial use should be addressed to The American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York , NY 10023, USA . Request shall contain the following information: (1) exact portions to be quoted, (2) the medium in which those portions will be quoted, (3) estimated percentage of the total text of the work made up of the RVR 1960 text, (4) any additional material to be included in the work, such as additional text, illustrations, photos, etc., (5) the purpose, number of copies or reproductions, and distribution of the use in which the RVR 1960 is quoted, and (6) the sale or lease price of the work, or other income to be received. For commercial use outside of North America , please send your requests as detailed above to the American Bible Society. If the RVR 1960 is used as the lyrics for a song, you must obtain permission prior to production of the same.

2. Non-Commercial use (Ministry, Church, educational, etc.)

Non-commercial use is any use other than commercial use as defined above and generally means free provision of the medium in which the RVR 1960 is quoted. Most usages by local churches would fall into this category. Rights and Permissions requests for the RVR 1960 in media intended for non-commercial use should be addressed to the American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, 10023 and the request should contain the above requested information. If the RVR 1960 text is used as the lyrics for a song, you must obtain permission from the American Bible Society prior to the production of the same.

II. Acknowledgement and copyright notice

Any quotation from the RVR 1960 text must include copyright notice and acknowledgement. The form the acknowledgment takes will depend, in part, upon the medium in which the quotation is used.

Written use: Use whichever of the following notices is most appropriate:

1. The following notices for the RVR 1960 may be used on each page where material quoted from the RVR 1960 appears:

Scripture taken from the Reina Valera 1960. El texto Biblico ha sido tomado de la version Reina-Valera © 1960 Sociedades Biblicas en America Latina ; © renovado 1988 Sociedades Biblicas Unidas. Utilizado con permiso.

2. When the RVR 1960 is identified at the end of each Scripture quotation from the RVR 1960, the following notice may be used on the title page or verso thereof of each copy:

Scripture quotations marked (RVR 1960) are from the Reina Valera © 1960. El texto Biblico ha sido tomado de la version Reina-Valera © 1960 Sociedades Biblicas en America Latina ; © renovado 1988 Sociedades Biblicas Unidas. Utilizado con permiso.

If appropriate, the following notice may be used on the title page or verso thereof of each copy:

All scripture quotations in this publication are from the Reina Valera 1960. El texto Biblico ha sido tomado de la version Reina-Valera © 1960 Sociedades Biblicas en America Latina ; © renovado 1988 Sociedades Biblicas Unidas. Utilizado con permiso.

Visual and electronic use

“Visual” use includes videos, films, slides and overhead transparencies. “Electronic” use denotes the use of an interactive computer. Quotations from the RVR 1960 text in visual and electronic media must include the appropriate copyright notice from section II-A on (1) the product (medium itself), and (2) the product’s wrapper or packing, and (3) in an acknowledgement section, if one exists.

Audio Use

This category includes cassettes, compact discs, and similar media. Quotations from the RVR 1960 in audio form must include the appropriate copyright notice from section on (1) the product (the medium itself), and (2) the product’s wrapper or packaging. If the RVR 1960 is used as the lyrics for song, you must obtain permission from the American Bible Society prior to production of the same.

Church use

Any use of the RVR 1960 by a local church in or on non-commercial media such as bulletins, orders of service, bulletin boards, posters, overhead transparencies, recordings of worship services (for which a small fee may be charged), or similar materials used in the course of religious instruction or services at a place of worship or other religious assembly requires the following notices at the end of each quotation: (RVR 1960) Audiocassettes may include (RVR 1960) acknowledgement on the label only. Contacting ABS for permission noted herein is not required.

III. Additional Information about RVR 1960 rights and permissions.

Thomas Durakis, Director, Publishing Services (tdurakis@bibles.com)

A Little Information about the American Bible Society:

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