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Terms of Use

rite planning.org Liturgies License Agreement

Thank you for becoming a subscriber to riteplanning.com, hosted by Augsburg Fortress. Your subscription includes an Annual License to use and reproduce riteplanning.com liturgical materials and designated artwork for your congregation. Please retain the following important information for your records.

If you want to print or project hymns or service music, you may need additional licensing. Many copyrighted hymns in our hymnals are covered by OneLicense. Go to http://www.onelicense.net to learn about and purchase OneLicense.

ANNUAL LICENSE
Church Publishing Inc. (the Publisher), a unit of Church Pension Group, as owner and/or administrator of certain rights to the works covered by the terms of this license, grants to the congregation or other qualifying organization identified as the registered owner of this license (the Registered License Owner), the nonexclusive right to reproduce and use the material described below (the Licensed Material) solely in the life and work of the Registered License Owner throughout the terms of this license and subject to the conditions described below.

The following conditions apply:

FREE TRIAL USES AUTHORIZED BY THIS LICENSE
Subject to the terms of this license, the Publisher grants the Registered License Owner nonexclusive permission for the following authorized uses of the Licensed Material during a Free Trial of riteplanning.com:
1. All materials created or downloaded from the site during a Free Trial are for preview purposes and are considered evaluation copies, and are not licensed for copying or publishing.
2. Any materials created or downloaded from the site during a Free Trial remain the property of riteplanning.com and should be destroyed at the end of the Free Trial, unless the Registered License Owner converts to a paid subscription.

USES AUTHORIZED BY THIS LICENSE UNDER SUBSCRIPTION
Subject to the terms of this license, the Publisher grants the Registered License Owner nonexclusive permission for the following authorized uses of the Licensed Material:
1. Reproduction of the printed copies or electronic files of the Licensed Material in copies or electronic presentations (including video projections) by members of the Registered License Owner.
2. Use of the printed copies or electronic files of the Licensed Material by members of the Registered License Owner or by participants at events sponsored by the Registered License Owner.
3. Public performances of the Licensed Materials at events sponsored by the Registered License Owner.

USES NOT AUTHORIZED BY THIS LICENSE FOR TRIAL OR SUBSCRIPTION
This license authorizes only the uses described above. All other uses are retained by the publisher and are subject to separate permission. Examples of such prohibited uses include:
1. Preparation of new musical arrangements of copyrighted text or music in the Licensed Material.
2. Distribution of the Licensed Material outside of the Registered License Owner’s organization beyond events sponsored by the Registered License Owner.
3. Translation of the texts of the Licensed Material into any other language.
4. Posting of Licensed Material for public display or on a website.
5. Any other use not specifically authorized by this license.
6. Use of the Licensed Material, either in print or electronic form, after expiration of the License.

COPYRIGHT CREDIT LINES
All uses of the Licensed Material must be accompanied by the use of the appropriate statement acknowledging the copyright status. Copyright credit lines for material covered by this license must follow this format:

ASSIGNMENT OF THIS LICENSE
The rights granted by this license are not transferable to any individual, congregation or other organization without written permission.

EFFECTIVE DATE
This license is in effect at the time of purchase. As your order is placed on the Augsburg Fortress on-line store, the authorized representative must check the “I accept these terms” box when placing the order.

DURATION OF THIS LICENSE AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL
Copyright licenses are annual. License renewal is automatic and is included in your subscription to riteplanning.com.

TERMINATION
Church Publishing Inc. or Augsburg Fortress may terminate the license at its sole discretion if the Registered License Owner:
1. Does not use the specified copyright acknowledgement credit lines.
2. Assigns the license to any individual, congregation, or organization without permission
3. Does not otherwise comply with the terms of the license.
4. Makes and/or distributes unauthorized copies of the Licensed Material.

DESTRUCTION OF MATERIALS UPON LICENSE EXPIRATION
If the Registered License Owner chooses at any time to not renew their subscription to riteplanning.com, upon expiration or termination of the license all printed and electronic copies or originals of the licensed Material must be destroyed.

MATERIALS COVERED BY THIS LICENSE (LICENSED MATERIALS)
All Church Publishing Inc. copyrighted and copyright-administered liturgical material, including texts and congregational singing parts (music graphics). Also, all material from Icon: Visual Images for Every Sunday volumes, and Bible Maps. This license does NOT include copyright permission for any similar material whose copyright is not owned or administered by Church Publishing Inc. (permission for use of any such materials must be obtained from the owner/administrator for each use), congregational hymns or songs, any musical accompaniments to liturgical music, or any other music not included in the riteplanning.com content set (e.g., choral anthems).

The list of materials covered by this license is subject to change without notice.

SPECIAL TERMS FOR INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIBERS
Individual subscriptions are offered for the use of the subscribing individual only, including use at locations where this individual is serving on a one-time basis. Downloaded content cannot be shared or given to any other individuals, churches, or organizations for repeated use.

Web Site Copyright & Disclaimer

Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright ©1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Authorized Uses

Except as otherwise noted within this Web site, you are authorized to view, copy, print, and distribute documents within this Web site, subject to your agreement that:

Your use is for informational and non-commercial purposes only, and you will not copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, sell, or make any other use of any of the content obtained from this Web site.
You may save a local copy or send it to your printer either for your own personal use or in order to inform others Company Info. However, you may not charge for such use.
You will not modify the documents or graphics, copy or distribute graphics separate from their accompanying text, or quote materials out of context, except as permitted by features on the site.
You will display the above copyright notice and retain any other copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices on every copy that you make.
You will not use any of the site content on any other Web site or networked computer environment, or in any format or medium. (See “Links” below.)
Neither Church Publishing Inc. nor any third party has conferred upon you by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right under any patent, trademark, or copyright (except as expressly provided above).

Church Publishing Inc. reserves the right to change this agreement at any time by publishing a revised version of this agreement on the site. You are responsible for regularly reviewing this agreement. Continued use of the site following any such changes means you accept and will abide by these changes.

Permissions

All content on this Web site is copyrighted as a collective work under the US copyright laws, and Church Publishing Inc. owns the copyright to the selection, coordination, arrangement, and enhancement of the content. In addition, the artwork and illustrations contained throughout the pages of this Web site are protected by copyright and may not be copied or otherwise reproduced without written permission.

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Please visit the Copyrights & Permissions Section of our Web site for more information or Contact Us with any questions.

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Church Publishing Inc. trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not Church Publishing’s, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Church Publishing Inc.

Links

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Church Publishing Inc. encourages and appreciates links from other Web sites to this Web site. Permission is granted to place a link from another web page to the Church Publishing Inc. welcome page in its entirety. You must obtain permission, however, before placing a link in your own Web page to a portion of a Church Publishing Inc. or Augsburg Fortress Web site page (e.g. a graphic). As a courtesy, if you link to or include the Church Publishing Inc. or Augsburg Fortress Web site in an index, please let us know.

Reminders Regarding Web Site Content

This Web site is provided “as is,” for your information only. (See “Disclaimer” below.) You assume all risks concerning the suitability and accuracy of the information. The Web site may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Church Publishing Inc. and Augsburg Fortress assume no responsibility for and disclaims all liability for any such inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in this Web site and in other documents referred to within or linked to this Web site.

Prices, technical specifications, and product offerings are subject to change without notice, at any time.

Privacy

Church Publishing Inc. and Augsburg Fortress considers all customer information confidential and will not sell or share it with any company or organization not partnering with us. We share customer information only with organizations who are acting on our behalf to conduct specific activities or working with us to provide innovative products and services. We do not sell the names and addresses of our customers.

Any other information, feedback, data, questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the content of this Web site will not be considered confidential and Church Publishing Inc. will be free to reproduce, use, disclose and distribute the response to others, without limitation. You agree that Church Publishing Inc. is free to use any ideas, concepts or techniques contained in your response for any purpose whatsoever including, but not limited to, developing, manufacturing, and marketing products incorporating those ideas, concepts or techniques.

International

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DISCLAIMER

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Applicable law

This site is created and controlled by Augsburg Fortress in the State of Minnesota, USA. As such, the laws of the State of Minnesota will govern these disclaimers, terms, and conditions, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws.

Effective date: December 3, 2018.

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