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Find information about fair use, copyright notice, and permissions to use material from Zondervan products.

Permissions Request Form
Fair Use of Bibles
Fair Use of Other Products
Copyright Notice
Bible Permissions
Academic and Reference Book Permissions
Other Book Permissions (Trade, Zonderkidz)
Reverend Fun Permissions
Disabled and Visually Impaired Permissions
Out-of-print Material Permissions
Image Use Permissions

Permissions Request Form

Written permission is necessary if you are writing a book or developing a product that uses material or excerpts from a Zondervan publication. Please download the Permission Request Form and email it to zPermissions [at] zondervan [dot] com.

Fair Use of Bibles

These Fair Use Guidelines cover use of text from NIV, NIrV, and Amplified Bible translations. If you are creating a product that uses Bible Scripture/Verses then you must obtain written permission. See the Bible Permissions section below for the Permissions Request Form.

Summary of Fair Use Guidelines (All Must Apply)

1. No more than 500 verses in total may be reproduced without permission.
2. Total verses may not make up more than 25% of the work in which they are quoted.
3. The verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the Bible.
4. The verses are not being quoted in a commentary or other biblical reference work.
5. All Scripture/quotes/excerpts must be properly cited. See citation guidelines in the Bible Permissions section below.

These guidelines cover quotations in written, visual, electronic or audio format.

Works not Covered by Fair Use

• Reproduction of Zondervan products where the text stands alone such as: artwork, jewelry, gift product, etc. is not permitted without requesting formal permission (fees may apply).
• Text that does not include appropriate copyright notice (see Copyright Notice section).
• Use of charts, maps, illustrations, photographs, or cover images is not permitted without requesting formal permission (fees may apply).
• The Fair Use Guidelines do not apply to Phone Applications, other New Media Platforms (websites, etc.) or Gift Products.

Fair Use for Churches Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our Fair Use Guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary.

Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scripture in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or to be shown on a screen (PowerPoint or overhead projector) without asking permission provided the source is accurately cited. See Copyright Notice section below.

Photocopies for Churches Churches may photocopy either one chapter or less than 10% of the total work and up to twenty copies for church use only without asking permission. If more copies are needed, formal written permission is required (fees may apply).

Churches must include copyright notice on each photocopy. If the book is in print and available for purchase this citation must include Zondervan’s website, www.zondervan.com.  

Copyright Notice

If you are creating a product that uses Bible Scripture/Verses, you will need to provide copyright notice. Find information on copyright notice in the Bible Permissions section below.

Fair Use Guidelines (Products Other than Bibles)

You may quote a text without written permission if the text and new work meet these four Fair Use Guidelines:

Summary of Fair Use Guidelines (All Must Apply)

1. No more than 500 words in total may be reproduced without permission.
2. Total words may not make up more than 25% of the work in which they are quoted.
3. All quotes/excerpts must be properly cited. See citation guidelines in the appropriate Permissions section below.
4. If you are creating a product which uses Bible Scripture/Verses then you must obtain written permission. See Fair Use for Bibles section above.

Text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic or audio).

Works Not Covered by Fair Use

• Reproduction of Zondervan products where the text stands alone such as: artwork, jewelry, gift product, etc. is not permitted without requesting formal permission (fees may apply).
• Text that does not include appropriate copyright notice (see Copyright Notice section below).
• Use of charts, maps, illustrations, photographs, or cover images is not permitted without requesting formal permission (fees may apply).  

Fair Use for Churches Churches requesting to use a small selection of material for church bulletins, sermons or classroom use that falls within our Fair Use Guidelines, formal written permission is not necessary.

Churches may use stand-alone quotations/scripture in sermons, bulletins, newsletters, or to be shown on a screen (PowerPoint or overhead projector) without asking permission provided the source is accurately cited (see Copyright Notice section below).

Photocopies for Churches Churches may photocopy either one chapter or less than 10% of the total work and up to twenty copies for church use only without asking permission. If more copies are needed, formal written permission is required (fees may apply).

Churches must include copyright notice on each photocopy. If the book is in print and available for purchase this citation must include Zondervan’s website, www.zondervan.com.

Copyright Notice

Works (other than Bibles) using Zondervan Material must include the appropriate copyright notice:

• Taken from (Title of Book) by (Author). Copyright © (Date) by (Copyright Holder). Use by permission of Zondervan. www.zondervan.com

If you are creating a product that uses Bible Scripture/Verses, find the Bibles copyright notice in the Bible Permissions section.  

Bible Permissions

Permission is necessary if you are writing a book or developing a product that uses Bible Scripture/Verses.

Please complete the Permission Request Form and email to zPermissions [at] zondervan [dot] com. Download the Permission Request Form

Copyright Notices for Bibles Works using NIV quotations must include one of the following copyright notices (whichever one is most appropriate):

1. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com  The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™
2. Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™
3. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com  The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™ 

Works using NIrV quotations must include one of the following copyright notices (whichever one is most appropriate):

1. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®, NIrV® Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. www.zondervan.com  The “NIrV” and “New International Reader’s Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™
2. Scripture quotations marked (NIrV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®, NIrV® Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIrV” and “New International Reader’s Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™
3. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®, NIrV® Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIrV” and “New International Reader’s Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™  

Works using Amplified Bible quotations must include one of the following copyright notices (whichever one is most appropriate):

1. Scripture taken from the Amplified Bible, Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
2. Scripture quotations marked (AMP) are taken from the Amplified Bible, Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
3. All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Amplified Bible, Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.  

Permission Requests – Outside of U.S. and Canada (NIV, NIrV) If your request is for use outside the territory of the U.S. and Canada (North America), your permission request must be directed to:

Biblica, Inc.™ 1820 Jet Stream Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3969 www.biblica.com/guestbook  RightsPermissions [at] Biblica [dot] com

Permission Requests – United Kingdom, EEC and EFTA Resident Rights and permission to quote from the NIV and NIrV text in printed or electronic media intended for commercial use within the U.K., EEC, EFTA countries that exceed the above guidelines must be directed to and approved in writing by:

Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. 338 Euston Road London, NW1 3BH England www.hodder.co.uk

Permission for Use of Maps The use of maps from the NIV and NIrV Bibles require formal written permission (please complete and email the Zondervan Permission Request Form). Please complete the Permission Request Form and email to zPermissions [at] zondervan [dot] com. Download the Permission Request Form

Academic and Reference Book Permissions

All requests for curriculum use and material use from our Academic and Reference Books are to be directed to www.copyright.com.

Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. 222 Rosewood Drive Danvers, MA 01923 www.copyright.com

Other Book Permissions (Trade, Zonderkidz)

Written permission is necessary if you are writing a book or developing a product that uses material or excerpts from a Zondervan publication.

Please complete the Permission Request Form and email to zPermissions [at] zondervan [dot] com. Download the Permission Request Form

Works using Zondervan Material must include the appropriate copyright notice. (See above in Copyright Notice section.)  

Reverend Fun Permissions

Written permission is necessary if you are writing a book or developing merchandise or creating presentations that uses material or cartoons from Reverend Fun.

Churches/Sunday Schools using less than 50 items, not for resale and for church use only, do not need formal permission.

The following credit line is required on or near the cartoons:

• Copyright © 2011 The Zondervan Corporation. Please go to www.reverendfun.com/artchives.

Permissions for Disabled and Visually Impaired

*All requests must be submitted from Institutions, Universities or Colleges (not individuals).

• If you have not already confirmed your eligibility for the Disability Request, confirm visually impaired eligibility at the Library of Congress’ website of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS).
• Please complete the Disability Request for Electronic Text Form and email to zPermissions [at] zondervan [dot] com. Download the Request for Electronic Text Form
• Please allow 2 weeks to prepare text.  

Permissions for Out-of-print Material

Requesting to re-print or copy entire out-of-print material requires formal permission (fees may apply). Please complete the Permission Request Form and email to zPermissions [at] zondervan [dot] com (subject: Permissions%20for%20Out-of-print%20Material) .* Download the Permission Request Form.  

Permission to Use Images

Requesting to reproduce illustrations requires formal permission (fees may apply). Please complete the Permission Request Form and email to zPermissions [at] zondervan [dot] com.* Download Permission Request Form

The following companies/divisions are no longer a part of Zondervan Publishing:

• Inspirio
• Singspiration: Please contact Brentwood/Benson Music info [at] brentwoodrecords [dot] com

All requests are answered as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, we are currently processing permission grants at about a 4 to 6 week turnaround, this can be expedited for a fee of $150.00 and we will complete this within 2 business days (Please type RUSH in the Subject line of your email).

• Incomplete permission requests cannot be considered. Please provide all information or request will not be processed.
• Please do not call regarding your permission request, as that delays the process.
• Please do not send duplicate requests.
• We cannot accept requests by telephone or fax.  

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