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sundaysandseasons.com – Augsburg Fortress Liturgies License Agreement

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

If you already own one or more Augsburg Fortress copyright licenses, these licenses will be cancelled to avoid duplication of coverage. Your new Liturgies License covers all liturgical texts, liturgical music, artwork, lectionary texts, and worship texts found on sundaysandseasons.com. Your Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License number can be found by clicking on the My Account Tab at sundaysandseasons.com. Once there, scroll down to the Licenses section of the My Account page and look for the license number at the bottom of that section. Information on the subscription expiration date is also found here.

If you want to print or project hymns or songs, you will need additional licensing. Augsburg Fortress-copyrighted hymns and songs are covered by either the Augsburg Fortress Hymns & Songs License, or by OneLicense. Email copyright@augsburgfortress.org or call our Rights Management Specialist at 612-330-3530 and we will help you decide what licenses will work best for your church.

Go to http://www.onelicense.net to learn about and purchase OneLicense.

ANNUAL LICENSE
Augsburg Fortress (the Publisher), the publishing house of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 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:

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:
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
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. If the order is placed on the Augsburg Fortress on-line store, then the authorized representative must check the “I accept these terms” box when placing the license order.

DURATION OF THIS LICENSE AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL
Augsburg Fortress copyright licenses are annual. License renewal is automatic. Registered License Owners may cancel their License before the expiration of the current license period. License renewal fees are billed at the annual rate in effect at the time of the renewal. These rates are subject to change without notice.

TERMINATION
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 the Annual License or if license is otherwise terminated, 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 Augsburg Fortress copyrighted and copyright-administered liturgical material, including texts and congregational singing parts (music graphics). Also, all material from Icon: Visual Images for Every Sunday, Icon Two, Icon Two for Projection, Kids Celebrate, and Spark Worship Bulletins. This license does NOT include copyright permission for any similar material whose copyright is not owned or administered by Augsburg Fortress (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 Sundays and Seasons.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.

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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.
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 Augsburg Fortress 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).

Augsburg Fortress 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 Augsburg Fortress 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.

Direct all questions concerning copyright and permissions to:

Augsburg Fortress
Attn.: Permissions
P. O. Box 1209
Minneapolis, MN 55440-1209

If you have questions regarding copyrights or permission to use content from sundaysandseasons.com please email copyright@augsburgfortress.org or contact our Rights Management Specialist directly at 612-330-3530.

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Various product names, logos, designs, titles, words or phrases within this Web site may be trademarks, service marks, or trade names of Augsburg Fortress or other entities, and may be registered in certain jurisdictions and countries. All other trademarks, product names, and company names and logos appearing on this Web site are the property of their respective owners.

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

Links

This site may contain links and pointers to other Web sites. Augsburg Fortress does not operate or control in any respect, or necessarily endorse, the content found on those sites and you assume sole responsibility for use of those links and pointers.

Augsburg Fortress 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 Augsburg Fortress welcome page in its entirety. You must obtain permission, however, before placing a link in your own Web page to a portion of an Augsburg Fortress Web site page (e.g. a graphic). As a courtesy, if you link to or include the 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. Augsburg Fortress assumes 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

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 Augsburg Fortress will be free to reproduce, use, disclose and distribute the response to others, without limitation. You agree that Augsburg Fortress 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

This Web site may be visited internationally and may contain references to Augsburg Fortress products, programs, and services that have not been announced in your country. These references do not imply that Augsburg Fortress intends to announce such products, programs or services in your country. For information on product availability within your country, contact our Product Order Center.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SITE IS PROVIDED BY AUGSBURG FORTRESS ON AN “AS IS” BASIS. AUGSBURG FORTRESS MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SITE, THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS, INCLUDED ON THIS SITE. TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, AUGSBURG FORTRESS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AUGSBURG FORTRESS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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: July 27, 2015.

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