Copyright Guidance
Copyright is an intellectual property protection which affects the use of liturgy, music, images and other resources or text in worship, online (via PCs smartphones or tablets) and in print.
Download the Copyright and Patents Act Guidelines
Fact Files
The Christian Copyright Licensing Agency (CCLI) has produced these helpful factsheets to help you find the licence you need for your church:
Fair dealing and free use of copyright works
Photocopying and sharing files
Reproducing and projecting song words
TV broadcasts, satellite and cable
For enquiries about music and performing rights and other copyright information concerning the use of music, videos, photographs, etc, contact Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI)
Post: FREEPOST CCLI Email : info@ccli.co.uk Tel: 01323 436100
Parish magazines
Please be aware that copyright could apply to material you may feature in your parish magazines or websites. If in doubt, please check the copyright position of material you are planning to use as using the intellectual property of someone else without permission could be a costly and embarrassing mistake.
There are various organisations that monitor usage of images as well as text and music use so make sure you are on the right side of the law.
Visit this diocesan page (on the Diocese of London website) for more information about how and when to be aware of copyright, as well as useful additional links to further information.
