Do I have permission to reprint Source & Summit content?
Source & Summit’s Hassle-Free Licensing policy means that your Source & Summit subscription includes all necessary permissions to print, copy, record, or live stream music from the Source & Summit native music library. No additional licensing or reporting is required.
Learn about Source & Summit’s policies on licensing and sharing based on the content source.
Content source | Additional permissions needed? | Explanation |
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Music from the Source & Summit Missal | No | Covered under the Hassle-Free Licensing policy (see above). |
Music from the Source & Summit Digital Platform | No | Covered under the Hassle-Free Licensing policy (see above) |
Readings from the Source & Summit Missal and Digital Platform | Yes | The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) holds the copyright to the Lectionary for Mass, which is the official source for the Readings, Responsorial Psalms, and Alleluias used in the liturgy. Request permission from the USCCB before including these texts in a congregational booklet (worship aid). |
Devotional Prayers in the Source & Summit Missal | No | Unless otherwise noted, the devotional prayers in the Source & Summit Missal (for example: The Rosary, Common Prayers, or the Angelus) are in the public domain and may be freely shared for liturgical use. |
Devotional Prayers in the Source & Summit Digital Platform | No | Unless otherwise noted, the devotional prayers in the Source & Summit Missal (for example: The Rosary, Common Prayers, or the Angelus) are in the public domain and may be freely shared for liturgical use. |
Uploaded content | Yes | You may use the Upload feature to add music from other sources to your Source & Summit library. Before uploading, reprinting, or otherwise sharing this content, ensure that you:
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What activities are covered under the Hassle-Free Licensing policy?
Source & Summit’s Hassle-Free Licensing policy covers typical activities at individual worship sites. These activities do not require additional permissions, unless it comes from a source indicated above.
Typical activities covered by the Hassle-Free Licensing policy:
Making copies for choir rehearsal
Reproducing and distributing worship aids
Creating practice recordings
Live streaming for community members
Atypical activities that require additional permissions:
Broadcasting on the radio or television
Use at public events beyond the registered families in your community
For atypical use, please contact the original copyright holder for permission.
How to find copyright information on the Digital Platform
Open or create an Ordo.
Click the icon in the bottom-left corner.
A field will appear in your center canvas, displaying all copyright information for the contents of your Ordo. This information will display in the footer of any resources that you create.