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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

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:

  • Have required licenses and permissions when needed.

  • Do not violate any intellectual property laws, including copyright and trademark laws.

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

  1. Open or create an Ordo.

  2. 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.