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Remember, copyright is the cornerstone of a creative society, the only means by which those who create original material can continue to benefit from the full value of their work. | |
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Never seek to buy ownership of copyright from non-staff contributors. This is bad practice. | |
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It is good practice for a contributor to keep copyright and license uses of his or her material. | |
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Always be clear about which rights you are buying, bearing in mind the needs of your organisation and the fact that most contributors will want to strike a deal provided the terms are right. | |
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Be prepared to negotiate extra payments for extra rights, beyond basic first use of the material. (see below) | |
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Allow for the fact that not all contributors may want you to syndicate their material for them. Some can strike better deals on their own. | |
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Wherever possible, put the terms you have agreed in writing so as to minimise confusion and avoid disputes. | |
Extra usesContributors license you to use their work, for which they are paid a fee. Extra uses of their work, for which extra fees are paid, include: |
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Recommended ratesSee recommended rates for such uses of:
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