A copyright is an exclusive right given to an author of an original created work. It is an asset, a legal interest, protected by law. Included in the exclusive rights given to the copyright owner is the right to copy the work into any form, including in print, on screen, or on tape.

The Baptist Churches SA is aware of the Legislation on copyright. Thus, the following Copyright Group Licences have been set up to reduce the cost of licensing for churches.

If you have any question, please contact Bridget Townsend

Christian Copyright licensing International Pty Ltd(CCLI)

• Copyright The annual fee for a Church Copyright Licence is determined by the size of your church. Church size is based on how many people attend your church. If you have multiple services, use your combined attendance. The total fee includes Licence, postage and handling.

More information can be obtained from the CCLI Copyright website www.ccli.com.au/licences/church-copyright-licence/cost.cfm

30% discount applies if churches join in the Baptist Churches SA CCLI Group Licensing Scheme

• Photocopying Licence The fees for the Photocopy Licence are set up in categories, based on the expected number of photocopies to be produced under the Photocopy Licence in one year. The Annual Fee includes Licence and service fees.

More information can be obtained from the CCLI Copyright website www.ccli.com.au/licences/pcl/cost.cfm

15% discount applies if churches join in the Baptist Churches SA CCLI Group Licensing Scheme.

• The Church Video Licence is one of the most cost effective and convenient ways for churches and other ministry organisations to protect themselves from the possibility of being fined for illegal use of videocassettes, videotapes and DVDs.

More information can be obtained from the CVLI websitewww.cvli.com.au

20% discount applies if churches join in the Baptist Churches SA CVLI Group Licensing Scheme.

Australasian Performing Right Association Ltd (APRA)

APRA’s church licensing provides a special licence scheme for Churches which will authorise the Public Performance and/or the communication of copyright music at church related functions that are considered to be beyond the nature of a typical worship ceremony or order of service (such as fetes, and youth groups meetings).

Churches authorising the communication of copyright music over their telephone system will also require APRA’s Music on Hold.

More information can be obtained from the APRA website (www.apra.com.au)

10% discount applies if churches join in the Baptist Churches SA APRA Group Licensing Scheme