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==Which Hymns Are Public Domain?== | ==Which Hymns Are Public Domain?== | ||
* Generally, a hymn is in the public domain if it was published on or before 1923. | * Generally, a hymn is in the public domain if it was published on or before 1923. | ||
| − | * If it was published before 1 January 1978 without a legal copyright notice, it is also | + | * If it was published before 1 January 1978 without a legal copyright notice, it is also considered public domain. |
| + | ** Note that contributions to collective works need not have the notice to ''retain'' the copyright if the collection itself has the copyright notice - provided the contributions are copyrighted by the same person (otherwise, the copyright notice is erroneous for such contributions). See http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ03.html | ||
* Items published after 1 March 1989 do not need this notice to retain a copyright. | * Items published after 1 March 1989 do not need this notice to retain a copyright. | ||
| − | * Items published between 1 January 1978 and 1 March 1989 without the notice may or may not have had their copyrights restored (depending on whether the omission was fixed). | + | * Items published between 1 January 1978 and 1 March 1989 without the notice may or may not have had their copyrights restored (depending on whether the omission was fixed). Be 100% sure you have the rights to do so before posting anything. |
==How Do Copyright Laws Differ Between Hymns and Compilations?== | ==How Do Copyright Laws Differ Between Hymns and Compilations?== | ||
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Definition
- This term refers to works which have expired or non-existing copyrights. Essentially, this means that people can do what they want with the work without permission, and without breaking any laws.
Which Hymns Are Public Domain?
- Generally, a hymn is in the public domain if it was published on or before 1923.
- If it was published before 1 January 1978 without a legal copyright notice, it is also considered public domain.
- Note that contributions to collective works need not have the notice to retain the copyright if the collection itself has the copyright notice - provided the contributions are copyrighted by the same person (otherwise, the copyright notice is erroneous for such contributions). See http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ03.html
- Items published after 1 March 1989 do not need this notice to retain a copyright.
- Items published between 1 January 1978 and 1 March 1989 without the notice may or may not have had their copyrights restored (depending on whether the omission was fixed). Be 100% sure you have the rights to do so before posting anything.
How Do Copyright Laws Differ Between Hymns and Compilations?
HymnWiki Notes
- Unless otherwise noted, this only refers to public domain content in the United States. Works in other countries may have different copyrights.
