Church Copyright Licence Frequently Asked Questions

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	If we decide not to renew our Licence, can we keep the transparencies and songs we've copied?
	Can I make rehearsal tapes for our church services?
	What acknowledgements should I add to song sheets / transparencies I produce?
	I have made my own spreadsheet showing the songs that we have reproduced. Can I send this to you as my return?
	How are the royalties distributed if a song is only reported once a year but used on several occasions?
	When I purchase a songbook which has overhead masters, do I have to record the overheads I make in my Copy Report?
	If our church has the Liedboek licence, do we have to take out the CCLI licence as well?
	If we have a SAMRO licence, do we need the Christian Copyright Licence aswell?
	How can I tell if a song is covered (under the Church Copyright Licence)?
	Can we print out the words of a song, then write guitar chords above the words, and make photocopies of that, e.g., to distribute to our worship team?
	If we had transparencies or slides before we purchased a Church Copyright Licence, do we need to go back and redo them?
	Can I record a service when it includes the use of a sound track?
	Does our Church Copyright Licence Number need to be displayed when we use our overhead transparencies?
	Am I free to use Copyright Control (COP CON) / Author Unknown Songs?
	Which hymns and songbooks does the Church Copyright Licence cover?
	Do I need an Event Licence if my Church Copyright Licence covers 100 people and we are having a conference for 30?
	What if we don't want a licence for the whole church, only for the youth group or a prayer group?

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