BRG believes in the Fair Use of copyrighted material for the advancement of education. It, therefore, allows for the fair use of its published material, without permissions, if the borrowed material consists of 300 words or less. For more than 300 words, the rate is $.25 per word (not including the indefinite articles "a" or "an"), if permission is granted. For example, to borrow 500 words, the permission rate would be $50.00.

Keep in mind, however, that permission is not just purchased. It is granted according to usage, as well. Therefore, the potential borrower should include, with their permission request form, a description of how the material will be used in their publication. BRG will evaluate the request and issue or deny permission accordingly. If permission is granted, the borrower will receive a bill for the amount due. The publisher or author rerserves the right to refuse permission if the borrowed material is used in such a way that the original meaning is misrepresented or in some way distorted, regardless of any financial considerations.

When the borrowed material is used in relation to the classroom environment, and not reproduced for profit, then permission need not be obtained.

For images and illustrations, the permission rate is not fixed, and must be determined by the publisher, on a demand basis. The more complex the illustration, the less chance there is of obtaining permission, except for classroom usage.

Send Permission requests to: Biblical Research Group, P.O.Box 9287, Boise, Idaho 83707. Attention: Permissions Department.