Search Institute’s Reprint/Reproduction Permissions Guidelines
Permission Philosophy
Our policies and guidelines are intended to protect copyrighted information while allowing broad dissemination and appropriate use of Search Institute’s research findings, resources, and other intellectual property. We seek to follow standard copyright practices that allow for use and innovation, while protecting the institute’s investment.
These stated policies generally cover use of our products for educational, noncommercial purposes. Depending on the use of Search Institute’s intellectual property we may charge a flat permission fee or set up a licensing agreement. See “Fees for using Search Institute Material” and “Licensing” (below) for more information about what factors contribute to charging a fee or drafting a licensing agreement.
Permissions Request Form
For most requests, we ask that you submit a Permissions Request Form. The request form gives us a record of your request and provides you with written documentation of our response.
Please review our General Policies and Guidelines to determine if you need to complete a written request form.
Response Time
Please allow 15 to 30 business days for a formal response, longer if more information is needed or special arrangements are required.
If your request requires an expedited response, a $25 special handling fee will be charged (in addition to any permissions fee resulting from the request). Check the box on the permissions request form indicating your acceptance of this fee.
Crediting
Search Institute must always be given appropriate credit for information that is used. Even when paraphrasing, professional courtesy and ethics require accurate, non-malicious use and proper attribution of the material to Search Institute. Please use the following credit line for all reprints and reproductions of Search Institute material:
Reprinted with permission from [TITLE] by [AUTHOR]. Copyright © ______ (insert year of printing) Search Institute®, Minneapolis, MN; www.search-institute.org. All Rights Reserved.
Fees for using Search Institute Materials
Sometimes we may charge a permission fee. We ask that you help keep our costs down by making your payment within the requested 30 days. Please note that permission is not “officially” granted until Search Institute has received payment. Payment can be made by check, purchase order, or credit card. Payment is due within 30 days of the permission granted date.
Licensing
If a licensing agreement is necessary, we will determine a royalty fee, require that appropriate credit be given, and require that Search Institute review a draft of the product before it goes to final print.
Electronic Copies
Generally, we do not provide materials in electronic format. The list of 40 Developmental Assets can be found on our Web site in downloadable format.
