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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 may also be considered public domain. | |||
* Items published after 1 January 1978 do not need this notice to retain a copyright. | |||
==How Do Copyright Laws Differ Between Hymns and Compilations?== | ==How Do Copyright Laws Differ Between Hymns and Compilations?== | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 8 May 2007
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 may also be considered public domain.
- Items published after 1 January 1978 do not need this notice to retain a copyright.
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.
