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Copyright

2e.1.1.1 Copyright - definitions

  1. The terms ‘copyright’, ‘copyright material’ and ‘copyright work’ encompass the entire copyright, moral rights, design rights, rental rights and the rights to use, authorise the use of, or lend any written, photographic, video, or illustrative work created or owned by Scouts.   
  2. The term ‘Copyright Licensee’ refers to individuals or groups who have obtained written permission from UK Headquarters to use the copyright material. 

2e.1.1.2 Policy statement 
Any local section, Group, District or County within the Scouts’ federation of charities is authorised to reproduce Scout copyright material for use in the day-to-day running of Scouts activities provided that:

  1. the resulting work is not misleading and does not impose or create any liability on the Scouts or devalue the good name and reputation of the Scouts 
  2. rights to Scout copyright, including all moral rights under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, automatically remain with The Scout Association. 

2e.1.1.3 Restrictions
A member, section, Group, District or County must not: 

  1. use Scout copyright material in any merchandise for commercial or fundraising purpose without obtaining a copyright licence from UK Headquarters  
  2. grant permission to any third party to reproduce, distribute, sell, license, sub-license, or assign (in whole or in part) any Scout copyright material 

2e.1.1.4 Obtaining a copyright licence - mandatory procedure
Applications for a copyright licence to use any Scout copyright material must be emailed to [email protected] with a brief description of the requirements.   

UK Headquarters will then contact the applicant to discuss the possibility of entering a copyright licensing agreement.