Copyright and Permissions

Please read the following information before requesting permission to reprint or use excerpts of Character First! information.

Character Training Institute Policies for Copyright and Special Permissions

Revised February 1, 2008
Conditions subject to change

All materials published by the Character Training Institute are protected under US Copyright Law. These include, but are not limited to: print, video, audio, and website content, including text and images. Please do not reproduce (in print or on websites) without express permission from the Character Training Institute. We appreciate your truthfulness and respect for the law.

General Guidelines:

Generally speaking, the Character Training Institute will only grant special copyright permission to individuals or organizations that have received Character First! training and use Character First! materials on a regular basis.

If you have not received training or do not use Character First! materials, please visit our downloads page to access resources available to the public.

Common Requests:

Generally speaking, the Character Training Institute will grant permission to participating organizations for requests such as:
  • Printing the 49 character qualities and definitions in company policy manuals.
  • Printing the monthly character quality, definition, and key concepts in company newsletters or websites.
  • Reprinting Character First! newsletter articles or stories in company newsletters.
  • Linking to the Character First! website using a Character First! logo.
  • Creating customized posters, banners, and PowerPoint presentations to highlight a character quality in your organization.

Common Requirements:

Generally speaking, the following conditions will apply when permission is granted to reproduce Character First! materials:
  • Permission is granted for educational use only. Materials are not for resell. (Selling materials with Character First! information may result in royalty payments.)
  • Permission is granted to use materials as they exist. Do not alter definitions or stories without express written permission.
  • Proper credit should be given, such as: "Character First! information used by permission. www.characterfirst.com"
  • When applicable, samples of the work should be sent to the CTI Publications Department for final approval prior to publishing.
  • Permission may be withdrawn at anytime.

Request Permission:

Please complete the following information with as much detail as possible or download the form in pdf. Email samples to the CTI Publications department at permissions@characterfirst.com or fax to 405-815-0002.

Permission requests are handled on a weekly basis. Please call 405-815-0001 if your request is more urgent.

Request for Permission Application

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1. Please describe your relationship with Character First!
2. What is your request?
3. How many copies will you make? How will you distribute them? Who will receive the copies?
4. Will the materials be sold or used for profit? If so, what is the retail value?
5. What dates do you plan to use this material?
6. In what language will the materials be printed?
By submitting this form, you understand and agree that permission, if granted, covers the number of copies and purposes described above. A permission agreement shall in no way be deemed to limit or restrict the Character Training Institute from exercising any and all rights it may have as publisher and copyright owner of Character First! materials, including the right to grant similar permissions to other persons or organizations.
Please allow at least two weeks for processing.