Magnet Copyright Permissions Request

The Magnet Recognition Program^® certification mark (logo) may only be used by organizations that have been granted Magnet recognition status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). 

ANCC Magnet-recognized organizations have the right to utilize the certification mark — in accordance with the guidelines provided in this document — on letterheads, email signatures, brochures, and for publicity activities relating to the program and/or nursing activities within the designated organization. The use of the Magnet logo described herein by Magnet-recognized organizations does not require copyright permissions approval.

Other than in relation to the recognition of nursing services, the Magnet Recognition Program name and logo should not be used in conjunction with any goods, products, or other services created, offered, or sold by the designated organization that would create the appearance of an endorsement by the program or by ANCC.

The logos should only be used in a manner that represents the intent of the Magnet Recognition Program. ANCC expects that representatives of its Magnet-recognized organizations will follow established standards of professional practice and ethics in business, advertising, public relations, sales, and marketing when using the logos.

The Magnet Recognition Program certification mark is a legally trademarked symbol and must be used in accordance with rules and guidelines detailed in the Magnet Marketing Toolkit. Please visit the Magnet Marketing Toolkit webpage in the MLC for complete info and access to the Magnet logos.

Magnet Recognition Program Permission Request

Any entity (e.g., individual, organization, publisher) that would like to use any Magnet Recognition Program copyrighted material MUST submit a formal request to the Magnet Recognition Program. The request includes two parts: 

1. An accurate example of how copyrighted Magnet Recognition Program information will be used. Examples include: an annual report, a journal article, a book, a PowerPoint presentation, an orientation booklet, a poster board for the Journey to Magnet Excellence^®, etc.
2. A signed Copyright License Agreement.

Please visit the Copyright Permission Request page, select the "Magnet Recognition Program" dropdown option, and complete the required form. Once the request is approved, ANCC will send an agreement to the requesting entity. Permission requests are handled in the order that they are received. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for ANCC to process your request.

Policies

• ANCC grants permission to excerpt copy for one edition only and does not extend permission to revisions and future editions of an entity’s work, or derivative works, based on the original work including all forms of electronic media in which the entity may publish the work.
• An entity must make new requests for subsequent uses or for other uses of the requested excerpt.
• The requesting entity agrees not to publish or distribute for commercial purposes copies of the reprinted materials.
• An entity may not alter Magnet Recognition Program copyrighted material.
• Permission applies only to the material and uses specified in the executed copyright license agreement.

Once approved, the following disclaimer MUST be noted on the approved material:
©American Nurses Credentialing Center. All rights reserved.
Reproduced with the permission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Questions?
Please email the Magnet Program Office.

Magnet Model Graphic Permission Request

Any entity (e.g., individual, organization, publisher) that would like to use the Magnet Model graphic on any material MUST submit a formal request to the Magnet Recognition Program. The request includes two parts:

1. An accurate visual example of how the Magnet Model graphic will be used. Examples include: an annual report, a journal article, a book, a PowerPoint presentation, an orientation booklet, a poster board for the Journey to Magnet Excellence^®, etc.
2. A signed Copyright License Agreement.

Please visit the Copyright Permission Request page, select the "Magnet Recognition Program" dropdown option, and complete the required form. Once the request is reviewed and approved, ANCC will send an agreement to the requesting entity. Permission requests are handled in the order that they are received. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for ANCC to process your request.

Policies

• ANCC grants permission to excerpt copy for one edition only and does not extend permission to revisions and future editions of an entity’s work, or derivative works, based on the original work including all forms of electronic media in which the entity may publish the work.
• An entity must make new requests for subsequent uses or for other uses of the requested excerpt.
• The requesting entity agrees not to publish or distribute for commercial purposes copies of the reprinted materials.
• An entity may not alter Magnet Recognition Program copyrighted material.
• Permission applies only to the material and uses specified in the executed copyright license agreement.

Once approved, the following disclaimer MUST be noted on the approved material:
©American Nurses Credentialing Center. All rights reserved.
Reproduced with the permission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Questions?
Please email the Magnet Program Office.