Copyright

Essential Copyright Guidelines

Overview

First Fruits of Zion is dedicated to providing high-quality educational content, developed with considerable effort, time, and resources. We ask for your understanding in respecting our copyright policies when using our materials. In line with the biblical principles of Deuteronomy 24:15, Deuteronomy 27:17, and Matthew 10:10, we view respecting intellectual property like respecting property boundaries. We appreciate your cooperation and respect for these rights, embodying these values in your use of our materials.

The copyright of First Fruits of Zion applies to all of its affiliated brands and imprints. This includes, but is not limited to, Torah Club, HaYesod, Messiah Online, Messiah Magazine, Messiah Podcast, Vine of David, the Bram Center, FFOZ Kids, FFOZ Friends, Generation Tzadi, and all associated communications.

Need clarification? Have a special request? Contact our Team.

Specific Resources and Programs

All Printed Assets: We invite you to quote brief excerpts (up to 400 words) from our various materials - such as books, website content, magazines, audio content, and video content in your reviews, articles, newsletters, websites, or other publications. Exceptions may apply as specified in individual resources. For longer excerpts exceeding 400 words, please send us a written request for permission.

Torah Club: We kindly ask you to respect the copyright of all Torah Club materials. Any unauthorized duplication, distribution, copying, or electronic storage of Torah Club resources is prohibited outside our stated policies. These materials are exclusively intended for paid members and approved Leaders. Please note that violation of this policy may result in termination of access to Torah Club resources. For additional questions related to Torah Club policies, please visit the Torah Club Help Center.

HaYesod: HaYesod is a premium 10-lesson online educational course, designed for both individual and group learning. Access to the course content, including PDF versions of the curriculum, is reserved for paid members and facilitated through our online learning center. We ask you to respect the integrity of our program by ensuring that everyone accessing the materials is a registered, paid participant.

Essential Image Guidelines

Organizational Identities

Our brand(s) visual identity is integral to First Fruits of Zion and reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion that drive our mission. Please respect this by refraining from any unauthorized use of our logos, our trademarks, or any aspects of our brand identity. Your cooperation ensures the authenticity of our brand, supports our mission, and protects the integrity of our message.

Image Usage Policy

The various photographs, illustrations, and other visual assets associated with our resources are either created by First Fruits of Zion or licensed from image creators or stock image sites. These images are integral to our materials and their usage is restricted by copyright and licensing agreements.

Reference and Citation

When citing First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ) published works, kindly include the following information:

• Resource Name
• Article Title / Section (if applicable)
• Author
• First Fruits of Zion
• Contact: 1-417-468-2741
• Website: ffoz.org

Example: Torah Club: Depths of the Torah, Parashat Noach, D. Thomas Lancaster, First Fruits of Zion, 1-800-775-4807, ffoz.org

For Those in Need

Corners of the Field Program: In accordance with Scripture's teaching to provide for those in need, we have the Corners of the Field program. If a particular FFOZ resource is beyond your financial reach, you may apply to this program for assistance.