Frequently asked questions

What are your standard terms and conditions for content sales?

Our standard terms and conditions for fixed-term subscription agreements can be reviewed here.

Our standard terms and conditions for ad hoc purchases of Guardian and Observer content can be reviewed here.

Can I reproduce your content within another newspaper or magazine?

We welcome interest in reproducing our content from any third parties. We operate in a variety of sectors including newspaper and magazine publishers. A range of content options is available as well as exclusivity in your territory should this be a requirement.

What are my licensing options and who do I need to contact?

We offer three main types of licensing model:

Ad Hoc Purchases (Non-Subscription)

You select the individual item(s) of content you'd like to publish and we invoice you a set price. Usage is subject to our terms and conditions.

To begin your request, simply click on the Reuse this content button adjacent to your chosen piece of content. Please note that due to the volume of requests we will only respond to requests made using this form.

If you wish to licence video content or podcasts then please submit your request via email along with the specific rights required to licensing@theguardian.com

Fixed-term Subscriptions

If you’d like to license content on a volume basis over a fixed term period, we offer a subscription licensing model for monthly fees. These arrangements are subject to our subscription terms and conditions.

Open Licence

For certain types of non-commercial minor usage such as university dissertations, parish newsletters and personal blogs, content may be licensed under our gratis Open Licence terms.

Is everything you publish available for licensing?

Our licence terms with content suppliers may mean that GNM does not have the right to syndicate or re-distribute certain material to third parties. In these circumstances, you will need to contact the copyright owner directly for permission.

Material supplied to us by agencies is clearly credited.

Can I search the Guardian and Observer archives?

Content published after February 1999 is available at theguardian.com. The exceptions will be content that has been removed for legal or copyright reasons.

Information on accessing a searchable digital archive containing scanned copies of The Guardian and The Observer newspapers can be accessed here.

The Guardian archive contains newspapers published between 1821 and 2003 and the Observer archive contains newspapers published between 1791 and 2003. Please note the archive does not include material from supplements.

Can I reproduce coverage of my business for corporate/marketing purposes?

Please contact the licensing team here at licensing@theguardian.com to discuss the range of services available.

A licence to reproduce facsimile copies of newspaper content from UK national and regional titles can be acquired by applying for a Corporate Web Republishing Licence from the NLA.

Can I use The Guardian or The Observer as a prop in my programme or film?

Please contact the Licensing team at licensing@theguardian.com to discuss your request. To avoid delays in processing your request, please include details of the production, the script and the context in which the work will appear, and the transmission rights you require.

You will be required to create your own mock-up. Please note this will be subject to prior approval by GNM.

All usage is subject to our terms and conditions here.

Can I reproduce your masthead and/or logo?

Please contact the Licensing team at licensing@theguardian.com to discuss your request. To avoid delays in processing your request, please include details of how and where you intend to reproduce our logo/masthead.

Can I buy a print copy of a photograph for personal use?

You can purchase classic prints from our archive, iconic contemporary collections and the latest cartoons from The Guardian Print Shop.

Can I email an article from theguardian.com to my friend?

Yes. The email-a-friend facility is available on all of our articles, as well as social media sharing of content.

Can I reprint an article in my coursework/dissertation?

Reproduction of our content in coursework and/or dissertations is subject to our Open Licence terms here. Please ensure your work will not be published outside of your school/college/university in any way. If you need to clear your work for external publication please contact the Licensing team at licensing@theguardian.com

Can I photocopy an article for classroom use?

Most schools and educational bodies have a licence with the NLA who handle these rights on behalf of UK national and regional titles.

Where can I buy a back copy of a newspaper?

Readers wishing to obtain a back copy for personal use should contact Historic Newspapers at guardian@backissuenewspapers.co.uk

Can I reproduce a speech published in your newspaper?

Speeches are protected by copyright in the same way as literary works. Please click on the Reuse this content button below the piece of content and complete the form.

Please note that parliamentary proceedings and speeches and papers written by Ministers of State or other government officials are protected by Crown Copyright and similar laws in other jurisdictions.

I am a contributor to GNM who has seen my work republished elsewhere - how can I check if this is legitimate?

The standard terms and conditions under which the GNM commission freelance written contributions are enshrined in the Freelance Charter. This document sets out GNM's commissioning policy and the standard copyright terms under which we accept content for publication. Unless otherwise agreed, these terms include rights to redistribute contributions to third party platforms and publishers and would normally explain republication of your work elsewhere. Some re-usage will attract a royalty payment and these are paid on to contributors on receipt of monies by GNM. Please address any queries to licensing@theguardian.com

If you are a contributor to The Guardian or Observer and have a query relating to our commissioning terms, please contact the Rights Department by sending an email to rights@theguardian.com

Is The Guardian a B Corp?

We are! Find out more about what that means here.