Ellen G. White Writings

The Ellen G. White writings contained in this platform are used under fair use provisions for educational and research purposes. Copyright ownership varies by work:

Published Works: Many of Ellen G. White's published works are in the public domain
Estate Materials: Some materials may be under copyright of the Ellen G. White Estate
Compilations: Certain compilations and arrangements may have separate copyright protections

Fair Use Declaration

Our use of Ellen G. White writings qualifies as fair use under copyright law based on:

Purpose: Educational, research, and scholarly use
Nature: Religious and educational content for spiritual growth
Amount: Portions used are reasonable for educational purposes
Effect: Does not compete with or substitute for official publications

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The EGW Research platform source code, design, and original content are licensed under the MIT License:

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction.

User-Generated Content

PDFs and compilations generated through this platform:

Inherit the copyright status of the source materials
Should include proper attribution to original sources
Are intended for personal study and educational use
Should not be distributed commercially without proper authorization

Proper Attribution

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Generated via EGW Research Platform (egwresearch.gospelsounders.org)

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Respect for Official Sources

We acknowledge and respect the Ellen G. White Estate as the official custodian of Ellen G. White's writings. This platform supplements but does not replace official publications. Users are encouraged to consult official Estate publications for authoritative texts.

Copyright Concerns

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Educational Use Guidelines

To ensure compliance with copyright law:

Use generated content only for educational, research, or personal study
Include proper attribution and source citations
Do not use for commercial distribution or profit
Respect the original intent and context of the writings
Consider purchasing official publications to support the Ellen G. White Estate

Important Notice

This platform is an independent project not affiliated with the Ellen G. White Estate or the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Copyright interpretations are made in good faith for educational purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring their use complies with applicable laws.

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