1. About This Web Site

A. Appearance and Compatability

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B. Accessibility

A strong attempt has been made to code this site in such a way that it is user friendly for screen readers used by the blind and sight impaired. References consulted include the book, Building Accessible Websites, by Joe Clark (New Riders, 2003).

C. Noncommercial Use

This Web site does not involve the sale or purchase of any goods or services or any commercial transaction whatsoever. No profit whatsoever is generated from this Web site or its content.

D. Links to External Web Sites

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2. Copyright Information

Except as noted in the sections below, Web site text and images Copyright © 2003–2006 The First Lutheran Church of Boston (FLC). Initial design and layout (2006) and previous design and layout (2003) by Kyle Haugen, a member of FLC.

A. Quotations from the New International Version of the Bible

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It is the understanding of the author(s) of this Web site that any quotations from the NIV herein satisfy the criteria set forth by the publisher for fair use.

B. Quotations from the English Standard Version of the Bible

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"When quotations from the ESV text are used in n–on-saleable media, such as church bulletins, orders of service, posters, transparencies, or similar media, a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initials (ESV) must appear at the end of the quotation."

It is the understanding of the author(s) of this Web site that any quotations from the ESV herein satisfy the criteria set forth by the copyright holder for quoting the ESV in materials produced by a house of worship for non-saleable media and/or criteria for fair use for educational and non-profit purposes.

C. "Did You Know..." Portion(s) in This Web Site

Except for elements appropriated for fair use for educational and non-profit purposes, content and design/layout for "Did You Know..." portions (a rotating series) Copyright © 2006 Kyle S. Haugen. Permission is granted for FLC to use of the "Did You Know..." portions at this Web site provided no alterations are made. If you believe the criteria for educational and non-profit use have been misunderstood or incorrectly applied in the "Did You Know..." portions specifically, please contact the author.

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