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Do You Need Permission?
You need permission if you plan to:
- ✓Reproduce any part of a PAR assessment
- ✓Modify, adapt, or reformat a test
- ✓Translate materials into another language
- ✓Include test content in publications, dissertations, or reports
Important: PAR does not grant permission to reproduce full tests in publications.
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How the Licensing Process Works
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We Review Your Request
Once your form is received, our team will review and evaluate your request.
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We'll send an email letting you know if your request is approved, along with fees and other information.
Upon submission of your completed form, we will review your request and contact you within 1-2 business days with instructions and information about fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I find a PAR test form online, can I copy or download it and distribute or use it for free?
No. If you find a PAR test form online, whether it appears on a website, social media platform, file-sharing site, or any other digital location, you may not copy, download, distribute, or use it for free. All PAR test materials are copyrighted, professionally developed, and strictly controlled.
Any PAR test materials found outside PAR-authorized channels may be unauthorized. To ensure ethical and legal use, always obtain PAR materials directly from PAR or inquire about PAR-authorized sources by contacting us at PAR Customer Support.
Do I need permission to include any PAR test materials in a textbook, article, or publication?
Yes. Formal written permission is required in advance if you wish to use any PAR test materials in a textbook, article, or publication. To request permission, please complete our Permission Request Form, which can be found here, or by emailing the Licensing Team directly.
PAR will not grant permission to include an entire test or scale in any publication, including dissertations and theses. However, inclusion of a few sample items or other materials (i.e., tables, charts, graphs) in a publication or appendix of a dissertation or thesis may be approved.
How do I get a discount for research purposes?
To find out about the different discounts we offer on our published test materials (not requiring any adaptation, modification, reformatting, or use of a translation), please contact PAR Customer Support.
To find out about discounts available through Permissions and Licensing, please email the Licensing Team directly.
Can I adapt or translate a PAR assessment test for my research or own use?
No. Copyright restrictions prohibit the photocopying of any PAR materials. Formal written permission is required in advance if you wish to reproduce copies or modify our test materials. To request permission, please complete our Permission Request Form, which can be found here, or by emailing the Licensing Team directly.
If I purchase or already own original PAR test materials, am I allowed to make photocopies or modify them?
No. Copyright restrictions prohibit the photocopying of any PAR materials. Formal written permission is required in advance if you wish to reproduce copies or modify our test materials. To request permission, please complete our Permission Request Form, which can be found here, or by emailing the Licensing Team directly.
How do I request permission to photocopy, reformat, adapt, translate, or otherwise modify a PAR assessment test?
To request permission, please complete our Permission Request Form, which can be found here or by emailing the Licensing Team directly.
The completed form should be submitted to us at copyright@parinc.com for our review. We’ll reach out to you if we need additional information or clarification about your request. Once we have all the information we need, we’ll provide you with any fees associated with your request.
If you plan to use a test in its entirety, you must purchase the published version of the test. Please contact PAR Customer Support to assist with this purchase.
Other Items to Know
Protection of PAR's Copyrighted Materials
Tests, test protocols, test items, normative data, score reports, and other related materials are copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from PAR. The reproduction of any part of PAR’s copyrighted tests and related materials in any way, without permission, whether the reproductions are sold or provided free for use, is a violation of federal copyright law.
Translations
All our translations have been approved. Back-translations have been conducted by an individual unfamiliar with the English version of the test and the back-translation has been forwarded to the author/PAR for review and approval.
Full Tests
If you plan to use a test in its entirety, please purchase the published version of the test. You may purchase the number of test protocols you will need for your intended purposes by contacting the PAR Customer Support Center.
Test Manuals
When modifying or translating an instrument, purchasing the English test manual is recommended.
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