Guidelines for Requesting Permission to Use Virginia Satir’s Intellectual Property
Permissions are granted on a one-time basis for a specific use. Each new use for a future edition, revision, alternative format and/or media, etc., must obtain a new permission.

The name “Satir” or “Virginia Satir” cannot be used as a personal business name.
Acknowledgement must be give to the Virginia Satir Global Network in the method specified with the permission.
A fee of $150 is to be paid to the Network.
Please provide the following information to the Network:
Material to be used; Parties involved; Contact Information for person responsible for the request.

Guidelines for Forming a Satir Institute
Please provide the following information to the Network:
1. Mission (should be educational in nature).
2. Name of contact person for the Institute including email address, address and phone.
3. Names of others involved in starting the institute.
4. Proposed name for the Institute. (The use of the Satir name is granted initially for a period of two years by the VSGN Board to thsoe who want to set up an Institute as a non profit legal entity. If no progress is made in forming the legal entity after two years, permission to use the name is withdrawn.)
5. The Institute’s official address, phone number, fax number, email address and website when available.
6. The name of a VSGN member, address, phone and email who will work to assist in establishing the institute.
7. The legal requirements of the local jurisdiction that have to be followed to set up a non-for-profit Institute (or the local equivalent) and remain in good standing.
8. The Institute will send documentation of incorporation or similar designation to the VSGN Board within the two year limit.
9. The Institute agrees to pay annual dues to VSGN, currently set at $50 US (prorated by country using the IFTA mode) in recognition of its link to VSGN and where applicable the use of the Satir name.
10. The organization will send to VSGN a copy of any certificate or brochure which uses the VSGN name.

For New Program or Product Proposals, Contact the Network Office and you will be provided with a form.