Frequently asked questions

General FAQ

How do I purchase an AMS feature for my newspaper?

Contact your sales rep or email salesdirector@amuniversal.com and indicate which features you are interested in learning more about.

How will features be delivered to my publication?

You have multiple options for receiving our content:

-Download from our delivery site for print files

-Have us set up a file push to your FTP site or email address for print or digital files

-Request a code snippet to place the content directly on your website

I'm a cartoonist or writer and I'd like Andrews McMeel Syndication to syndicate my work. What steps should I take?

Start by reading the submission guidelines.

Reprints, Licensing and Permissions FAQ

What's the difference between Rights and Permissions and Licensing?

Reprint permissions apply when you want to reproduce a comic image in a print publication, such as a textbook or a brochure, or digitally on a website. If you want to reproduce an image on a product such as a calendar, coffee mug, or t-shirt, this is licensing.

How do I get the rights to reproduce a comic character on a physical product?

Contact the licensing department.

How can I buy the rights to print a comic in a textbook?

Visit our licensing site.

Do you charge for reprint permission for educational use?

In some circumstances, there is a fee for educational use. Please read the statement about permissions for classroom use.

How do I get permission to reprint a cartoon or use it on my website?

Visit our licensing site.

I want to make one copy of a cartoon to send to my friend, etc. Do I need permission to do that?

No. If it is left the same size as the cartoon originally appeared in a book or newspaper, is not altered, not enlarged, and is for personal use, is not sold or distributed outside of a personal context, you do not have to get permission.