The copyright of the translated MARS and all adaptations remains with the Originator (Professor Rob Horne). (NOTE: subsequent permission to use the translated questionnaire must be agreed by him).
2. The translated MARS is used ethically
3. The MARS is translated and used completely intact. Items or phrases may not be removed or used in other contexts.
4. The back-translation of the MARS is approved by Professor Horne
5. All copies of the MARS will have the legend: ‘© Professor Rob Horne’ clearly indicated on them.
6. The MARS is analysed and reported in accordance with the instructions of the Originator
7. The MARS may not be used in studies developing other assessment tools without specific permission of the originator
8. A copy of the translated questionnaire is submitted to Prof Horne.
Publication rights of the MARS
1. The MARS itself may not be published except by its constructors.
2. Permitted users are free to publish MARS scale scores without collaborating with the Originator
3. Publications, which include psychometric data of the MARS, should include Professor Horne as a co-author.