Article 25fa of the Dutch Copyright Act (Taverne Amendment) allows researchers to share the final published version of short scientific works such as journal articles, conference proceedings and book chapters, via the institutional repository 6 months after first publication, even if they were published behind a paywall.  

“The maker of a short scientific work for which the research has been financed in whole or in part by Dutch public funds is entitled to make that work available to the public free of charge following a reasonable period after its first publication, provided that clear...

Article 25fa of the Dutch Copyright Act (Taverne Amendment) allows researchers to share the final published version of short scientific works such as journal articles, conference proceedings and book chapters, via the institutional repository 6 months after first publication, even if they were published behind a paywall.  

“The maker of a short scientific work for which the research has been financed in whole or in part by Dutch public funds is entitled to make that work available to the public free of charge following a reasonable period after its first publication, provided that clear...

Permission from co-authors is not needed when using your right to share. However, it is good practice to inform your colleagues about it. 

Permission from co-authors is not needed when using your right to share. However, it is good practice to inform your colleagues about it. 

Yes. Taverne amendment overrules the publishing agreement that you signed with the publisher and takes precedence over foreign law.  

Yes. Taverne amendment overrules the publishing agreement that you signed with the publisher and takes precedence over foreign law.  

The Taverne Amendment has been nationally tested and no legal objections from the publishers were made. However, should the publisher have any objections, TU/e will arrange legal aid at the University’s expense.  

If you were contacted by the publisher directly, please contact openaccess@remove-this.tue.nl. 

The Taverne Amendment has been nationally tested and no legal objections from the publishers were made. However, should the publisher have any objections, TU/e will arrange legal aid at the University’s expense.  

If you were contacted by the publisher directly, please contact openaccess@remove-this.tue.nl. 

It depends on the requirements set by a particular funder. If the funder demands immediate open access, like NWO, ZonMw and Horizon Europe, Open Access via Taverne will not be compliant. If the funder agrees to a six-month embargo period or longer, as the European Union in the H2020 programme, you will meet the requirements. Read more about funder requirements.

It depends on the requirements set by a particular funder. If the funder demands immediate open access, like NWO, ZonMw and Horizon Europe, Open Access via Taverne will not be compliant. If the funder agrees to a six-month embargo period or longer, as the European Union in the H2020 programme, you will meet the requirements. Read more about funder requirements.

Taverne amendment to the Dutch Copyright Act is a personal right. For TU/e to be able to act on your behalf and provide full legal and financial backing - should it be needed, you must grant the university permission. You can do that by filling in an electronic form. In addition, you can indicate whether this permission concerns a selection or all of the publications that meet the Taverne amendment requirements, published during your employment at TU/e.

Taverne amendment to the Dutch Copyright Act is a personal right. For TU/e to be able to act on your behalf and provide full legal and financial backing - should it be needed, you must grant the university permission. You can do that by filling in an electronic form. In addition, you can indicate whether this permission concerns a selection or all of the publications that meet the Taverne amendment requirements, published during your employment at TU/e.