Document background
The Open Access Publishing Agreement serves as the primary legal instrument for establishing the relationship between academic authors and publishers in the Philippines for open access publication. This document is essential when authors wish to publish their research work in an open access format, making it freely available to the public while protecting the rights of all parties involved. It incorporates specific requirements of Philippine intellectual property law, including provisions from the Intellectual Property Code (RA 8293) and the E-Commerce Act (RA 8792). The agreement typically covers copyright arrangements, publishing rights, author warranties, publication standards, and open access licensing terms. It's particularly relevant for academic institutions, research organizations, and publishers operating within or in collaboration with Philippine entities.
