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The Open Access Publishing Agreement is essential for academic and research institutions publishing works in Switzerland under an open access model. It serves as the primary legal instrument for establishing the relationship between authors and publishers, ensuring compliance with Swiss federal laws, particularly the Swiss Federal Copyright Act and Code of Obligations. This agreement is typically used when researchers, academics, or institutions wish to publish their work with unrestricted public access while protecting all parties' rights and interests. It covers crucial elements such as copyright licensing, publication standards, author warranties, and publisher obligations. The document is particularly relevant in contexts where research funding mandates open access publication, incorporating necessary provisions for Creative Commons licensing and institutional repository deposit requirements.
