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OA Licensing Process Flowchart
DECIDE WHICH PIECE OF LITERATURE TO START WITH
1. Is the literature already translated?
2. Is it due for a major revision soon?
–> Yes –>
–> Yes –>
Ask for an ad hoc license 2 from the WSO
Better to consider another literature option
No
Set up a translation committee or hire a professional –>
Ask for Translation Assistance Funds if you don’t have enough reserve
Submit License 1 (Translation + Validation)
Choose translators
Translation (18 months)
Validation (last 6 months)
Submit License 2 (Printing + Distribution) –>
Ask for Translation Assistance Funds if you don’t have enough reserve
+ Send the digital file of translated literature to WSO
Distribution (20 years)
10% Royalties to WSO
OA Board-approved.
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