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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

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