Theses
Can another (commercial) party simply use my thesis?
No, they may only do this with your permission.
Read articleCan I change my thesis after it has been published?
This is about reuse including modification. And yes, from a copyright perspective you are allowed to do this because you are the copyright holder, unless you have made arrangements with...
Read articleCan I use my own thesis for future (educational) projects?
This is about reuse without modification. Yes, you can, unless you have made arrangements with your work placement company that this is not allowed. Once you have signed the consent...
Read articleCan I post my thesis on a website that is only accessible within my institution?
This is reproduction and limited disclosure. This may only be done with your permission. Most institutions ask you to sign a permission form for the inclusion and provision of the...
Read articleI posted my thesis on my own website. That's allowed, isn't it?
Yes, unless a written agreement has been signed with your work placement company that the thesis may not be disclosed.
Read articleMy institution wants to include my thesis in the repository. What are my rights?
Inclusion in a repository doesn't mean the copyright in the publication is lost and doesn't automatically put it in the public domain. Third parties who want to use your work...
Read articleIs the library allowed to include my thesis in the repository without my permission?
No, the author’s permission is required before any articles can be included in the institution’s repository.
Read articleCan my thesis be included in the institution’s repository?
This may only be done with your permission. The inclusion of a publication in the institution’s repository is a form of reproduction. That right is reserved to the copyright holder(s),...
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