Document background
The Copyright Waiver Agreement serves as a crucial legal instrument in situations where copyright holders wish to relinquish their rights to their creative works, either partially or completely, within the framework of Dutch law. This document is particularly relevant when creators want to make their works more freely available for public use, in open source projects, or for specific organizational purposes. The agreement must carefully navigate the requirements of the Dutch Copyright Act (Auteurswet), which distinctly protects moral rights that cannot be waived. Key considerations include clear identification of the works involved, explicit delineation of waived rights versus retained rights, and compliance with both Dutch national law and EU copyright directives. The document typically specifies the scope of the waiver, any conditions attached, and necessary representations about copyright ownership and authority to execute the waiver.
