Definitions
The following four options for accessing online content are available:
- Paid access is the default option, resulting in no specific requirements for the XML or PDF. The default instructions will guarantee the proper publication at brill.com. Access to the publication is set up through the Access Management System (AMS)
- Free access to specific content is Brill's decision. It means that the content can be accessed by everyone. This Free access can be setup in the AMS, in case it concerns a complete publication, or in the XML if it concerns only part of a publication, such as the front matter of a book or journal volume / issue.
- Open access is "bought" by the author or institution. License type and copyright information should be specified both in the XML and in the front matter page of books and journal volumes / issues.
- Gratis access is listed here for reasons of completeness. Gratis access to specific content is set up in the AMS. There are no further requirements. Thus, Gratis access can be regarded as Paid access without sending an invoice.
In the next paragraphs, further information and guidelines are given for the 2nd and 3rd option.
