Intellectual property policy

Revista Nodo operates under a non-exclusive licensing model that protects authors' rights while enabling scholarly dissemination.

1. Author Rights
• Retained Rights: Authors keep moral and patrimonial rights (copyright) to their work.
• Granted License:
–Authors grant Revista Nodo a non-exclusive license for first publication only.
–The journal may edit, reproduce, and publish the work non-commercially (no fees or royalties).

2. Reuse by Authors
• Authors may:
–Republish modified versions (including title changes) elsewhere.
–Enter independent publishing agreements.

Requirement: Must acknowledge the work’s original publication in Revista Nodo.

Licensing Process
Non-Exclusive License Agreement
After manuscript approval, authors must submit:
• Signed License Form:
–Single-Author License (template link).
–Co-Authorship License (each co-author signs separately).
• Copy of Official ID (e.g., passport, national ID).

Key Terms:
• Non-commercial use: No profit is derived from the work.
• Attribution: Revista Nodo must be credited as the original publisher.

Why This Matters?
• Author Control: Retain rights to adapt/republish your work.
• Open Access: Ensures free global readership without paywalls.
• Legal Clarity: Protects both authors and the journal.

Compliance
• Co-authored works: All contributors must submit individual licenses.
• Breaches: Unauthorized reuse without attribution may trigger COPE sanctions.

Download Forms:
• Single-Author License
• Co-Authorship License

Questions? Contact revista.nodo@uan.edu.co