Submission Agreement for Zurich Open Repository and Archive (ZORA)

By self-archiving this collection of files and associated bibliographic metadata, I grant Zurich Open Repository and Archive (ZORA) the right to store them and make them permanently and freely available online to the public.

I acknowledge that the ZORA editorial team may temporarily or permanently restrict access to the full text (PDF) based on copyright and embargo conditions.

Specific Requirements for Dissertations and Master's Theses:

Dissertations and master's theses are included in ZORA under the following conditions:

The content quality check has been successfully completed by the supervisor.
A plagiarism check has been carried out and appropriate measures to avoid plagiarism have been taken: Plagiarism Check
The uploaded PDF corresponds to the reviewed and, if necessary, revised final version, preferably in PDF/A format.

Additionally for dissertations:

Access to certain content may be restricted for copyright reasons. Embargo periods are regulated by the respective faculty.
The author agrees that the dissertation may be processed, cataloged, and permanently archived in the digital library of the Swiss National Library. Any applicable embargo periods will be respected.

Additionally for master's theses:

Consent to publication has been obtained from both the author and the supervisor.
The author holds the corresponding unrestricted rights to the master's thesis.
The uploaded PDF will be made freely accessible in ZORA. In justified exceptional cases, an embargo of up to 12 months may be specified at the level of the file. Please state the reason in the "Internal comments" field. To make this field visible, click on "Add more" at the bottom of the form.

By clicking the "Deposit" button, you agree to these terms and conditions.

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