To use the open access deals:

1. Eligibility: The submitting author needs to
   • be a UMCG or University of Groningen employee at the time of acceptance.
   • mention the UMCG as primary affiliation.
   • use a UMCG/UG email address during submission to be recognized for the discount.
2. Check Deals:
   • Use the Journal Browser to see if a 'read and publish deal' applies,
   • Ensure the article type is covered by the deal (click on the journal title).
   • Be aware of any annual quotas. The acceptance date, not the submission date, is the reference. For suspended deals, see the open access news page
3. Invoice notes:
   • No invoice for '100% discount read and publish' deals; processing is handled via the publisher's dashboard.
   • If an invoice arises, it may be due to:
     • Incorrect publisher workflow, so the deal wasn't activated.
     • The article type isn't covered by the deal.
     • Additional costs: 'Read and publish deals' cover only APCs (Article Processing Charges). Authors remain responsible for other costs (e.g. Submission Fees, Publication Fees, Color and Page Charges, and Printing costs), as they are when publishing closed-access.

It's important that the address field of all UMCG scientific publications contain the following string:

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