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The Copyright Waiver Agreement is essential in situations where copyright holders wish to relinquish certain rights to their creative or intellectual works under Belgian law. This document is particularly relevant when authors or creators want to make their works more freely available for use by others, while still maintaining certain protections under Belgian copyright law. The agreement must carefully navigate Belgian legal requirements, especially regarding moral rights which cannot be fully waived. The Copyright Waiver Agreement typically includes detailed descriptions of the works involved, the specific rights being waived, and any conditions or limitations on the waiver. It's commonly used in academic, creative, and business contexts where broader access to copyrighted materials is desired while maintaining legal clarity and compliance with Belgian intellectual property law.
