Open access pilot in FP7

The European Commission added a paragraph to its page on the July 2009 author addenda for the FP7 OA pilot project: "Please note that the model cover letter and model amendment to publishing agreement are provided for the sole purpose of offering support to beneficiaries of projects participating in the Open Access Pilot in FP7. Beneficiaries are free to modify the model documents or to replace them with alternative versions where appropriate and should seek legal advice where necessary, in particular in cases of pre-existing agreements. Whatever the publishing agreement put in place, beneficiaries should take care to ensure compliance with the conditions of the Open Access Pilot in FP7 as specified in Special Clause 39 of the Grant Agreement. The Commission cannot be held responsible for the use made of these models."