In Dataverse 4.0, by default, all datasets added into Dataverse are granted the CC0 waiver. Dataverse will use CC0 because of its name recognition in the scientific and open data community, making it a familiar option for data (for which copyrights do not apply) since it is actively used by repositories as well as scientific journals that require the deposit of open data. For more information on CC0, please visit the Creative Commons website (http://creativecommons.org/about/cc0). Data depositors can change this waiver for their datasets, if needed.
If you have a dataset already in Dataverse and would like to have it switched to a CC0 waiver, please fill out this form: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_a4aftdOtC0NWsrr and the Dataverse team will give your dataset a CC0 waiver.
With 4.0, each dataset will have a Terms tab for anyone interested in downloading the data files to be able to see any restrictions of use, how to gain access to the files, and if they will need to answer Guestbook questions prior to downloading any of the files in that dataset. You can edit the Terms for a dataset two ways: by clicking on the ”Edit” button in the right corner of the dataset page and selecting Terms, or by going to the Terms tab, and clicking the “Edit Terms” button.
Edit Terms in Edit Dropdown
Edit Terms page.