Civil Code Article 520
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
The author may correct or revise his writing in so far as it does not harm the interests of the editor, or does not increase his responsibility. However, he shall compensate to the editor for all unexpected expenses resulting therefrom.The editor shall give the author the opportunity to correct or revise the writing, before a new edition is reproduced.
中文原文 民法第520條
著作人於不妨害出版人出版之利益，或增加其責任之範圍內，得訂正或修改著作。
但對於出版人因此所生不可預見之費用，應負賠償責任。
出版人於重製新版前，應予著作人以訂正或修改著作之機會。
但對於出版人因此所生不可預見之費用，應負賠償責任。
出版人於重製新版前，應予著作人以訂正或修改著作之機會。