Will I be violating copyright or the licensing agreement with the publisher?
As long as you follow the publisher's policies or guidelines, you will know which version may be legally deposited. You can find a summary of publishers' policies in the Jisc open policy finder. Learn more in the "Articles: Which version do I submit?" section of this FAQ.
Will I be giving up the copyright to my work when it is deposited in SOAR?
No, you retain the copyright for the version deposited in the repository.
Do I need to ask co-authors at other institutions for permission to submit an article to SOAR?
No. Any author may grant permission to copy and distribute their work, but it is a best practice to discuss it with co-authors in advance of putting an article in the repository.
