From f5a44ccad4046865d7cfd93c9710f9edd8ffe353 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kim <89579420+NyaaaWhatsUpDoc@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:14:07 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] [docs] update README with our corporate sponsorship policy (#3112) * update README with our corporate sponsorship policy * move location of corporate sponsorship * tweaks after discussion * update to maintain consistency --- README.md | 15 ++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index eaf4889ee..f30b5c2bf 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,8 @@ # GoToSocial +**Update regarding corporate sponsors: we are open to sponsorship arrangements with organizations that align with our values; see the conditions below** + GoToSocial is an [ActivityPub](https://activitypub.rocks/) social network server, written in Golang. With GoToSocial, you can keep in touch with your friends, post, read, and share images and articles. All without being tracked or advertised to! @@ -337,7 +339,7 @@ Thanks to everyone who has used GtS, opened an issue, suggested something, given ## Sponsorship + Funding -**Please note: GoToSocial has NO CORPORATE SPONSORS and does not desire corporate sponsorship. In addition, we do not take donations from any of the following: adult websites, affiliate and review websites, casinos and gambling, insurance and financial products (credit), pharmacy products, SEO services and social media buying, VPN and proxy services, and essay writing services. Donations from such sources will be automatically rejected.** +**Update regarding corporate sponsors: we are open to sponsorship arrangements with organizations that align with our values; see the conditions below** ### Crowdfunding @@ -353,6 +355,17 @@ Crowdfunded donations to our OpenCollective and Liberapay accounts go towards pa 💕 🦥 💕 Thank you! + +### Corporate Sponsorship + +GoToSocial is open to sponsorship arrangements with organizations that align with our values. To show our thanks for your support, we will display your logo, website, and a short tagline on the repository and documentation. The following caveats apply to sponsorships: + +1. GoToSocial project direction will always remain 100% in the hands of the core team, and will never be dictated or influenced by corporate sponsorship. This is non-negotiable. Corporations are of course free of course to suggest / request features in the same manner as any other user, but they are not given special treatment. + +2. Corporate sponsorship is dependent on your organization meeting our team's ethical guidelines. These are not a concrete set of rules but instead boil down to "is your company causing harm?". For example, those in the defense industry need not apply as the simple answer to that question is, "yes!". + +If after reading this you are still interested in supporting us, that is wonderful! Please reach out to us at admin@gotosocial.org to further discuss :) + ### NLnet NGIZero logo