From f9972fef00188fac6551602e50018dd685a0561e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Neal H. Walfield" Date: Fri, 3 May 2019 11:12:43 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add information for potential contributors --- CONTRIBUTE.md | 35 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 35 insertions(+) create mode 100644 CONTRIBUTE.md diff --git a/CONTRIBUTE.md b/CONTRIBUTE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cb00d50 --- /dev/null +++ b/CONTRIBUTE.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +Hagrid is owned by the [p≡p foundation] and licensed under the +terms of the AGPLv3+. + + [p≡p foundation]: https://pep.foundation/ + +To finance its mission, privacy by default, the [p≡p foundation] +allows third parties (currently only [p≡p security]) to relicense its +software. Consistent with the rules of a foundation, the money +collected by the foundation in this manner is fully reinvested in the +foundation's mission, which includes further development of Hagrid. + + [p≡p security]: https://www.pep.security/ + +To do this, the [p≡p foundation] needs permission from all +contributors to relicense their changes. In return, the +[p≡p foundation] guarantees that *all* releases of Hagrid (and +any other software it owns) will also be released under a GNU-approved +license. That is, even if Foo Corp is granted a license to use +Hagrid in a proprietary product, the exact code that Foo Corp +uses will also be licensed under a GNU-approved license. + +If you want to contribute to Hagrid, and you agree to the above, +please sign the [p≡p foundation]'s [CLA]. This is an electronic +assignment; no paper work is required. You'll need to provide a valid +email address. After clicking on a link to verify your email address, +you'll receive a second email, which contains the contract between you +and the [p≡p foundation]. Be sure to keep it for future reference. +The maintainers of Hagrid will also receive a notification. At +that point, we can merge patches from you into Hagrid. + + [CLA]: https://contribution.pep.foundation/contribute/ + +Please direct questions regarding the CLA to [contribution@pep.foundation]. + + [contribution@pep.foundation]: mailto:contribution@pep.foundation