Governance Policy

This document delineates the governance policy for the Project. By appending their name to the maintainers.md file, maintainers signify their consent to this policy and commit to observing all Project policies, including the code of conduct.

1. Roles

The Project encompasses several roles, defined below. The Project reserves the right to introduce new roles and document them accordingly.

1.1. Maintainers

Maintainers are tasked with orchestrating the development, upkeep, and enhancement of the Project. They are also charged with achieving consensus among contributors. The Project can appoint or dismiss Maintainers based on the current Maintainers’ consent.

1.2. Contributors

Contributors include individuals who have contributed to the Project.

2. Decisions

2.1. Consensus-Based Decision Making

The Project relies on the consensus of the Maintainers for decision-making. While unanimous agreement is preferred, it is not mandatory for consensus. Instead, Maintainers will reach consensus based on a thoughtful evaluation of several factors, including the predominant perspective of the Contributors and the nature of support and objections. Maintainers are responsible for documenting evidence of consensus.

2.2. Appeal Process

Decisions can be appealed by initiating an issue. Maintainers will review the appeal in good faith and issue a written response promptly. Should the Maintainers reject the appeal, it may be escalated to the Organization Steering Committee, which will also provide a written response in a timely manner.

3. Operational Principles

3.1. Openness

Participation is open to all individuals directly and materially impacted by the activity in question, without undue financial barriers.

3.2. Balance

The development process aims to balance the interests of Contributors and other stakeholders, endeavoring to achieve a diverse representation of Contributors across different interest categories.

3.3. Coordination and Harmonization

Efforts will be made in good faith to address potential conflicts or inconsistencies between releases in this Project.

3.4. Consideration of Views and Objections

All Contributors’ written views and objections will receive prompt consideration.

3.5. Written Procedures

Documentation of this governance policy and other procedural materials of this project shall be accessible to any interested party.

4. Transparency of Information

Information disclosed during any Project activity, including meetings, contributions, and submissions, is not confidential, notwithstanding any contrary markings or statements.

5. Trademarks

The Project’s names, trademarks, logos, and associated goodwill (“Marks”) are governed by the Organization. Maintainers are permitted to use these Marks solely in accordance with the Organization’s trademark policy. Rights to the Marks held by a Maintainer who resigns or is removed revert to the Organization.

6. Amendments

This governance policy can be amended through a two-thirds majority vote of all Maintainers, subject to approval by the Organization’s Steering Committee.

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