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# Bootstrapping the Commonhaus Foundation
# Commonhaus Foundation Bootstrapping Agreement

This document outlines the interim procedures and commitments during the foundation's initial establishment phase. It provides guidelines for project commitments, ensuring mutual trust and flexibility until the foundation reaches a stable state.
This document outlines the preliminary, non-binding agreement for the establishment phase of the Commonhaus Foundation (CF), aiming to foster a collaborative community dedicated to open-source projects.

[cfc]: GOVERNANCE.md#commonhaus-foundation-council "Commonhaus Foundation Council"
[cc-dm]: GOVERNANCE.md#decision-making-and-voting
[cfc]: ./bylaws/3-cf-council.md
[cc-dm]: ./bylaws/5-decision-making.md

## Preliminary Commitments
## Preliminary Commitment

Projects express a non-binding intent to join the Commonhaus Foundation (CF).
No legal transfers of trademarks, domains, or other assets are required during this phase.
Projects signal their intent to join the CF without any legal transfer of assets during this preliminary phase.

- [?] Clarification on Projects' Role and Contributions: Define the expected contributions and engagement level from each project during this phase.

## Quorum Establishment

A minimum number (or "quorum") of projects is established as a requirement for moving forward with binding commitments. This ensures that no project is committing without sufficient collaborative support.
A minimum number of projects, or "quorum," is required for moving forward with binding commitments.

If the quorum is not met within a stipulated timeframe, projects have the option to reconsider their participation.
- [?] Mechanics of Quorum Establishment: Detail the process and criteria for establishing and meeting the quorum.

## Formation Period

After the foundation is formally organized, there is a *Formation Period* during which projects can assess the viability and effectiveness of the collaborative effort, and actively work towards building and establishing the foundation's structures and processes.
Post-organization, there is a Formation Period for projects to contribute to CF's foundational structures and processes.

Decisions should follow (and refine) the [CF decision making process][cc-dm].

During this time, projects can monitor participation levels and foundational processes.

- The initial [CF Council][cfc] (CFC) will contain representatives from all participating projects.
- Decisions should follow (and refine) the [CF decision making process][cc-dm].
## Binding Commitments Post-Formation

## Trademark Donations and Other Commitments
Projects commit to binding agreements such as trademark donations after the Formation Period, contingent upon continued quorum support.

Only after the Formation Period, and provided that the established quorum continues to support the foundation, will projects be required to make binding commitments like donating trademarks.

If fewer than the quorum decide to commit their trademarks after the Formation Period, the remaining projects have the right to withdraw their membership without any penalties or obligations.

- [?] Transition to Binding Commitments: Define the criteria and process for transitioning from non-binding to binding commitments.

## Feedback and Iteration

During the bootstrapping process, regular feedback sessions should be held.
These sessions provide an opportunity for projects to voice concerns, suggest changes, and ensure the foundation's direction aligns with collective goals.
Regular feedback sessions will address concerns, suggest changes, and ensure alignment with collective goals.

- [?] Feedback Mechanism Implementation: Establish how feedback will be collected, reviewed, and utilized.

## Acknowledgement

By signing this agreement, the undersigned representatives of the participating projects acknowledge their understanding of these terms and express their non-binding intent to support the establishment of the Commonhaus Foundation.

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Further Reading:

- `CODEOWNERS`: [About code owners][owners], maintained in `CODEOWNERS` or `.github/CODEOWNERS`
- `CONTRIBUTING.md`: [Wrangling Web Contributions: How to Build a CONTRIBUTING.md][contrib]. See [CONTRIBUTING.md][] and the [Project CONTRIBUTING.md template][CONTRIB-TPL] for examples.
- `CONTRIBUTING.md`: [Wrangling Web Contributions: How to Build a CONTRIBUTING.md][contrib]. See [CONTRIBUTING.md][].
- `GOVERNANCE.md`: See [GOVERNANCE.md][] and the [Project GOVERNANCE.md template][GOV-TPL] for examples.

[owners]: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners
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For questions or clarifications on this policy, please contact the [`legal` mailing list][CONTACTS.yaml].

[CONTACTS.yaml]: https://github.com/commonhaus/foundation-draft/blob/main/CONTACTS.yaml
[CONTRIB-TPL]: https://github.com/commonhaus/foundation-draft/blob/main/templates/CONTRIBUTING.md
[CONTRIBUTING.md]: https://github.com/commonhaus/foundation-draft/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md
[GOV-TPL]: https://github.com/commonhaus/foundation-draft/blob/main/templates/GOVERNANCE.md
[GOVERNANCE.md]: https://github.com/commonhaus/foundation-draft/blob/main/GOVERNANCE.md
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