CREATIVE COMMONS GLOBAL NETWORK MEMBERSHIPCHARTER• 07.11.2017 Public Version• See Policy for version control• Translations of this Charter and other network-related governance documents
may be provided in other languages. In the event of doubt or conflict between
any translation and the original English language version, the English language
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This document is the agreement you, an individual person (a "Member") or aninstitution (an “Institutional Member”), in the Creative Commons Global Network,
have with all of the other Members and Institutional Members of the Creative
Commons network and Creative Commons (“we” or the “CCGN”). As used in thisCharter all references to “Member” or “Members” refers collectively to Members
and Institutional Members, though their rights as defined in other CCGN
documents differ.
This Charter includes the list of values we share, the principles that guide ourwork and mutual responsibilities. It also identifies policies with which all
Members and others, if acting in the name of Creative Commons (when allowed)
or a participant in a Chapter or elsewhere in our network in any capacity, must
adhere in order to safeguard the reputation of Creative Commons and thecoordination of activities in the course of pursuing our shared mission andobjectives.

Rights and Responsibilities

1Membership in the Creative Commons Global Network is open to any individual ororganization that has a demonstrated commitment to supporting the sharing of
knowledge and culture, and who shares the values of the community.
Joining as a Member or other participant means joining a global network ofindividuals and organizations that work together, in many different ways, topromote and enable openness and sharing around the world. We are allcollectively committed to building a global network that is supportive and thatrecognises and celebrates the achievements of others. We expect that as a
Member or other participant, you will strive to work collaboratively and help
others achieve our shared goals.
Becoming a Member is a position of trust. It means we trust one another to be aface of the Creative Commons community and to collaborate productively andconstructively to promote a shared vision and common objectives, consistent
with the objectives and activities of your local Chapter, if any. Joining as a
Member also means playing a leadership role in the movement’s international
dimension, with expectations to support collective decision-making andadvancing the major areas of focus of the network.
All Members are expected to:• Abide by the CCGN Code of Conduct• Abide by policies that Creative Commons establishes and updates from time
to time in connection with use of its trademarks, websites and web domains,and similar, which CC pledges to advise members, partners and Chapters of ina timely fashion and to publish in advance as described below• Work towards the mission of the movement in a way that aligns with its
collective strategy• Always act consistently with the values of the CCGN movement• Communicate with and support others in the CCGN via mailing lists, or others
methods of communication• Share your work and experiences with the CCGN2• Actively contribute to the CCGN in some way (e.g., participating in a CCNetwork Platform)

The work of a Creative Commons Network Member
The work of a Creative Commons Network Member can take place in two
overlapping networks - in subject matter specific Platforms, and in geographicallyspecific local Chapters.
As a Member , you do not have to seek permission to carry out activities thatfurther CC’s mission, as long as they do not conflict with Creative Commons
values or the collective strategy and activities of others in the CCGN. You
acknowledge that the Chapter in your country or with which you choose toassociate may develop and maintain an organizational structure that could
include management and coordination, governance processes, designatedspokespersons, or designated subject matter leads who speak or directcommunications on issues in a specific country. Chapters may also define limits
and offer guidance to Members of the Chapter team as to how they can operateand speak on behalf of the Chapter in that country. Members within a country
with a Chapter are expected to abide by those, as are other participants working
on behalf of CC in the country. On issues of legal interpretation and government
policy, among other matters to be identified by Chapters and Creative Commons,
Members and others operating in or in association with a country are expected tocoordinate with the local Chapter leadership on these matters, whether or notthey participate directly in the Chapter.
In your activities as a Member many Members will work with others in yourcountry to constitute a local Chapter, organizing activities consistent and alignedwith the CCGN shared strategic vision. In addition to a local Chapter’sorganizational structure as described above, CCGN Platforms frame what a
Member or other contributors can say and do on behalf of Creative Commons orthe local Chapter. Platforms enable diverse and widespread participation while
ensuring that activities of Members and other contributors are strategicallyaligned and consistent. We welcome your initiative and creativity in how you
contribute to the CCGN and our shared goals.

3Codes of Conduct(NOTE: Several sources were consulted in development of the CCGN Code ofConduct, including Ubuntu Code of Conduct (CC:BY-SA 3.0), The Contributor
Covenant (CC:BY), the Open Source Code of Conduct (CC:BY-SA 3.0) andsome ideas from Geek Feminism.
The pledge
The Creative Commons Global Network is a movement that advocates, promotes
and enables openness and sharing around the world. This is an open, safe andinclusive space fostering sharing and collaboration regardless of age, disability,ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality,
personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
We are committed to making it as inclusive as possible, and hope that everyone
feels encouraged and excited about participating in the process by sharing
opinions, suggestions and concerns about what we believe we can and should
develop for our common future: the Creative Commons Global Network.
Guiding Principles
Be welcoming. All of the Members of this community have different backgrounds
and experiences. We expect all Members to welcome new Members, and havespecial consideration to help them orient themselves in the network.
Be respectful. Disagreement is no excuse for disrespectful behaviour. We work
together to resolve conflict, assume good intentions and do our best to act in an
empathic fashion. We will not allow frustration to turn into a personal attack. We
do not tolerate harassment or discrimination in our communities. A community
where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not productive. Be thoughtful inthe words that you choose. Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down otherparticipants.
Different people have different perspective on issues. Being able to understandwhy someone holds a viewpoint doesn't mean they are wrong. Disagreements,social and technical, are normal, but we will not allow them to persist and fester
leaving others uncertain of the agreed direction. We expect participants in any
project to resolve disagreements constructively. When they cannot, mattersshould be escalated within established structures for resolution.

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Always remember, CCGN is a diverse and global community where English is not
the first language for the vast majority of participants. Always try to pick the shortway to express the idea you are trying to share, considering the language andcultural barrier always present.
Be considerate. Our work will be used by other people, and we in turn will
depend on the work of others. Any decision we take will affect users andcolleagues, and we should consider them when making decisions.
Be collaborative. Collaboration between people that each have their own goaland vision is essential. Collaboration reduces redundancy and improves thequality of our work. Wherever possible, we work closely with other projects andcommunities on the Open world to coordinate our efforts. We prefer to worktransparently and involve interested parties as early as possible.
Ask for help when unsure. Nobody is expected to be perfect in this community.
Asking questions early avoids many problems later, so questions are encouraged,
though they may be directed to the appropriate forum. Those who are asked
should be responsive and helpful.
Share leadership. The most powerful way a community can advance its cause isby bringing in new people, and helping them to become leaders. The mostinfluential among us should actively seek to mentor, promote, advise, andadvance those with potential to have impact in their communities, and as part ofour global network.
Reporting Issues
If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior — or have any other concerns— please report it by emailing members-support@creativecommons.org. For
more details, please see our Reporting Guidelines below.
Reporting Guide
If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior — or have any other concerns— please report it by emailing members-support@creativecommons.org. All
reports will be handled with discretion.
In your report please include:5• Your contact information.
• Names (real, nicknames, or pseudonyms) of any individuals involved. If there
are additional witnesses, please include them as well.
• Your account of what occurred, and if you believe the incident is ongoing. If
there is a publicly available record (e.g. a mailing list archive or a Slack logger
or similar), please include a link.
• Any additional information that may be helpful.
After filing a report, a representative from Creative Commons or the GNC (withsupport from Creative Commons) will contact you personally. The incident will bereviewed, follow up with any additional questions, and make a decision as to how
to respond.
Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior at odds with or in the spirit of thisCode of Conduct is expected to do so immediately. If an individual continues toengage in unacceptable behavior, Creative Commons may take any action it
deems appropriate, up to and including a permanent ban from the Creative
Commons Global Network without further warning.

CC Policies
Creative Commons establishes policies regarding its trademarks and domainnames, use of its internet services including subdomains, and similar. Most ofthese policies are allowed to give you permission in advance, rather thanrequiring you as a Member or other participant to ask first. These policies arerevised periodically by Creative Commons after consultation with the CC Global
Network Council and are published at https://creativecommons.org/policies.
For the avoidance of doubt, while we use the term "Member" to refer toindividuals and organizations admitted to the CCGN upon agreement with thisCharter, that does not make them a member, partner, agent or employee ofCreative Commons as a legal matter, or of any other Member or participant in theCCGN. More details are provided in the Policies linked to above.

6This Charter
This Charter is first published on October 6th, 2017, concurrently with theannouncement that Members may start to join the CCGN. Please note, that thisCharter may be amended from time to time by Creative Commons in consultationand collaboration with the Global Network Council. When changes are made,then-current Members will be notified of changes and will be deemed to haveagreed and be bound by them unless they withdraw within 30 calendar days ofreceiving notice. If a Member does withdraw, then notwithstanding thatwithdrawal, in the event they participate in a Chapter, Platform or Working Group,or otherwise participate in their country on behalf of CC (such as holding
themselves out as a participant in the CCGN), the Charter (as amended) and theCC Policies and any other policies and procedures established by the Platform orWorking Group will apply to such activities.
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