⚠️ This draft document is not in effect yet.
⚠️ This draft document is not in effect yet.
The Software Underground is a Fiscal Host on the Open Collective platform. This program allows the Software Underground to support projects, known as Collectives, in its community by providing a financial home. This enables them to accept and disburse money without having to create their own legal entity and bank account.
Some examples of Collectives include:
Open source software projects.
Open access content projects, such as book or poster creation.
Community events such as conferences, hackathons and sprints.
Meetup groups and informal gatherings.
Through the Open Collective platform, Collectives can keep transparent financial records and be accountable to funders while staying fully focused on carrying out their activities.
The terms of the fiscal sponsorship are described in the legally binding Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement. If you would like to have the Software Underground as a Fiscal Host, please read the agreement carefully, then apply using the form below.