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| 1 | +# Volcano Adopter Group |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +The structure and content of this Volcano Adopter Group draw significant inspiration from the [Karmada Adopter Group](https://github.com/karmada-io/community/blob/main/adopter-group/README.md). |
| 4 | +Wording has been adapted or adopted from their document to ensure clarity and consistency for similar concepts. |
| 5 | +We respect and appreciate the contribution of the Karmada community. |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +## Introduction |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +The Volcano Adopter Group is a community initiative to foster a welcoming and dynamic environment for individuals and organizations utilizing the Volcano project. |
| 10 | +This group facilitates the sharing of knowledge, best practices, and user experiences. It also provides a platform for users to connect, collaborate on projects, and contribute to the enhancement of Volcano. |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +## Purpose |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +The primary objectives of the Volcano Adopter Group are: |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +* **Share Knowledge:** Enable users to exchange experiences, challenges, and solutions related to Volcano usage. |
| 17 | +* **Promote Collaboration:** Offer a space for users to collaborate, exchange ideas, and address common problems. |
| 18 | +* **Support Users:** Provide resources, tutorials, and guidance to assist users in effectively using Volcano. |
| 19 | +* **Gather Feedback:** Collect user feedback to inform the future development of Volcano. |
| 20 | +* **Increase Engagement:** Enhance engagement within the Volcano community through regular community interactions and discussions. |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +## Important Considerations |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +* **Community Focus:** This group's purpose is to foster community and knowledge sharing. It does not grant special privileges or influence over the Volcano project. |
| 25 | +* **Equal Treatment:** The Volcano community is committed to treating all users and contributors equitably. |
| 26 | +* **Community Guidelines:** Members are expected to adhere to the [Volcano community's code of conduct](https://github.com/volcano-sh/community/blob/master/code_of_conduct.md). |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +## Membership |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +### Who Can Join? |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +The Volcano Adopter Group is open to end-users and vendors who are actively using Volcano. This encompasses: |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +* **End Users:** Organizations that deploy and operate Volcano in their environments. |
| 35 | +* **Vendors:** Companies that offer products or services based on Volcano and have customers utilizing it. |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +*Note: Community contributions are currently not a prerequisite for joining. However, the community may in the future encourage members to contribute to the Volcano community.* |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +### How to Join |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +To become a member of the Volcano Adopter Group, please follow these steps: |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +* **For the First Member from Your Organization** |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | + 1. **Leave a Comment on [this issue](https://github.com/volcano-sh/volcano/issues/3855):** |
| 46 | + - Leave a comment on this issue with the required information. |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | + 2. **Review and Onboarding:** |
| 49 | + - Volcano community maintainers will review your application to confirm eligibility. |
| 50 | + - Upon approval, your organization may be added to the list of [Volcano Adopter Group](https://github.com/volcano-sh/community/blob/master/adopters.md), and you will receive invitations to join the relevant teams and groups. |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +* **For Additional Members from an Existing Organization** |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | + 1. **Prepare Information:** |
| 55 | + - Your name |
| 56 | + - Your organization's name: Be sure it already present on the [Volcano Adopter Group](https://github.com/volcano-sh/community/blob/master/adopters.md). |
| 57 | + - Your preferred contact information |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | + 2. **Submit the Application:** |
| 60 | + - Option 1: Open an [issue with the template](https://github.com/volcano-sh/community/issues/new?assignees=Monokaix&labels=area%2Fgithub-membership+%2Cadopter-group-membership&projects=&template=adopter-group-application.yaml&title=Volcano+Adopter+Group+Application+for+%5BYour+Name%5D), and fill in required information on the issue. |
| 61 | + - Option 2: Email the maintainers ( [email protected]) with the information on above. |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | + 3. **Review and Addition:** |
| 64 | + - Volcano community maintainers will verify your request and initiate the following onboarding steps: |
| 65 | + - **Mail Group Registration **: Add you to the `[email protected]` mail group. |
| 66 | + - **Send GitHub Invitation**: Send an invitation to add you to the volcano-adopter-group team on GitHub. |
| 67 | + - Upon approval, you will be invited to join relevant teams and groups. |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +## Benefits of Joining |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +Membership in the Volcano Adopter Group provides several benefits: |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +* **Community Recognition:** Visibility within the Volcano community, and your company's profile will be featured on the list of [Volcano Adopter Group](https://github.com/volcano-sh/community/blob/master/adopters.md). |
| 74 | +* **Networking Opportunities:** Connections with other Volcano users, developers, and enthusiasts. |
| 75 | +* **Experience Sharing:** Opportunities to share and learn from user stories and best practices. |
| 76 | +* **Event Participation:** Invitations to participate in Volcano-related events, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, webinars, and meetups. |
| 77 | +* **Community Participation:** Opportunities to engage in community activities and discussions. |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +## Communication and Meetings |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +Currently, we do not have a fixed meeting schedule. We encourage adopter members to voluntarily request and host meetings. |
| 82 | +These meetings can be held monthly, quarterly, or as needed, depending on the preferences expressed by the group members. The format and frequency of these meetings will be determined based on community input. |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +## Exit Mechanism |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +The Volcano community will establish a transparent process for members to leave the Adopter Group if desired. |
| 87 | +The community also reserves the right to remove members who violate community guidelines. |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +## Usage of Adopter Group Information |
| 90 | + |
| 91 | +* **Public Sharing:** With consent, the community may share organizational information (e.g. company name, company logo, company website, etc.) and use cases in public forums (such as blogs, conferences, social media, etc.). **However, we will not publicly share any personal information**. |
| 92 | +* **Prohibition of Commercial Use:** Adopter Group information is for community engagement and promotion, **not for commercial use**. |
| 93 | +* **Intellectual Property Protection:** Submissions must comply with relevant laws, regulations and open-source licenses. (If your submission includes third-party intellectual property, ensure that you have obtained the necessary authorization or permission.) |
| 94 | +* **Privacy Protection:** We take your privacy seriously. All personal data (such as names, email addresses, GitHub IDs, etc.) will be used solely for internal communication and management purposes and will not be disclosed or shared with third parties unless you explicitly consent. |
| 95 | +* **Adherence to Community Guidelines:** As a member of the Volcano Adopter Group, you are expected to adhere to [the community's code of conduct](https://github.com/volcano-sh/community/blob/master/code_of_conduct.md) and guidelines. Respect the rights and opinions of other members and actively participate in healthy discussions and collaborations. |
| 96 | + |
| 97 | +## Contact Information |
| 98 | + |
| 99 | +For inquiries regarding the Volcano Adopter Group, please contact the Volcano community through the following channels: |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | +- **Maintainer Mailing List **: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +*Note: This document is subject to updates based on community feedback and evolving needs.* |
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