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[[International| Return to Affiliates Page]]
 
[[International| Return to Affiliates Page]]
  
'''Welcome to the MOU and Polices Summary Page!'''
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=='''Policies Submitted for Affiliate Comment -- Welcome!'''==
  
As Creative Commons works to improve its CC Affiliate Network, we want to ensure that our current Affiliates are part of the process.  To this end, we invite you to read the updated Memorandum of Understanding (which will replace all existing MOUs and affiliate-related agreements) and our updated policies that particularly impact our AffiliatesWe encourage you to leave feedback.
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Creative Commons is committed to receiving input from its affiliate network before finalizing new policies that particularly impact them.  To that end, we invite your input on the following policies.  Please leave your feedback!
  
 
===Leaving Feedback===
 
===Leaving Feedback===
 
To leave feedback, you will need to login to the wiki.  You can login or create an account [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=International here].
 
To leave feedback, you will need to login to the wiki.  You can login or create an account [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=International here].
At the top of each page, you will find a link to that document's discussion page.  Please click the link and add your comments to the page.  You may also email comments privately to affiliate-program [at] creativecommons [dot] org or to CC's General Counsel, Diane Peters (diane [at] creativecommons [dot] org).
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At the top of each page, you will find a link to that document's discussion page.  Please click the link and add your comments to the page.  You may also email comments privately to affiliate-program [at] creativecommons [dot] org (which goes to the global network team) or to CC's General Counsel, Diane Peters (diane [at] creativecommons [dot] org).
  
 
We hope you will contribute.
 
We hope you will contribute.
  
==Documents Available for Comment==
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==Available for Comment==
 
==='''[[MOU| Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)]]'''===
 
==='''[[MOU| Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)]]'''===
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::Comments open:  [insert first date]
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::Comments closed:  [insert date we closed]
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::Final MOU as posted (sample only):  [link]
  
 
''Key Points:''
 
''Key Points:''
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* Open communication channels
 
* Open communication channels
 
* Modularization (i.e., breakout) of different program-related activities, for clarity
 
* Modularization (i.e., breakout) of different program-related activities, for clarity
::Modularization means that the different sections, or modules, in the sample MOU will be selected for inclusion in a specific MOU based on who is signing the MOU and what activities are important to the jurisdiction.  Examples of how the modules work: Teams that have already ported the licenses to the jurisdiction will not have Section 1(a) "Adaption/Porting of CC Licenses"; Public Lead MOUs might not include Section 1(d) "Advisory on Law and Legal Developments"; etc.
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::Modularization means that the different sections, or modules, in the sample MOU will be selected for inclusion in a specific MOU based on who is signing the MOU and what activities are important to the jurisdiction.  An example would be that Public Lead MOUs might not include the section, "Advisory on Law and Legal Developments."
  
 
==='''[[Internet Services| Internet Services Policy]]'''===
 
==='''[[Internet Services| Internet Services Policy]]'''===
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::Comments open:  [insert first date]
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::Comments closed:  [insert date we closed]
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::Final policy as posted:  [link]
  
 
''Key Points:''
 
''Key Points:''
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==='''[[Merchandising| Merchandising Policy]]'''===
 
==='''[[Merchandising| Merchandising Policy]]'''===
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::Final policy as posted:  [link]
  
 
''Key Points:''
 
''Key Points:''
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The Roadmap Template will be of interest to Affiliates because all Affiliates will be expected (at or before signing a new MOU) to submit a Roadmap about the project(s) they agree to undertake in the MOU. Roadmaps will be submitted annually for the coming year.  Your feedback is welcome.
 
The Roadmap Template will be of interest to Affiliates because all Affiliates will be expected (at or before signing a new MOU) to submit a Roadmap about the project(s) they agree to undertake in the MOU. Roadmaps will be submitted annually for the coming year.  Your feedback is welcome.
 
Sample of a [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/New_Zealand completed Roadmap]
 
Sample of a [http://wiki.creativecommons.org/New_Zealand completed Roadmap]
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::Comments open:  [insert first date]
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::Comments closed:  [insert date we closed]
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::Final Roadmap Template as posted:  [link]
  
 
==='''[[Annual_Report| CC Affiliate Network Annual Report]]'''===
 
==='''[[Annual_Report| CC Affiliate Network Annual Report]]'''===
 
All Affiliate Teams will need to complete the Annual Report each year.  Information in this report will be used by Regional Coordinators, CC HQ, the CC Board of Directors and the CC Affiliate Network.
 
All Affiliate Teams will need to complete the Annual Report each year.  Information in this report will be used by Regional Coordinators, CC HQ, the CC Board of Directors and the CC Affiliate Network.
  
==Other Documents and Policies==
 
These are some of the other Creative Commons policies and documents that are being updated but are not formally submitted for review or comment by Affiliates.  Of course, your comments and suggestions for improving these are always welcome - please email those to  CC's General Counsel, Diane Peters (diane [at] creativecommons [dot] org).
 
  
Note that the Trademark Policy and License Porting Protocol are referenced in the updated MOU. Those will be posted for your reference soon, though the License Porting Protocol is only relevant to Affiliates who have not yet versioned to 3.0 or started the porting process.
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==='''[[CC0 Official Translation Process and Policy]]'''===
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::Comments close: [insert date we plan to close]
  
==='''Trademark Policy (updated)'''===
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[Insert summary/highlights]
Forthcoming
 
  
==='''License Porting Protocol'''===
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==Other Documents and Policies==
Forthcoming
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These are some of the other Creative Commons policies and documents that are being updated but are not formally submitted for review or comment by Affiliates.  Of course, your comments and suggestions for improving these are always welcome - please email those to  CC's General Counsel, Diane Peters (diane [at] creativecommons [dot] org).

Revision as of 22:31, 1 November 2012

Return to Affiliates Page

Policies Submitted for Affiliate Comment -- Welcome!

Creative Commons is committed to receiving input from its affiliate network before finalizing new policies that particularly impact them. To that end, we invite your input on the following policies. Please leave your feedback!

Leaving Feedback

To leave feedback, you will need to login to the wiki. You can login or create an account here. At the top of each page, you will find a link to that document's discussion page. Please click the link and add your comments to the page. You may also email comments privately to affiliate-program [at] creativecommons [dot] org (which goes to the global network team) or to CC's General Counsel, Diane Peters (diane [at] creativecommons [dot] org).

We hope you will contribute.

Available for Comment

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Comments open: [insert first date]
Comments closed: [insert date we closed]
Final MOU as posted (sample only): [link]

Key Points:

  • Detailing of responsibilities of CC and Affiliates for those activities
  • Provides for license porting and translation of CC0
  • Lightweight reporting structure for better collaboration and feedback
  • Open communication channels
  • Modularization (i.e., breakout) of different program-related activities, for clarity
Modularization means that the different sections, or modules, in the sample MOU will be selected for inclusion in a specific MOU based on who is signing the MOU and what activities are important to the jurisdiction. An example would be that Public Lead MOUs might not include the section, "Advisory on Law and Legal Developments."

Internet Services Policy

Comments open: [insert first date]
Comments closed: [insert date we closed]
Final policy as posted: [link]

Key Points:

  • Allows CC jurisdictions to manage and run their own websites, Facebook pages, Twitter ids and other internet services in order to better engage with their communities
  • Clarifies who is responsible for which aspects of these services
  • Provides detailed information for domain name registrations
  • Will have an accompanying non-lawyer information sheet, breaking down the provisions in the policy for the people who actually set-up and maintain the internet services

Merchandising Policy

Comments open: [insert first date]
Comments closed: [insert date we closed]
Final policy as posted: [link]

Key Points:

  • Creative Commons trademarks and logos (CC Marks) are valuable and need to be protected. CC Marks include jurisdiction-specific marks designed by Affiliates.
  • Affiliates may use the trademarks and logos in additional ways, beyond the permissions granted the general public, subject to conditions.
  • CC will provide schwag to give away at launch parties.
  • Affiliates may give away or sell merchandise using the CC Marks at CC-related events that are consistent with our mission and purpose.
  • Proceeds from sales may only be used to recoup direct costs and thereafter to perform obligations under the MOU.

Roadmap

The Roadmap Template will be of interest to Affiliates because all Affiliates will be expected (at or before signing a new MOU) to submit a Roadmap about the project(s) they agree to undertake in the MOU. Roadmaps will be submitted annually for the coming year. Your feedback is welcome. Sample of a completed Roadmap

Comments open: [insert first date]
Comments closed: [insert date we closed]
Final Roadmap Template as posted: [link]

CC Affiliate Network Annual Report

All Affiliate Teams will need to complete the Annual Report each year. Information in this report will be used by Regional Coordinators, CC HQ, the CC Board of Directors and the CC Affiliate Network.


CC0 Official Translation Process and Policy

Comments open: [insert first date]
Comments close: [insert date we plan to close]

[Insert summary/highlights]

Other Documents and Policies

These are some of the other Creative Commons policies and documents that are being updated but are not formally submitted for review or comment by Affiliates. Of course, your comments and suggestions for improving these are always welcome - please email those to CC's General Counsel, Diane Peters (diane [at] creativecommons [dot] org).