Domains

maverick · 2015-07-20 18:50:45

candyman wrote #293547:

The only advantage we could have is the creation of a Foundation.

I believe a foundation offers multiple potential advantages to the project.

colak · 2015-07-20 19:31:16

maverick wrote #293554:

I believe a foundation offers multiple potential advantages to the project.

as dean often said:

+1

bici · 2015-07-20 19:43:52

philwareham wrote #293550:

The set up of a Foundation would be a fine thing indeed. The question still comes back to Dean though as he holds the domain keys – we have made another attempt to contact him.

I think that is the BEST outcome for all, including Dean. Hopefully he will agree.

wet · 2015-07-21 05:41:00

zero wrote #293484:

It’s just copying textpattern.com across, changing textpattern to txp wherever it is needed

See exhibits 1…145

Please send pull request if you honestly promote a change of domains.

colak · 2015-07-21 13:32:57

wet wrote #293568:

See exhibits 1…145

Please send pull request if you honestly promote a change of domains.

Hi Robert, all

I don’t think that anyone of us actually want a change of domains but we feel that there should be a plan B should Dean decide not to transfer the domains or worse, if he loses them.

I think that the suggestion of the foundation is indeed a good one but if this entails what is needed in Cyprus to register a non profit foundation like this I do not think that it will be possible. It is nevertheless a good idea and I am wondering if anyone knows enough (or even the basics) of how a foundation could be established with software as its basic and only asset.

jstubbs · 2015-07-21 13:37:55

Plan A should mean the continuity of Textpattern. If that involves relying on Dean Allen, then its a plan that will inevitably fail. If exhibits 1-145 need changing, thats a small price to pay for the continuity of the project.

wet · 2015-07-21 13:40:33

Another thought: In Austria there’s a construct called “Verein” (association) which can act as a legal entity. The requirements to found one are low enough to be fulfillable by beekeepers, stamp collectors, folk dance groups, and other amateur assemblies.

philwareham · 2015-07-21 13:49:10

Ghost CMS is run as a Non-Profit Organisation in the UK, so it is possible. I have meeting with my company’s accountant tomorrow actually so I could mention it to her and get some feedback on the process/pitfalls involved.

In the meantime here is a bit of background info for UK set ups.

That is UK though. I don’t even know where would be the best place to situate a Foundation (although as I say, it works for Ghost).

colak · 2015-07-21 14:37:50

NeMe is registered as a non-profit association in Cyprus (very similar to Kunstvereins in Austria and Germany) and I can tell you what it entails here.

A constitution drafted by the members with the help of a lawyer
One off lawyer’s fees for the constitution and the registration process (or as needed there of)
Annual audited accounts (auditor’s fees are needed for those) – I have to find out if this is needed if the association is not managing any money.
A “head office” address (it has to be in Cy i think but I can find out more about this if anyone wants)
A committee with President/director, vice president, secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer (even if there is no money involved), and 2 members
Registration with the VAT.
It needs to have a minimum of 20 members at any time.
annual meetings (they could happen via online connections).
keeping of minutes and submission of those to the government registry office
Language of the association could be that which is decided by the constitution which is approved by the registrar when the association is registered.
Committee elections at intervals drafted on the constitution.

I hope I did not forget anything but even if I did I think it would be minor.

colak · 2015-07-21 14:42:11

philwareham wrote #293586:

That is UK though. I don’t even know where would be the best place to situate a Foundation (although as I say, it works for Ghost).

I guess we should check the legal and fiscal responsibilities in each country and move on from there.

As all devs are currently from Europe, I think that it should be in a European country but I’m always open to better suggestions.

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#71 2015-07-20 18:50:45

Re: Domains

candyman wrote #293547:

#72 2015-07-20 19:31:16

Re: Domains

maverick wrote #293554:

#73 2015-07-20 19:43:52

Re: Domains

philwareham wrote #293550:

#74 2015-07-21 05:41:00

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zero wrote #293484:

#75 2015-07-21 13:32:57

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wet wrote #293568:

#76 2015-07-21 13:37:55

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#80 2015-07-21 14:42:11

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philwareham wrote #293586:

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