Participation and membership
FAQ
Last updated February 2025
An open community
Everyone is welcome to take part.
The ORC Working Group is an open community. We warmly welcome individuals and organisations to participate through mailing lists, community calls, events and collaborative projects, and we invite contributors of all backgrounds and experience levels.
We believe robust, effective regulatory compliance frameworks are best built through public, collective effort.
Participation is open to all individuals and allows you to contribute to technical projects, discussions and events. Formal membership is intended for organisations that want to take an active leadership role in shaping the strategic direction of the ORC Working Group, and these financial contributions sustain the broader ecosystem activities.
No. Participation is completely open to all individuals through our open channels, and there is no requirement to become a paying member to take part. Anyone can engage with the community immediately through the Get involved page, where you can access:
- Public calendar: stay up to date on community calls, workstreams and events.
- Public mailing list: join the conversation, ask questions and share insights.
- Public workspace: access and contribute directly to our open specifications and technical projects.
The working group offers membership tiers to help sustain its broader operations. These corporate and organisational contributions fund essential ecosystem activities, such as hosting events, marketing and awareness campaigns, and professional stewardship for the project.
While paid memberships keep the initiative sustainable, formal membership is never a requirement to participate, contribute and fully engage with the ORC community. More details about the membership types are in the charter; if you have any questions, ask us.
While technical contributions are open to everyone, formal membership elevates your organisation to an active leader in defining the future of software compliance.
Contact us through the become a member page and our team will help you understand which category suits you best.
Yes. The ORC Working Group offers several membership tiers designed for different organisation types. You can find specific details about each tier in the charter, or by contacting us through the become a member page.
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