Re: [Foundation-l] [Fwd: A chapters-related question]

The Foundation and Mike G, quite rightly I believe, are now working on securing the value of the name, trademark and Logo use. According to this focus they want to regulate all uses of the trademark and name association in order it will not be misused. And to really secure it it needs phrasings like below, in order for the Foundation to quickly be bale to withdraw any recognition is any foul business occur.So while I totally agree on the culture of WMF I also believe the name and trademark is so important nowadays we can not put these in jeopardy by too loosely regulated partners MikeS already mention good examples, I can add some more we in ChapCom are unsure of how to handle. -A request from the Catalnn society wanting to promote an association covering several national countries (Spain, France, Italy). They are now in a lengthy process asking the approval of existing chapters, and the question is if it not would eb easier for them to be recognized on another base then geographic boundary/Chapter status -A request from Macedonia. They are in general fulfilling the demands on a chapter but some of us in ChapCom are concerned of their small membercommunity (9-15) (and user community on mk:wp). It would be much easier for all concerned if they could be given recognition and right to use the trademark without being defined as a chapter (being more controlled the first year or so, to see if they become a full viable community) Anders Text from agreement which I find more or less appropriate (perhaps not, though the US law controlling it) **4.1.Conduct.* xxxx shall not engage in social or political activism which might distract from the promotion of free content and knowledge, any illegal activity, or any activity which might negatively affect the work or image of Foundation. Chapter may promote free culture, free and open-source software, and free knowledge at any time; such activity is understood to be consistent with this clause and with the mission of the Wikimedia Movement. **4.2.No Authority to Act for Foundation.* xxxx shall not hold itself out as an agent or representative or division of, permit its employees, directors, officers, agents, and representatives to speak or act on behalf of or purport to speak or act on behalf of Foundation, including but not limited to making statements that purport to be official positions of Foundation. **4.3.Non-Profit Status.* xxxxr at all times shall remain in good standing as a non-profit entity in the jurisdiction of its incorporation and otherwise in accordance with the laws of the Region. xxxxr shall advise Foundation within thirty (30) days if its status as a nonprofit entity changes. **4.4.Compliance with Law.* xxxxx shall comply with all applicable law in its activities under this Agreement. xxxxx shall make all filings and maintain, at its own expense, all permits, licenses, and other governmental approvals that may be required in the Region in connection with its performance of this Agreement Geoffrey Plourde skrev: