Membership

Membership

Membership in the Bharat Open Source Innovation Foundation provides a formal mechanism for individuals and organizations to support the Foundation's objectives and participate in its ecosystem.

BOSIF membership is designed to:

  • Support open source infrastructure and innovation
  • Enable participation without commercial influence
  • Preserve neutrality and public-interest governance
  • Encourage long-term ecosystem contribution

Membership does not confer ownership, preferential rights, or control over BOSIF or its projects.

Why Membership

Membership provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of India-origin open source infrastructure through structured, transparent participation.

Members engage with BOSIF to:

  • Support sustainable open source ecosystems
  • Participate in governance discussions and working groups
  • Contribute to long-term institutional initiatives
  • Align with a neutral, non-commercial foundation

Membership is voluntary and aligned with BOSIF's public-interest mandate.

Membership Types

BOSIF offers multiple membership categories to accommodate different forms of participation.

Membership categories may include:

  • Individual Members — practitioners, researchers, contributors
  • Institutional Members — educational institutions and research bodies
  • Corporate Members — organizations supporting BOSIF objectives

All membership categories operate under the same principles of neutrality, non-exclusivity, and ethical participation.

Specific eligibility criteria and terms are defined under BOSIF policies.

Rights & Responsibilities

Members of BOSIF are expected to engage responsibly and in alignment with the Foundation's objectives.

Member Rights

  • Participation in member forums and consultations
  • Access to published governance and program information
  • Opportunity to contribute to working groups and initiatives

Member Responsibilities

  • Adherence to BOSIF policies and code of conduct
  • Respect for neutrality and community governance
  • Avoidance of conflicts of interest

Membership does not grant decision-making authority beyond defined governance processes.

Fees & Contributions

Membership fees and contributions, where applicable, support BOSIF's not-for-profit operations and programs.

Key principles:

  • Fees are used solely to further BOSIF objectives
  • No preferential treatment is provided based on contribution size
  • All funds are subject to governance and audit oversight

Details regarding fees are communicated transparently and may vary by membership category.

How to Join

Individuals and organizations interested in becoming members of BOSIF may express their interest through the Foundation's official channels.

The membership process includes:

  1. Expression of interest
  2. Review for alignment with BOSIF objectives
  3. Confirmation in accordance with applicable policies

For membership enquiries: membership@bosif.in

Frequently Asked Questions

Does membership grant ownership or control?

No. Membership does not confer ownership, voting control, or preferential rights over BOSIF or its projects.

Are membership fees mandatory?

Fees vary by category. Details are communicated during the membership process. No preferential treatment is provided based on contribution size.

Can membership be revoked?

Yes. Membership may be revoked for violations of BOSIF policies, code of conduct, or conflict of interest requirements.

Do members have decision-making authority?

Members may participate in consultations and working groups but do not have governance authority beyond defined processes.

Is membership exclusive?

No. Membership is non-exclusive and does not restrict participation in other organizations or foundations.