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Overview
Open Publishing Systems is a collaborative effort to build robust, open source publishing tools that empower writers, educators, and communities around the world. This fund supports open development, long term sustainability, and thoughtful governance so that publishing platforms remain accessible, secure, and adaptable to changing needs. By contributing, you help sustain a transparent, community-driven infrastructure that lowers barriers to publishing and increases opportunities for independent voices to reach audiences globally.
Through careful stewardship, Open Publishing Systems aims to deliver reliable software, comprehensive documentation, and inclusive processes. Your support translates into tangible improvements—from code quality and security to accessibility and local language support—ensuring publishers of all sizes can participate with confidence and clarity.
Why Your Support Matters
Your generosity powers the core mission of Open Publishing Systems: to make publishing tools open, trustworthy, and enduring. With sustained contributions, the project can deliver meaningful impact across multiple fronts.
- Development for reliability and extensibility — contributions fund ongoing feature work, code reviews, and compatibility updates that keep the platform vibrant and adaptable to evolving publishing workflows.
- Security and privacy improvements — open source projects thrive when security is prioritized. Donations enable audits, better threat modeling, and transparent incident response planning.
- Hosting, performance, and resilience — reliable infrastructure and robust backups require steady funding to ensure uptime and fast access for readers and contributors alike.
- Documentation and learning resources — open, well-maintained docs, tutorials, and onboarding materials reduce friction for new users and foster community growth.
- Community governance and inclusion — funds support transparent governance practices, inclusive discussions, and events that bring stakeholders together to shape the project’s direction.
Open Publishing Systems thrives when the community sees clear progress and knows where their support goes. Every contribution, large or small, reinforces a shared commitment to open access, sustainable software, and inclusive participation.
How Donations Are Used
Transparency is core to the Open Publishing Systems approach. Donations are allocated to practical areas that advance the project’s goals while maintaining a lean and accountable operation. The following categories describe how funds are typically directed:
- Core development — core platform work, feature development, maintenance, and code quality improvements that keep the publishing tools dependable and forward-looking.
- Security and privacy — security reviews, vulnerability management, and privacy enhancements to protect readers and authors alike.
- Hosting and infrastructure — servers, bandwidth, backups, and content delivery optimization to ensure fast, reliable access around the world.
- Documentation and education — up-to-date guides, reference materials, localization efforts, and onboarding content to lower barriers to entry.
- Community programs — inclusive events, meetups, and governance initiatives that broaden participation and empower diverse voices.
- Administration and governance — lightweight, transparent administration that keeps the project aligned with its mission and community values.
Open Publishing Systems remains committed to stewardship that is proportionate, principled, and oriented toward sustainable outcomes. By funding concrete workstreams, donors help ensure the project can adapt to new publishing needs without compromising openness or accessibility.
Transparency & Trust
Trust is earned through openness. Open Publishing Systems publishes progress against milestones, maintains public-facing development records, and encourages community scrutiny and feedback. We aim to keep funding transparent, with clear reporting on how resources are used and what outcomes are achieved. This approach supports accountability while inviting constructive participation from readers, authors, and technical contributors alike.
We believe in durable, responsible growth that respects both the creators who rely on these tools and the readers who benefit from accessible knowledge. By sharing updates, metrics, and accessible roadmaps, the project creates a sense of shared ownership and long-term value.
Support Options
Open Publishing Systems welcomes contributions from a broad community. Choose the option that works best for you, knowing that every contribution matters and goes toward sustaining an open, trustworthy publishing ecosystem.
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