join.md

How to Join as a Member

1. Read the Statutes

Here are our statutes (auch auf Deutsch). It is important to read them before you decide to join!

2. Connect with Us

To become a member, we need the following information from you—required by law:

a. A signed membership application (preferably as a photo or PDF, or by mail)

b. Personal details:

• First name
• Last name
• Year of birth
• Place of residence
• Address
• If referred by someone, please include their name or email

Send us your information via email with the subject: Join the Cooperative

3. Purchase Shares or Transfer Money

Pay your shares at the same time.

By purchasing shares, you confirm you have read the statutes.

• Our organization OpenCollective is our central budgeting and fundraising platform.
• The minimum for the first year is 2 shares at CHF 50 each, totaling CHF 100. In the second year, one share.
• The maximum number of shares per year is 5.

Go to the contribute page to see payment options.

4. After We Receive Your Information

• We will send you a confirmation email with your membership.
  • This is personal and non-transferable.
• We will list you in the member registry.
  • You can add yourself via a pull request!
• We will invite you to a discussion channel.
  • This will also give you access to our apps, upcoming events, and infrastructure.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to having you on board!

Best regards

SPIU Cooperative