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Content Policy

2025-12-25T16:36:51Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd:

The '''WikiOasis Content Policy''' is a comprehensive global policy that applies to ''all'' wikis within the WikiOasis network. It outlines the requirements and restrictions regarding the content that can be created and shared on our platform, ensuring a safe and constructive environment for all users.

== Prohibited Content ==

We will not host the following content, as it is out of the scope of our project.

*'''Pornography:''' We are not a platform for hosting pornography. Content that is sexually explicit is allowed provided that it serves an educational, literary, or illustrative purpose consistent with the wiki's topic.
*'''Hate Speech and Violence:''' Content that promotes hate speech, terrorism, illegal activities, or any form of violence and harassment is forbidden. This includes any material that incites harm against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
*'''Illegal Content:''' For legal reasons, WikiOasis cannot host any content that is illegal in the United States of America, where the site is hosted from. This includes terrorism or other plotting of illegal activity.
*'''File Hosting:''' Due to legal constraints, use of WikiOasis as a file hosting service is prohibited unless the wiki being used as a file hosting service is used as a central repository for multiple wikis.
*'''Commercial Promotion:''' Content or wikis that exist solely to promote a business, sell products, or manipulate search engine rankings are not permitted. WikiOasis is intended for non-commercial wikis, not commercial ventures.
*'''Lack of Structure:''' Wikis without clear rules, leadership, or organizational structure may be subject to removal. It is essential for each wiki to have defined governance to maintain quality and integrity.
*'''Duplicate Content:''' Creation of wikis that duplicate existing content on WikiOasis is not allowed. Users are encouraged to contribute to existing wikis rather than creating redundant ones.
*'''Toxic or Unsuitable Content:''' Any content deemed toxic, harmful, or unsuitable by the community or stewards will not be tolerated.
*'''Scope Changes:''' If a wiki wishes to make significant changes to its scope or purpose, it must first obtain approval from a steward. This ensures that all changes align with WikiOasis's goals and policies.

== Required Content ==

When requesting the creation of a new wiki, users must provide a clear explanation of the wiki's purpose and scope. Proposals should be well-thought-out and align with our content policies. Our staff will review all requests to determine their appropriateness and compliance before granting or denying approval.

== Violations of This Policy ==

Violations of the content policy are categorized as follows:

*'''Individual Violations:''' These occur when a single page or a few pages violate the content policy. In such cases, stewards or local administrators will take action to remove the offending content and may issue warnings or sanctions to the responsible user(s).
*'''Full Violations:''' A full violation occurs when an entire wiki or a significant portion of its content fails to comply with the policy. In these instances, stewards will conduct a thorough review of the wiki and collaborate with local administrators to rectify the violations. If the issues cannot be resolved, or if there are extraordinary circumstances, the wiki may be closed, marked as deleted, or subjected to other necessary actions.

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'''By adhering to the WikiOasis Content Policy, all users can help maintain a high standard of content and foster a positive community focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing. Thank you for contributing to the integrity of WikiOasis!'''

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Content Policy

2025-12-18T01:05:28Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd:

The '''WikiOasis Content Policy''' is a comprehensive global policy that applies to ''all'' wikis within the WikiOasis network. It outlines the requirements and restrictions regarding the content that can be created and shared on our platform, ensuring a safe and constructive environment for all users.

== Prohibited Content ==

We will not host the following content, as it is out of the scope of our project.

*'''Pornography:''' We are not a platform for hosting pornography. Content that is sexually explicit is allowed provided that it serves an educational, literary, or illustrative purpose consistent with the wiki's topic.
*'''Hate Speech and Violence:''' Content that promotes hate speech, terrorism, illegal activities, or any form of violence and harassment is forbidden. This includes any material that incites harm against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
*'''Illegal Content:''' For legal reasons, WikiOasis cannot host any content that is illegal in the United States of America, where the site is hosted from. This includes terrorism or other plotting of illegal activity.
*'''File Hosting:''' Due to legal constraints, use of WikiOasis as a file hosting service is prohibited the wiki is used as a central repository for multiple wikis.
*'''Commercial Promotion:''' Content or wikis that exist solely to promote a business, sell products, or manipulate search engine rankings are not permitted. WikiOasis is intended for non-commercial wikis, not commercial ventures.
*'''Lack of Structure:''' Wikis without clear rules, leadership, or organizational structure may be subject to removal. It is essential for each wiki to have defined governance to maintain quality and integrity.
*'''Duplicate Content:''' Creation of wikis that duplicate existing content on WikiOasis is not allowed. Users are encouraged to contribute to existing wikis rather than creating redundant ones.
*'''Toxic or Unsuitable Content:''' Any content deemed toxic, harmful, or unsuitable by the community or stewards will not be tolerated.
*'''Scope Changes:''' If a wiki wishes to make significant changes to its scope or purpose, it must first obtain approval from a steward. This ensures that all changes align with WikiOasis's goals and policies.

== Required Content ==

When requesting the creation of a new wiki, users must provide a clear explanation of the wiki's purpose and scope. Proposals should be well-thought-out and align with our content policies. Our staff will review all requests to determine their appropriateness and compliance before granting or denying approval.

== Violations of This Policy ==

Violations of the content policy are categorized as follows:

*'''Individual Violations:''' These occur when a single page or a few pages violate the content policy. In such cases, stewards or local administrators will take action to remove the offending content and may issue warnings or sanctions to the responsible user(s).
*'''Full Violations:''' A full violation occurs when an entire wiki or a significant portion of its content fails to comply with the policy. In these instances, stewards will conduct a thorough review of the wiki and collaborate with local administrators to rectify the violations. If the issues cannot be resolved, or if there are extraordinary circumstances, the wiki may be closed, marked as deleted, or subjected to other necessary actions.

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'''By adhering to the WikiOasis Content Policy, all users can help maintain a high standard of content and foster a positive community focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing. Thank you for contributing to the integrity of WikiOasis!'''

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Fundraiser

2025-12-13T16:37:29Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd:

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<div style="font-size:250%;">'''Donate to WikiOasis'''</div>
<div style="padding-top:0.1em; padding-bottom:0.1em; padding-left:0.1em; padding-right:0.1em; font-size:100%;">Support us on our mission to provide free wiki hosting for everyone!</div></div><br />
<center>[https://donate.wikioasis.org <span class="mw-ui-button mw-ui-progressive mw-ui-big">Donate (via Ko-fi)</span>]</center><br />
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Fundraiser information</h3>
We want to raise $250 before January 1st 2026 to help support the growth of WikiOasis. If you can chip in any amount, it would be heavily appreciated by our team.<center>
💰 <strong>Raised:</strong> $410 of $250<br />
🎯 <strong>Progress:</strong> 164% <br />
🕛 <strong>Deadline:</strong> January 1, 2026<br />
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<small>The above statistics are updated daily at minimum.</small>
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What we will use your donation for:</h3>
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<li>Recouping the costs of incorporating the WikiOasis Foundation.</li>
<li>Scaling our hosting to support more wikis with improved load times.</li>
<li>Improving our services to provide new features such as analytics and automated request reviews.</li>
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Get help donating:</h3>
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<li>Should you have issues donating, feel free to reach out using the methods below to get support from our team with donating.
<li>Email: [mailto:corp@wikioasis.org corp@wikioasis.org]</li>
<li>Discord: [https://discord.gg/Hc249nXbak Join our Discord]</li>
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Donators</h3>
Those who donate over $20 to WikiOasis can email <code>corp@wikioasis.org</code> to be listed here:
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<center>💰 <strong>$20+ donators</strong></center>
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<small>The above statistics are updated daily at minimum.</small>
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Terms of Service

2025-12-11T20:32:37Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd:

These Terms are an agreement between you and the operators of WikiOasis, the WikiOasis Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “WikiOasis”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By using any WikiOasis service, including any wiki hosted by WikiOasis, you agree to these Terms. The Services refer to the collection of websites, platforms, and tools hosted by WikiOasis.
==Applicable Law and Courts==
These Terms shall be governed by the federal laws of the United States. If federal law does not apply to a particular issue, the state law of Wyoming shall govern. Any dispute shall be resolved through the Wyoming District Court and applicable appellate courts.
==Changes to Terms==
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, with or without prior notice. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
WikiOasis reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to any user or wiki found in violation of these Terms or other applicable policies.

==Other Policies==
Your use of the Services is also governed by additional policies, including but not limited to:
*Privacy Policy: How we collect, use, and protect personal data
*Global Conduct Policy: Sets behavioral expectations for contributors, administrators, and readers across all wikis.
*Child Users Policy: Outlines how we handle data and participation by minors
*Community Safety Policy: Defines protections against harassment, abuse, threats, or any form of hate perceived as bullying.
You agree to abide by all these policies when using our services.
==Copyright==
Each wiki hosted by WikiOasis may select its own content license. However, by contributing content to any WikiOasis-hosted service, you grant WikiOasis an irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive license to host, distribute, and display that content.You represent and warrant that you own or have permission from the copyright holder to grant such rights.
Fair use is a doctrine under United States copyright law that allows certain transformative uses. Fair use is permitted on WikiOasis, but is at your own risk. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Services if you are found to have infringed on another copyright owner’s intellectual property.
==Abuse==
Do not:
*Spam, vandalize, or otherwise disrupt the Services.
*Engage in harassment, hate speech, or discrimination of any kind.
*Misuse technical systems, including automated bots or scraping tools, without prior authorization.
*Engage in undisclosed paid editing. If you are paid to contribute, you must disclose your employer, client, or affiliation on your user page or relevant discussion page.
==Contact==
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact safety@wikioasis.org.

Terms of Service

2025-12-11T20:28:38Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Our Rights */

These Terms are an agreement between you and the operators of WikiOasis, the WikiOasis Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “WikiOasis”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By using any WikiOasis service, including any wiki hosted by WikiOasis, you agree to these Terms. The Services refer to the collection of websites, platforms, and tools hosted by WikiOasis.

==Applicable Law and Courts==
These Terms shall be governed by the federal laws of the United States. If federal law does not apply to a particular issue, the state law of Wyoming shall govern. Any dispute shall be resolved through the Wyoming District Court and applicable appellate courts.
==Changes to Terms==
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, with or without prior notice. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
WikiOasis reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to any user or wiki found in violation of these Terms or other applicable policies.

==Other Policies==
Your use of the Services is also governed by additional policies, including but not limited to:
*Privacy Policy: How we collect, use, and protect personal data
*Global Conduct Policy: Sets behavioral expectations for contributors, administrators, and readers across all wikis.
*Child Users Policy: Outlines how we handle data and participation by minors
*Community Safety Policy: Defines protections against harassment, abuse, threats, or any form of hate perceived as bullying.
You agree to abide by all these policies when using our services.

==Copyright==
Each wiki hosted by WikiOasis may select its own content license. However, by contributing content to any WikiOasis-hosted service, you grant WikiOasis an irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive license to host, distribute, and display that content.You represent and warrant that you own or have permission from the copyright holder to grant such rights.
Fair use is a doctrine under United States copyright law that allows certain transformative uses. Fair use is permitted on WikiOasis, but is at your own risk. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Services if you are found to have infringed on another copyright owner’s intellectual property.

==Abuse==
Do not:
*Spam, vandalize, or otherwise disrupt the Services.
*Engage in harassment, hate speech, or discrimination of any kind.
*Misuse technical systems, including automated bots or scraping tools, without prior authorization.
*Engage in undisclosed paid editing. If you are paid to contribute, you must disclose your employer, client, or affiliation on your user page or relevant discussion page.

==Contact==
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact safety@wikioasis.org.

Terms of Service

2025-12-11T20:28:07Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Abuse */

These Terms are an agreement between you and the operators of WikiOasis, the WikiOasis Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “WikiOasis”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By using any WikiOasis service, including any wiki hosted by WikiOasis, you agree to these Terms. The Services refer to the collection of websites, platforms, and tools hosted by WikiOasis.

==Applicable Law and Courts==
These Terms shall be governed by the federal laws of the United States. If federal law does not apply to a particular issue, the state law of Wyoming shall govern. Any dispute shall be resolved through the Wyoming District Court and applicable appellate courts.
==Changes to Terms==
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, with or without prior notice. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
WikiOasis reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to any user or wiki found in violation of these Terms or other applicable policies.

==Other Policies==
Your use of the Services is also governed by additional policies, including but not limited to:
*Privacy Policy: How we collect, use, and protect personal data
*Global Conduct Policy: Sets behavioral expectations for contributors, administrators, and readers across all wikis.
*Child Users Policy: Outlines how we handle data and participation by minors
*Community Safety Policy: Defines protections against harassment, abuse, threats, or any form of hate perceived as bullying.
You agree to abide by all these policies when using our services.

==Our Rights==
We reserve the right to, with or without notice: Update these Terms, and remove you from the Services.

==Copyright==
Each wiki hosted by WikiOasis may select its own content license. However, by contributing content to any WikiOasis-hosted service, you grant WikiOasis an irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive license to host, distribute, and display that content.You represent and warrant that you own or have permission from the copyright holder to grant such rights.
Fair use is a doctrine under United States copyright law that allows certain transformative uses. Fair use is permitted on WikiOasis, but is at your own risk. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Services if you are found to have infringed on another copyright owner’s intellectual property.

==Abuse==
Do not:
*Spam, vandalize, or otherwise disrupt the Services.
*Engage in harassment, hate speech, or discrimination of any kind.
*Misuse technical systems, including automated bots or scraping tools, without prior authorization.
*Engage in undisclosed paid editing. If you are paid to contribute, you must disclose your employer, client, or affiliation on your user page or relevant discussion page.

==Contact==
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact safety@wikioasis.org.

Terms of Service

2025-12-11T20:27:36Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd:

These Terms are an agreement between you and the operators of WikiOasis, the WikiOasis Foundation (hereinafter referred to as “WikiOasis”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By using any WikiOasis service, including any wiki hosted by WikiOasis, you agree to these Terms. The Services refer to the collection of websites, platforms, and tools hosted by WikiOasis.

==Applicable Law and Courts==
These Terms shall be governed by the federal laws of the United States. If federal law does not apply to a particular issue, the state law of Wyoming shall govern. Any dispute shall be resolved through the Wyoming District Court and applicable appellate courts.
==Changes to Terms==
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, with or without prior notice. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
WikiOasis reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to any user or wiki found in violation of these Terms or other applicable policies.

==Other Policies==
Your use of the Services is also governed by additional policies, including but not limited to:
*Privacy Policy: How we collect, use, and protect personal data
*Global Conduct Policy: Sets behavioral expectations for contributors, administrators, and readers across all wikis.
*Child Users Policy: Outlines how we handle data and participation by minors
*Community Safety Policy: Defines protections against harassment, abuse, threats, or any form of hate perceived as bullying.
You agree to abide by all these policies when using our services.

==Our Rights==
We reserve the right to, with or without notice: Update these Terms, and remove you from the Services.

==Copyright==
Each wiki hosted by WikiOasis may select its own content license. However, by contributing content to any WikiOasis-hosted service, you grant WikiOasis an irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive license to host, distribute, and display that content.You represent and warrant that you own or have permission from the copyright holder to grant such rights.
Fair use is a doctrine under United States copyright law that allows certain transformative uses. Fair use is permitted on WikiOasis, but is at your own risk. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Services if you are found to have infringed on another copyright owner’s intellectual property.

==Abuse==
Do not:
*Spam, vandalize, or otherwise disrupt the Services.
*Engage in harassment, hate speech, or discrimination of any kind.
*Misuse technical systems, including automated bots or scraping tools, without prior authorization.
*Engage in undisclosed paid editing. If you are paid to contribute, you must disclose your employer, client, or affiliation on your user page or relevant discussion page

==Contact==
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact safety@wikioasis.org.

Board/Bylaws

2025-12-11T20:00:56Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd:

==Article 1: The Foundation==
===Name===
The name of this corporation is the WikiOasis Foundation (the "Foundation").

===Purpose===
Consistent with the Articles of Incorporation, and until such time that the Articles of Incorporation have been amended, this Foundation is formed to engage in any lawful public tax-exempt nonprofit business purpose, in compliance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

===Formation===
This Foundation is formed pursuant to the laws of the state of Wyoming, as stated in the Articles of Incorporation for the Foundation.

===Articles of Incorporation===
The Board of Directors (the "Board") acknowledges and agrees that they caused the Articles of Incorporation to be filed with the respective state office and all filing fees have been paid and satisfied.

===Registered Office===
The registered office of the corporation shall be set by the board, and may be, but need not be, identical with the principal office. The address of the registered office may be changed from time to time. The Board is obligated to maintain and update the corporate records on file with the Foundation's registered agent.

==Article 2: Membership==
This Foundation shall not have members.

==Article 3: The Board of Directors==
===Composition===
The Board shall include '''at least three directors appointed by the Board.'''

The Board may also include:
'''one initial director seat''' – This seat may only be filled by a person who was one of the initial directors appointed at incorporation. If the Board chooses not to appoint an initial director to this seat, it shall remain vacant and may not be filled unless an initial director is appointed, and up to '''three additional seats''', filled either by:
* Appointment by majority vote of the Board, or
* Election by the community of editors, contributing to WikiOasis Foundation-run sites.

The Board shall establish voting requirements for community-elected seats by Board policy.

===Vacancies===
All vacancies in the Board may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors, even if the remaining Directors do not constitute a quorum.

===General Powers===
The Board of Directors shall hold and exercise all corporate powers and shall manage the management of all the Foundation's affairs, property, and interests, as per the powers asserted by the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporations Act.

===Eligibility to serve===
Any natural person is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, subject to the other provisions of this section.

====Minor directors====
Directors who are under 18 years of age must have written parent or guardian consent to serve on the Board. Such consent shall be filed with the Secretary, and such consent must be renewed annually.

====Non-disclosure agreement====
All Directors must execute a non-disclosure agreement in a form provided for by Board policy before service as a Director.

===Initial Directors===
At least one, but up to nine initial directors shall be appointed by the incorporator at the time of incorporation. These appointees shall be considered to be initial directors, within the meaning of the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporation Act, and shall only be removed upon the expiry of their term or by the Board, with or without cause. The first election for community-elected directors shall be held as soon as practicable.

===Duration of Terms===
Directors may be appointed or elected for up to two year terms.
===Resignation===
A Director may resign at any time by providing written notice to the Secretary or President. Such resignation shall be effective immediately, unless a later date is specified in the notice.
===Removal of Directors===
A Director may be removed from the Board, at a meeting called specifically for the removal of a Director by two-thirds of the Board with or without cause.
===Remuneration===
The Board may adopt a resolution that results in Directors being paid reasonable remuneration for their service as Directors or provide for reimbursement of actual costs incurred in connection to Foundation activities. However, no Director shall receive excessive compensation while serving as Director. The Board shall exercise diligence in ensuring that no Director receives excessive compensation, including, but not limited to, by adopting a conflict of interest policy consistent with state and federal law.
===Loans===
Loans shall not be made by the Foundation to any Director.

==Article 4: Officers==
The officers shall consist of the:
* President,
* Vice President,
* Secretary,
* Treasurer,
* Director of Technology,
* Director of Community Support and Safety.

The Board may create officer positions and delegate authority to them to the maximum extent authorized by Wyoming law.

===Elections and terms===
All officers shall be elected annually by the Board.

===Roles and responsibilities===
The President shall have general supervision of the Foundation's daily affairs and shall perform all other duties as are incidental to the office or as required by resolution of the Board. The President shall keep the Board of Directors informed of Foundation activities through regular reports. For emergency and discretionary spending needs during the year, the President may authorize the Treasurer to carry out expenditures up to the amount previously authorized by the Board. The President shall not carry out expenditures directly unless authorized by resolution of the Board. The President may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the organization thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, any contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Organization, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed.

The Vice President may perform the duties of the President if the President is unable or unwilling to perform them.

The Secretary shall keep the books and records of the Foundation, including minutes of all Board meetings, and shall handle most correspondence from or to the Foundation.

The Treasurer shall:
* Have custody of all the Organization's monies and securities and keep regular books of account;
* Disburse the organization's funds in payment of the just demands against the Organization or as may be ordered by the Board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements;
* Provide the Board of Directors a financial report at least once every quarter of the fiscal year;
* Inform the Board of Directors on the financial health of the Organization; and
* Provide the Board with an account of all his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial conditions of the office properly required of him or her by the Board.

The Director of Technology is the presiding member of the Technology team of volunteers. The Director of Technology is responsible for the management of the Foundation's technology, including servers.
The Board may further define the name, roles, and responsibilities of this team by resolution. The Director of Technology is the final arbiter of disputes among Technology team members, having the option to escalate issues to the Board. The Director of Technology is responsible for approving proposed modifications to Technology policy and can add new members to the Technology team following adequate discussion among existing members or pursuant to policy established by resolution of the Board.
For emergency and discretionary spending needs during the year, the Director of Technology may authorize the Treasurer to carry out expenditures up to the amount previously authorized by the Treasurer. The Director of Technology shall not carry out expenditures directly unless authorized by resolution of the Board. The Director of Technology shall appoint a member of the Technology team to serve as a deputy. Should the Director of Technology be unavailable or unable to perform their duties, their day-to-day duties shall be handled by the deputy. However, fiscal authority shall not be delegated to this deputy, and this deputy shall not be made an officer of the Organization through this appointment. In the event of an extended absence, the Board may transfer the Director of Technology's fiscal authority to the President by resolution.

The Director of Community Support and Safety is the presiding member of the Community Support and Safety (CS&S) team of volunteers. The Board may further define the name, roles, and responsibilities of this team by resolution. The Director of Community Support and Safety is the final arbiter of disputes among Community Support and Safety team members, having the option to escalate issues to the Board. The Director of Community Support and Safety is responsible for approving proposed modifications to CS&S policy and can add new members to the CS&S team following adequate discussion among existing members or pursuant to policy established by resolution of the Board. The Director of Community Support and Safety shall appoint a member of the CS&S team to serve as a deputy. Should the Director of Community Support and Safety be unavailable or unable to perform their duties, their day-to-day duties shall be handled by the deputy. However, this deputy shall not be made an officer of the Organization through this appointment, and shall work under the supervision of the President. The Director of Community Support and Safety is responsible for managing the following: Community Support, serious incidents, and legal compliance.

==Article 5: Meetings==
===Location and time===
The Board shall meet at least once every quarter of the fiscal year, and as deemed appropriate by the Board or President, at a time and place, including video, text, or telephone conference, prescribed by the Board or President.

===Special Meetings===
Special meetings of the Board may be called by one-third of the Board, or the President. Special meetings shall be held upon two days' notice, except that notice may be waived by any director or by attendance without objection by any director.

===Quorum and voting===
A quorum shall consist of a majority of currently appointed Directors of all classes but must never be below two (2) Directors. Any meeting that is adjourned may be continued without the presence of a quorum of the Board as long as all the Directors are given reasonable notice of the time and place such adjournment shall resume.

If there are ever fewer Directors on the Board of Directors than what constitutes the minimum quorum defined in (i) then the only action which may constituted is the election of new Directors.

===Action without meeting===
Any action which may be taken at a meeting of the Board, excluding amendments to these Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation, may be taken without a meeting, provided all Directors unanimously agree, and such unanimous consent is included in the minutes of the proceeding, filed with the corporate books/records, and sets forth the action taken by the Board.

==Article 6: Committees and Departments==
Standing or special committees may be created by the Board. Committees may consist of natural or legal persons that are not Directors, except for committees delegated authority by the Board. Any committee consisting of Directors may be delegated authority by the Board, in accordance with Wyoming state law.

The Board may create departments to delegate certain powers to act on behalf of the Board, provided the Board passes a resolution indicating such creation or delegation. Departments shall be lead by a Director of that department as appointed by the Board of Directors and this Director shall regularly inform and respond to the Board for all actions of the department. These reports shall be presented during Board meetings and may be recorded in organizational records and minutes.

===Rights Prohibited from being Delegated===
Pursuant to statute, the Board may not delegate the following powers to any committee or department:
# Authorize distributions;
# Approve dissolution, merger, consolidation or the sale, pledge or transfer of all or substantially all of the Foundation's assets;
# Elect, appoint or remove directors or fill vacancies on the board or on any of its committees; or
# Adopt, amend or repeal the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws.

==Article 7: Records==

The Foundation must keep a complete and accurate accounting and minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors within the corporate books/records.

===Retention of records===
The Foundation shall keep as permanent records all meeting minutes of the Board, all actions taken without a meeting by the Board, all actions taken by committees on behalf of the Board, and all waivers of notices of meetings.

===Accounting records===
The Foundation shall maintain appropriate accounting records.

===Legibility of records===
Any books, records, and minutes may be in any form capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time upon request.

===Right to inspect===
Any Director or Director representative has the right, upon written request delivered to the Foundation, to inspect and copy during usual business hours the following documents of the Foundation:

Articles of Incorporation;
These Bylaws;
Minutes of the Board proceedings;
Annual statements of affairs; and,
The other documents held at the principal address pursuant to these Bylaws.
The Foundation acknowledges and agrees that any obligation to produce corporate documents under this Article of these Bylaws shall be attached to the Secretary as part of their duties.

== Article 8: Special Corporate Acts==
===Execution of documents that dispose assets of the Foundation===
All contracts, deeds, documents, and instruments that acquire, transfer, exchange, sell, or dispose of any assets of the Foundation must be executed by the President to bind the Foundation. If the President is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the designated Vice-President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation. This Section does not apply to any checks, money orders, notes, or other financial instruments for direct payment of corporate funds which are subject to the below section of these Bylaws.

===Checks and Notes===
All authorizations to distribute, pay, or immediately draw upon the financial resources of the Foundation must be signed by the Treasurer, including any expense reimbursement or compensation payments to Directors, officers, employees, representatives, service providers, or contractors of the Foundation. If the Treasurer is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation.

===Conflicts of Interest in Special Corporate Acts===
If the President holds an interest that exists outside of the capacity of being President, then any agreement involving such interest must be signed by a separate individual officer to duly bind the Foundation to such an agreement or instrument.

===Consolidations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any consolidation or merger to be effective, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any merger which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.

===Reorganizations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any conversion of the Foundation to another organizational structure to be effective, it must follow the processes set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any conversion which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.

===Dissolution===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for the Foundation to be dissolved, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation.

==Article 9: Fiscal Year==
The fiscal year of the Foundation shall be divided into quarters of 3 months, ending in December.

==Article 10: Indemnification==
To the fullest extent permitted by Wyoming law, the Foundation shall indemnify its directors, officers, and agents against expenses and liabilities incurred in connection with service to the Foundation.

==Article 11: Amendments==
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board.

==Article 12: Dissolution==
The Foundation is created for charitable purposes. As such, any assets of the Foundation, if it is dissolved, shall go to an organization qualifying as exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

==Article 13: Credits==
Substantial portions are copied from the [https://meta.miraheze.org/wiki/WikiTide_Foundation/Bylaws WikiTide Foundation's bylaws, which are licensed under CC BY-SA].

[[Category:Board|Bylaws]]

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Content Policy

2025-12-06T16:29:03Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Prohibited Content */

The '''WikiOasis Content Policy''' is a comprehensive global policy that applies to ''all'' wikis within the WikiOasis network. It outlines the requirements and restrictions regarding the content that can be created and shared on our platform, ensuring a safe and constructive environment for all users.

== Prohibited Content ==

We will not host the following content, as it is out of the scope of our project.

*'''Pornography:''' We are not a platform for hosting pornography. We will allow sexually explicit material provided there is educational value to the material.
*'''Hate Speech and Violence:''' Content that promotes hate speech, terrorism, illegal activities, or any form of violence and harassment is forbidden. This includes any material that incites harm against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
*'''Illegal Content:''' For legal reasons, WikiOasis cannot host any content that is illegal in the United States of America, where the site is hosted from. This includes terrorism or other plotting of illegal activity.
*'''Commercial Promotion:''' Content or wikis that exist solely to promote a business, sell products, or manipulate search engine rankings are not permitted. WikiOasis is intended for non-commercial wikis, not commercial ventures.
*'''Lack of Structure:''' Wikis without clear rules, leadership, or organizational structure may be subject to removal. It is essential for each wiki to have defined governance to maintain quality and integrity.
*'''Duplicate Content:''' Creation of wikis that duplicate existing content on WikiOasis is not allowed. Users are encouraged to contribute to existing wikis rather than creating redundant ones.
*'''Toxic or Unsuitable Content:''' Any content deemed toxic, harmful, or unsuitable by the community or stewards will not be tolerated.
*'''Scope Changes:''' If a wiki wishes to make significant changes to its scope or purpose, it must first obtain approval from a steward. This ensures that all changes align with WikiOasis's goals and policies.

== Required Content ==

When requesting the creation of a new wiki, users must provide a clear explanation of the wiki's purpose and scope. Proposals should be well-thought-out and align with our content policies. Our staff will review all requests to determine their appropriateness and compliance before granting or denying approval.

== Violations of This Policy ==

Violations of the content policy are categorized as follows:

*'''Individual Violations:''' These occur when a single page or a few pages violate the content policy. In such cases, stewards or local administrators will take action to remove the offending content and may issue warnings or sanctions to the responsible user(s).
*'''Full Violations:''' A full violation occurs when an entire wiki or a significant portion of its content fails to comply with the policy. In these instances, stewards will conduct a thorough review of the wiki and collaborate with local administrators to rectify the violations. If the issues cannot be resolved, or if there are extraordinary circumstances, the wiki may be closed, marked as deleted, or subjected to other necessary actions.

----
'''By adhering to the WikiOasis Content Policy, all users can help maintain a high standard of content and foster a positive community focused on collaboration and knowledge sharing. Thank you for contributing to the integrity of WikiOasis!'''

[[Category:Policies]]

Board/Bylaws

2025-10-15T00:03:50Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Right to inspect */

==Article 1: The Foundation==
===Name===
The name of this corporation is the WikiOasis Foundation (the "Foundation").

===Purpose===
Consistent with the Articles of Incorporation, and until such time that the Articles of Incorporation have been amended, this Foundation is formed to engage in any lawful public tax-exempt nonprofit business purpose, in compliance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

===Formation===
This Foundation is formed pursuant to the laws of the state of Wyoming, as stated in the Articles of Incorporation for the Foundation.

===Articles of Incorporation===
The Board of Directors (the "Board") acknowledges and agrees that they caused the Articles of Incorporation to be filed with the respective state office and all filing fees have been paid and satisfied.

===Registered Office===
The registered office of the corporation shall be set by the board, and may be, but need not be, identical with the principal office. The address of the registered office may be changed from time to time. The Board is obligated to maintain and update the corporate records on file with the Foundation's registered agent.

==Article 2: Membership==
This Foundation shall not have members.

==Article 3: The Board of Directors==
===Composition===
The Board shall include '''at least three directors appointed by the Board.'''

The Board may also include:
'''one initial director seat''' – This seat may only be filled by a person who was one of the initial directors appointed at incorporation. If the Board chooses not to appoint an initial director to this seat, it shall remain vacant and may not be filled unless an initial director is appointed, and up to '''three additional seats''', filled either by:
* Appointment by majority vote of the Board, or
* Election by the community of editors, contributing to WikiOasis Foundation-run sites.

The Board shall establish voting requirements for community-elected seats by Board policy.

===Vacancies===
All vacancies in the Board may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors, even if the remaining Directors do not constitute a quorum.

===General Powers===
The Board of Directors shall hold and exercise all corporate powers and shall manage the management of all the Foundation's affairs, property, and interests, as per the powers asserted by the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporations Act.

===Eligibility to serve===
Any natural person is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, subject to the other provisions of this section.

====Minor directors====
Directors who are under 18 years of age must have written parent or guardian consent to serve on the Board. Such consent shall be filed with the Secretary, and such consent must be renewed annually.

====Non-disclosure agreement====
All Directors must execute a non-disclosure agreement in a form provided for by Board policy before service as a Director.

===Initial Directors===
At least one, but up to nine initial directors shall be appointed by the incorporator at the time of incorporation. These appointees shall be considered to be initial directors, within the meaning of the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporation Act, and shall only be removed upon the expiry of their term or by the Board, with or without cause. The first election for community-elected directors shall be held as soon as practicable.

===Duration of Terms===
Directors may be appointed or elected for up to two year terms.
===Resignation===
A Director may resign at any time by providing written notice to the Secretary or President. Such resignation shall be effective immediately, unless a later date is specified in the notice.
===Removal of Directors===
A Director may be removed from the Board, at a meeting called specifically for the removal of a Director by two-thirds of the Board with or without cause.
===Remuneration===
The Board may adopt a resolution that results in Directors being paid reasonable remuneration for their service as Directors or provide for reimbursement of actual costs incurred in connection to Foundation activities. However, no Director shall receive excessive compensation while serving as Director. The Board shall exercise diligence in ensuring that no Director receives excessive compensation, including, but not limited to, by adopting a conflict of interest policy consistent with state and federal law.
===Loans===
Loans shall not be made by the Foundation to any Director.

==Article 4: Officers==
The officers shall consist of the:
* President,
* Vice President,
* Secretary,
* Treasurer,
* Director of Technology,
* Director of Community Support and Safety.

The Board may create officer positions and delegate authority to them to the maximum extent authorized by Wyoming law.

===Elections and terms===
All officers shall be elected annually by the Board.

===Roles and responsibilities===
The President shall have general supervision of the Foundation's daily affairs and shall perform all other duties as are incidental to the office or as required by resolution of the Board. The President shall keep the Board of Directors informed of Foundation activities through regular reports. For emergency and discretionary spending needs during the year, the President may authorize the Treasurer to carry out expenditures up to the amount previously authorized by the Board. The President shall not carry out expenditures directly unless authorized by resolution of the Board. The President may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the organization thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, any contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Organization, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed.

The Vice President may perform the duties of the President if the President is unable or unwilling to perform them.

The Secretary shall keep the books and records of the Foundation, including minutes of all Board meetings, and shall handle most correspondence from or to the Foundation.

The Treasurer shall:
* Have custody of all the Organization's monies and securities and keep regular books of account;
* Disburse the organization's funds in payment of the just demands against the Organization or as may be ordered by the Board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements;
* Provide the Board of Directors a financial report at least once every quarter of the fiscal year;
* Inform the Board of Directors on the financial health of the Organization; and
* Provide the Board with an account of all his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial conditions of the office properly required of him or her by the Board.

The Director of Technology is responsible for the management of the Foundation's technology, including servers. The Director of Technology is the presiding member of the Technology team of volunteers responsible for maintaining the availability of the Organization's services. The Board may further define the name, roles, and responsibilities of this team by resolution. The Director of Technology is the final arbiter of disputes among Technology team members, having the option to escalate issues to the Board. The Director of Technology is responsible for approving proposed modifications to Technology policy and can add new members to the Technology team following adequate discussion among existing members or pursuant to policy established by resolution of the Board.
For emergency and discretionary spending needs during the year, the Director of Technology may authorize the Treasurer to carry out expenditures up to the amount previously authorized by the Treasurer. The Director of Technology shall not carry out expenditures directly unless authorized by resolution of the Board. The Director of Technology shall appoint a member of the Technology team to serve as a deputy. Should the Director of Technology be unavailable or unable to perform their duties, their day-to-day duties shall be handled by the deputy. However, fiscal authority shall not be delegated to this deputy, and this deputy shall not be made an officer of the Organization through this appointment. In the event of an extended absence, the Board may transfer the Director of Technology's fiscal authority to the President by resolution.
The Director of Community Support and Safety is responsible for managing the following: Community Support, serious incidents, and legal compliance.

The Director of Community Support and Safety is the presiding member of the Community Support and Safety (CS&S) team of volunteers. The Board may further define the name, roles, and responsibilities of this team by resolution. The Director of Community Support and Safety is the final arbiter of disputes among Community Support and Safety team members, having the option to escalate issues to the Board. The Director of Community Support and Safety is responsible for approving proposed modifications to CS&S policy and can add new members to the CS&S team following adequate discussion among existing members or pursuant to policy established by resolution of the Board. The Director of Community Support and Safety shall appoint a member of the CS&S team to serve as a deputy. Should the Director of Community Support and Safety be unavailable or unable to perform their duties, their day-to-day duties shall be handled by the deputy. However, this deputy shall not be made an officer of the Organization through this appointment, and shall work under the supervision of the President.

==Article 5: Meetings==
===Location and time===
The Board shall meet at least once every quarter of the fiscal year, and as deemed appropriate by the Board or President, at a time and place, including video, text, or telephone conference, prescribed by the Board or President.

===Special Meetings===
Special meetings of the Board may be called by one-third of the Board, or the President. Special meetings shall be held upon two days' notice, except that notice may be waived by any director or by attendance without objection by any director.

===Quorum and voting===
A quorum shall consist of a majority of currently appointed Directors of all classes but must never be below two (2) Directors. Any meeting that is adjourned may be continued without the presence of a quorum of the Board as long as all the Directors are given reasonable notice of the time and place such adjournment shall resume.

If there are ever fewer Directors on the Board of Directors than what constitutes the minimum quorum defined in (i) then the only action which may constituted is the election of new Directors.

===Action without meeting===
Any action which may be taken at a meeting of the Board, excluding amendments to these Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation, may be taken without a meeting, provided all Directors unanimously agree, and such unanimous consent is included in the minutes of the proceeding, filed with the corporate books/records, and sets forth the action taken by the Board.

==Article 6: Committees and Departments==
Standing or special committees may be created by the Board. Committees may consist of natural or legal persons that are not Directors, except for committees delegated authority by the Board. Any committee consisting of Directors may be delegated authority by the Board, in accordance with Wyoming state law.

The Board may create departments to delegate certain powers to act on behalf of the Board, provided the Board passes a resolution indicating such creation or delegation. Departments shall be lead by a Director of that department as appointed by the Board of Directors and this Director shall regularly inform and respond to the Board for all actions of the department. These reports shall be presented during Board meetings and may be recorded in organizational records and minutes.

===Rights Prohibited from being Delegated===
Pursuant to statute, the Board may not delegate the following powers to any committee or department:
# Authorize distributions;
# Approve dissolution, merger, consolidation or the sale, pledge or transfer of all or substantially all of the Foundation's assets;
# Elect, appoint or remove directors or fill vacancies on the board or on any of its committees; or
# Adopt, amend or repeal the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws.

==Article 7: Records==

The Foundation must keep a complete and accurate accounting and minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors within the corporate books/records.

===Retention of records===
The Foundation shall keep as permanent records all meeting minutes of the Board, all actions taken without a meeting by the Board, all actions taken by committees on behalf of the Board, and all waivers of notices of meetings.

===Accounting records===
The Foundation shall maintain appropriate accounting records.

===Legibility of records===
Any books, records, and minutes may be in any form capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time upon request.

===Right to inspect===
Any Director or Director representative has the right, upon written request delivered to the Foundation, to inspect and copy during usual business hours the following documents of the Foundation:

Articles of Incorporation;
These Bylaws;
Minutes of the Board proceedings;
Annual statements of affairs; and,
The other documents held at the principal address pursuant to these Bylaws.
The Foundation acknowledges and agrees that any obligation to produce corporate documents under this Article of these Bylaws shall be attached to the Secretary as part of their duties.

== Article 8: Special Corporate Acts==
===Execution of documents that dispose assets of the Foundation===
All contracts, deeds, documents, and instruments that acquire, transfer, exchange, sell, or dispose of any assets of the Foundation must be executed by the President to bind the Foundation. If the President is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the designated Vice-President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation. This Section does not apply to any checks, money orders, notes, or other financial instruments for direct payment of corporate funds which are subject to the below section of these Bylaws.

===Checks and Notes===
All authorizations to distribute, pay, or immediately draw upon the financial resources of the Foundation must be signed by the Treasurer, including any expense reimbursement or compensation payments to Directors, officers, employees, representatives, service providers, or contractors of the Foundation. If the Treasurer is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation.

===Conflicts of Interest in Special Corporate Acts===
If the President holds an interest that exists outside of the capacity of being President, then any agreement involving such interest must be signed by a separate individual officer to duly bind the Foundation to such an agreement or instrument.

===Consolidations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any consolidation or merger to be effective, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any merger which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.

===Reorganizations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any conversion of the Foundation to another organizational structure to be effective, it must follow the processes set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any conversion which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.

===Dissolution===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for the Foundation to be dissolved, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation.

==Article 9: Fiscal Year==
The fiscal year of the Foundation shall be divided into quarters of 3 months, ending in December.

==Article 10: Indemnification==
To the fullest extent permitted by Wyoming law, the Foundation shall indemnify its directors, officers, and agents against expenses and liabilities incurred in connection with service to the Foundation.

==Article 11: Amendments==
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board.

==Article 12: Dissolution==
The Foundation is created for charitable purposes. As such, any assets of the Foundation, if it is dissolved, shall go to an organization qualifying as exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

==Article 13: Credits==
Substantial portions are copied from the [https://meta.miraheze.org/wiki/WikiTide_Foundation/Bylaws WikiTide Foundation's bylaws, which are licensed under CC BY-SA].

[[Category:Board|Bylaws]]

Global Conduct Policy

2025-10-13T22:11:46Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Non-discrimination */

The '''WikiOasis Conduct Policy''' establishes the standards of behavior expected from all users on our platform. This policy aims to create a welcoming and respectful environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Violations of this policy may lead to various sanctions, which will be determined by local administrators. This is a Foundation Policy, and shall not be modified without prior assent of the Board of Directors.

==Prohibited Conduct==

===Harassment===
Harassment is strictly prohibited and encompasses any behavior intended to intimidate, belittle, or harm others. This includes, but is not limited to:
*'''Personal attacks:''' Engaging in name-calling, bullying, or other forms of personal insults.
*'''Threats:''' Making threats of violence or intimidation, either directly or indirectly.
*'''Derogatory comments:''' Using language that is offensive, discriminatory, or prejudiced against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
*'''Unwanted communication:''' Persistently contacting or stalking individuals in a manner that makes them uncomfortable.
*'''Privacy violations:''' Disclosing someone’s personal information or identity without their explicit consent.

===Inappropriate Behavior===
Users are expected to engage in constructive dialogue. Inappropriate behavior includes:
*'''Repeated attacks:''' Making multiple personal attacks against different users or groups.
*'''False accusations:''' Publicly making unfounded claims about other users’ behavior or intentions.
*'''Misattribution:''' Attributing statements or opinions to others without their consent or that misrepresent their views.

===Hate Speech===
Hate speech is not tolerated on WikiOasis. This includes any communication that incites violence or prejudicial action against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

===Personal Threats===
Making personal threats is strictly forbidden. This includes:
*'''Death threats:''' Any threats that imply harm or death to individuals.
*'''Threats of injury:''' Intimidating others with promises of physical harm.

==Standards==
Local administrators and community functionaries are expected to uphold a higher standard of conduct. They must not use their authority to harass, intimidate, or silence others. Any violations by functionaries will be taken seriously and may result in stricter sanctions.

==Enforcement==
Local administrators are responsible for the enforcement of this policy. Possible actions include:
*'''Warnings:''' Informing users of their violations and reminding them of the conduct policy.
*'''Blocking:''' Temporarily or permanently restricting access to users who repeatedly violate the policy.
*'''Content moderation:''' Reverting or hiding edits that violate this policy.

===Sanctions===
Sanctions for violations are at the discretion of local administrators and may vary based on the severity and context of the violation. Options include:
*'''Temporary bans:''' Short-term removal from the platform.
*'''Permanent bans:''' Long-term or permanent restrictions for serious or repeated violations.
*'''Global locking:''' Users who violate policies across multiple wikis may face global locking, restricting their access to all WikiOasis wikis.

==Non-discrimination==
The WikiOasis Foundation does not discriminate based on the following factors:
*Sex
*Gender identity/Gender expression
*Sexual orientation
*Race/ethnicity
*National origin
*or disability.
Users of the Foundation's services shall not discriminate based on any of these factors. Global bans may be instituted for violations of this policy.

===Complaint procedure===
One may file a complaint with the Compliance Officer, which shall be the President of the Foundation. It shall take the following form:
''I allege discrimination has occurred by the Foundation, its volunteers, or the users of its services. The description of my complaint is as follows:''

[[Category:Policies]]

Global Conduct Policy

2025-10-13T22:10:07Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Non-discrimination */

The '''WikiOasis Conduct Policy''' establishes the standards of behavior expected from all users on our platform. This policy aims to create a welcoming and respectful environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Violations of this policy may lead to various sanctions, which will be determined by local administrators. This is a Foundation Policy, and shall not be modified without prior assent of the Board of Directors.

==Prohibited Conduct==

===Harassment===
Harassment is strictly prohibited and encompasses any behavior intended to intimidate, belittle, or harm others. This includes, but is not limited to:
*'''Personal attacks:''' Engaging in name-calling, bullying, or other forms of personal insults.
*'''Threats:''' Making threats of violence or intimidation, either directly or indirectly.
*'''Derogatory comments:''' Using language that is offensive, discriminatory, or prejudiced against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
*'''Unwanted communication:''' Persistently contacting or stalking individuals in a manner that makes them uncomfortable.
*'''Privacy violations:''' Disclosing someone’s personal information or identity without their explicit consent.

===Inappropriate Behavior===
Users are expected to engage in constructive dialogue. Inappropriate behavior includes:
*'''Repeated attacks:''' Making multiple personal attacks against different users or groups.
*'''False accusations:''' Publicly making unfounded claims about other users’ behavior or intentions.
*'''Misattribution:''' Attributing statements or opinions to others without their consent or that misrepresent their views.

===Hate Speech===
Hate speech is not tolerated on WikiOasis. This includes any communication that incites violence or prejudicial action against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

===Personal Threats===
Making personal threats is strictly forbidden. This includes:
*'''Death threats:''' Any threats that imply harm or death to individuals.
*'''Threats of injury:''' Intimidating others with promises of physical harm.

==Standards==
Local administrators and community functionaries are expected to uphold a higher standard of conduct. They must not use their authority to harass, intimidate, or silence others. Any violations by functionaries will be taken seriously and may result in stricter sanctions.

==Enforcement==
Local administrators are responsible for the enforcement of this policy. Possible actions include:
*'''Warnings:''' Informing users of their violations and reminding them of the conduct policy.
*'''Blocking:''' Temporarily or permanently restricting access to users who repeatedly violate the policy.
*'''Content moderation:''' Reverting or hiding edits that violate this policy.

===Sanctions===
Sanctions for violations are at the discretion of local administrators and may vary based on the severity and context of the violation. Options include:
*'''Temporary bans:''' Short-term removal from the platform.
*'''Permanent bans:''' Long-term or permanent restrictions for serious or repeated violations.
*'''Global locking:''' Users who violate policies across multiple wikis may face global locking, restricting their access to all WikiOasis wikis.

==Non-discrimination==
The WikiOasis Foundation does not discriminate based on the following factors:
*Sex
*Gender identity/Gender expression
*Sexual orientation
*Race
*National origin
*or disability.
Users of the Foundation's services shall not discriminate based on any of these factors. Global bans may be instituted for violations of this policy.

===Complaint procedure===
One may file a complaint with the Compliance Officer, which shall be the President of the Foundation. It shall take the following form:
''I allege discrimination has occurred by the Foundation, its volunteers, or the users of its services. The description of my complaint is as follows:''

[[Category:Policies]]

ToS

2025-10-13T20:42:52Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: Redirected page to Terms of Service

#REDIRECT [[Terms of Service]]

Terms of Service

2025-10-13T19:57:53Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd:

These Terms are an agreement between you and the operators of WikiOasis, the WikiOasis Foundation (hereinafter refered to as "WikiOasis", or "we"). By using any WikiOasis service, or any wiki hosted by WikiOasis, you agree to these Terms. The Services are: the collection of websites hosted by WikiOasis

==Applicable Law and Courts==
These shall be governed under the federal law of the United States. If, for some reason, federal law does not cover what to do in a certain case, the state law of Wyoming shall apply. Any dispute shall be resolved through the Wyoming District Court and applicable appellate courts.

==Other Policies==
Various other policies may apply to your use of the services. You also agree to those.

==Our Rights==
We reserve the right to, with or without notice: Update these Terms, and remove you from the Services.

==Copyright==
Wikis may choose a license for their content in the software. However, no matter the wiki license, you grant WikiOasis irrevocable, non-exclusive permission to host the content you post onto the Services, or you certify that the copyright owner has done the same.

==Abuse==
Do not spam, vandalize, or otherwise abuse the Services. We make it our mission to provide quality services, so that educational wikis may run freely. Doing so hinders our mission. We reserve the right to stop your abuse in any way, including removal from the Services. Do not make contributions for pay without a disclosure of employer and client. We may remove you from the Services for undisclosed paid editing.

==Updates and Effective Date==
These Terms are effective immediately, and may be updated with or without notice.

Global bans

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'''Global bans''' are formal restrictions on ''people'' (not user accounts or IP addresses), designed to prevent their access to particular WikiOasis features.
== Community/Steward bans ==
Global bans can be instituted by Stewards or the community when all of the following apply:
*A user is persistently disruptive, preferably globally.
*A simple global lock would not suffice, for reasons that include the fact that a user is established.
*and the user is incorrigible, they have been given multiple warnings or blocks for their behavior.
== Other types of bans ==
The Community Support and Safety Team can institute global bans for Terms of Service or Foundation policy violations. The Technology Team can institute a global ban when it is critical to site infrastructure or security, and Community Support and Safety does not respond within a reasonable period of time.

Global Conduct Policy

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The '''WikiOasis Conduct Policy''' establishes the standards of behavior expected from all users on our platform. This policy aims to create a welcoming and respectful environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Violations of this policy may lead to various sanctions, which will be determined by local administrators. This is a Foundation Policy, and shall not be modified without prior assent of the Board of Directors.

==Prohibited Conduct==

===Harassment===
Harassment is strictly prohibited and encompasses any behavior intended to intimidate, belittle, or harm others. This includes, but is not limited to:
*'''Personal attacks:''' Engaging in name-calling, bullying, or other forms of personal insults.
*'''Threats:''' Making threats of violence or intimidation, either directly or indirectly.
*'''Derogatory comments:''' Using language that is offensive, discriminatory, or prejudiced against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
*'''Unwanted communication:''' Persistently contacting or stalking individuals in a manner that makes them uncomfortable.
*'''Privacy violations:''' Disclosing someone’s personal information or identity without their explicit consent.

===Inappropriate Behavior===
Users are expected to engage in constructive dialogue. Inappropriate behavior includes:
*'''Repeated attacks:''' Making multiple personal attacks against different users or groups.
*'''False accusations:''' Publicly making unfounded claims about other users’ behavior or intentions.
*'''Misattribution:''' Attributing statements or opinions to others without their consent or that misrepresent their views.

===Hate Speech===
Hate speech is not tolerated on WikiOasis. This includes any communication that incites violence or prejudicial action against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

===Personal Threats===
Making personal threats is strictly forbidden. This includes:
*'''Death threats:''' Any threats that imply harm or death to individuals.
*'''Threats of injury:''' Intimidating others with promises of physical harm.

==Standards==
Local administrators and community functionaries are expected to uphold a higher standard of conduct. They must not use their authority to harass, intimidate, or silence others. Any violations by functionaries will be taken seriously and may result in stricter sanctions.

==Enforcement==
Local administrators are responsible for the enforcement of this policy. Possible actions include:
*'''Warnings:''' Informing users of their violations and reminding them of the conduct policy.
*'''Blocking:''' Temporarily or permanently restricting access to users who repeatedly violate the policy.
*'''Content moderation:''' Reverting or hiding edits that violate this policy.

===Sanctions===
Sanctions for violations are at the discretion of local administrators and may vary based on the severity and context of the violation. Options include:
*'''Temporary bans:''' Short-term removal from the platform.
*'''Permanent bans:''' Long-term or permanent restrictions for serious or repeated violations.
*'''Global locking:''' Users who violate policies across multiple wikis may face global locking, restricting their access to all WikiOasis wikis.

==Non-discrimination==
The WikiOasis Foundation does not discriminate based on the following factors:
*Sex
*Gender identity
*Gender expression
*Sexual orientation
*Race
*Color
*National origin
*or disability.
Users of the Foundation's services shall not discriminate based on any of these factors. Global bans may be instituted for violations of this policy.

===Complaint procedure===
One may file a complaint with the Compliance Officer, which shall be the President of the Foundation. It shall take the following form:
''I allege discrimination has occurred by the Foundation, its volunteers, or the users of its services. The description of my complaint is as follows:''

[[Category:Policies]]

Global bans

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'''Global bans''' are formal measures instituted by Stewards, Community Support and Safety, the Technology Team, or the community.
Steward and community global bans are only instituted when all of the following apply:
*A user is persistently disruptive, preferably globally.
*A simple global lock would not suffice, for reasons that include the fact that a user is established.
*and the user is incorrigible, they have been given multiple warnings or blocks for their behavior.
The Technology Team can only institute a global ban when it is critical to site infrastructure or security, and Community Support and Safety does not respond within a reasonable period of time.
The Community Support and Safety Team can institute global bans for Terms of Service or Foundation policy violations or harassment.

Global bans

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'''Global bans''' are formal measures instituted by Stewards, Community Support and Safety, the Technology Team, or the community.

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Category:Board

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All pages regarding the '''[[Board|Board of Directors]]''' of the [[About|WikiOasis Foundation]].

[[Category:WikiOasis]]

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Requests for Comment

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'''Requests for Comment''' can be opened by any community member by making a new section on this page. Requests for Comment must concern one of the following, or else the RFC will be closed as cannot be undertaken:
*Global bans
*Changes to global (non-Foundation) or Meta's policies and processes
RFCs cannot be used to reverse the team's decisions regarding these issues, for that, you must use the [[Petition and Discussion process]].
__NEWSECTIONLINK__

Petition and Discussion process/Reversible decisions

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This page records all reversible decisions by the WikiOasis team.
Team members: Record all decisions by date, leaving your signature at the end of the decision taken.

Requests for Comment

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'''Requests for Comment''' can be opened by any community member by making a new section on this page. Requests for Comment must concern one of the following, or else the RFC will be closed as cannot be undertaken:
*Global bans
*Changes to the Steward team
*Changes to global (non-Foundation) or Meta's policies and processes
RFCs cannot be used to reverse the team's decisions regarding these issues, for that, you must use the [[Petition and Discussion process]].
__NEWSECTIONLINK__

Requests for Comment

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'''Requests for Comment''' can be opened by any community member by making a new section on this page. Requests for Comment must concern one of the following, or else the RFC will be closed as cannot be undertaken:
*Global bans
*Changes to the Steward team
*Changes to global (non-Foundation) or Meta's policies and processes
RFCs cannot be used to reverse the team's decisions regarding these issues, for that, you must use the [[Petition and Discussion process]].

__NEWSECTIONLINK__

Petition and Discussion process

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The '''Petition and Discussion process''' serves to give the community a say in most changes by the team.
The process goes as follows
*A community member initiates a petition to reverse one of the following decisions:
**Global bans, not by the Community Support and Safety team
**Changes to global (non-Foundation) policy and processes, and/or
**Changes to the Steward team.
*The petition gets at least 3 signatures from other community members, otherwise, it fails at this point
*A discussion opens. It must get a consensus to reverse the decision within 7 days. If there are 5 votes in favor and a clear consensus after a day has passed, the discussion shall be closed in favor of reversing the decision by the team, per WP:SNOW.

Stewards

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'''Stewards''' hold the highest level of access within the WikiOasis community, granting them the authority to utilize any part of the MediaWiki interface across all wikis.

==Authority==

Stewards are responsible for enforcing WikiOasis's global policies. In cases of increased requests for assistance, Stewards may delegate certain tasks to other users, such as Global Administrators, to manage routine actions.

==Roles==

Stewards assist wiki communities by addressing local issues such as disputes and disruptive behavior. They have the authority to assign permissions and utilize administrative tools (e.g., blocking, deleting, protecting) to maintain community order. Additionally, they handle global matters, including cross-wiki disruptions, global group assignments, account locks, and renaming.

Stewards serve as global CheckUsers and Suppressors across WikiOasis, as most wikis do not have local CheckUser or Suppressor roles. This allows them to remove content from the view of all non-stewards and access the technical data used by accounts to investigate abuse. They also function as Bureaucrats on Meta.

==Appointment==
Stewards can be elected after a request on [[Requests for Stewardship]], or by internal appointment by the Steward team. A steward elected by the former process shall have at least:
*A consensus to be appointed, and
*5 votes in favor

==Revocation==
Stewards can be removed via a revocation request on the [[Meta:Requests for permissions|permissions page]] that is clearly labeled as a revocation. The request must receive at least 5 votes in support, and a total 50% support ratio.

Stewards

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'''Stewards''' hold the highest level of access within the WikiOasis community, granting them the authority to utilize any part of the MediaWiki interface across all wikis.

==Authority==

Stewards are responsible for enforcing WikiOasis's global policies. In cases of increased requests for assistance, Stewards may delegate certain tasks to other users, such as Global Administrators, to manage routine actions.

==Roles==

Stewards assist wiki communities by addressing local issues such as disputes and disruptive behavior. They have the authority to assign permissions and utilize administrative tools (e.g., blocking, deleting, protecting) to maintain community order. Additionally, they handle global matters, including cross-wiki disruptions, global group assignments, account locks, and renaming.

Stewards serve as global CheckUsers and Suppressors across WikiOasis, as most wikis do not have local CheckUser or Suppressor roles. This allows them to remove content from the view of all non-stewards and access the technical data used by accounts to investigate abuse. They also function as Bureaucrats on Meta.

==Appointment==
Stewards can be elected after a request on [[Requests for Stewardship]]. The steward team will discuss the request and, if they deem the candidate could reasonably pass a vote, set up an election via SecurePoll. Discussion will occur on the permissions request, but voting will be done via SecurePoll. The election will last at least a week and will require at least 5 support votes and a support percentage of over 75%.

==Revocation==
Stewards can be removed via a revocation request on the [[Meta:Requests for permissions|permissions page]] that is clearly labeled as a revocation. The request must receive at least 5 votes in support, and a total 50% support ratio.

Stewards

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'''Stewards''' hold the highest level of access within the WikiOasis community, granting them the authority to utilize any part of the MediaWiki interface across all wikis.

==Authority==

Stewards are responsible for enforcing WikiOasis's global policies. In cases of increased requests for assistance, Stewards may delegate certain tasks to other users, such as Global Administrators, to manage routine actions.

==Roles==

Stewards assist wiki communities by addressing local issues such as disputes and disruptive behavior. They have the authority to assign permissions and utilize administrative tools (e.g., blocking, deleting, protecting) to maintain community order. Additionally, they handle global matters, including cross-wiki disruptions, global group assignments, account locks, and renaming.

Stewards serve as global CheckUsers and Suppressors across WikiOasis, as most wikis do not have local CheckUser or Suppressor roles. This allows them to remove content from the view of all non-stewards and access the technical data used by accounts to investigate abuse. They also function as Bureaucrats on Meta.

==Appointment==
Stewards can be elected after a request on [[Requests for Stewardship]]. At least 5 votes in support and a consensus to elect shall be required.

==Revocation==
Stewards can be removed via a revocation request on [[Requests for Stewardship]] that is clearly labeled as a revocation. The request must receive at least 5 votes in support, and a total 50% support ratio.

Stewards

2025-10-05T00:26:24Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Appointment */

'''Stewards''' hold the highest level of access within the WikiOasis community, granting them the authority to utilize any part of the MediaWiki interface across all wikis.

==Authority==

Stewards are responsible for enforcing WikiOasis's global policies. In cases of increased requests for assistance, Stewards may delegate certain tasks to other users, such as Global Administrators, to manage routine actions.

==Roles==

Stewards assist wiki communities by addressing local issues such as disputes and disruptive behavior. They have the authority to assign permissions and utilize administrative tools (e.g., blocking, deleting, protecting) to maintain community order. Additionally, they handle global matters, including cross-wiki disruptions, global group assignments, account locks, and renaming.

Stewards serve as global CheckUsers and Suppressors across WikiOasis, as most wikis do not have local CheckUser or Suppressor roles. This allows them to remove content from the view of all non-stewards and access the technical data used by accounts to investigate abuse. They also function as Bureaucrats on Meta.

==Appointment==
Stewards can be elected after a request on [[Requests for Stewardship]]. At least 5 votes in support and a consensus to elect shall be required.

==Revocation==
Stewards can be removed via a revocation request on the [[Meta:Requests for permissions|permissions page]] that is clearly labeled as a revocation. The request must receive at least 5 votes in support, and a total 50% support ratio.

Community Support and Safety

2025-10-04T17:33:37Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Scope of duties */

'''Community Support and Safety''' is the team of volunteers responsible for community support, trust and safety, and responding to serious incidents. They have access to various tools, including CheckUser and Oversight.
==Scope of duties==
Community Support and Safety usually responds to any of the following:
*General community support
*Trust incidents
** Technical security incidents (in collaboration with the [[Technology|Technology team]])
** Terms of service violations
** Copyright violations
** Harassment
*Safety incidents
** Harassment
** Terms of service violations
** Child pornography
** Extreme pornography
** Privacy and data protection incidents

==List of members==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Discord
|-
| [[User:Smhcristian|Smhcristian]] (director) || smhcristian
|-
| [[User:Tali64³|Tali64³]] || tali64
|-
| [[User:Justarandomamerican|Justarandomamerican]] || justarandomamerican
|-
| [[User:Dream Indigo|Dream Indigo]] || dreamindigo
|-
| [[User:Globe|Globe]] || the_globe12
|}

Community Support and Safety

2025-10-04T17:32:35Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Scope of duties */

'''Community Support and Safety''' is the team of volunteers responsible for community support, trust and safety, and responding to serious incidents. They have access to various tools, including CheckUser and Oversight.
==Scope of duties==
Community Support and Safety usually responds to any of the following:
*General community support
*Trust incidents
** Technical security incidents (in collaboration with the [[Technology|Technology team]]
** Terms of service violations
** Copyright violations
** Harassment
*Safety incidents
** Harassment
** Terms of service violations
** Child pornography
** Extreme pornography
** Privacy and data protection incidents

==List of members==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Discord
|-
| [[User:Smhcristian|Smhcristian]] (director) || smhcristian
|-
| [[User:Tali64³|Tali64³]] || tali64
|-
| [[User:Justarandomamerican|Justarandomamerican]] || justarandomamerican
|-
| [[User:Dream Indigo|Dream Indigo]] || dreamindigo
|-
| [[User:Globe|Globe]] || the_globe12
|}

Community Support and Safety

2025-10-04T17:31:57Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd:

'''Community Support and Safety''' is the team of volunteers responsible for community support, trust and safety, and responding to serious incidents. They have access to various tools, including CheckUser and Oversight.
==Scope of duties==
Community Support and Safety usually responds to any of the following:
*General community support
*Trust incidents
*: Technical security incidents (in collaboration with the [[Technology|Technology team]]
*: Terms of service violations
*: Copyright violations
*: Harassment
*Safety incidents
*: Harassment
*: Terms of service violations
*: Child pornography
*: Extreme pornography
*: Privacy and data protection incidents

==List of members==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Member !! Discord
|-
| [[User:Smhcristian|Smhcristian]] (director) || smhcristian
|-
| [[User:Tali64³|Tali64³]] || tali64
|-
| [[User:Justarandomamerican|Justarandomamerican]] || justarandomamerican
|-
| [[User:Dream Indigo|Dream Indigo]] || dreamindigo
|-
| [[User:Globe|Globe]] || the_globe12
|}

Community Support and Safety

2025-10-04T17:16:38Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: Created page with "'''Community Support and Safety''' is the team of volunteers responsible for community support, trust and safety, and responding to serious incidents. They have access to various tools, including CheckUser and Oversight. ==List of members=="

Privacy policy

2025-09-28T13:56:31Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Children's Privacy */ revise, per Foundation discord server

At WikiOasis, we value your privacy and prioritize the protection of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights regarding your data while using our services.

By accessing or using WikiOasis, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at stewards@wikioasis.org.

==Information We Collect==

===User Information===
When you create an account on WikiOasis, we collect personal information such as your username and password. You may also provide additional information, like your name, email address, and other preferences. This information helps us identify you and improve your experience on our platform.

===Usage Information===
We automatically collect certain information about your interactions with our site, including your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns. We may use cookies and similar technologies to gather this data, which helps us enhance our services and user experience, in addition to preventing abuse.

==Contributions==
Any content you contribute to WikiOasis, such as edits or comments, is public and will be associated with your username. Even if content is deleted, it may still be accessible by our team for archival purposes.

===Additional Wiki-Specific Policies===
Some wikis hosted on WikiOasis may have their own privacy policies that outline additional data collection practices. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how your data may be handled.

==Cookies==
WikiOasis uses cookies to enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and keeping you logged in. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of some features on our site.

===Sharing Your Information===

We are committed to protecting your information and will not sell or share it with third parties without your consent, except in the following situations:

*'''Service Providers:''' We may share information with trusted third-party service providers to assist in delivering our services.
*'''Legal Compliance:''' We may disclose your information in response to a legal request or to protect our rights and safety.

==Your Rights==

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

*'''Access:''' You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
*'''Correction:''' You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.
*'''Erasure:''' You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
*'''Objection:''' You can object to our processing of your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at stewards@wikioasis.org.

==Children's Privacy==

The WikiOasis Foundation Board respects a parent's right to choose if a child under 13 (or 16, where applicable) gets to be on the site. For that reason: We will not preemptively delete a child's data, we will delete a child's data upon request from a parent or legal guardian, and we will allow a child under 13 or 16 from the EU on the site on the privacy basis of legitimate interest.

==Security Breaches==

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you promptly via email and will post a notice on our website.

==Changes to This Privacy Policy==

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly. Continued use of our services after changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

==International Data Transfers==

Your information may be processed and stored on servers located outside your jurisdiction. By using WikiOasis, you consent to the transfer of your information across borders.

Board/Bylaws/Draft (8-12-2025)

2025-08-29T19:40:18Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: Justarandomamerican moved page Board/Bylaws/Draft (8-12-2025) to Board/Bylaws: Swap two pages

#REDIRECT [[Board/Bylaws]]

Board/Bylaws

2025-08-29T19:40:18Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: Justarandomamerican moved page Board/Bylaws/Draft (8-12-2025) to Board/Bylaws: Swap two pages

==Article 1: The Foundation==
===Name===
The name of this corporation is the WikiOasis Foundation (the "Foundation").

===Purpose===
Consistent with the Articles of Incorporation, and until such time that the Articles of Incorporation have been amended, this Foundation is formed to engage in any lawful public tax-exempt nonprofit business purpose, in compliance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

===Formation===
This Foundation is formed pursuant to the laws of the state of Wyoming, as stated in the Articles of Incorporation for the Foundation.

===Articles of Incorporation===
The Board of Directors (the "Board") acknowledges and agrees that they caused the Articles of Incorporation to be filed with the respective state office and all filing fees have been paid and satisfied.

===Registered Office===
The registered office of the corporation shall be set by the board, and may be, but need not be, identical with the principal office. The address of the registered office may be changed from time to time. The Board is obligated to maintain and update the corporate records on file with the Foundation's registered agent.

==Article 2: Membership==
This Foundation shall not have members.

==Article 3: The Board of Directors==
===Composition===
The Board shall include '''at least three directors appointed by the Board.'''

The Board may also include:
'''one initial director seat''' – This seat may only be filled by a person who was one of the initial directors appointed at incorporation. If the Board chooses not to appoint an initial director to this seat, it shall remain vacant and may not be filled unless an initial director is appointed, and up to '''three additional seats''', filled either by:
* Appointment by majority vote of the Board, or
* Election by the community of editors, contributing to WikiOasis Foundation-run sites.

The Board shall establish voting requirements for community-elected seats by Board policy.

===Vacancies===
All vacancies in the Board may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors, even if the remaining Directors do not constitute a quorum.

===General Powers===
The Board of Directors shall hold and exercise all corporate powers and shall manage the management of all the Foundation's affairs, property, and interests, as per the powers asserted by the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporations Act.

===Eligibility to serve===
Any natural person is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, subject to the other provisions of this section.

====Minor directors====
Directors who are under 18 years of age must have written parent or guardian consent to serve on the Board. Such consent shall be filed with the Secretary, and such consent must be renewed annually.

====Non-disclosure agreement====
All Directors must execute a non-disclosure agreement in a form provided for by Board policy before service as a Director.

===Initial Directors===
At least one, but up to nine initial directors shall be appointed by the incorporator at the time of incorporation. These appointees shall be considered to be initial directors, within the meaning of the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporation Act, and shall only be removed upon the expiry of their term or by the Board, with or without cause. The first election for community-elected directors shall be held as soon as practicable.

===Duration of Terms===
Directors may be appointed or elected for up to two year terms.
===Resignation===
A Director may resign at any time by providing written notice to the Secretary or President. Such resignation shall be effective immediately, unless a later date is specified in the notice.
===Removal of Directors===
A Director may be removed from the Board, at a meeting called specifically for the removal of a Director by two-thirds of the Board with or without cause.
===Remuneration===
The Board may adopt a resolution that results in Directors being paid reasonable remuneration for their service as Directors or provide for reimbursement of actual costs incurred in connection to Foundation activities. However, no Director shall receive excessive compensation while serving as Director. The Board shall exercise diligence in ensuring that no Director receives excessive compensation, including, but not limited to, by adopting a conflict of interest policy consistent with state and federal law.
===Loans===
Loans shall not be made by the Foundation to any Director.

==Article 4: Officers==
The officers shall consist of the:
* President,
* Vice President,
* Treasurer, and
* Secretary.

The Board may create officer positions and delegate authority to them to the maximum extent authorized by Wyoming law.

===Elections and terms===
All officers shall be elected annually by the Board.

===Roles and responsibilities===
The President shall have general supervision of the Foundation's daily affairs and shall perform all other duties as are incidental to the office or as required by resolution of the Board. The President shall keep the Board of Directors informed of Foundation activities through regular reports. For emergency and discretionary spending needs during the year, the President may authorize the Treasurer to carry out expenditures up to the amount previously authorized by the Board. The President shall not carry out expenditures directly unless authorized by resolution of the Board. The President may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the organization thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, any contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Organization, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed.

The Vice President may perform the duties of the President if the President is unable or unwilling to perform them.

The Secretary shall keep the books and records of the Foundation, including minutes of all Board meetings, and shall handle most correspondence from or to the Foundation.

The Treasurer shall:

* Have custody of all the Organization's monies and securities and keep regular books of account;
* Disburse the organization's funds in payment of the just demands against the Organization or as may be ordered by the Board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements;
* Provide the Board of Directors a financial report at least once every quarter of the fiscal year;
* Inform the Board of Directors on the financial health of the Organization; and
* Provide the Board with an account of all his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial conditions of the office properly required of him or her by the Board.

==Article 5: Meetings==
===Location and time===
The Board shall meet at least once every quarter of the fiscal year, and as deemed appropriate by the Board or President, at a time and place, including video, text, or telephone conference, prescribed by the Board or President.

===Special Meetings===
Special meetings of the Board may be called by one-third of the Board, or the President. Special meetings shall be held upon two days’ notice, except that notice may be waived by any director or by attendance without objection by any director.

===Quorum and voting===
A quorum shall consist of a majority of currently appointed Directors of all classes but must never be below two (2) Directors. Any meeting that is adjourned may be continued without the presence of a quorum of the Board as long as all the Directors are given reasonable notice of the time and place such adjournment shall resume.

If there are ever fewer Directors on the Board of Directors than what constitutes the minimum quorum defined in (i) then the only action which may constituted is the election of new Directors.

===Action without meeting===
Any action which may be taken at a meeting of the Board, excluding amendments to these Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation, may be taken without a meeting, provided all Directors unanimously agree, and such unanimous consent is included in the minutes of the proceeding, filed with the corporate books/records, and sets forth the action taken by the Board.

==Article 6: Committees and Departments==
Standing or special committees may be created by the Board. Committees may consist of natural or legal persons that are not Directors, except for committees delegated authority by the Board. Any committee consisting of Directors may be delegated authority by the Board, in accordance with Wyoming state law.

The Board may create departments to delegate certain powers to act on behalf of the Board, provided the Board passes a resolution indicating such creation or delegation. Departments shall be lead by a Director of that department as appointed by the Board of Directors and this Director shall regularly inform and respond to the Board for all actions of the department. These reports shall be presented during Board meetings and may be recorded in organizational records and minutes.

===Rights Prohibited from being Delegated===
Pursuant to statute, the Board may not delegate the following powers to any committee or department:
# Authorize distributions;
# Approve dissolution, merger, consolidation or the sale, pledge or transfer of all or substantially all of the Foundation's assets;
# Elect, appoint or remove directors or fill vacancies on the board or on any of its committees; or
# Adopt, amend or repeal the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws.

==Article 7: Records==

The Foundation must keep a complete and accurate accounting and minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors within the corporate books/records.

===Retention of records===
The Foundation shall keep as permanent records all meeting minutes of the Board, all actions taken without a meeting by the Board, all actions taken by committees on behalf of the Board, and all waivers of notices of meetings.

===Accounting records===
The Foundation shall maintain appropriate accounting records.

===Legibility of records===
Any books, records, and minutes may be in any form capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time upon request.

===Right to inspect===
Any Director or Director representative has the right, upon written request delivered to the Foundation, to inspect and copy during usual business hours the following documents of the Foundation:

Articles of Incorporation;
These Bylaws;
Minutes of the Board proceedings;
Annual statements of affairs; and,
The other documents held at the principal address pursuant to these Bylaws.
The Organization acknowledges and agrees that any obligation to produce corporate documents under this Article of these Bylaws shall be attached to the Secretary as part of their duties.

== Article 8: Special Corporate Acts==
===Execution of documents that dispose assets of the Foundation===
All contracts, deeds, documents, and instruments that acquire, transfer, exchange, sell, or dispose of any assets of the Foundation must be executed by the President to bind the Foundation. If the President is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the designated Vice-President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation. This Section does not apply to any checks, money orders, notes, or other financial instruments for direct payment of corporate funds which are subject to the below section of these Bylaws.

===Checks and Notes===
All authorizations to distribute, pay, or immediately draw upon the financial resources of the Foundation must be signed by the Treasurer, including any expense reimbursement or compensation payments to Directors, officers, employees, representatives, service providers, or contractors of the Foundation. If the Treasurer is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation.

===Conflicts of Interest in Special Corporate Acts===
If the President holds an interest that exists outside of the capacity of being President, then any agreement involving such interest must be signed by a separate individual officer to duly bind the Foundation to such an agreement or instrument.
===Consolidations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any consolidation or merger to be effective, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any merger which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.
===Reorganizations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any conversion of the Foundation to another organizational structure to be effective, it must follow the processes set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any conversion which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.

===Dissolution===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for the Foundation to be dissolved, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation.

==Article 9: Fiscal Year==
The fiscal year of the Foundation shall be divided into quarters of 3 months, ending in December.

==Article 10: Indemnification==
To the fullest extent permitted by Wyoming law, the Foundation shall indemnify its directors, officers, and agents against expenses and liabilities incurred in connection with service to the Foundation.

==Article 11: Amendments==
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board.

==Article 12: Dissolution==
The Foundation is created for charitable purposes. As such, any assets of the Foundation, if it is dissolved, shall go to an organization qualifying as exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

==Article 13: Credits==
Substantial portions are copied from the [https://meta.miraheze.org/wiki/WikiTide_Foundation/Bylaws WikiTide Foundation's bylaws, which are licensed under CC BY-SA.]

Board/Bylaws

2025-08-29T19:32:44Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Article 11: Amendments */

==Article 1: The Foundation==
===Name===
The name of this corporation is the WikiOasis Foundation (the "Foundation").

===Purpose===
Consistent with the Articles of Incorporation, and until such time that the Articles of Incorporation have been amended, this Foundation is formed to engage in any lawful public tax-exempt nonprofit business purpose, in compliance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

===Formation===
This Foundation is formed pursuant to the laws of the state of Wyoming, as stated in the Articles of Incorporation for the Foundation.

===Articles of Incorporation===
The Board of Directors (the "Board") acknowledges and agrees that they caused the Articles of Incorporation to be filed with the respective state office and all filing fees have been paid and satisfied.

===Registered Office===
The registered office of the corporation shall be set by the board, and may be, but need not be, identical with the principal office. The address of the registered office may be changed from time to time. The Board is obligated to maintain and update the corporate records on file with the Foundation's registered agent.

==Article 2: Membership==
This Foundation shall not have members.

==Article 3: The Board of Directors==
===Composition===
The Board shall include '''at least three directors appointed by the Board.'''

The Board may also include:
'''one initial director seat''' – This seat may only be filled by a person who was one of the initial directors appointed at incorporation. If the Board chooses not to appoint an initial director to this seat, it shall remain vacant and may not be filled unless an initial director is appointed, and up to '''three additional seats''', filled either by:
* Appointment by majority vote of the Board, or
* Election by the community of editors, contributing to WikiOasis Foundation-run sites.

The Board shall establish voting requirements for community-elected seats by Board policy.

===Vacancies===
All vacancies in the Board may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors, even if the remaining Directors do not constitute a quorum.

===General Powers===
The Board of Directors shall hold and exercise all corporate powers and shall manage the management of all the Foundation's affairs, property, and interests, as per the powers asserted by the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporations Act.

===Eligibility to serve===
Any natural person is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, subject to the other provisions of this section.

====Minor directors====
Directors who are under 18 years of age must have written parent or guardian consent to serve on the Board. Such consent shall be filed with the Secretary, and such consent must be renewed annually.

====Non-disclosure agreement====
All Directors must execute a non-disclosure agreement in a form provided for by Board policy before service as a Director.

===Initial Directors===
At least one, but up to nine initial directors shall be appointed by the incorporator at the time of incorporation. These appointees shall be considered to be initial directors, within the meaning of the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporation Act, and shall only be removed upon the expiry of their term or by the Board, with or without cause. The first election for community-elected directors shall be held as soon as practicable.

===Duration of Terms===
Directors may be appointed or elected for up to two year terms.
===Resignation===
A Director may resign at any time by providing written notice to the Secretary or President. Such resignation shall be effective immediately, unless a later date is specified in the notice.
===Removal of Directors===
A Director may be removed from the Board, at a meeting called specifically for the removal of a Director by two-thirds of the Board with or without cause.
===Remuneration===
The Board may adopt a resolution that results in Directors being paid reasonable remuneration for their service as Directors or provide for reimbursement of actual costs incurred in connection to Foundation activities. However, no Director shall receive excessive compensation while serving as Director. The Board shall exercise diligence in ensuring that no Director receives excessive compensation, including, but not limited to, by adopting a conflict of interest policy consistent with state and federal law.
===Loans===
Loans shall not be made by the Foundation to any Director.

==Article 4: Officers==
The officers shall consist of the:
* President,
* Vice President,
* Treasurer, and
* Secretary.

The Board may create officer positions and delegate authority to them to the maximum extent authorized by Wyoming law.

===Elections and terms===
All officers shall be elected annually by the Board.

===Roles and responsibilities===
The President shall have general supervision of the Foundation's daily affairs and shall perform all other duties as are incidental to the office or as required by resolution of the Board. The President shall keep the Board of Directors informed of Foundation activities through regular reports. For emergency and discretionary spending needs during the year, the President may authorize the Treasurer to carry out expenditures up to the amount previously authorized by the Board. The President shall not carry out expenditures directly unless authorized by resolution of the Board. The President may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the organization thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, any contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Organization, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed.

The Vice President may perform the duties of the President if the President is unable or unwilling to perform them.

The Secretary shall keep the books and records of the Foundation, including minutes of all Board meetings, and shall handle most correspondence from or to the Foundation.

The Treasurer shall:

* Have custody of all the Organization's monies and securities and keep regular books of account;
* Disburse the organization's funds in payment of the just demands against the Organization or as may be ordered by the Board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements;
* Provide the Board of Directors a financial report at least once every quarter of the fiscal year;
* Inform the Board of Directors on the financial health of the Organization; and
* Provide the Board with an account of all his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial conditions of the office properly required of him or her by the Board.

==Article 5: Meetings==
===Location and time===
The Board shall meet at least once every quarter of the fiscal year, and as deemed appropriate by the Board or President, at a time and place, including video, text, or telephone conference, prescribed by the Board or President.

===Special Meetings===
Special meetings of the Board may be called by one-third of the Board, or the President. Special meetings shall be held upon two days’ notice, except that notice may be waived by any director or by attendance without objection by any director.

===Quorum and voting===
A quorum shall consist of a majority of currently appointed Directors of all classes but must never be below two (2) Directors. Any meeting that is adjourned may be continued without the presence of a quorum of the Board as long as all the Directors are given reasonable notice of the time and place such adjournment shall resume.

If there are ever fewer Directors on the Board of Directors than what constitutes the minimum quorum defined in (i) then the only action which may constituted is the election of new Directors.

===Action without meeting===
Any action which may be taken at a meeting of the Board, excluding amendments to these Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation, may be taken without a meeting, provided all Directors unanimously agree, and such unanimous consent is included in the minutes of the proceeding, filed with the corporate books/records, and sets forth the action taken by the Board.

==Article 6: Committees and Departments==
Standing or special committees may be created by the Board. Committees may consist of natural or legal persons that are not Directors, except for committees delegated authority by the Board. Any committee consisting of Directors may be delegated authority by the Board, in accordance with Wyoming state law.

The Board may create departments to delegate certain powers to act on behalf of the Board, provided the Board passes a resolution indicating such creation or delegation. Departments shall be lead by a Director of that department as appointed by the Board of Directors and this Director shall regularly inform and respond to the Board for all actions of the department. These reports shall be presented during Board meetings and may be recorded in organizational records and minutes.

===Rights Prohibited from being Delegated===
Pursuant to statute, the Board may not delegate the following powers to any committee or department:
# Authorize distributions;
# Approve dissolution, merger, consolidation or the sale, pledge or transfer of all or substantially all of the Foundation's assets;
# Elect, appoint or remove directors or fill vacancies on the board or on any of its committees; or
# Adopt, amend or repeal the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws.

==Article 7: Records==

The Foundation must keep a complete and accurate accounting and minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors within the corporate books/records.

===Retention of records===
The Foundation shall keep as permanent records all meeting minutes of the Board, all actions taken without a meeting by the Board, all actions taken by committees on behalf of the Board, and all waivers of notices of meetings.

===Accounting records===
The Foundation shall maintain appropriate accounting records.

===Legibility of records===
Any books, records, and minutes may be in any form capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time upon request.

===Right to inspect===
Any Director or Director representative has the right, upon written request delivered to the Foundation, to inspect and copy during usual business hours the following documents of the Foundation:

Articles of Incorporation;
These Bylaws;
Minutes of the Board proceedings;
Annual statements of affairs; and,
The other documents held at the principal address pursuant to these Bylaws.
The Organization acknowledges and agrees that any obligation to produce corporate documents under this Article of these Bylaws shall be attached to the Secretary as part of their duties.

== Article 8: Special Corporate Acts==
===Execution of documents that dispose assets of the Foundation===
All contracts, deeds, documents, and instruments that acquire, transfer, exchange, sell, or dispose of any assets of the Foundation must be executed by the President to bind the Foundation. If the President is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the designated Vice-President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation. This Section does not apply to any checks, money orders, notes, or other financial instruments for direct payment of corporate funds which are subject to the below section of these Bylaws.

===Checks and Notes===
All authorizations to distribute, pay, or immediately draw upon the financial resources of the Foundation must be signed by the Treasurer, including any expense reimbursement or compensation payments to Directors, officers, employees, representatives, service providers, or contractors of the Foundation. If the Treasurer is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation.

===Conflicts of Interest in Special Corporate Acts===
If the President holds an interest that exists outside of the capacity of being President, then any agreement involving such interest must be signed by a separate individual officer to duly bind the Foundation to such an agreement or instrument.
===Consolidations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any consolidation or merger to be effective, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any merger which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.
===Reorganizations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any conversion of the Foundation to another organizational structure to be effective, it must follow the processes set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any conversion which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.

===Dissolution===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for the Foundation to be dissolved, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation.

==Article 9: Fiscal Year==
The fiscal year of the Foundation shall be divided into quarters of 3 months, ending in December.

==Article 10: Indemnification==
To the fullest extent permitted by Wyoming law, the Foundation shall indemnify its directors, officers, and agents against expenses and liabilities incurred in connection with service to the Foundation.

==Article 11: Amendments==
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board.

==Article 12: Dissolution==
The Foundation is created for charitable purposes. As such, any assets of the Foundation, if it is dissolved, shall go to an organization qualifying as exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

==Article 13: Credits==
Substantial portions are copied from the [https://meta.miraheze.org/wiki/WikiTide_Foundation/Bylaws WikiTide Foundation's bylaws, which are licensed under CC BY-SA.]

Board/Bylaws

2025-08-29T19:31:22Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Article 9: Fiscal Year */

==Article 1: The Foundation==
===Name===
The name of this corporation is the WikiOasis Foundation (the "Foundation").

===Purpose===
Consistent with the Articles of Incorporation, and until such time that the Articles of Incorporation have been amended, this Foundation is formed to engage in any lawful public tax-exempt nonprofit business purpose, in compliance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

===Formation===
This Foundation is formed pursuant to the laws of the state of Wyoming, as stated in the Articles of Incorporation for the Foundation.

===Articles of Incorporation===
The Board of Directors (the "Board") acknowledges and agrees that they caused the Articles of Incorporation to be filed with the respective state office and all filing fees have been paid and satisfied.

===Registered Office===
The registered office of the corporation shall be set by the board, and may be, but need not be, identical with the principal office. The address of the registered office may be changed from time to time. The Board is obligated to maintain and update the corporate records on file with the Foundation's registered agent.

==Article 2: Membership==
This Foundation shall not have members.

==Article 3: The Board of Directors==
===Composition===
The Board shall include '''at least three directors appointed by the Board.'''

The Board may also include:
'''one initial director seat''' – This seat may only be filled by a person who was one of the initial directors appointed at incorporation. If the Board chooses not to appoint an initial director to this seat, it shall remain vacant and may not be filled unless an initial director is appointed, and up to '''three additional seats''', filled either by:
* Appointment by majority vote of the Board, or
* Election by the community of editors, contributing to WikiOasis Foundation-run sites.

The Board shall establish voting requirements for community-elected seats by Board policy.

===Vacancies===
All vacancies in the Board may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors, even if the remaining Directors do not constitute a quorum.

===General Powers===
The Board of Directors shall hold and exercise all corporate powers and shall manage the management of all the Foundation's affairs, property, and interests, as per the powers asserted by the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporations Act.

===Eligibility to serve===
Any natural person is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, subject to the other provisions of this section.

====Minor directors====
Directors who are under 18 years of age must have written parent or guardian consent to serve on the Board. Such consent shall be filed with the Secretary, and such consent must be renewed annually.

====Non-disclosure agreement====
All Directors must execute a non-disclosure agreement in a form provided for by Board policy before service as a Director.

===Initial Directors===
At least one, but up to nine initial directors shall be appointed by the incorporator at the time of incorporation. These appointees shall be considered to be initial directors, within the meaning of the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporation Act, and shall only be removed upon the expiry of their term or by the Board, with or without cause. The first election for community-elected directors shall be held as soon as practicable.

===Duration of Terms===
Directors may be appointed or elected for up to two year terms.
===Resignation===
A Director may resign at any time by providing written notice to the Secretary or President. Such resignation shall be effective immediately, unless a later date is specified in the notice.
===Removal of Directors===
A Director may be removed from the Board, at a meeting called specifically for the removal of a Director by two-thirds of the Board with or without cause.
===Remuneration===
The Board may adopt a resolution that results in Directors being paid reasonable remuneration for their service as Directors or provide for reimbursement of actual costs incurred in connection to Foundation activities. However, no Director shall receive excessive compensation while serving as Director. The Board shall exercise diligence in ensuring that no Director receives excessive compensation, including, but not limited to, by adopting a conflict of interest policy consistent with state and federal law.
===Loans===
Loans shall not be made by the Foundation to any Director.

==Article 4: Officers==
The officers shall consist of the:
* President,
* Vice President,
* Treasurer, and
* Secretary.

The Board may create officer positions and delegate authority to them to the maximum extent authorized by Wyoming law.

===Elections and terms===
All officers shall be elected annually by the Board.

===Roles and responsibilities===
The President shall have general supervision of the Foundation's daily affairs and shall perform all other duties as are incidental to the office or as required by resolution of the Board. The President shall keep the Board of Directors informed of Foundation activities through regular reports. For emergency and discretionary spending needs during the year, the President may authorize the Treasurer to carry out expenditures up to the amount previously authorized by the Board. The President shall not carry out expenditures directly unless authorized by resolution of the Board. The President may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the organization thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, any contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Organization, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed.

The Vice President may perform the duties of the President if the President is unable or unwilling to perform them.

The Secretary shall keep the books and records of the Foundation, including minutes of all Board meetings, and shall handle most correspondence from or to the Foundation.

The Treasurer shall:

* Have custody of all the Organization's monies and securities and keep regular books of account;
* Disburse the organization's funds in payment of the just demands against the Organization or as may be ordered by the Board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements;
* Provide the Board of Directors a financial report at least once every quarter of the fiscal year;
* Inform the Board of Directors on the financial health of the Organization; and
* Provide the Board with an account of all his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial conditions of the office properly required of him or her by the Board.

==Article 5: Meetings==
===Location and time===
The Board shall meet at least once every quarter of the fiscal year, and as deemed appropriate by the Board or President, at a time and place, including video, text, or telephone conference, prescribed by the Board or President.

===Special Meetings===
Special meetings of the Board may be called by one-third of the Board, or the President. Special meetings shall be held upon two days’ notice, except that notice may be waived by any director or by attendance without objection by any director.

===Quorum and voting===
A quorum shall consist of a majority of currently appointed Directors of all classes but must never be below two (2) Directors. Any meeting that is adjourned may be continued without the presence of a quorum of the Board as long as all the Directors are given reasonable notice of the time and place such adjournment shall resume.

If there are ever fewer Directors on the Board of Directors than what constitutes the minimum quorum defined in (i) then the only action which may constituted is the election of new Directors.

===Action without meeting===
Any action which may be taken at a meeting of the Board, excluding amendments to these Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation, may be taken without a meeting, provided all Directors unanimously agree, and such unanimous consent is included in the minutes of the proceeding, filed with the corporate books/records, and sets forth the action taken by the Board.

==Article 6: Committees and Departments==
Standing or special committees may be created by the Board. Committees may consist of natural or legal persons that are not Directors, except for committees delegated authority by the Board. Any committee consisting of Directors may be delegated authority by the Board, in accordance with Wyoming state law.

The Board may create departments to delegate certain powers to act on behalf of the Board, provided the Board passes a resolution indicating such creation or delegation. Departments shall be lead by a Director of that department as appointed by the Board of Directors and this Director shall regularly inform and respond to the Board for all actions of the department. These reports shall be presented during Board meetings and may be recorded in organizational records and minutes.

===Rights Prohibited from being Delegated===
Pursuant to statute, the Board may not delegate the following powers to any committee or department:
# Authorize distributions;
# Approve dissolution, merger, consolidation or the sale, pledge or transfer of all or substantially all of the Foundation's assets;
# Elect, appoint or remove directors or fill vacancies on the board or on any of its committees; or
# Adopt, amend or repeal the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws.

==Article 7: Records==

The Foundation must keep a complete and accurate accounting and minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors within the corporate books/records.

===Retention of records===
The Foundation shall keep as permanent records all meeting minutes of the Board, all actions taken without a meeting by the Board, all actions taken by committees on behalf of the Board, and all waivers of notices of meetings.

===Accounting records===
The Foundation shall maintain appropriate accounting records.

===Legibility of records===
Any books, records, and minutes may be in any form capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time upon request.

===Right to inspect===
Any Director or Director representative has the right, upon written request delivered to the Foundation, to inspect and copy during usual business hours the following documents of the Foundation:

Articles of Incorporation;
These Bylaws;
Minutes of the Board proceedings;
Annual statements of affairs; and,
The other documents held at the principal address pursuant to these Bylaws.
The Organization acknowledges and agrees that any obligation to produce corporate documents under this Article of these Bylaws shall be attached to the Secretary as part of their duties.

== Article 8: Special Corporate Acts==
===Execution of documents that dispose assets of the Foundation===
All contracts, deeds, documents, and instruments that acquire, transfer, exchange, sell, or dispose of any assets of the Foundation must be executed by the President to bind the Foundation. If the President is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the designated Vice-President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation. This Section does not apply to any checks, money orders, notes, or other financial instruments for direct payment of corporate funds which are subject to the below section of these Bylaws.

===Checks and Notes===
All authorizations to distribute, pay, or immediately draw upon the financial resources of the Foundation must be signed by the Treasurer, including any expense reimbursement or compensation payments to Directors, officers, employees, representatives, service providers, or contractors of the Foundation. If the Treasurer is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation.

===Conflicts of Interest in Special Corporate Acts===
If the President holds an interest that exists outside of the capacity of being President, then any agreement involving such interest must be signed by a separate individual officer to duly bind the Foundation to such an agreement or instrument.
===Consolidations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any consolidation or merger to be effective, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any merger which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.
===Reorganizations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any conversion of the Foundation to another organizational structure to be effective, it must follow the processes set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any conversion which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.

===Dissolution===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for the Foundation to be dissolved, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation.

==Article 9: Fiscal Year==
The fiscal year of the Foundation shall be divided into quarters of 3 months, ending in December.

==Article 10: Indemnification==
To the fullest extent permitted by Wyoming law, the Foundation shall indemnify its directors, officers, and agents against expenses and liabilities incurred in connection with service to the Foundation.

==Article 11: Amendments==
These bylaws are temporary until the Foundation consults with an attorney, and may be amended by a majority vote of the Board.

==Article 12: Dissolution==
The Foundation is created for charitable purposes. As such, any assets of the Foundation, if it is dissolved, shall go to an organization qualifying as exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

==Article 13: Credits==
Substantial portions are copied from the [https://meta.miraheze.org/wiki/WikiTide_Foundation/Bylaws WikiTide Foundation's bylaws, which are licensed under CC BY-SA.]

Board/Bylaws

2025-08-29T12:06:01Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: Reverted edits by Justarandomamerican (talk) to last revision by Dream Indigo

==Article 1: The Foundation==
===Name===
The name of this corporation is the WikiOasis Foundation (the "Foundation").

===Purpose===
Consistent with the Articles of Incorporation, and until such time that the Articles of Incorporation have been amended, this Foundation is formed to engage in any lawful public tax-exempt nonprofit business purpose, in compliance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

===Formation===
This Foundation is formed pursuant to the laws of the state of Wyoming, as stated in the Articles of Incorporation for the Foundation.

===Articles of Incorporation===
The Board of Directors (the "Board") acknowledges and agrees that they caused the Articles of Incorporation to be filed with the respective state office and all filing fees have been paid and satisfied.

===Registered Office===
The registered office of the corporation shall be set by the board, and may be, but need not be, identical with the principal office. The address of the registered office may be changed from time to time. The Board is obligated to maintain and update the corporate records on file with the Foundation's registered agent.

==Article 2: Membership==
This Foundation shall not have members.

==Article 3: The Board of Directors==
===Composition===
The Board shall include '''at least three directors appointed by the Board.'''

The Board may also include:
'''one initial director seat''' – This seat may only be filled by a person who was one of the initial directors appointed at incorporation. If the Board chooses not to appoint an initial director to this seat, it shall remain vacant and may not be filled unless an initial director is appointed, and up to '''three additional seats''', filled either by:
* Appointment by majority vote of the Board, or
* Election by the community of editors, contributing to WikiOasis Foundation-run sites.

The Board shall establish voting requirements for community-elected seats by Board policy.

===Vacancies===
All vacancies in the Board may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors, even if the remaining Directors do not constitute a quorum.

===General Powers===
The Board of Directors shall hold and exercise all corporate powers and shall manage the management of all the Foundation's affairs, property, and interests, as per the powers asserted by the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporations Act.

===Eligibility to serve===
Any natural person is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, subject to the other provisions of this section.

====Minor directors====
Directors who are under 18 years of age must have written parent or guardian consent to serve on the Board. Such consent shall be filed with the Secretary, and such consent must be renewed annually.

====Non-disclosure agreement====
All Directors must execute a non-disclosure agreement in a form provided for by Board policy before service as a Director.

===Initial Directors===
At least one, but up to nine initial directors shall be appointed by the incorporator at the time of incorporation. These appointees shall be considered to be initial directors, within the meaning of the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporation Act, and shall only be removed upon the expiry of their term or by the Board, with or without cause. The first election for community-elected directors shall be held as soon as practicable.

===Duration of Terms===
Directors may be appointed or elected for up to two year terms.
===Resignation===
A Director may resign at any time by providing written notice to the Secretary or President. Such resignation shall be effective immediately, unless a later date is specified in the notice.
===Removal of Directors===
A Director may be removed from the Board, at a meeting called specifically for the removal of a Director by two-thirds of the Board with or without cause.
===Remuneration===
The Board may adopt a resolution that results in Directors being paid reasonable remuneration for their service as Directors or provide for reimbursement of actual costs incurred in connection to Foundation activities. However, no Director shall receive excessive compensation while serving as Director. The Board shall exercise diligence in ensuring that no Director receives excessive compensation, including, but not limited to, by adopting a conflict of interest policy consistent with state and federal law.
===Loans===
Loans shall not be made by the Foundation to any Director.

==Article 4: Officers==
The officers shall consist of the:
* President,
* Vice President,
* Treasurer, and
* Secretary.

The Board may create officer positions and delegate authority to them to the maximum extent authorized by Wyoming law.

===Elections and terms===
All officers shall be elected annually by the Board.

===Roles and responsibilities===
The President shall have general supervision of the Foundation's daily affairs and shall perform all other duties as are incidental to the office or as required by resolution of the Board. The President shall keep the Board of Directors informed of Foundation activities through regular reports. For emergency and discretionary spending needs during the year, the President may authorize the Treasurer to carry out expenditures up to the amount previously authorized by the Board. The President shall not carry out expenditures directly unless authorized by resolution of the Board. The President may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the organization thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, any contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Organization, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed.

The Vice President may perform the duties of the President if the President is unable or unwilling to perform them.

The Secretary shall keep the books and records of the Foundation, including minutes of all Board meetings, and shall handle most correspondence from or to the Foundation.

The Treasurer shall:

* Have custody of all the Organization's monies and securities and keep regular books of account;
* Disburse the organization's funds in payment of the just demands against the Organization or as may be ordered by the Board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements;
* Provide the Board of Directors a financial report at least once every quarter of the fiscal year;
* Inform the Board of Directors on the financial health of the Organization; and
* Provide the Board with an account of all his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial conditions of the office properly required of him or her by the Board.

==Article 5: Meetings==
===Location and time===
The Board shall meet at least once every quarter of the fiscal year, and as deemed appropriate by the Board or President, at a time and place, including video, text, or telephone conference, prescribed by the Board or President.

===Special Meetings===
Special meetings of the Board may be called by one-third of the Board, or the President. Special meetings shall be held upon two days’ notice, except that notice may be waived by any director or by attendance without objection by any director.

===Quorum and voting===
A quorum shall consist of a majority of currently appointed Directors of all classes but must never be below two (2) Directors. Any meeting that is adjourned may be continued without the presence of a quorum of the Board as long as all the Directors are given reasonable notice of the time and place such adjournment shall resume.

If there are ever fewer Directors on the Board of Directors than what constitutes the minimum quorum defined in (i) then the only action which may constituted is the election of new Directors.

===Action without meeting===
Any action which may be taken at a meeting of the Board, excluding amendments to these Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation, may be taken without a meeting, provided all Directors unanimously agree, and such unanimous consent is included in the minutes of the proceeding, filed with the corporate books/records, and sets forth the action taken by the Board.

==Article 6: Committees and Departments==
Standing or special committees may be created by the Board. Committees may consist of natural or legal persons that are not Directors, except for committees delegated authority by the Board. Any committee consisting of Directors may be delegated authority by the Board, in accordance with Wyoming state law.

The Board may create departments to delegate certain powers to act on behalf of the Board, provided the Board passes a resolution indicating such creation or delegation. Departments shall be lead by a Director of that department as appointed by the Board of Directors and this Director shall regularly inform and respond to the Board for all actions of the department. These reports shall be presented during Board meetings and may be recorded in organizational records and minutes.

===Rights Prohibited from being Delegated===
Pursuant to statute, the Board may not delegate the following powers to any committee or department:
# Authorize distributions;
# Approve dissolution, merger, consolidation or the sale, pledge or transfer of all or substantially all of the Foundation's assets;
# Elect, appoint or remove directors or fill vacancies on the board or on any of its committees; or
# Adopt, amend or repeal the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws.

==Article 7: Records==

The Foundation must keep a complete and accurate accounting and minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors within the corporate books/records.

===Retention of records===
The Foundation shall keep as permanent records all meeting minutes of the Board, all actions taken without a meeting by the Board, all actions taken by committees on behalf of the Board, and all waivers of notices of meetings.

===Accounting records===
The Foundation shall maintain appropriate accounting records.

===Legibility of records===
Any books, records, and minutes may be in any form capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time upon request.

===Right to inspect===
Any Director or Director representative has the right, upon written request delivered to the Foundation, to inspect and copy during usual business hours the following documents of the Foundation:

Articles of Incorporation;
These Bylaws;
Minutes of the Board proceedings;
Annual statements of affairs; and,
The other documents held at the principal address pursuant to these Bylaws.
The Organization acknowledges and agrees that any obligation to produce corporate documents under this Article of these Bylaws shall be attached to the Secretary as part of their duties.

== Article 8: Special Corporate Acts==
===Execution of documents that dispose assets of the Foundation===
All contracts, deeds, documents, and instruments that acquire, transfer, exchange, sell, or dispose of any assets of the Foundation must be executed by the President to bind the Foundation. If the President is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the designated Vice-President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation. This Section does not apply to any checks, money orders, notes, or other financial instruments for direct payment of corporate funds which are subject to the below section of these Bylaws.

===Checks and Notes===
All authorizations to distribute, pay, or immediately draw upon the financial resources of the Foundation must be signed by the Treasurer, including any expense reimbursement or compensation payments to Directors, officers, employees, representatives, service providers, or contractors of the Foundation. If the Treasurer is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation.

===Conflicts of Interest in Special Corporate Acts===
If the President holds an interest that exists outside of the capacity of being President, then any agreement involving such interest must be signed by a separate individual officer to duly bind the Foundation to such an agreement or instrument.
===Consolidations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any consolidation or merger to be effective, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any merger which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.
===Reorganizations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any conversion of the Foundation to another organizational structure to be effective, it must follow the processes set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any conversion which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.

===Dissolution===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for the Foundation to be dissolved, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation.

==Article 9: Fiscal Year==
The fiscal year of the Foundation shall be set by the Board, but shall end in December.

==Article 10: Indemnification==
To the fullest extent permitted by Wyoming law, the Foundation shall indemnify its directors, officers, and agents against expenses and liabilities incurred in connection with service to the Foundation.

==Article 11: Amendments==
These bylaws are temporary until the Foundation consults with an attorney, and may be amended by a majority vote of the Board.

==Article 12: Dissolution==
The Foundation is created for charitable purposes. As such, any assets of the Foundation, if it is dissolved, shall go to an organization qualifying as exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

==Article 13: Credits==
Substantial portions are copied from the [https://meta.miraheze.org/wiki/WikiTide_Foundation/Bylaws WikiTide Foundation's bylaws, which are licensed under CC BY-SA.]

Board/Bylaws

2025-08-29T11:44:54Z

WikiOasisGDPR89db027ac3be3fc95a503d1c35c11ccd: /* Article 9: Fiscal Year */

==Article 1: The Foundation==
===Name===
The name of this corporation is the WikiOasis Foundation (the "Foundation").

===Purpose===
Consistent with the Articles of Incorporation, and until such time that the Articles of Incorporation have been amended, this Foundation is formed to engage in any lawful public tax-exempt nonprofit business purpose, in compliance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

===Formation===
This Foundation is formed pursuant to the laws of the state of Wyoming, as stated in the Articles of Incorporation for the Foundation.

===Articles of Incorporation===
The Board of Directors (the "Board") acknowledges and agrees that they caused the Articles of Incorporation to be filed with the respective state office and all filing fees have been paid and satisfied.

===Registered Office===
The registered office of the corporation shall be set by the board, and may be, but need not be, identical with the principal office. The address of the registered office may be changed from time to time. The Board is obligated to maintain and update the corporate records on file with the Foundation's registered agent.

==Article 2: Membership==
This Foundation shall not have members.

==Article 3: The Board of Directors==
===Composition===
The Board shall include '''at least three directors appointed by the Board.'''

The Board may also include:
'''one initial director seat''' – This seat may only be filled by a person who was one of the initial directors appointed at incorporation. If the Board chooses not to appoint an initial director to this seat, it shall remain vacant and may not be filled unless an initial director is appointed, and up to '''three additional seats''', filled either by:
* Appointment by majority vote of the Board, or
* Election by the community of editors, contributing to WikiOasis Foundation-run sites.

The Board shall establish voting requirements for community-elected seats by Board policy.

===Vacancies===
All vacancies in the Board may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors, even if the remaining Directors do not constitute a quorum.

===General Powers===
The Board of Directors shall hold and exercise all corporate powers and shall manage the management of all the Foundation's affairs, property, and interests, as per the powers asserted by the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporations Act.

===Eligibility to serve===
Any natural person is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, subject to the other provisions of this section.

====Minor directors====
Directors who are under 18 years of age must have written parent or guardian consent to serve on the Board. Such consent shall be filed with the Secretary, and such consent must be renewed annually.

====Non-disclosure agreement====
All Directors must execute a non-disclosure agreement in a form provided for by Board policy before service as a Director.

===Initial Directors===
At least one, but up to nine initial directors shall be appointed by the incorporator at the time of incorporation. These appointees shall be considered to be initial directors, within the meaning of the Wyoming Nonprofit Corporation Act, and shall only be removed upon the expiry of their term or by the Board, with or without cause. The first election for community-elected directors shall be held as soon as practicable.

===Duration of Terms===
Directors may be appointed or elected for up to two year terms.
===Resignation===
A Director may resign at any time by providing written notice to the Secretary or President. Such resignation shall be effective immediately, unless a later date is specified in the notice.
===Removal of Directors===
A Director may be removed from the Board, at a meeting called specifically for the removal of a Director by two-thirds of the Board with or without cause.
===Remuneration===
The Board may adopt a resolution that results in Directors being paid reasonable remuneration for their service as Directors or provide for reimbursement of actual costs incurred in connection to Foundation activities. However, no Director shall receive excessive compensation while serving as Director. The Board shall exercise diligence in ensuring that no Director receives excessive compensation, including, but not limited to, by adopting a conflict of interest policy consistent with state and federal law.
===Loans===
Loans shall not be made by the Foundation to any Director.

==Article 4: Officers==
The officers shall consist of the:
* President,
* Vice President,
* Treasurer, and
* Secretary.

The Board may create officer positions and delegate authority to them to the maximum extent authorized by Wyoming law.

===Elections and terms===
All officers shall be elected annually by the Board.

===Roles and responsibilities===
The President shall have general supervision of the Foundation's daily affairs and shall perform all other duties as are incidental to the office or as required by resolution of the Board. The President shall keep the Board of Directors informed of Foundation activities through regular reports. For emergency and discretionary spending needs during the year, the President may authorize the Treasurer to carry out expenditures up to the amount previously authorized by the Board. The President shall not carry out expenditures directly unless authorized by resolution of the Board. The President may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the organization thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, any contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Organization, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed.

The Vice President may perform the duties of the President if the President is unable or unwilling to perform them.

The Secretary shall keep the books and records of the Foundation, including minutes of all Board meetings, and shall handle most correspondence from or to the Foundation.

The Treasurer shall:

* Have custody of all the Organization's monies and securities and keep regular books of account;
* Disburse the organization's funds in payment of the just demands against the Organization or as may be ordered by the Board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements;
* Provide the Board of Directors a financial report at least once every quarter of the fiscal year;
* Inform the Board of Directors on the financial health of the Organization; and
* Provide the Board with an account of all his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial conditions of the office properly required of him or her by the Board.

==Article 5: Meetings==
===Location and time===
The Board shall meet at least once every quarter of the fiscal year, and as deemed appropriate by the Board or President, at a time and place, including video, text, or telephone conference, prescribed by the Board or President.

===Special Meetings===
Special meetings of the Board may be called by one-third of the Board, or the President. Special meetings shall be held upon two days’ notice, except that notice may be waived by any director or by attendance without objection by any director.

===Quorum and voting===
A quorum shall consist of a majority of currently appointed Directors of all classes but must never be below two (2) Directors. Any meeting that is adjourned may be continued without the presence of a quorum of the Board as long as all the Directors are given reasonable notice of the time and place such adjournment shall resume.

If there are ever fewer Directors on the Board of Directors than what constitutes the minimum quorum defined in (i) then the only action which may constituted is the election of new Directors.

===Action without meeting===
Any action which may be taken at a meeting of the Board, excluding amendments to these Bylaws or Articles of Incorporation, may be taken without a meeting, provided all Directors unanimously agree, and such unanimous consent is included in the minutes of the proceeding, filed with the corporate books/records, and sets forth the action taken by the Board.

==Article 6: Committees and Departments==
Standing or special committees may be created by the Board. Committees may consist of natural or legal persons that are not Directors, except for committees delegated authority by the Board. Any committee consisting of Directors may be delegated authority by the Board, in accordance with Wyoming state law.

The Board may create departments to delegate certain powers to act on behalf of the Board, provided the Board passes a resolution indicating such creation or delegation. Departments shall be lead by a Director of that department as appointed by the Board of Directors and this Director shall regularly inform and respond to the Board for all actions of the department. These reports shall be presented during Board meetings and may be recorded in organizational records and minutes.

===Rights Prohibited from being Delegated===
Pursuant to statute, the Board may not delegate the following powers to any committee or department:
# Authorize distributions;
# Approve dissolution, merger, consolidation or the sale, pledge or transfer of all or substantially all of the Foundation's assets;
# Elect, appoint or remove directors or fill vacancies on the board or on any of its committees; or
# Adopt, amend or repeal the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws.
===Director of Technology===
====Roles====
The Director of Technology is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the Organization's technical infrastructure, including hardware, software, and operations.
====Presiding member====
The Director of Technology is the presiding member of the Technology team of volunteers responsible for maintaining the availability of the Organization's services. The Board may further define the name, roles, and responsibilities of this team by resolution. The Director of Technology is the final arbiter of disputes among team members, having the option to escalate issues to the Board.
====Policy====
The Director of Technology is responsible for approving proposed modifications to Technology policy and can add new members to the team following adequate discussion among existing members or pursuant to policy established by resolution of the Board.
The Director of Technology shall appoint a member of the Technology team to serve as a deputy. Should the Director of Technology be unavailable or unable to perform their duties, their day-to-day duties shall be handled by the deputy. However, fiscal authority shall not be delegated to this deputy, and this deputy shall not be made an officer of the Organization through this appointment. In the event of an extended absence, the Board may transfer the Director of Technology's fiscal authority to the President by resolution.

==Article 7: Records==

The Foundation must keep a complete and accurate accounting and minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors within the corporate books/records.

===Retention of records===
The Foundation shall keep as permanent records all meeting minutes of the Board, all actions taken without a meeting by the Board, all actions taken by committees on behalf of the Board, and all waivers of notices of meetings.

===Accounting records===
The Foundation shall maintain appropriate accounting records.

===Legibility of records===
Any books, records, and minutes may be in any form capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time upon request.

===Right to inspect===
Any Director or Director representative has the right, upon written request delivered to the Foundation, to inspect and copy during usual business hours the following documents of the Foundation:

Articles of Incorporation;
These Bylaws;
Minutes of the Board proceedings;
Annual statements of affairs; and,
The other documents held at the principal address pursuant to these Bylaws.
The Organization acknowledges and agrees that any obligation to produce corporate documents under this Article of these Bylaws shall be attached to the Secretary as part of their duties.

== Article 8: Special Corporate Acts==
===Execution of documents that dispose assets of the Foundation===
All contracts, deeds, documents, and instruments that acquire, transfer, exchange, sell, or dispose of any assets of the Foundation must be executed by the President to bind the Foundation. If the President is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the designated Vice-President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation. This Section does not apply to any checks, money orders, notes, or other financial instruments for direct payment of corporate funds which are subject to the below section of these Bylaws.

===Checks and Notes===
All authorizations to distribute, pay, or immediately draw upon the financial resources of the Foundation must be signed by the Treasurer, including any expense reimbursement or compensation payments to Directors, officers, employees, representatives, service providers, or contractors of the Foundation. If the Treasurer is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable, then the President may execute the respective documents to bind the Foundation.

===Conflicts of Interest in Special Corporate Acts===
If the President holds an interest that exists outside of the capacity of being President, then any agreement involving such interest must be signed by a separate individual officer to duly bind the Foundation to such an agreement or instrument.
===Consolidations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any consolidation or merger to be effective, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any merger which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.
===Reorganizations===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for any conversion of the Foundation to another organizational structure to be effective, it must follow the processes set out under the laws of the state of incorporation. Any conversion which would result in the loss of the Foundation's nonprofit or tax-exempt status is not permitted under these Bylaws.

===Dissolution===
Following the approval by the Board, in order for the Foundation to be dissolved, it must follow the process set out under the laws of the state of incorporation.

==Article 9: Fiscal Year==
The fiscal year of the Foundation shall be divided into quarters of 3 months, shall end in December.

==Article 10: Indemnification==
To the fullest extent permitted by Wyoming law, the Foundation shall indemnify its directors, officers, and agents against expenses and liabilities incurred in connection with service to the Foundation.

==Article 11: Amendments==
These bylaws are temporary until the Foundation consults with an attorney, and may be amended by a majority vote of the Board.

==Article 12: Dissolution==
The Foundation is created for charitable purposes. As such, any assets of the Foundation, if it is dissolved, shall go to an organization qualifying as exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

==Article 13: Credits==
Substantial portions are copied from the [https://meta.miraheze.org/wiki/WikiTide_Foundation/Bylaws WikiTide Foundation's bylaws, which are licensed under CC BY-SA.]