This repository contains official guidance, policies, and rules for AOSSIE contributors, mentors, admins, and ambassadors.
All members are expected to read the relevant sections before participating in AOSSIE projects or programs such as Google Summer of Code (GSoC).
- 🧑💻 Contributors (including GSoC applicants)
- 👨🏫 Mentors
- 🛡️ Organization Admins
- 🌍 Ambassadors & Community Representatives
This section applies to all contributors, including newcomers and GSoC aspirants.
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Communication rules and community behavior
👉 Communication Guidelines and Rules -
Social media usage and representation guidelines
👉 Social Media Guidelines -
Copyright and licensing information
👉 Copyright Information
- Follow respectful and inclusive communication
- Use GitHub Issues and Pull Requests properly
- Avoid spam, low-effort, or automated contributions
- Follow repository-specific contribution instructions
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Mandatory reading before applying
👉 Google Summer of Code Guidelines -
Make meaningful contributions before proposal submission
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Interact with mentors publicly via GitHub or Discord
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Do not submit plagiarized or generic proposals
This section applies to project mentors and co-mentors.
- Guide contributors with constructive and timely feedback
- Review pull requests consistently
- Maintain clear and updated project documentation
- Foster an inclusive and respectful environment
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Follow all policies defined in
👉 Google Summer of Code Guidelines -
Avoid conflicts of interest
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Provide regular evaluations and progress reviews
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Ensure contributors comply with AOSSIE rules
- Use official AOSSIE communication channels
- Avoid private decision-making that bypasses public discussion
- Maintain transparency in evaluations and approvals
This section applies to AOSSIE organization administrators.
- Maintain and update organization-wide policies
- Oversee mentor onboarding and project approvals
- Ensure legal and license compliance
- Handle moderation, disputes, and escalations
- Coordinate with program administrators
- Review project ideas and mentor eligibility
- Ensure fair and transparent selection processes
- Maintain accurate documentation and timelines
Ambassadors represent AOSSIE in public forums and platforms.
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Ambassador roles and responsibilities
👉 Ambassadors Program Guidelines -
Social media policies
👉 Social Media Guidelines
- Represent AOSSIE professionally
- Coordinate announcements with admins
- Follow branding and communication guidelines
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Guidelines and Rules | Community rules and communication standards |
| Google Summer of Code Guidelines | GSoC-specific policies and expectations |
| Social Media Guidelines | Rules for social media usage |
| Ambassadors Program | Ambassador roles and responsibilities |
| Copyright Information | Copyright and ownership details |
- Ignorance of rules is not an excuse
- Policies apply to all members equally
- Violations may result in moderation actions
- Documents may be updated over time
AOSSIE is built on transparency, collaboration, and responsibility. All members are expected to contribute in good faith and follow the guidelines outlined in this repository.
Happy contributing 🚀
