Project Definition
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Project Definition for a project allows you to view and edit information related:
Project Details
Legal Details
Branding and Media
Project Staff
Artifacts
To access the Project Definition, perform the following steps:
Log in to PCC.
The Project dashboard appears. Click Project Definition from the Operations tab.
You can update basic information related to the project such as common name, stage of the project, and slug name.
To update basic information for a project, perform the following steps:
Click on the required project and click Project Definition.
Click Edit from the Project Details section to update basic information.
The Edit Basic dialog box appears. Update the following details, and click Save.
Field
Action
Common Name
This field refers to the name by which the project is commonly known. Enter a recognizable name that accurately represents the project.
Category
Select a category from the dropdown that best describes the nature of the project.
Slug
The slug is a user-friendly and URL-valid version of the project name. It is typically used in the project's URL and should be unique, descriptive, and easy to remember.
Stage
Select the appropriate stage of the project. By default, the stage is selected to Prospect when you create a new project.
Announcement Date
Select the date The date when the project was officially announced or launched.
Repository URL
The web address (URL) of the project's code repository, is typically hosted on a platform like GitHub.
Technology Sector
Select an appropriate technology sector for your project. You can also select more than one sector.
If you feel that your project falls across all sectors, check the Cross Technology box.
Industry Sector
Select an appropriate industry sector for your project. You can also select more than one sector.
If you feel that your project falls across all sectors, check the Cross-Industry box.
Technical Activity Type
Select your project's technical activities from the dropdown, such as Open source software, Open Hardware, Open Data, Community Initiative, etc.
Funding
Select funding type for your project. If you select the funding type as Funded, then the Model field becomes mandatory.
Model
Select an appropriate model for your project. This field becomes mandatory when the funding type of your project is Funded.
OpenSSF Best Practice Badge ID
If applicable, the ID of the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) Best Practices Badge awarded to the project. Earlier referred to as CII Project ID.
Description
Provide the project's summary outlining its objectives, features, and key functionalities. This description helps in communicating the project's purpose and scope to stakeholders.
Mission Statment
Write a concise statement that defines the project's core purpose and values. This statement serves as a guiding principle for decision-making and project direction.
Legal setup of a project allows you to provide information on:
Legal Details
To update legal details for a project, perform the following steps:
Click on the required project and click Project Definition.
Click Edit from the Project Details section to update legal information.
The Edit Legal Details page appears. Update the following details and click Save:
Based on the type of Entity Type selected, the fields will vary accordingly.
Field
Action
Common Name
The commonly known name of the open source project, such as its abbreviation or nickname. For example, OSSF.
You can edit this field on the project definition page.
Formal Name
Enter the legal name of the project as registered with the relevant authorities.
For Example:
Incorporate Project: ABC Project Inc
Series LLC: ABC Series of LF Projects, LLC
Directed Fund: ABC Project Fund
Unincorporated Project: Use the common name
Legal Parent
This field provides info on the legal entity of the project. The legal entity serves as the parent organization of the project.
To select the legal parent use a dropdown menu with predefined options or an autocomplete feature.
You should not enter any values in this field. This information will be gathered from Joint Development Foundation Projects, LLC" or "LF Projects, LLC".
This field applies to series LLC projects.
Parent Project
Enter the parent project under which this project is created. The legal parent entity exercises governance and legal oversight over the entire open source foundation, whereas the project parent entity provides guidance and support to specific projects within the foundation's ecosystem.
Formation Date
This is the official date when the project is established or incorporated. Select the correct date using the provided calendar tool.
Dissolution Date
Enter the dissolution date when the project will be terminated.
Entity Type
This refers to the legal structure or type of entity that the project or foundation is registered as, such as a non-profit organization, corporation, or association. Please select the appropriate entity type from the dropdown menu.
Select the required entity type.
Series LLC - Projects that are created under LF Projects, LLC, or Joint Development project.
Incorporated Entity - Projects that are created as separate incorporations where LF provides services under an MSA (Management Services Agreement) to the project entity.
Subproject - Projects that are created under Unincorporated projects under the Linux project entity, some of which will be Directed Funds.
Incorporation Document
The official document establishing the legal existence of your foundation or project.
Upload or enter the incorporation document URL.
Policies URL
Policies are specific legal policies or guidelines that govern the operations of the open source foundation or projects.
You can provide a link to the relevant policy for reference.
Patent License
Select the license from the dropdown that provides the licensing terms related to patents held by the project or the foundation.
Notice Date
This is the specific date on which official notices or communications are issued by the open source foundation or projects.
It could include notifications about policy updates, organizational changes, or other important announcements
Primary Open Source License
Indicates the main open source license under which your foundation or project operates.
Governance Document
You can update the governance document details here.
Governance Document Enter URL
Enter the governance document URL.
Manage Services Agreement
When entering details about a Master Service Agreement in your project management tools, enter the URL or upload the agreements that are provided to the foundation or the project by external service providers or vendors who are offering their services to support the foundation's operations or projects.
Management Services Effective Date
The date when the management services become operational and effective.
Manage Services Expiration Date
Enter the date when the management services agreement for your foundation or project is scheduled to end.
You can also provide details related to the branding of the project like uploading the logo for the project and providing brand color and website details.
To update branding and media information for a project, perform the following steps:
Click on the required project and click Project Definition.
Click Edit from the Branding and Media section to update branding and media information.
Click Edit on the Branding &Media details page, update the following details, and click Save:
Field
Action
Project Logo
You can upload the project logo here.
Brand Color
You can select the brand color using the color picker.
Primary Website
Enter the primary website URL.
Notifications Group
Enter the email where you want notifications to be delivered.
Social Handles
Provides details related to the social media account links, such as Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Reddit, etc.
Project Setup also lets you update personnel information like executive name, owner details, and program manager details.
To update project staff information for a project, perform the following steps:
Click on the required project and click Project Definition.
Click Edit from the Project Staff section to update project staff information.
The Edit Project Staff dialog box appears. Update the project staff details and click Confirm.
Artifacts allow you to upload or add various project-related artifacts, such as presentations, documents, and other artifacts, to share with member company users.
To add artifacts for a project, perform the following steps:
Click on the required project and click Project Definition.
Click Add from the Artifacts section to add artifacts.
The Add Artifacts dialog box appears. Upload the required artifacts of the project and click Save.
