Project Definition

Project Definition for a project allows you to view and edit information related:

Project Details
Legal Details
Branding and Media
Project Staff
Artifacts

Access Project Definition

To access the Project Definition, perform the following steps:

Log in to PCC.
The Project dashboard appears. Click Project Definition from the Operations tab.

Project Details

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 Details

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.

Branding and Media

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.

The Edit Branding and Media Details page appears. 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 emails to be delivered.

Social Handles

Provides details related to the social media account links, such as Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Reddit, etc.

Project Staff Information

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

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: