- To become a Member of OpenUK you agree to be bound by these terms, the Constitution and related documents as provided from time to time
- Becoming a Member of OpenUK does not make you a statutory member of OpenUK, the registered company as defined by company law
- Membership is:
- for a period of twelve months at a time
- subject to receipt of cleared payment by OpenUK
- requires approval by the directors or their appointed Membership Secretary as stated on the OpenUK Governance page
- relates to the applicable Type of membership commensurate with the size or type of organisation
- Associate Membership is:
- perpetual
- active until the Directors, Membership Secretary or majority of Ordinary Members believe it is not appropriate
- free of charge
- Membership may be withdrawn by OpenUK at any time and should membership be declined or withdrawn by OpenUK a notification will be provided and:
- a refund will be issued for the remaining duration of the term and membership shall cease forthwith
- The Member will remove any statement of membership or association from their published information
- Membership may be declined or withdrawn for any reason including that:
- the applicant does not fit the profile of the Type applied for
- at the opinion of the Directors, Membership Secretary or majority of Ordinary Members:
- does not present themselves as aligned with the vision and values of OpenUK
- is not sufficiently transparent about their business or activities
- may put the reputation of OpenUK at risk
- behaves in an unprofessional manner
- the Directors do not believe the membership is appropriate
- Directors are:
- bound by the rules of company law and the Articles of Association of OpenUK
- included in the Register of Members at Companies House
- listed on the OpenUK Governance page