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<big>''' Preamble'''</big>  
<big>''' Preamble'''</big>  
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The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. is an international non-profit organization dedicated to encouragingthe growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual content, and to providing the full contentof these wiki-based projects to the public free of charge.   
The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. is an international non-profit organization dedicated to encouragingthe growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual content, and to providing the full contentof these wiki-based projects to the public free of charge.   
   
   
Wikimedia chapters are independent organisations which operate in a specific geographical region andsupport the aims of the Wikimedia Foundation. This agreement constitutes the formal recognition ofthis independent organisation, Wikimedia Österreich, as a Wikimedia Chapter and defines the rightsand obligations of both the Wikimedia Foundation and the Wikimedia Chapter.   
Wikimedia chapters are independent organisations which operate in a specific geographical region andsupport the aims of the Wikimedia Foundation. This agreement constitutes the formal recognition ofthis independent organisation, Wikimedia Österreich, as a Wikimedia Chapter and defines the rightsand obligations of both the Wikimedia Foundation and the Wikimedia Chapter.   
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== 1. Mission ==
== 1. Mission ==
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The Chapter and the Foundation shall seek to mutually support the activities each of the other. The  declared goals of the Chapter and those of the Wikimedia Foundation must not be in opposition.
The Chapter and the Foundation shall seek to mutually support the activities each of the other. The  declared goals of the Chapter and those of the Wikimedia Foundation must not be in opposition.
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==  2. Name  ==
==  2. Name  ==
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Irrespective of their locally incorporated names, the chapter is authorised to assume and operate underthe title "Wikimedia Österreich" for all operations as a Wikimedia chapter.   
Irrespective of their locally incorporated names, the chapter is authorised to assume and operate underthe title "Wikimedia Österreich" for all operations as a Wikimedia chapter.   
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==  3. Geographic limits  ==
==  3. Geographic limits  ==
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This Chapter is authorized to cover the geographic region of Austria. The Foundation will not seek tocreate or authorize the creation of any additional chapter within this geographic region. The Foundationwill not engage with other local organizations without consulting with the chapter.   
This Chapter is authorized to cover the geographic region of Austria. The Foundation will not seek tocreate or authorize the creation of any additional chapter within this geographic region. The Foundationwill not engage with other local organizations without consulting with the chapter.   
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==  4. Wikimedia logos and trademarks  ==
==  4. Wikimedia logos and trademarks  ==
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* 4.1.  The Wikimedia Foundation seeks to protect its interest in its trade and business  marks in  addition  to ensuring that its good reputation is not tarnished by the improper use of  those marks.
* 4.1.  The Wikimedia Foundation seeks to protect its interest in its trade and business  marks in  addition  to ensuring that its good reputation is not tarnished by the improper use of  those marks.
* 4.2.  The Chapter is obliged to utilise the Wikimedia logo and name in all their  related activitiesand are hereby authorised to do so by the Foundation.
* 4.2.  The Chapter is obliged to utilise the Wikimedia logo and name in all their  related activitiesand are hereby authorised to do so by the Foundation.
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* 4.6.  The Chapter will as far as possible ensure that use of the logo and trademark  does not createconfusion with use by the Wikimedia Foundation.         
* 4.6.  The Chapter will as far as possible ensure that use of the logo and trademark  does not createconfusion with use by the Wikimedia Foundation.         
* 4.7.  Commercial use of the Wikimedia name, logo, or localised logo shall be  subject to theterms of a separate trademark agreement between the two  parties.         
* 4.7.  Commercial use of the Wikimedia name, logo, or localised logo shall be  subject to theterms of a separate trademark agreement between the two  parties.         
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== 5. Other logos and trademarks ==
== 5. Other logos and trademarks ==
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* 5.1.  The Foundation owns, controls and uses many additional marks. These marks are  listed inappendix 2 of this contract and may vary from time to time.
* 5.1.  The Foundation owns, controls and uses many additional marks. These marks are  listed inappendix 2 of this contract and may vary from time to time.
* 5.2.  The Foundation hereby authorises the Chapter to utilise these additional  marks free of anypayment or royalties, solely for their own use in publicity,  fundraising, media relations and  management.
* 5.2.  The Foundation hereby authorises the Chapter to utilise these additional  marks free of anypayment or royalties, solely for their own use in publicity,  fundraising, media relations and  management.
* 5.3.  Commercial use of these additional marks shall be subject to the terms of a  separatetrademark agreement between the two parties.         
* 5.3.  Commercial use of these additional marks shall be subject to the terms of a  separatetrademark agreement between the two parties.         
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==6. Conduct  ==
==6. Conduct  ==
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*6.1  The Chapter shall seek to ensure in all dealings that it does not appear to  speak for or act forthe Foundation except insofar as may be agreed upon with  the Foundation. The Foundationshall not speak or act on behalf of the Chapter  except insofar as may be agreed upon with the  Chapter.           
*6.1  The Chapter shall seek to ensure in all dealings that it does not appear to  speak for or act forthe Foundation except insofar as may be agreed upon with  the Foundation. The Foundationshall not speak or act on behalf of the Chapter  except insofar as may be agreed upon with the  Chapter.           
*6.2  The Chapter agrees to support the activities of the Foundation so far as it  is permitted to doso and to refrain from (a) engaging in any illegal  activity; (b) engaging in any social or politicalactivism which might  distract from the promoting of free content and knowledge; and (c)engaging in  any activity that might negatively impact the work or image of the Wikimedia  Foundation.           
*6.2  The Chapter agrees to support the activities of the Foundation so far as it  is permitted to doso and to refrain from (a) engaging in any illegal  activity; (b) engaging in any social or politicalactivism which might  distract from the promoting of free content and knowledge; and (c)engaging in  any activity that might negatively impact the work or image of the Wikimedia  Foundation.           
*6.3  The Foundation agrees to support the activities of the Chapter and to not  engage in anyactivity that might negatively impact the work or image of the  Chapter.         
*6.3  The Foundation agrees to support the activities of the Chapter and to not  engage in anyactivity that might negatively impact the work or image of the  Chapter.         
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==  7. Bylaws  ==
==  7. Bylaws  ==
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* 7.1.  The Chapter shall supply to the Foundation a copy of its bylaws and or  incorporation  documents  together with a certified translation into English if not already in that  language.         
* 7.1.  The Chapter shall supply to the Foundation a copy of its bylaws and or  incorporation  documents  together with a certified translation into English if not already in that  language.         
* 7.2.  The Chapter shall be required to advise the Foundation of any planned or  actual change inthe bylaws or status of the Chapter which might affect the  Foundation or the continuedexistence or effectiveness of this contract.         
* 7.2.  The Chapter shall be required to advise the Foundation of any planned or  actual change inthe bylaws or status of the Chapter which might affect the  Foundation or the continuedexistence or effectiveness of this contract.         
* 7.3.  The Foundation shall be required to advise the Chapter of any planned or  actual change inthe bylaws or status of the Foundation which might affect the  Chapter or the continuedexistence or effectiveness of this contract.         
* 7.3.  The Foundation shall be required to advise the Chapter of any planned or  actual change inthe bylaws or status of the Foundation which might affect the  Chapter or the continuedexistence or effectiveness of this contract.         
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==  8. Activity report  ==
==  8. Activity report  ==
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* 8.1.  The chapter shall supply a written activity and financial report in English  at least once ayear to the Foundation, within four months of each chapter  year end.         
* 8.1.  The chapter shall supply a written activity and financial report in English  at least once ayear to the Foundation, within four months of each chapter  year end.         
* 8.2.  The Foundation shall supply a written activity and financial report from the  FoundationBoard in English to the Chapter within four months of each  Wikimedia Foundation year end.         
* 8.2.  The Foundation shall supply a written activity and financial report from the  FoundationBoard in English to the Chapter within four months of each  Wikimedia Foundation year end.         
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==  9. Duration and revocation  ==
==  9. Duration and revocation  ==
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The term of this agreement is one year and is automatically renewed unless notice is given threemonths in advance by either party. Notice of revocation needs to be made in writing and given to theother party. Upon termination of this agreement, the chapter will cease to be recognized and all  permissions including usage of trademarks, logos and name usage shall be withdrawn with immediateeffect.   
The term of this agreement is one year and is automatically renewed unless notice is given threemonths in advance by either party. Notice of revocation needs to be made in writing and given to theother party. Upon termination of this agreement, the chapter will cease to be recognized and all  permissions including usage of trademarks, logos and name usage shall be withdrawn with immediateeffect.   
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==  10. Applicable Law  ==
==  10. Applicable Law  ==
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This agreement is subject to the laws of the United States of America and the State of California,without regard to conflict of law rules.   
This agreement is subject to the laws of the United States of America and the State of California,without regard to conflict of law rules.   
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==  11. Jurisdiction and Venue  ==
==  11. Jurisdiction and Venue  ==
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The Foundation and Chapter agree that in the event of litigation, venue shall be proper only in thecourts of competent jurisdiction for San Francisco County, California. The Foundation and Chapteragree to be subject to the jurisdiction of said courts for purposes of any action brought pursuant to thisagreement.   
The Foundation and Chapter agree that in the event of litigation, venue shall be proper only in thecourts of competent jurisdiction for San Francisco County, California. The Foundation and Chapteragree to be subject to the jurisdiction of said courts for purposes of any action brought pursuant to thisagreement.   
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==  12. Mandatory Mediation  ==
==  12. Mandatory Mediation  ==
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Prior to the commencement of any lawsuit, both parties agree to a mandatory mediation process, to beconducted in person before a certified mediator agreed by the parties. Upon completion of good faith  mediation and certification of an impasse by the mediator, either party may bring suit no sooner than 30days following the certfication of impasse.   
Prior to the commencement of any lawsuit, both parties agree to a mandatory mediation process, to beconducted in person before a certified mediator agreed by the parties. Upon completion of good faith  mediation and certification of an impasse by the mediator, either party may bring suit no sooner than 30days following the certfication of impasse.   
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Retrieved from  "http://internal.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Chapters/Agreement_between_chapters_and_Wikimedia_Foundation"   
Retrieved from  "http://internal.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Chapters/Agreement_between_chapters_and_Wikimedia_Foundation"   
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