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| + | {{Inglese}} | ||
| + | {{Affiliazione | ||
| + | |Ente di affiliazione = Wikimedia Foundation | ||
| + | |Data = 2007 | ||
| + | |Firmatario WMI = | ||
| + | |Firmatario ente di affiliazione = | ||
| + | |Link 1 = [[:meta:Wikimedia chapters|Wikimedia chapters]] su Meta | ||
| + | |Link 2 = | ||
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== Preamble == | == Preamble == | ||
The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. of 200 2nd Ave. South #358 St. Petersburg, FL 33701- 4313 in the United States of America (henceforth referred to as "(the) Foundation") is an international non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual content, and to providing the full content of these wikibased projects to the public free of charge. | The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. of 200 2nd Ave. South #358 St. Petersburg, FL 33701- 4313 in the United States of America (henceforth referred to as "(the) Foundation") is an international non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual content, and to providing the full content of these wikibased projects to the public free of charge. | ||
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Wikimedia chapters are independent organisations which operate in a specific geographical region and support the aims of the Wikimedia Foundation. This agreement constitutes the formal recognition of this independent organisation as a Wikimedia Chapter and defines the rights and obligations of both the Wikimedia Foundation and the Wikimedia Chapter. | Wikimedia chapters are independent organisations which operate in a specific geographical region and support the aims of the Wikimedia Foundation. This agreement constitutes the formal recognition of this independent organisation as a Wikimedia Chapter and defines the rights and obligations of both the Wikimedia Foundation and the Wikimedia Chapter. | ||
| − | == | + | == Mission == |
The Chapter and the Foundation shall seek to mutually support the activities each of the | 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 | other. The declared goals of the Chapter and those of the Wikimedia Foundation must not | ||
be in opposition. | be in opposition. | ||
| − | == | + | == Name == |
Irrespective of its locally incorporated names, the Chapter is authorised to assume and | Irrespective of its locally incorporated names, the Chapter is authorised to assume and | ||
operate under the title "Wikimedia Italia" for all operations as a Wikimedia chapter. | operate under the title "Wikimedia Italia" for all operations as a Wikimedia chapter. | ||
| − | == | + | == Geographic limits == |
This Chapter is authorised to cover the territory of the Italian republic, Republic of San | This Chapter is authorised to cover the territory of the Italian republic, Republic of San | ||
Marino and the Vatican City. The Foundation will not seek to create or authorise the | Marino and the Vatican City. The Foundation will not seek to create or authorise the | ||
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Chapter. | Chapter. | ||
| − | == | + | == Wikimedia logos and trademarks == |
| − | + | # 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. | |
| − | marks in addition to ensuring that its good reputation is not tarnished by the improper use | + | # The Chapter is obliged to utilise the Wikimedia logo and name in all their related activities and are hereby authorised to do so by the Foundation. |
| − | of those marks. | + | # Where necessary to disambiguate, a logo depicting the name of the Chapter (localized logo) may be used. Any such logo must be approved in advance by the Foundation. |
| − | + | # The Chapter will respect the Wikimedia visual identity guidelines, of which a copy (appendix 1) is joined to this contract. | |
| − | activities and are hereby authorised to do so by the Foundation. | + | # The use of the Wikimedia logo and localized logo by the Chapter shall be free of any payment or royalties. |
| − | + | # The Chapter will as far as possible ensure that use of the logo and trademark does not create confusion with use by the Wikimedia Foundation. | |
| − | (localized logo) may be used. Any such logo must be approved in advance by the | + | # Commercial use of the Wikimedia name, logo, or localised logo shall be subject to the terms of a separate trademark agreement between Wikimedia Foundation and the Chapter. |
| − | Foundation. | ||
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| − | (appendix 1) is joined to this contract. | ||
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| − | any payment or royalties. | ||
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| − | does not create confusion with use by the Wikimedia Foundation. | ||
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| − | the terms of a separate trademark agreement between Wikimedia Foundation and the | ||
| − | Chapter. | ||
| − | == | + | == Other logos and trademarks == |
| − | + | # The Foundation owns, controls and uses many additional marks. These marks are listed in appendix 2 of this contract and may vary from time to time. | |
| − | listed in appendix 2 of this contract and may vary from time to time. | + | # The Foundation hereby authorises the Chapter to utilise these additional marks free of any payment or royalties, solely for their own use in publicity, fundraising, media relations and management. |
| − | + | # Commercial use of these additional marks shall be subject to the terms of a separate trademark agreement between Wikimedia Foundation and the local Chapter. | |
| − | free of any payment or royalties, solely for their own use in publicity, fundraising, media | ||
| − | relations and management. | ||
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| − | separate trademark agreement between Wikimedia Foundation and the local Chapter. | ||
| − | == | + | == Conduct == |
| − | + | # The Chapter shall seek to ensure in all dealings that it does not appear to speak for or act for the Foundation except insofar as may be agreed upon with the Foundation. The Foundation shall not speak or act on behalf of the Chapter except insofar as may be agreed upon with the Chapter. | |
| − | for or act for the Foundation except insofar as may be agreed upon with the Foundation. | + | # The Chapter agrees to support the activities of the Foundation so far as it is permitted to do so and to refrain from (a) engaging in any illegal activity; (b) engaging in any social or political activism 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. |
| − | The Foundation shall not speak or act on behalf of the Chapter except insofar as may be | + | # The Foundation agrees to support the activities of the Chapter and to not engage in any activity that might negatively impact the work or image of the Chapter. |
| − | agreed upon with the Chapter. | ||
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| − | permitted to do so and to refrain from (a) engaging in any illegal activity; (b) engaging in | ||
| − | any social or political activism 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. | ||
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| − | in any activity that might negatively impact the work or image of the Chapter. | ||
| − | == | + | == Bylaws == |
| − | + | # 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. | |
| − | incorporation documents together with a certified translation into English if not already in | + | # The Chapter shall be required to advise the Foundation of any planned or actual change in the bylaws or status of the Chapter which might affect the Foundation or the continued existence or effectiveness of this contract. |
| − | that language. | + | # The Foundation shall be required to advise the Chapter of any planned or actual change in the bylaws or status of the Foundation which might affect the Chapter or the continued existence or effectiveness of this contract. |
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| − | change in the bylaws or status of the Chapter which might affect the Foundation or the | ||
| − | continued existence or effectiveness of this contract. | ||
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| − | change in the bylaws or status of the Foundation which might affect the Chapter or the | ||
| − | continued existence or effectiveness of this contract. | ||
| − | == | + | == Activity report == |
| − | + | # The chapter shall supply a written activity and financial report in English at least once a year to the Foundation, within four months of each chapter year end. | |
| − | once a year to the Foundation, within four months of each chapter year end. | + | # The Foundation shall supply a written activity and financial report from the Foundation Board in English to the Chapter within four months of each Wikimedia Foundation year end. |
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| − | Foundation Board in English to the Chapter within four months of each Wikimedia | ||
| − | Foundation year end. | ||
| − | == | + | == Duration and revocation == |
The term of this agreement is one year and is automatically renewed unless notice is given | The term of this agreement is one year and is automatically renewed unless notice is given | ||
three months in advance by either party. Notice of revocation needs to be made in writing | three months in advance by either party. Notice of revocation needs to be made in writing | ||
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agreement, the chapter will cease to be recognized. | agreement, the chapter will cease to be recognized. | ||
| − | == | + | == Applicable Law == |
This agreement is subject to the laws of the United States of America and the State of | This agreement is subject to the laws of the United States of America and the State of | ||
Florida, without regard to conflict of law rules. | Florida, without regard to conflict of law rules. | ||
| − | == | + | == Jurisdiction and Venue == |
The Foundation and Chapter agree that in the event of litigation, venue shall be proper | The Foundation and Chapter agree that in the event of litigation, venue shall be proper | ||
only in the courts of competent jurisdiction for Pinellas County, Florida. The Foundation | only in the courts of competent jurisdiction for Pinellas County, Florida. The Foundation | ||
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brought pursuant to this agreement. | brought pursuant to this agreement. | ||
| − | == | + | == Mandatory Mediation == |
Prior to the commencement of any lawsuit, both parties agree to a mandatory mediation | Prior to the commencement of any lawsuit, both parties agree to a mandatory mediation | ||
process, to be conducted in person before a certified mediator agreed by the parties. Upon | process, to be conducted in person before a certified mediator agreed by the parties. Upon | ||
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party may bring suit no sooner than 30 days following the certification of impasse. | party may bring suit no sooner than 30 days following the certification of impasse. | ||
| − | == | + | == Commencement == |
This agreement shall take effect from 00:01 GMT on April 17th 2007. | This agreement shall take effect from 00:01 GMT on April 17th 2007. | ||
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Versione attuale delle 12:28, 1 dic 2022
| Questo accordo è stato siglato tra Wikimedia Italia e Wikimedia Foundation in data 2007. Vedi anche Wikimedia chapters su Meta. |
Preamble
The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. of 200 2nd Ave. South #358 St. Petersburg, FL 33701- 4313 in the United States of America (henceforth referred to as "(the) Foundation") is an international non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual content, and to providing the full content of these wikibased projects to the public free of charge.
Wikimedia Italia - Associazione per la diffusione della conoscenza libera, via del ronco 3A, 20043 Arcore (MI), Italia (henceforth referred to as "(the) Chapter") is an italian non-profit association which operates in the field of the culture and knowledge contributing to the diffusion, the improvement and the progress of the knowledge and culture in the world.
Wikimedia chapters are independent organisations which operate in a specific geographical region and support the aims of the Wikimedia Foundation. This agreement constitutes the formal recognition of this independent organisation as a Wikimedia Chapter and defines the rights and obligations of both the Wikimedia Foundation and the Wikimedia Chapter.
Mission
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.
Name
Irrespective of its locally incorporated names, the Chapter is authorised to assume and operate under the title "Wikimedia Italia" for all operations as a Wikimedia chapter.
Geographic limits
This Chapter is authorised to cover the territory of the Italian republic, Republic of San Marino and the Vatican City. The Foundation will not seek to create or authorise the creation of any additional chapter within this geographic region without consulting with the Chapter.
Wikimedia logos and trademarks
- 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.
- The Chapter is obliged to utilise the Wikimedia logo and name in all their related activities and are hereby authorised to do so by the Foundation.
- Where necessary to disambiguate, a logo depicting the name of the Chapter (localized logo) may be used. Any such logo must be approved in advance by the Foundation.
- The Chapter will respect the Wikimedia visual identity guidelines, of which a copy (appendix 1) is joined to this contract.
- The use of the Wikimedia logo and localized logo by the Chapter shall be free of any payment or royalties.
- The Chapter will as far as possible ensure that use of the logo and trademark does not create confusion with use by the Wikimedia Foundation.
- Commercial use of the Wikimedia name, logo, or localised logo shall be subject to the terms of a separate trademark agreement between Wikimedia Foundation and the Chapter.
Other logos and trademarks
- The Foundation owns, controls and uses many additional marks. These marks are listed in appendix 2 of this contract and may vary from time to time.
- The Foundation hereby authorises the Chapter to utilise these additional marks free of any payment or royalties, solely for their own use in publicity, fundraising, media relations and management.
- Commercial use of these additional marks shall be subject to the terms of a separate trademark agreement between Wikimedia Foundation and the local Chapter.
Conduct
- The Chapter shall seek to ensure in all dealings that it does not appear to speak for or act for the Foundation except insofar as may be agreed upon with the Foundation. The Foundation shall not speak or act on behalf of the Chapter except insofar as may be agreed upon with the Chapter.
- The Chapter agrees to support the activities of the Foundation so far as it is permitted to do so and to refrain from (a) engaging in any illegal activity; (b) engaging in any social or political activism 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.
- The Foundation agrees to support the activities of the Chapter and to not engage in any activity that might negatively impact the work or image of the Chapter.
Bylaws
- 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.
- The Chapter shall be required to advise the Foundation of any planned or actual change in the bylaws or status of the Chapter which might affect the Foundation or the continued existence or effectiveness of this contract.
- The Foundation shall be required to advise the Chapter of any planned or actual change in the bylaws or status of the Foundation which might affect the Chapter or the continued existence or effectiveness of this contract.
Activity report
- The chapter shall supply a written activity and financial report in English at least once a year to the Foundation, within four months of each chapter year end.
- The Foundation shall supply a written activity and financial report from the Foundation Board in English to the Chapter within four months of each Wikimedia Foundation year end.
Duration and revocation
The term of this agreement is one year and is automatically renewed unless notice is given three months in advance by either party. Notice of revocation needs to be made in writing (international registered mail) and given to the other party. Upon termination of this agreement, the chapter will cease to be recognized.
Applicable Law
This agreement is subject to the laws of the United States of America and the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law rules.
Jurisdiction and Venue
The Foundation and Chapter agree that in the event of litigation, venue shall be proper only in the courts of competent jurisdiction for Pinellas County, Florida. The Foundation and Chapter agree to be subject to the jurisdiction of said courts for purposes of any action brought pursuant to this agreement.
Mandatory Mediation
Prior to the commencement of any lawsuit, both parties agree to a mandatory mediation process, to be conducted 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 30 days following the certification of impasse.
Commencement
This agreement shall take effect from 00:01 GMT on April 17th 2007.
(Signatures)