From 2a155c13d04920b90a92e6e5057a4367c858f6d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Esther=20Garc=C3=ADa?= Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:35:14 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update and refine partner program guidelines Added details for OpenChain Partner Program. --- docs/partner.md | 10 ++++++++-- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/partner.md b/docs/partner.md index 1bd5dc2..aa886d1 100644 --- a/docs/partner.md +++ b/docs/partner.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ title: Partner Program * TOC {:toc} -This document outlines the process for applying to the OpenChain Partner program, along with onboarding and annual review for program participants. +This document outlines the process for applying to the OpenChain Partner program, along with onboarding and annual review for program participants. Approval, rejection or requests for more information are usually provided within two weeks. ## Application @@ -24,12 +24,18 @@ OpenChain Staff will send out the partnership agreement ( email template at [htt Once the agreement is fully executed, OpenChain Staff will send out a welcome email ( email template at [https://app.hubspot.com/templates/8112310/edit/119513093](https://app.hubspot.com/templates/8112310/edit/119513093) ), outlining the next steps, namely. - Adding the company logo to the Partner Page ( [https://openchainproject.org/partners](https://openchainproject.org/partners) ) -- Requesting company information and a quote for a blog post announcement. +- If the new partner wants to make a short blog post to announce joining the OpenChain Partner Program, they can share the blog post content with the OpenChain Staff by sending it to [support@openchainproject.org](support@openchainproject.org). - Once posted on the blog, it will be amplified on OpenChain social media channels. +The signed agreement will be saved in the Partners folder, and the renewal date will be recorded in the OpenChain Partners spreadsheet. + ## Annual Review On an annual basis, the OpenChain Staff will review all partners who have been part of the Partner Program longer than one year, and ensure the company information is accurate and the company still wishes to be part of the Partner Program. +OpenChain Staff will send out the annual review email ( email template at https://app.hubspot.com/templates/8112310/edit/130015097?page=1&folder=36927787 ) and partners will have 10 business days to respond. They will need to confirm whether or not they want to continue in the program and update their information if needed. + + Any partners who are to be removed will be shared with the Governing Board for review via email. There will be a five business day period where the proposal is open for comments/feedback; if no concerns are raised, the proposal will be considered approved by consensus. If concerns are raised, the proposal may be discussed via email or at an upcoming Governing Board meeting and approved/rejected. +Once removal is confirmed, the partner will be removed from the program and the OpenChain website. From 484ad6df11472fd233259d1ebd56f47d8d501f5c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Esther=20Garc=C3=ADa?= Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:32:36 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Updates after comments Updated after John's comments --- docs/partner.md | 6 +----- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/partner.md b/docs/partner.md index aa886d1..89f7794 100644 --- a/docs/partner.md +++ b/docs/partner.md @@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ title: Partner Program * TOC {:toc} -This document outlines the process for applying to the OpenChain Partner program, along with onboarding and annual review for program participants. Approval, rejection or requests for more information are usually provided within two weeks. ## Application @@ -31,10 +30,7 @@ The signed agreement will be saved in the Partners folder, and the renewal date ## Annual Review -On an annual basis, the OpenChain Staff will review all partners who have been part of the Partner Program longer than one year, and ensure the company information is accurate and the company still wishes to be part of the Partner Program. - -OpenChain Staff will send out the annual review email ( email template at https://app.hubspot.com/templates/8112310/edit/130015097?page=1&folder=36927787 ) and partners will have 10 business days to respond. They will need to confirm whether or not they want to continue in the program and update their information if needed. - +From time to time, the OpenChain Staff will review entries to ensure information is correct and may reach out to Partners to confirm their details. Any partners who are to be removed will be shared with the Governing Board for review via email. There will be a five business day period where the proposal is open for comments/feedback; if no concerns are raised, the proposal will be considered approved by consensus. If concerns are raised, the proposal may be discussed via email or at an upcoming Governing Board meeting and approved/rejected.