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 ====== Hackeriet membership ======
+Hackeriet is a member-owned non-profit association. The association exists to provide a space where people can explore technology, create, learn and collaborate.
-Hackeriet is a members-owned non-profit association. Members have a hand in the running of the organisation as well as 24/7 access to the space.
+Membership is defined by the bylaws.
-Membership is paid monthly by standing order. Running an organisation like this in Oslo isn't cheap, so please play your dues on time. The space requires our members to contribute an average subscription of kr250/month to survive. For students, retirees or low income members the minimum subscription is kr 150/month.
+===== Becoming a member =====
+As stated in the bylaws:
+“Alle som støtter foreningens formål og betaler medlemskontingent kan være medlem.”
+Anyone who supports the purpose of the association and pays the membership dues can be a member.
+Membership is established by paying the membership dues.
 ===== Membership dues =====
+Running an organisation like this in Oslo requires stable funding. Membership dues are the primary source of income.
-  * Regular members: 250kr monthly
+  * Regular members: 250 kr monthly
-  * Students : 150kr monthly
+  * Students / low income: 150 kr monthly
-  * Sponsorship membership: as much as you wish. Our suggestion is 500kr/mo
+  * Sponsorship membership: as much as you wish (suggested 500 kr/month)
 Pay by bank transfer to account number //1254.05.75124// and mark the transaction with your name.
-Supporting membership is for those who wish to support Hackeriet's activities financially. We can provide invoices for supporting members upon request. Contact finance - AT - hackeriet.no.
+Supporting membership is for those who wish to contribute financially. Invoices can be provided upon request. Contact finance - AT - hackeriet.no.
-===== Who can be a member? =====
+===== What membership gives =====
-  * anyone with an active interest in hacking - in the wider sense
+Membership gives you:
-===== What to do as a new member? =====
+  * Voting rights at the general assembly, as defined in the bylaws ([[Vedtekter]])
+  * The ability to stand for election to roles in the association
+  * The ability to participate in membership meetings
+  * The ability to contribute to and organize activities within the association
-  * come up with a good nickname for yourself
+Hackeriet is a member-driven organisation. Activity is created by members.
-  * jump on our IRC server, because that's where the buzz is ( #oslohackerspace @ irc.libera.chat ). Consider following up 24/7 in a shell/muxer!
-  * get a membership card and a key to the building. Don't be shy, you should get those ASAP.
-  * come and use the space whenever you have time and will, you don't need anyone to do it.
-  * put a server or a pi in the [[nettlaug]] server room and get your dedicated IP-address.
-  * get inspiration / hydration as beer and Club Mate from the [[infra:vending-machine]].
-  * show up in person on Tuesdays and Saturdays, bring your laptop and whatever else you might want.
-  * arrange a talk - tell us about something you care about.
-  * host a workshop: show us something you can do, or something new you'd like to figure out together with others.
-  * organize an event of other nature. e.g. show a movie, organize a hackaton/CTF, play music on the stage... - It's your call!
-==== What do I get for the fee / What is my membership fee used for? ====
+===== Visiting Hackeriet =====
+You do not need to be a member to visit Hackeriet.
-Hackeriet exists for us to pool our resources, exchange experiences, let us teach and learn, share equipment and offer us a physical place to hang out together. To achieve this, we need funding.
+We have open days (typically Tuesdays and Saturdays) where anyone can drop by.
-The membership fee is our primary source of funding and is currently used to pay rent, fund workshops and buy equipment that the members find useful at a hackerspace.
+===== Access =====
-While we encourage you to become a member, we don't require you to be one in order to visit us. Please drop by and see how it looks :)
+Membership does not automatically grant physical or logical access to the space.
-==== Members may get ====
+Access is handled separately and is administered by the board.
-  * Storage space where you can store your project stuff.
+Members may apply for access.
-  * Voting rights at the general assembly meetings, as stated in our bylaws ([[Vedtekter]]).
-  * Right to participate in membership meetings
-  * Access card for unlocking doors and purchasing Club Mate from the vending machine all by yourself!
-===== Access =====
+See [[org:onboarding|Onboarding Overview]] for details.
+===== What your membership fee is used for =====
+Hackeriet exists to pool resources, share knowledge, and maintain a physical space.
-The venue require two keys to access:
+Membership fees are used to:
-  * a key card, which opens the space itself and is used for the vending mahine (ask someone at the space to make one for you)
+  * Pay rent
+  * Cover electricity and internet
+  * Maintain the space
+  * Purchase shared equipment
+  * Support workshops and activities
-  * a Hausmania key, which opens many doors at Hausmania, including the front door (at least until someone (**you?**) build more keycard stations).
+===== Getting involved =====
-We produce our own keycards, but need to order the Hausmania keys.
+Hackeriet depends on active members.
-[[org:onboarding|The onboarding process has its own page.]]
+You can contribute by:
+  * Using the space
+  * Starting projects
+  * Hosting talks or workshops
+  * Organizing events
+  * Helping maintain and improve the space
+The more you contribute, the more you shape the space.