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* Updated Insiders documentation

* Updated Insiders documentation

docs/insiders/access-management.md

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+# Access management
+
+The Material for MkDocs Insiders repository is a private repository hosted on
+GitHub and access is, therefore, managed through GitHub. This section covers
+everything you need to know in order to gain access to the private Material for
+MkDocs Insiders repository.
+
+## How to get access
+
+As the private Material for MkDocs Insiders repository is hosted on GitHub, you
+require a GitHub account to become a sponsor and to gain access. After
+sponsoring us on one of our [sponsoring tiers] starting at [$15 a month],
+you'll get access to the private Insiders repository.
+
+Please note that the process of gaining access is only partially automatable due
+to technical reasons. Depending on the type of account you've used to become a
+sponsor, we might need more information from you before we can grant access.
+
+  [$15 a month]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/sponsorships?tier_id=210638
+  [sponsoring tiers]: sponsoring-tiers.md
+
+### Individuals
+
+If you sponsor using a [personal account], you will receive an invitation link
+via email to the private Material for MkDocs Insiders repository immediately
+after initiating your sponsorship. This link is [valid for seven days]. Once you
+accept the invitation, you'll be ready to [get started].
+
+If the link expired, please contact us at sponsors@squidfunk.com and we'll
+send you a new one.
+
+  [personal account]: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/learning-about-github/types-of-github-accounts#personal-accounts
+  [valid for seven days]: #expired-invitations
+  [get started]: getting-started.md
+
+### Organizations
+
+When sponsoring using an [organization account], GitHub will not send an
+automated invitation via email to access the private Material for MkDocs Insiders
+repository. Due to [GitHub limitations], granting access to a private repository
+for an entire organization is not possible.
+
+Therefore, please contact us at sponsors@squidfunk.com with the name of a
+[personal account] or the name of a [bot account] that is publicly or privately
+listed as an owner of your GitHub organization after you received a confirmation
+that your sponsorship was initiated.
+
+We will add this designated account as a collaborator, and once the invitation
+is [accepted within seven days], your organization will be all set to [get
+started].
+
+  [organization account]: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/learning-about-github/types-of-github-accounts#organization-accounts
+  [GitHub limitations]: #collaborators
+  [bot account]: #bot-account
+  [accepted within seven days]: #expired-invitations
+
+### Enterprises
+
+If you would like to sponsor us using an [enterprise account], we recommend
+using a [personal account] or a [bot account] to initiate the sponsorship and
+access the private Material for MkDocs Insiders repository using this account.
+
+  [enterprise account]: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/learning-about-github/types-of-github-accounts#enterprise-accounts
+
+## Restrictions
+
+GitHub sets limitations beyond our control, which is why we require further
+information regarding [collaborators] of private repositories and [matching] of
+GitHub accounts.
+
+  [collaborators]: #collaborators
+  [matching]: #matching
+
+### Collaborators
+
+GitHub policy limits access to [private repositories] to [personal accounts]
+only, which is why it is currently not possible for us to add [organization
+accounts] to the Material for MkDocs Insiders repository – a private
+repository.
+
+As much as we would love to give each member of your organization access, it's
+simply not feasible for us to add each member account, which is why every
+[sponsoring tier] is limited to one seat. However, you can use a [bot account]
+to work around this limitation.
+
+  [private repositories]: https://docs.github.com/en/account-and-profile/setting-up-and-managing-your-personal-account-on-github/managing-access-to-your-personal-repositories/inviting-collaborators-to-a-personal-repository
+  [personal accounts]: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/learning-about-github/types-of-github-accounts#personal-accounts
+  [organization accounts]: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/learning-about-github/types-of-github-accounts#organization-accounts
+  [sponsoring tier]: sponsoring-tiers.md
+  [team management]: #team-management
+
+### Matching
+
+Due to privacy reasons, GitHub does not allow email addresses to be matched with
+GitHub accounts. When requesting access via email at sponsors@squidfunk.com,
+it's necessary to provide us with the name of a [personal account].
+
+## Bot account
+
+Given that only personal accounts can be listed as collaborators on
+[private repositories], ensuring access for an entire organization requires
+coordination through individuals. Changes within the team could lead to losing
+access to the entire organization.
+
+To avoid this, you have the option to create a bot account, which is
+[a new personal account] that does not belong to a specific individual but is
+publicly or privately listed as the owner of the GitHub organization
+
+Using a bot account for access management and initiating your [public] or
+[private] sponsorship through it also allows for better attribution of
+sponsorship costs, allowing you to manage access and payment for all
+sponsorships through a single account, and is thus recommended.
+
+  [a new personal account]: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/start-your-journey/creating-an-account-on-github
+  [public]: privacy.md/#public-sponsors
+  [private]: privacy.md/#private-sponsors
+
+## Expired invitations
+
+The invitation to the private Material for MkDocs is valid for seven days, a
+limitation imposed by GitHub. If invitations are not accepted within this
+period, you'll need to contact us via mail at sponsors@squidfunk.com, and we
+will re-issue the invitation immediately.
+
+## Team management
+
+If you are using Material for MkDocs Insiders as an [individual] and don't
+collaborate with other users, [forking] the private repository is not necessary.
+However, when working with a team, it is not possible to simply share your
+collaborator status with other accounts. Therefore, in order to work in a team,
+the account with access to Insiders can [fork], [clone], or [mirror] the private
+Material for MkDocs Insiders repository to an organization, providing a pathway
+for team collaboration.
+
+  [fork]: #forking
+  [clone]: #cloning
+  [mirror]: #mirroring
+  [individual]: #individuals
+
+### Outside collaborators
+
+When working with outside collaborators, you should know that the Insiders
+edition is compatible with the community edition. All new features and
+configuration options are backward-compatible or implemented behind feature
+flags. Most Insiders features enhance the overall experience, e.g., by creating
+better social cards or instant previews. While these features add value for your
+site's users, they are most certainly not necessary for previewing your site.
+
+This means that outside collaborators can build the documentation locally with
+the community edition, and when they push their changes, your CI pipeline will
+build it with Insiders. When using [built-in plugins] exclusive to Insiders, we
+recommend using the [group] plugin.
+
+See the [getting started guide] for more information.
+  [getting started guide]: getting-started.md
+  [built-in plugins]: index.md#built-in-plugins
+  [group]: ../plugins/group.md
+
+### Forking
+
+[Forking] a repository creates a copy of the repository that allows for
+independent development while maintaining a link to the original repository
+for updates.
+
+  [forking]: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/fork-a-repo
+
+### Cloning
+
+[Cloning] a repository copies the repository to your local machine or codespace,
+facilitating offline work and content management. You can, of course, also
+[clone a private fork].
+
+  [cloning]: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/cloning-a-repository
+  [clone a private fork]: https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/working-with-forks/fork-a-repo#cloning-your-forked-repository
+
+### Mirroring
+
+[Mirroring] a repository creates an identical copy, ensuring you have the
+flexibility to host and work with the repository [in other environments] besides
+GitHub. This is a particularly useful strategy for organizations hosting their
+repositories in a private environment outside of GitHub.
+
+  [mirroring]: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/duplicating-a-repository
+  [in other environments]: #github-alternatives
+
+## GitHub alternatives
+
+Material for MkDocs Insiders is designed to be compatible with various
+repository hosting platforms, including GitLab. The key requirement is still a
+GitHub account, as we use GitHub Sponsors for transactions and GitHub to manage access to the private Insiders repository.
+
+Once you've become a sponsor and secured access to the private Insiders
+repository via an individual GitHub account, you can [mirror the repository in
+another location]. This mirroring process not only allows for easy integration
+into your existing workflow but also ensures that your projects stay up-to-date
+with the latest features and improvements of Insiders.
+
+Our discussion board is a valuable resource for any questions about integrating
+Material for MkDocs Insiders into your projects. It offers a space to connect
+with others who may have similar requirements and setups, as well as to
+exchange tips and explore solutions together.
+
+  [mirror the repository in another location]: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/duplicating-a-repository#mirroring-a-repository-in-another-location
+  [discussion board]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/discussions

docs/insiders/benefits.md

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+# What’s in it for you
+
+Material for MkDocs Insiders is packed with additional features that are
+exclusively available to our monthly sponsors – the moment you become a sponsor,
+you'll gain __immediate access__ to all the exclusive Insiders features, ready
+for you to __start using now__.
+
+## Features
+
+Our sponsors currently enjoy access to the following 26 additional features. New
+features are added regularly, so be sure to check back regularly to stay
+updated.
+
+<div class="mdx-columns" markdown>
+
+- [x] [Blog plugin: pinned posts] :material-alert-decagram:{ .mdx-pulse title="Added on February 24, 2024" }
+- [x] [Instant previews] :material-alert-decagram:{ .mdx-pulse title="Added on January 28, 2024" }
+- [x] [Footnote tooltips] :material-alert-decagram:{ .mdx-pulse title="Added on January 24, 2024" }
+- [x] [Tags plugin: advanced settings]
+- [x] [Tags plugin: nested tags]
+- [x] [Tags plugin: shadow tags]
+- [x] [Stay on page when switching languages]
+- [x] [Blog plugin: author profiles]
+- [x] [Blog plugin: advanced settings]
+- [x] [Projects plugin]
+- [x] [Instant prefetching]
+- [x] [Social plugin: custom layouts]
+- [x] [Social plugin: background images]
+- [x] [Code range selection]
+- [x] [Code annotations: custom selectors]
+- [x] [Privacy plugin: advanced settings]
+- [x] [Optimize plugin]
+- [x] [Navigation path] (Breadcrumbs)
+- [x] [Typeset plugin]
+- [x] [Privacy plugin: external links]
+- [x] [Navigation subtitles]
+- [x] [Tags plugin: allow list] + [custom sorting]
+- [x] [Blog plugin: custom index pages]
+- [x] [Blog plugin: related links]
+- [x] [Meta plugin]
+- [x] [Tags plugin: configurable listings]
+
+</div>
+
+## What's coming next
+
+> Too many ideas, too little time!
+
+Our backlog is filled with countless ideas that we came up with or that have
+been suggested by our community. We're also working to make our roadmap public.
+If you have something specific in mind, and wonder whether we've considered it,
+feel free to ask on our [discussion board].
+
+  [discussion board]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/discussions
+
+## Frequent releases
+
+We’re committed to quickly addressing bugs, that come up and keeping our open
+issue count as low as possible. Both our community and Insiders editions are
+regularly updated, ensuring you have the latest features and fixes available at
+all times.
+
+## Additional benefits
+
+As a premium sponsors, you'll enjoy additional benefits that are not available
+to our individual sponsors. When sponsoring our work on one of our [commercial
+tiers] starting at [$125 a month], you'll get additional benefits that we offer
+for enterprises:
+
+- [Prioritized] bug reports to keep your projects running smoothly
+- Logo placement and backlink on our site for increased visibility
+- Private support via email for any questions to our maintainers
+
+  [commercial tiers]: sponsoring-tiers.md/#commercial-use
+  [$125 a month]: sponsoring-tiers.md/#the-organization
+  [list of premium sponsors]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material#user-content-premium-sponsors
+  [Prioritized]: ../support.md/#prioritized-support
+
+----
+
+Interested in supporting us? Together, let’s continue to make Material for
+MkDocs an even more powerful tool for everyone. We’re excited for what the
+future holds!
+
+[:octicons-heart-fill-24:{ .mdx-heart } &nbsp; Show your support <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][sponsoring tiers]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+
+  [sponsoring tiers]: sponsoring-tiers.md#commercial-use
+
+## Funding <span class="mdx-sponsorship-total" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-total"></span>
+
+### Goals
+
+The following section lists all funding goals. Each goal contains a list of
+features prefixed with a checkmark symbol, denoting whether a feature is
+:octicons-check-circle-fill-24:{ style="color: #00e676" } already available or
+:octicons-check-circle-fill-24:{ style="color: var(--md-default-fg-color--lightest)" }
+planned, but not yet implemented. This means that each funding goal unlocks new
+features for general availability in the community edition, after sponsors have
+used them for a while.
+
+#### $ 16,000 – Chipotle
+
+- [x] [Meta plugin]
+- [x] [Blog plugin: related links]
+- [x] [Blog plugin: custom index pages]
+- [x] [Tags plugin: configurable listings]
+- [x] [Tags plugin: allow list] + [custom sorting]
+- [x] [Navigation subtitles]
+
+  [Meta plugin]: ../plugins/meta.md
+  [Blog plugin: related links]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md#adding-related-links
+  [Blog plugin: custom index pages]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md#custom-index-pages
+  [Tags plugin: configurable listings]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md#configurable-listings
+  [Tags plugin: allow list]: ../plugins/tags.md#config.tags_allowed
+  [custom sorting]: ../plugins/tags.md#config.tags_sort_by
+  [Navigation subtitles]: ../reference/index.md#setting-the-page-subtitle
+
+#### $ 18,000 – Lemon Drop
+
+- [x] [Optimize plugin]
+- [x] [Navigation path] (Breadcrumbs)
+- [x] [Blog plugin: advanced settings]
+- [x] [Blog plugin: author profiles]
+- [x] [Blog plugin: pinned posts]
+- [x] [Instant prefetching]
+
+  [Optimize plugin]: ../plugins/optimize.md
+  [Navigation path]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#navigation-path
+  [Blog plugin: advanced settings]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md#advanced-settings
+  [Blog plugin: author profiles]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md#adding-author-profiles
+  [Blog plugin: pinned posts]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md#pinning-a-post
+  [Instant prefetching]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#instant-prefetching
+
+#### $ 20,000 – Jalapeño
+
+- [x] [Typeset plugin]
+- [x] [Footnote tooltips]
+- [x] [Privacy plugin: advanced settings]
+- [x] [Privacy plugin: external links]
+- [ ] to be announced
+- [ ] to be announced
+
+  [Typeset plugin]: ../plugins/typeset.md
+  [Footnote tooltips]: ../reference/footnotes.md#footnote-tooltips
+  [Privacy plugin: external links]: ../plugins/privacy.md#external-links
+  [Privacy plugin: advanced settings]: ../setup/ensuring-data-privacy.md#advanced-settings
+
+#### $ 22,000 – Habanero Orange
+
+- [x] [Instant previews]
+- [x] [Social plugin: custom layouts]
+- [x] [Social plugin: background images]
+- [x] [Code range selection]
+- [x] [Code annotations: custom selectors]
+- [x] [Stay on page when switching languages]
+
+  [Instant previews]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#instant-previews
+  [Social plugin: custom layouts]: ../setup/setting-up-social-cards.md#customization
+  [Social plugin: background images]: ../plugins/social.md#option.background_image
+  [Code range selection]: ../reference/code-blocks.md#code-selection-button
+  [Code annotations: custom selectors]: ../reference/code-blocks.md#custom-selectors
+  [Stay on page when switching languages]: ../setup/changing-the-language.md#stay-on-page
+
+#### $ 24,000 – Blockpaprika
+
+- [x] [Projects plugin]
+- [x] [Tags plugin: nested tags]
+- [x] [Tags plugin: shadow tags]
+- [x] [Tags plugin: advanced settings]
+- [ ] to be announced
+- [ ] to be announced
+
+  [Projects plugin]: ../plugins/projects.md
+  [Tags plugin: nested tags]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md#nested-tags
+  [Tags plugin: shadow tags]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md#shadow-tags
+  [Tags plugin: advanced settings]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md#advanced-settings
+
+### Goals completed
+
+This section celebrates the milestones we’ve achieved thanks to our incredible
+sponsors. Those features were once part of Material for MkDocs Insiders, and
+therefore only available to our sponsors, and are now generally available to
+be used by all users.
+
+#### $ 14,000 – Goat's Horn
+
+- [x] [Privacy plugin]
+- [x] [Card grids]
+- [x] [Tooltips]
+- [x] [Content tabs: anchor links]
+- [x] [Automatic light / dark mode]
+- [x] [Document contributors]
+
+  [Privacy plugin]: ../setup/ensuring-data-privacy.md#built-in-privacy-plugin
+  [Card grids]: ../reference/grids.md
+  [Tooltips]: ../reference/tooltips.md
+  [Content tabs: anchor links]: ../reference/content-tabs.md#anchor-links
+  [Automatic light / dark mode]: ../setup/changing-the-colors.md#automatic-light-dark-mode
+  [Document contributors]: ../setup/adding-a-git-repository.md#document-contributors
+
+#### $ 12,000 – Piri Piri
+
+- [x] [Blog plugin]
+- [x] [Chinese search support]
+- [x] [Annotations]
+- [x] [Navigation icons]
+- [x] [Navigation pruning]
+- [x] [Navigation status]
+
+  [Blog plugin]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md
+  [Chinese search support]: ../blog/posts/chinese-search-support.md
+  [Annotations]: ../reference/annotations.md
+  [Navigation icons]: ../reference/index.md#setting-the-page-icon
+  [Navigation pruning]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#navigation-pruning
+  [Navigation status]: ../reference/index.md#setting-the-page-status
+
+#### $ 10,000 – Carolina Reaper
+
+- [x] [Brand new search plugin]
+- [x] [Rich search previews]
+- [x] [Tokenizer with lookahead]
+- [x] [Advanced search highlighting]
+- [x] [Excluding content from search]
+- [x] [Offline plugin]
+
+  [Brand new search plugin]: ../blog/posts/search-better-faster-smaller.md
+  [Rich search previews]: ../blog/posts/search-better-faster-smaller.md#rich-search-previews
+  [Tokenizer with lookahead]: ../blog/posts/search-better-faster-smaller.md#tokenizer-lookahead
+  [Advanced search highlighting]: ../blog/posts/search-better-faster-smaller.md#accurate-highlighting
+  [Excluding content from search]: ../setup/setting-up-site-search.md#search-exclusion
+  [Offline plugin]: ../setup/building-for-offline-usage.md
+
+#### $ 8,000 – Scotch Bonnet
+
+- [x] [Social cards]
+- [x] Code annotations: anchor links
+- [x] [Code annotations: strip comments]
+- [x] [Tag icons]
+- [x] [Table of contents anchor following]
+- [x] Sidebars automatically scroll to active item
+
+  [Social cards]: ../setup/setting-up-social-cards.md
+  [Code annotations: strip comments]: ../reference/code-blocks.md#stripping-comments
+  [Tag icons]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md#tag-icons-and-identifiers
+  [Table of contents anchor following]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#anchor-following
+
+#### $ 7,000 – Royal Gold
+
+- [x] [Cookie consent]
+- [x] [Was this page helpful?]
+- [x] [Dismissable announcement bar]
+
+  [Cookie consent]: ../setup/ensuring-data-privacy.md#cookie-consent
+  [Was this page helpful?]: ../setup/setting-up-site-analytics.md#was-this-page-helpful
+  [Dismissable announcement bar]: ../setup/setting-up-the-header.md#mark-as-read
+
+#### $ 6,000 – Trinidad Scorpion
+
+- [x] [Boosting pages in search]
+- [x] [Custom admonition icons]
+- [x] [Linking content tabs]
+
+  [Boosting pages in search]: ../setup/setting-up-site-search.md#search-boosting
+  [Custom admonition icons]: ../reference/admonitions.md#admonition-icons
+  [Linking content tabs]: ../reference/content-tabs.md#linked-content-tabs
+
+#### $ 5,000 – Aji Panca
+
+- [x] [Mermaid.js integration]
+- [x] Stay on page when switching versions
+- [x] [Tags with search integration]
+
+  [Mermaid.js integration]: ../reference/diagrams.md
+  [Tags with search integration]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md
+
+#### $ 4,000 – Ghost Pepper
+
+- [x] [Anchor tracking]
+- [x] [Code annotations]
+- [x] [Version warning]
+
+  [Anchor tracking]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#anchor-tracking
+  [Code annotations]: ../reference/code-blocks.md#adding-annotations
+  [Version warning]: ../setup/setting-up-versioning.md#version-warning
+
+#### $ 3,000 – Caribbean Red
+
+- [x] [Sticky navigation tabs]
+- [x] [Section index pages]
+- [x] [Remove generator notice]
+
+  [Sticky navigation tabs]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#sticky-navigation-tabs
+  [Section index pages]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#section-index-pages
+  [Remove generator notice]: ../setup/setting-up-the-footer.md#generator-notice
+
+#### $ 2,500 – Biquinho Vermelho
+
+- [x] [Search suggestions]
+- [x] [Search highlighting]
+- [x] [Search sharing]
+
+  [Search suggestions]: ../setup/setting-up-site-search.md#search-suggestions
+  [Search highlighting]: ../setup/setting-up-site-search.md#search-highlighting
+  [Search sharing]: ../setup/setting-up-site-search.md#search-sharing
+
+#### $ 2,000 – Black Pearl
+
+- [x] Latest release tag
+- [x] [Color palette toggle]
+- [x] [Back-to-top button]
+
+  [Color palette toggle]: ../setup/changing-the-colors.md#color-palette-toggle
+  [Back-to-top button]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#back-to-top-button
+
+#### $ 1,500 – Bhut Jolokia
+
+- [x] [Admonition inline blocks]
+- [x] [Site language selection]
+- [x] [Versioning]
+
+  [Admonition inline blocks]: ../reference/admonitions.md#inline-blocks
+  [Site language selection]: ../setup/changing-the-language.md#site-language-selector
+  [Versioning]: ../setup/setting-up-versioning.md#versioning
+
+#### $ 1,000 – Prairie Fire
+
+- [x] [Navigation sections]
+- [x] [Navigation expansion]
+- [x] [Hiding the sidebars]
+- [x] [Table of contents in navigation]
+- [x] [Header hides on scroll]
+
+  [Navigation sections]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#navigation-sections
+  [Navigation expansion]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#navigation-expansion
+  [Hiding the sidebars]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#hiding-the-sidebars
+  [Table of contents in navigation]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#navigation-integration
+  [Header hides on scroll]: ../setup/setting-up-the-header.md#automatic-hiding
+
+#### $ 500 – Madame Jeanette
+
+- [x] Improved search result grouping
+- [x] Improved search result relevance and scoring
+- [x] Missing query terms in search results

docs/insiders/faq/sponsoring.md

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-# Sponsoring FAQs
-
-Do you have questions about Material for MkDocs Insiders? We do our best to
-answer all of your questions on this page. If you can't find your question
-below, ask it on our [discussion board]!
-
-  [discussion board]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/discussions/new/chooses
-
-## General
-
-[__Why did we create Material for MkDocs Insiders?__](#insiders-edition){ #insiders-edition }
-
-So, here's the deal: Material for MkDocs began as a passion project, which we
-made open-source to share freely with everyone. However, as the project's
-popularity grew over the last few years, so did the demands of its maintenance
-and overhead. Faced with the growing demands and the tough choice between
-discontinuing our efforts or dedicating ourselves full-time, we chose to commit
-ourselves fully to the project.
-
-To sustain this full-time commitment and to expand the team, we introduced
-Material for MkDocs Insiders. This private Insiders repository, available
-exclusively to our monthly sponsors, is where we first release the latest
-advancements of Material for MkDocs. That way our sponsors get the
-[premium features] in advance of all others users as a thank you for their
-support. But here's the best part: once we achieve specific funding goals, these
-advancements become available to the wider community. This model ensures ongoing
-development and accessibility for all, keeping the project vibrant and
-up-to-date.
-
-We communicate these [funding goals] and their progress openly, ensuring our
-community is involved every step of the way. It's our way of making sure that
-while we do need the support to keep going, everyone will eventually benefit
-from the advancements made possible by our sponsors.
-
-  [funding goals]: ../index.md/#funding
-  [premium features]: ../index.md/#whats-in-it-for-me
-
-
-[__Why is the Insiders offered as a subscription model?__](#subscription-model){ #subscription-model }
-
-You might wonder why we opted for a subscription model for the Insiders edition
-instead of a one-time purchase. Here's the thing: Material for MkDocs is in
-constant evolution. Our work is never done because there's always something new
-on the horizon – be it adapting to upstream dependency updates, keeping pace
-with environment changes like browser updates, or bringing to life
-the new features and improvements our users wish for.
-
-A one-time payment might seem appealing at first glance, but it's a bit like
-buying a snapshot: great for a moment, but it doesn't stay current for long.
-With a subscription, you're not just buying what's already been developed;
-you're investing in what's coming next. You get all the future updates, bug
-fixes, and new features as they roll out. This ongoing development is crucial
-not just for keeping the project alive and kicking but for ensuring it
-continues to meet your needs and expectations.
-
-This subscription model is what enables us to dedicate the necessary time and
-resources to Material for MkDocs, ensuring its sustainability and growth. It's
-about more than just maintaining the status quo; it's about pushing boundaries,
-improving, and innovating. When we hit our funding goals through these monthly
-subscriptions, we will roll out the Insiders features to the community edition.
-That way, the whole community benefits from the advancements made possible by
-our supporters.
-
-In essence, the subscription is a commitment to not just maintaining but
-actively developing Material for MkDocs. It allows us to plan for the future
-with confidence, knowing we have the backing to continue our work. This model
-has made all the difference, enabling us to rely on our sponsors' ongoing
-support and ensuring that Material for MkDocs remains a cutting-edge tool for
-everyone.
-
-[__What features are included in the Insiders edition?__](#insiders-features){ #insiders-features }
-
-The Insiders edition includes more than 20 additional features. You can find an
-[overview of these features] on our [Insiders page], which is updated when new
-features are added and released.
-
-  [Insiders page]: ../index.md
-  [overview of these features]: ../index.md#whats-in-it-for-me
-
-[__How often is the Insiders edition updated?__](#insiders-updates){ #insiders-updates }
-
-We try to keep our open issue count low, fixing known bugs quickly. Both our
-repositories, the community and Insiders edition, are constantly updated with
-bug fixes and new features.
-
-## Sponsorship
-
-[__Can I sponsor the project without a GitHub account?__](#sponsorship-account){ #sponsorship-account }
-
-No, you can't support Material for MkDocs if you don't have a GitHub account.
-GitHub Sponsors handles all transactions and access management for us. Please
-also note that the private Insiders repository is on GitHub, so in order to gain
-access, you'll need to have a GitHub individual or bot account that can be added
-as a collaborator. If your organization doesn't use GitHub or hosts its
-repositories on other platforms, you can mirror the Insiders repository in your
-environment once you have access.
-
-[__We are hosting our repository on Gitlab, can we also use Insiders?__](#github-alternatives){ #github-alternatives }
-
-Absolutely! Material for MkDocs Insiders is designed to be compatible with
-various repository hosting platforms, including GitLab. The key requirement is
-still a GitHub account, as we use GitHub Sponsors for all transactions and
-manage access to the private Insiders repository through GitHub.
-
-Once you've become a sponsor and secured access to the private Insiders
-repository via an individual GitHub account, you can
-[mirror the repository in another location]. This mirroring process not only
-allows for easy integration into your existing workflow but also ensures that
-your projects stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements of
-Material for MkDocs Insiders.
-
-For any questions about integrating Material for MkDocs Insiders into your
-projects, our [discussion board] is a valuable resource. It offers a space to
-connect with others who may have similar requirements and setups as well as to
-exchange tips, and explore solutions together.
-
-  [mirror the repository in another location]: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/duplicating-a-repository#mirroring-a-repository-in-another-location
-
-[__Which sponsoring tier should I choose?__](#sponsorship-tier){ #sponsorship-tier }
-
-The sponsoring tiers are divided into [non-commercial] and [commercial] tiers. If
-you are an individual or organization using Material for MkDocs for private or
-__non-commercial__ Open Source projects, you have two tiers to choose from,
-depending on the number of sites you want to build. For companies using
-Material for MkDocs, we offer three different __commercial__ tiers, from which
-you can choose depending on your requirements.
-
-Also, please read what is considered [commercial] use.
-
-  [commercial]: ../faq/sponsoring.md/#commercial-use
-  [non-commercial]: ../faq/sponsoring.md/#non-commercial-use
-
-[__Why are one-time sponsorships not granted access to Insiders?__](#sponsorship-one-time){ #sponsorship-one-time }
-
-Primarily due to technical reasons, that we're working on lifting in the future.
-We use GitHub webhooks to determine our current active sponsors. When you create
-or cancel your monthly subscription, GitHub sends events that we use to
-automatically add and remove collaborators.
-
-Note that [$15] is the minimum amount to be granted access to Insiders.
-
-  [$15]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/sponsorships?tier_id=210638
-
-[__How are sponsorship contributions used?__](#sponsorship-support){ #sponsorship-support }
-
-It's vital to recognize that the total sponsorship amount doesn't directly
-translate into the funds we have available for use. The way we allocate
-sponsorship amounts is detailed as follows:
-
-1.  __Taxes__: Since we provide a service to our sponsors, we're of course
-    legally obligated to pay sales tax. This requirement applies to all
-    sponsorship contributions, aligning us with standard business practices
-    as for the rest of the world.
-
-2.  __Sponsorships__: A significant portion of our funding is redirected to
-    upstream projects. This cultivates collaboration and supports the broader
-    Open Source ecosystem. Those projects and their maintainers are essential
-    for the ongoing development of Material for MkDocs.
-
-    [Explore our sponsorships](https://github.com/squidfunk?tab=sponsoring).
-
-3.  __Funds__: We are in the process of forming a team devoted to Material for
-    MkDocs and are proactively compensating critical contributors. These
-    funds cover various aspects of the project, like the creation of new
-    features, bug resolution, support, and sponsor relations.
-
-[__Are there any limitations on the number of sponsors for a particular tier?__](#sponsorship-limitations){ #sponsorship-limitations }
-
-No, there are no limitations on the number of sponsors for any tier. You can
-sponsor the project at any tier regardless of how many other sponsors are
-already there.
-
-## Payment & billing
-
-[__Is there a trial period for the Insiders edition?__](#insiders-trial){ #insiders-trial }
-
-No, we do not offer a trial period for the Insiders edition. However, if you're
-a company and are considering sponsoring on the [commercial] tier, but want to
-first give the Insiders edition a try, you can sponsor on the [$15] tier with a
-personal account for [non-commercial] evaluation purposes.
-
-Additionally, our subscription model allows you to cancel your sponsorship
-anytime. If you decide to cancel, your sponsorship will remain active until
-the end of your billing cycle.
-
-[__What payment options do you accept?__](#insiders-payment){ #insiders-payment }
-
-We manage all our transactions and sponsorships through [GitHub Sponsors]. To
-become a sponsor of Material for MkDocs on GitHub, visit [our sponsors' page].
-On there, you can choose from five different sponsorship tiers and pay by credit
-card. Please note that as of the beginning of 2023,
-[GitHub no longer supports PayPal] payments.
-
-If you're a company and need assistance choosing the right payment method,
-please don't hesitate to reach out to sponsors@squidfunk.com.
-
-  [GitHub Sponsors]: https://github.com/sponsors
-  [GitHub no longer supports PayPal]: https://github.blog/changelog/2023-01-23-github-sponsors-will-stop-supporting-paypal/
-  [our sponsors' page]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/
-
-[__Are discounts available for the Insiders edition, such as student discounts?__](#insiders-discounts){ #insiders-discounts }
-
-Unfortunately, we are not able to offer any discounts for the Material for
-MkDocs Insiders program. To ensure that everyone can afford the Insiders program
-and keep the barrier as low as possible, we have set prices as low as [$15] a
-month for [non-commercial] use.
-
-[__Do you offer free access to Insiders for Open Source projects?__](#insiders-open-source){ #insiders-open-source }
-
-No, we do not offer free access to our Material for MkDocs Insiders edition.
-We understand that non-profit organizations may have limited budgets and may
-need to prioritize their spending on other projects or organizations. However,
-it's important to note that Material for MkDocs is maintained by a small team,
-investing a lot of time and resources into constantly improving this project.
-Material for MkDocs and its core features are free to the community through our
-Open Source model. Therefore, Material for MkDocs itself is already free.
-
-However, we do offer an affordable sponsorship tier starting at [$15] a month,
-which is meant for individuals and non-profit organizations using Material for
-MkDocs to build 1-2 sites for [non-commercial] purposes. This tier provides access
-to all new features, benefiting you from our ongoing development efforts.
-
-[__Is Insiders free for those who contribute to this project?__](#insiders-contributors){ #insiders-contributors }
-
-Thank you for your interest in contributing to Material for MkDocs! We value
-every contribution, but it's important to distinguish between different types of
-contributions. While minor edits such as typo corrections or adding new
-languages are appreciated, they demand significant review efforts that exceed
-the scope of such contributions. Consequently, free access to the Insiders
-edition is exclusively offered to our [community experts].
-
-If you're passionate about making a significant impact, we encourage you to
-explore our [community experts] program. This program is designed for
-experienced users eager to share their expertise on our [discussion board]. Our
-discussion board facilitates the exchange of insights on workarounds, setups,
-and features and addresses queries from users at all levels of experience. As a
-community expert you become an integral part of our project by actively
-assisting users and addressing their inquiries. This allows our team to focus
-more on enhancing and developing new features – benefiting the entire community.
-
-In acknowledgment of such valuable contributions, active [community experts] are
-granted free access to the Insiders edition. This presents a fantastic
-opportunity for you to make meaningful contributions while enjoying the perks of
-the Insiders edition.
-
-  [community experts]: ../community-experts-program/index.md
-
-[__Can I purchase the Insiders edition with a one-time donation?__](#one-time-donation){ #one-time-donation }
-
-One-time donations, while appreciated, cannot support the ongoing development of
-Material for MkDocs as subscriptions do. Our project's growth relies on steady
-support from subscriptions to fund new features, updates, and maintenance.
-Therefore, the Insiders version is not available through a one-time donation.
-
-If monthly payments do not work for you or your company, you can adjust your
-GitHub account's [billing cycle] to annual instead of monthly and sponsor at the
-appropriate tier.
-
-[billing cycle]: ../insiders/faq/sponsoring.md/#insiders-billing-cycle
-
-[__How can I set my billing to monthly or yearly?__](#insiders-billing-cycle){ #insiders-billing-cycle }
-
-Before you sponsor Material for MkDocs on one of our sponsoring tiers, you can
-change your [billing cycle] to either monthly or yearly, according to your
-preference. Your [billing cycle] is a setting at the account level on GitHub,
-which you can easily modify in your account settings. When selecting one of our
-sponsoring tiers, this adjustment will automatically categorize you as a monthly
-or yearly sponsor.
-
-If you find it challenging to make this change in your account, a practical
-workaround is to create a dedicated GitHub bot account where you set the billing
-cycle to yearly and use it specifically for your sponsorship contributions. This
-is a strategy some of our sponsors have successfully implemented. For any
-difficulties or further inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at
-sponsors@squidfunk.com for support.
-
-  [billing cycle]: https://docs.github.com/en/github/setting-up-and-managing-billing-and-payments-on-github/changing-the-duration-of-your-billing-cycle
-
-[__Can I get an invoice for my sponsorship payment?__](#insiders-invoice){ #insiders-invoice}
-
-Since [GitHub Sponsors] manages all transactions on our behalf, GitHub Sponsors
-is considered your supplier, not us. As part of their process, GitHub Sponsors
-automatically sends you a payment receipt via email for each billing cycle. It's
-important to note that this document is a receipt, not an invoice. If you
-require an invoice for your records, please contact us at sponsors@squidfunk.com
-before initiating your sponsorship.
-
-  [GitHub Sponsors]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/
-
-[__Can I switch between different sponsoring tiers?__](#insiders-switch-tiers){ #insiders-switch-tiers }
-
-Yes, you can switch between different sponsoring tiers at any time. Simply go
-to the [GitHub Sponsors] page and change your sponsoring tier. Once you make
-that change, you will immediately change to the new tier.
-
-If you change to a higher tier, the amount will be prorated according to your
-billing cycle.
-
-[__Can I sponsor the project for a specific feature or development goal?__](#insiders-goals){ #insiders-goals }
-
-While sponsoring specific goals directly is not possible, our sponsoring goals
-are connected to specific features or development goals aligned with the
-project's roadmap. You can find an [overview of these sponsoring goals] and their
-associated features on our website. Insider users have early access to all
-already developed features, including those associated with higher funding goals
-that will be reached at a later stage. If you're interested in accessing these
-features, becoming a sponsor is the way to go. If you have a feature in mind
-that you would like to see on the list, we encourage you to
-[initiate a new discussion] to evaluate it with others.
-
-  [overview of these sponsoring goals]: ../index.md#goals
-  [initiate a new discussion]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/discussions
-
-[__What happens if I reach my sponsoring limit for my current tier?__](#insiders-limit){ #insiders-limit }
-
-If you extend the number of sites that are in your current sponsoring limit,
-please [upgrade your sponsorship] to a higher tier to continue using the
-Insiders edition and build more sites. The change will be effective immediately.
-
-  [upgrade your sponsorship]: https://docs.github.com/en/billing/managing-billing-for-github-sponsors/upgrading-a-sponsorship
-
-[__Do you offer refunds for sponsoring payments?__](#insiders-refunds){ #insiders-refunds }
-
-Unfortunately, we cannot offer any refund for sponsorship payments.
-[GitHub Sponsors] manages all sponsoring transactions. Because of that, we do
-not have any insights into the details of the funds and cannot access them. If
-you have any payment issues, please get in touch with the GitHub Sponsors
-support team, as they can help you.
-
-## Access management
-
-[__How do I gain access to the private Insiders repository?__](#access-account){ #access-account }
-
-If you sponsored with your __individual account__, you should have received an
-email invitation to the private Material for MkDocs Insiders repository right
-after you initiated your sponsorship. Simply accept the invitation within seven
-days to gain access.
-
-If you sponsored using an __organization account__, please note we need
-an individual account that we can list as a collaborator of the private Insiders
-repository. After you initiate your sponsorship, please email us at
-sponsors@squidfunk.com with the name of the individual or bot account. Once you
-provide us with this information, we will add the account as a collaborator, and
-after you accept the invitation, you will gain access to the repository.
-
-If you have yet to receive the email or the invitation link has expired, please
-contact us, the maintainers, at sponsors@squidfunk.com. We're working on a
-solution that will allow you to manage collaborator status yourself.
-
-[__Why can't our whole organization get access to Insiders?__](#access-organization){ #access-organization }
-
-Currently, it is not possible to grant access to an organizational account, as
-GitHub only allows for adding individual user accounts. We are working on a
-solution ourselves to simplify access for organizations. For now, to ensure that
-access is not tied to a particular individual, we recommend creating a bot
-account, i.e., a GitHub account that does not belong to a specific individual
-but is listed as the owner of the organizational account and using this account
-for sponsorship.
-
-[__Do I need to fork the repository to use it?__](#access-fork){ #access-fork }
-
-It depends. If you are using the Insiders edition as an individual, you can work
-directly with the private repository, as you do not need to share the Insiders
-features with others. If you are working with a team, it is best to create a
-private [fork] using the individual account you listed as a collaborator of
-Material for MkDocs to grant access to all members of your organization to
-your fork.
-
-[__Can I share my Insiders access with others?__](#access-share){ #access-share }
-
-At the moment, it is not possible to directly share your collaborator status
-for the private Insiders repository with other accounts. However, if you are
-working with a team and would like them to access Insiders, you can share the
-Insiders repository by utilizing options such as [cloning], [forking], or
-[mirroring]. By doing so, you can start collaborating with your team members on
-the new repository you have shared. This way, you can collectively benefit
-from the Insiders features and work together on the project.
-
-  [cloning]: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/cloning-a-repository
-  [forking]: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/fork-a-repo
-  [mirroring]: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/duplicating-a-repository
-
-
-## Runtime & cancellation
-
-[__How long is my sponsorship valid?__](#sponsorship-runtime){ #sponsorship-runtime }
-
-Your sponsorship is valid for as long as your monthly or yearly subscription
-is valid. If you choose to cancel your sponsorship, you will lose access to
-the Insiders edition once your cancellation is active and will be automatically
-removed by GitHub as a collaborator from the private repository.
-
-[__How do I cancel my sponsorship?__](#sponsorship-cancellation){ #sponsorship-cancellation }
-
-To cancel your sponsorship, follow the [step-by-step guide] provided by GitHub.
-If you sponsored using an organizational account, please ensure that you cancel
-your sponsorship using the same organizational account rather than your
-individual account.
-
-  [step-by-step guide]: https://docs.github.com/en/billing/managing-billing-for-github-sponsors/downgrading-a-sponsorship
-
-[__What happens when I cancel my sponsorship?__](#sponsorship-cancellation-effective){ #sponsorship-cancellation-effective }
-
-If you choose to cancel your subscription to Insiders, you will be
-automatically removed by GitHub as a collaborator on the day your cancellation is
-effective. From that day on, you will no longer receive future updates. However,
-you are __welcome to continue using the latest version__ that was available to
-you at the time of your cancellation for as long as you like.
-
-Please note that [GitHub deletes private forks], so you may want to take steps
-to ensure that you have a backup of the software if necessary and use the
-locally installed version.
-
-  [GitHub deletes private forks]: https://docs.github.com/en/account-and-profile/setting-up-and-managing-your-personal-account-on-github/managing-access-to-your-personal-repositories/removing-a-collaborator-from-a-personal-repository#deleting-forks-of-private-repositories
-
-## Licensing
-
-[__What constitutes commercial use of the Insiders edition?__](#commercial-use){ #commercial-use }
-
-Commercial use refers to any use of the software for a business or for-profit
-purpose. This includes any use by a corporation or other organization, whether
-or not they generate revenue directly from the software. We offer different
-pricing tiers for commercial use, each tailored to the needs of different
-businesses. It's important to note that internal use of the software within your
-organization is also considered commercial use, as with all commercial software.
-
-[__What constitutes non-commercial use of the Insiders edition?__](#non-commercial-use){ #non-commercial-use }
-
-[Non-commercial] use of our Material for MkDocs refers to private use. This
-includes individuals using the Insiders edition for private or purely
-non-commercial Open Source projects. We offer two different tiers for
-non-commercial use, depending on the number of sites you want to build.
-
-[__What is your fair use policy?__](#fair-use-policy){ #fair-use-policy }
-
-Our fair use policy includes the following guidelines:
-
-- Please refrain from __distributing the source code__ of Insiders. While you
-may use the software for public, private, or commercial projects and may
-privately [fork] or [mirror] it, we ask that you keep the source code private. This
-is important to our sponsorware strategy, which helps us fund ongoing
-development and support of the software. If this guidelines is violated,
-everybody loses, as it will reduce the time of us maintainers we can set aside
-to push this project forward.
-
-- As our sponsoring tiers are based on the number of sites you want to build,
-please make sure to [upgrade your sponsorship] once your current sponsoring tier
-limit has been reached.
-
-[__Does the Insiders edition have a different license?__](#insiders-license){ #insiders-license }
-
-No. Whether you're an individual or a company, you may use Material for
-MkDocs Insiders precisely under the same terms as Material for MkDocs, which are
-given by the [MIT license].
-
-  [MIT license]: ../../license.md
-
-[__Can outside collaborators build and run the documentation locally without access to Insiders?__](#insiders-outside-collaborators){ #insiders-outside-collaborators }
-
-Yes. Insiders is compatible with Material for MkDocs. Almost all new features
-and configuration options are either backward-compatible or implemented behind
-feature flags. When working with outside collaborators, changing the general
-appearance of your site should be optional. Most Insiders features enhance the
-overall experience, e.g., by adding icons to pages or providing a feedback
-widget. While these features add value for your site's users, they should be
-optional for previewing when making changes to content. Currently, the only
-content-related feature in Insiders that non-Insiders users can't properly
-preview are [Card grids].
-
-This means that outside collaborators can build the documentation locally with
-Material for MkDocs, and when they push their changes, your CI pipeline will
-build it with Insiders. When using built-in plugins exclusive to Insiders, it's
-recommended to split configuration into a base `mkdocs.yml` and one with plugin
-overrides via [configuration inheritance].
-
-See the [getting started guide] for more information.
-
-  [configuration inheritance]: https://www.mkdocs.org/user-guide/configuration/#configuration-inheritance
-  [getting started guide]: ../getting-started.md
-  [Card grids]: ../../reference/grids.md?h=grids#using-card-grids
-
-## Support
-
-[__How can I contact support if I have questions about becoming a sponsor?__ ](#support-contact){ #support-contact }
-
-If you have any questions and would like to contact us before starting your
-sponsorship, we are happy to answer all your non-technical questions about the
-Insiders program via email at sponsors@squidfunk.com.
-
-All technical questions should be asked openly on our [discussion board].
-
-  [discussion board]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/discussions
-
-[__Is additional support available for Material for MkDocs Insiders users?__](#support-additional){ #support-additional }
-
-Yes, we provide non-technical support related to sponsoring at
-sponsors@squidfunk.com. For technical questions, please submit an issue openly
-on our [issue tracker] or start a discussion on our [discussion board]. Issues
-and discussions from our organizational sponsors, sponsoring on
-__The Organization__ tier or higher will be prioritized.[^1]
-
-  [^1]:
-    Priority support means we will prioritize your issue, meaning we will look
-    into it and do our best to solve your issue asap. However, the prioritized bug
-    support does not mean that we can solve your issue before any others since
-    some issues might take more time to solve.
-
-  [issue tracker]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/issues
-
-[__How can I display my logo on the list of premium sponsors?__](#sponsorship-logo-placement){ #sponsorship-logo-placement }
-
-If your sponsorship tier includes logo placement, and you would like us to
-display your logo in the [list of premium sponsors] and have it linked to your
-site, please contact us via mail. Simply send us a horizontal SVG or PNG version
-of your logo making sure it displays the name of your company and the logo to
-sponsors@squidfunk.com.
-
-  [list of premium sponsors]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material#user-content-premium-sponsors
-
-[__Is logo placement optional?__](#sponsorship-logo-placement-optional){ #sponsorship-logo-placement-optional }
-
-Yes, all of our commercial benefits, such as logo placement and backlinks, are
-optional and can be opted in or out at any time. You can keep your sponsorship
-completely private.
-
-[__How can I report a bug in the Insiders edition?__](#insiders-bugs){ #insiders-bugs }
-
-If you encounter a bug in the Insiders edition, we kindly request that you
-report it on our [issue tracker] in the public community repository. When
-submitting the bug report, please ensure that you do not include any private
-Insiders' source code, as we want to uphold our fair use policy.
-
-[__How can I report an issue in my customizations?__](#customizations-issues){ #customizations-issues }
-
-Please note, that we do not offer support for customizations as they vary
-widely and are specific to individual cases. Our support is primarily focused on
-assisting with our core features. When reporting an issue, please remove all
-customizations to ensure effective problem diagnosis with a minimal reproduction
-[.zip file], as described in our bug reporting guide. Our [built-in info plugin],
-which is essential when creating a reproduction, will not function correctly
-with customizations in place. For questions and issues with customizations,
-please use our [discussion board] to engage with the community.
-
-  [.zip file]: ../../guides/creating-a-reproduction.md
-  [built-in info plugin]: https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/guides/creating-a-reproduction/#creating-a-zip-file
-
-## Privacy
-
-[__Will you sign an NDA for sponsorships?__](#nda){ #nda }
-
-Unfortunately, we cannot sign any NDA or vendor agreement form. As a small team
-working on Material for MkDocs, we have limited resources and cannot review
-and sign agreements.
-
-[__Will you fill out our companys forms?__](#forms){ #forms }
-
-To dedicate more time and resources to the development of our projects, we have
-implemented measures to minimize administrative overhead for our small team. As
-part of this approach, we have adopted GitHub Sponsors to efficiently handle all
-transactions for us. Consequently, we have decided to introduce a setup fee for
-any additional administrative tasks other than those handled by GitHub Sponsors
-that require our attention and involve the completion of forms or adherence to
-company processes when purchasing Material for MkDocs Insiders. If your purchase
-department requires additional time and effort from our team, please be aware
-that the setup fee will apply. For detailed information and specific inquiries,
-please reach out to us at sponsors@squidfunk.com.
-
-[__Can I sponsor privately?__](#sponsorship-private){ #sponsorship-private }
-
-Yes, you can. GitHub offers the option to [set your sponsorship to private] when
-you initiate your sponsorship. This means that your account will not appear in
-sponsor-listings so there is no public affiliation with Material for MkDocs.
-Only we know that you sponsored, but we will never disclose this information
-without your written consent.
-
-  [set your sponsorship to private]: https://docs.github.com/en/sponsors/sponsoring-open-source-contributors/managing-your-sponsorship#managing-the-privacy-setting-for-your-sponsorship
-  [fork]: https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/working-with-forks/fork-a-repo
-  [mirror]: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/creating-and-managing-repositories/duplicating-a-repository
-
-[__Are there any geographical restrictions on becoming a sponsor?__](#sponsorship-geo){ #sponsorship-geo }
-
-No, there are no geographical restrictions for becoming a sponsor. We welcome
-sponsorships from individuals and organizations worldwide. As long as your
-credit card is valid and accepted by GitHub you are eligible to become
-a sponsor and support the project, regardless of your location.

docs/insiders/how-to-sponsor.md

@@ -0,0 +1,114 @@
+# How to sponsor
+
+Becoming a sponsor for Material for MkDocs is a straightforward process through
+@squidfunk's [GitHub Sponsors profile]. By supporting
+the project with a monthly contribution of __$15 a month__ or more, you can sponsor
+either via an [individual] or [organizational] GitHub account.
+
+  [GitHub Sponsors profile]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk
+  [individual]: access-management.md/#individuals
+  [organizational]: access-management.md/#organizations
+
+## Walkthrough
+
+Want to become a sponsor? We will guide you through the sponsoring process below
+If you have additional questions, you can find detailed information about
+[payment and billing], [access management], [runtime and cancellation],
+[privacy], [license] and [support] on dedicated pages.
+
+  [payment and billing]: payment-and-billing.md
+  [access management]: access-management.md
+  [runtime and cancellation]: runtime-and-cancellation.md
+  [privacy]: privacy.md
+  [license]: license.md
+  [support]: ../support.md
+
+### Sponsoring tier
+
+First, it's a good idea to explore [our sponsoring tiers], as each sponsoring
+tier is designed to accommodate different levels of sponsors and includes
+dedicated benefits.
+
+After reviewing the sponsoring tiers, it's time to choose one. Consider what you
+want to achieve and keep your requirements in mind, e.g. the number of projects
+you want to build or how many accounts you need. [Switching tiers] is possible
+at any time.
+
+Choosing a tier will take you to GitHub's sponsorship confirmation page.
+
+  [our sponsoring tiers]: sponsoring-tiers.md
+  [Switching tiers]: sponsoring-tiers.md/#switching-tiers
+
+### Sponsorship summary
+
+#### Payment and billing
+
+Next, GitHub will ask you to provide your billing information, which is required
+to process your sponsorship payment. On this page, the _Sponsorship summary_
+section displays the (possibly prorated) amount due to initiate your sponsorship.
+This amount is determined by your account's [billing cycle], which can be set to
+a monthly or yearly interval.
+
+  [billing cycle]: https://docs.github.com/en/github/setting-up-and-managing-billing-and-payments-on-github/changing-the-duration-of-your-billing-cycle
+
+Proceed to input your [payment information], specifically your credit card
+details. Please make sure that the used credit card is valid and will remain
+so for an extended period to help avoid any interruptions in your sponsorship.
+
+  [payment information]: payment-and-billing.md
+
+#### Privacy
+
+On this page, you can also set the visibility of your sponsorship. You have the
+option to keep your [sponsorship private or to make it public], which includes
+listing your name or organization on the list of [our sponsors] and, for
+organizations, the opportunity for [logo placement].
+
+  [sponsorship private or to make it public]: privacy.md
+  [our sponsors]: our-sponsors.md
+  [logo placement]: our-sponsors.md/#our-premium-sponsors
+
+#### News and updates
+
+Note that we rarely send out emails, and when we do, it's usually to inform you
+about significant updates or changes to the project, so it's best to keep this
+option enabled. To stay updated on the latest developments, you can check out
+our [changelog].
+
+  [changelog]: ../changelog/index.md
+
+#### Tax information
+
+If you're sponsoring as an organization, it's essential to provide your country,
+region and VAT number, so we can correctly attribute your sponsorship. This is
+due to the fact that VAT is handled differently for individuals than for
+organizations.
+
+#### Confirmation
+
+Before finalizing your sponsorship, take a moment to review all the details of
+your sponsorship, including the selected tier, billing information, and payment
+details.
+
+Then proceed to confirm your sponsorship by clicking the _Sponsor_ button.
+
+### Access management
+
+After completing the sponsorship process and your payment is successfully
+processed, you will be all set to [gain access] to the private Material for
+MkDocs Insiders repository.
+
+  [gain access]: access-management.md
+
+---
+
+__Ready to become a sponsor?__
+
+[&nbsp; Choose a sponsoring tier <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][sponsoring-tiers]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+
+  [sponsoring-tiers]: sponsoring-tiers.md
+
+If you still find yourself with more questions, feel free to [reach out to Kathi]
+via mail at sponsors@squidfunk.com for additional support.
+
+  [reach out to Kathi]: ../support.md/#sponsoring-support

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@@ -1,595 +1,233 @@
----
-title: Insiders
----
-
 # Insiders
 
-Material for MkDocs follows the __sponsorware__ release strategy, which means
+If you want to get the best out of Material for MkDocs, Insiders is what you're
-that new features are first exclusively released to sponsors as part of
+looking for – it's an exclusive version of Material for MkDocs that offers
-[Insiders]. Read on to learn [what sponsorships achieve],
+additional features and enhancements. By becoming a sponsor, you get early access
-[how to become a sponsor] to get access to Insiders, and [what's in it for you]!
 
-<!-- <figure class="mdx-video" markdown>
+Material for MkDocs Insiders offers an enhanced experience with early access to
-  <div class="mdx-video__inner">
+exclusive features that aren't available in the community edition. Become a
-    <iframe src="https://streamable.com/e/yslhdu" allowfullscreen></iframe>
+sponsor and make use of these features directly!
-  </div>
-  <figcaption markdown>
 
-This documentation is built with Insiders
+You’ve already seen the benefits of using Material for MkDocs;
-[squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material][Material for MkDocs]
+imagine what more you can achieve with Insiders. Your sponsorship helps us
+continue to innovate and improve, ensuring Material for MkDocs remains a
+cutting-edge tool. Discover how your contributions make a difference.
 
-  </figcaption>
+[&nbsp; Choose a sponsoring tier <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][sponsoring-tiers]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
-</figure> -->
 
-  [Insiders]: #what-is-insiders
+  [sponsoring-tiers]: sponsoring-tiers.md
-  [what sponsorships achieve]: #what-sponsorships-achieve
-  [how to become a sponsor]: #how-to-become-a-sponsor
-  [what's in it for you]: #whats-in-it-for-me
-  [Material for MkDocs]: https://squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-material/
 
-## What is Insiders?
+## Additional information
 
-Material for MkDocs Insiders is a private fork of Material for MkDocs, hosted as
+Explore the following section to learn more about Material for MkDocs, why
-a private GitHub repository. Almost[^1] [all new features][what's in it for you]
+you should sponsor us, what's in it for you, and who is sponsoring us.
-are developed as part of this fork, which means that they are immediately
-available to all eligible sponsors, as they are made collaborators of this
-repository.
 
-  [^1]:
+<div class="grid cards" markdown>
-    In general, every new feature is first exclusively released to sponsors, but
-    sometimes upstream dependencies like [Python Markdown Extensions] enhance
-    existing features that must be supported by Material for MkDocs.
 
-Every feature is tied to a [funding goal] in monthly subscriptions. When a
+-   :fontawesome-solid-circle-question: &nbsp;
-funding goal is hit, the features that are tied to it are merged back into
+    __Why sponsor us__
-Material for MkDocs and released for general availability, making them available
-to all users. Bugfixes are always released in tandem.
 
-Sponsorships start as low as [__$15 a month__][how to become a sponsor].[^2]
+    ---
 
-  [^2]:
+    Learn how to support our goal of becoming the leading tool in documentation
-    Note that $15 a month is the minimum amount to become eligible for
-    Insiders. While GitHub Sponsors also allows to sponsor lower amounts or
-    one-time amounts, those can't be granted access to Insiders due to
-    technical reasons.
 
-  [Python Markdown Extensions]: https://facelessuser.github.io/pymdown-extensions/
+    ---
-  [funding goal]: #funding
 
-## What sponsorships achieve
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More information][Why sponsor us]
 
-Sponsorships make this project sustainable, as they buy the maintainers of this
+-   :material-gift: &nbsp;
-project time – a very scarce resource – which is spent on the development of new
+    __What's in it for you__
-features, bug fixing, stability improvement, issue triage and general support.
-The biggest bottleneck in Open Source is time.[^3]
 
-  [^3]:
+    ---
-    Making an Open Source project sustainable is exceptionally hard: maintainers
-    burn out, projects are abandoned. That's not great and very unpredictable.
-    The sponsorware model ensures that if you decide to use Material for MkDocs,
-    you can be sure that bugs are fixed quickly and new features are added
-    regularly.
 
-If you're unsure if you should sponsor this project, check out the list of
+    Discover exclusive benefits and features available only to our monthly sponsors
-[completed funding goals] to learn whether you're already using features that
-were developed with the help of sponsorships. You're most likely using at least
-a handful of them, [thanks to our awesome sponsors]!
 
-  [completed funding goals]: #goals-completed
+    ---
-  [thanks to our awesome sponsors]: #how-to-become-a-sponsor
 
-<figure style="min-width:15.6rem">
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More infomation][What's in it for you]
-  <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-dnt="true">
-    <a href="https://twitter.com/WillingCarol/status/1603416470616088576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"></a>
-  </blockquote>
-  <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
-</figure>
 
-## What's in it for me?
+-   :fontawesome-solid-people-group: &nbsp;
+    __Who is sponsoring__
 
-The moment you [become a sponsor][how to become a sponsor], you'll get __immediate
+    ---
-access to 26 additional features__ that you can __start using now__, and
-which are currently exclusively available to sponsors:
 
-<div class="mdx-columns" markdown>
+    Get to know our awesome sponsors, financially backing Material for MkDocs
 
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+    ---
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+
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+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More infomation][Who is sponsoring]
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-New features are added every other week. Be sure to come back.
+### Sponsoring guide
 
-## How to become a sponsor
+Learn how to become a sponsor of Material for MkDocs Insiders and start your
+sponsorship journey by choosing the right tier for you:
 
-Thanks for your interest in sponsoring! In order to become an eligible sponsor
+<div class="grid cards" markdown>
-with your GitHub account, visit [squidfunk's sponsor profile], and complete
-a sponsorship of __$15 a month or more__. You can use your individual or
-organization GitHub account for sponsoring.
 
-__Important__: If you're sponsoring @squidfunk through a GitHub organization,
-please send a short email to sponsors@squidfunk.com with the name of your
-organization and the GitHub account of the individual that should be added as a
-collaborator.[^4]
 
-You can cancel your sponsorship anytime.[^5]
+-   :material-animation-outline: &nbsp;
+    __Sponsoring tiers__
 
-  [^4]:
+    ---
-    It's currently not possible to grant access to each member of an
-    organization, as GitHub only allows for adding users. Thus, after
-    sponsoring, please send an email to sponsors@squidfunk.com, stating which
-    account should become a collaborator of the Insiders repository. We're
-    working on a solution which will make access to organizations much simpler.
-    To ensure that access is not tied to a particular individual GitHub account,
-    create a bot account (i.e. a GitHub account that is not tied to a specific
-    individual), and use this account for the sponsoring. After being added to
-    the list of collaborators, the bot account can create a private fork of the
-    private Insiders GitHub repository, and grant access to all members of the
-    organizations.
 
-  [^5]:
+    Find the perfect monthly sponsoring tier that fits your needs and
-    If you cancel your sponsorship, GitHub schedules a cancellation request
+    requirements
-    which will become effective at the end of the billing cycle. This means
-    that even though you cancel your sponsorship, you will keep your access to
-    Insiders as long as your cancellation isn't effective. All charges are
-    processed by GitHub through Stripe. As we don't receive any information
-    regarding your payment, and GitHub doesn't offer refunds, sponsorships are
-    non-refundable.
 
-[:octicons-heart-fill-24:{ .mdx-heart } &nbsp; Join our <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span> awesome sponsors][squidfunk's sponsor profile]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+    ---
 
-<hr />
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More information][Sponsoring tiers]
 
-<div class="mdx-premium" markdown>
+-   :octicons-heart-fill-24:{ .mdx-heart } &nbsp;
+    __How to sponsor__
 
-**Silver sponsors**:
+    ---
 
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+    ---
 
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-  [FastAPI]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-fastapi.png
+### Additional information
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-  [Cirrus CI]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-cirrus-ci.png
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-<hr />
+If you require additional and detailed information about payment, billing,
+access management, and more, here is everything you need to know:
+
+<div class="grid cards" markdown>
+
+-   :material-hand-coin: &nbsp;
+    __Payment and billing__
+
+    ---
+
+    All the information you need about payment methods and billing cycles
+
+    ---
+
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More infomation][Payment and billing]
+
+-   :material-key-variant: &nbsp;
+    __Access management__
+
+    ---
+
+    Learn about access management to Insiders – for individuals and
+    organizations
+
+    ---
+
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More infomation][Access management]
+
+-   :material-clock-time-three: &nbsp;
+    __Runtime and cancellation__
+
+    ---
+
+    Receive information on the duration of your sponsorship and the cancellation
+    process
+
+    ---
+
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More information][Runtime and cancellation]
+
+-   :material-lock-open: &nbsp;
+    __Privacy__
+
+    ---
+
+    Our commitment to your privacy – learn assurances on valuing your privacy
+
+    ---
+
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More infomation][Privacy]
+
+-   :material-briefcase: &nbsp;
+    __License__
+
+    ---
+
+    Get details on the licensing of Material for MkDocs Insiders and its requirements
+
+    ---
+
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More infomation][License]
+
+-   :material-email: &nbsp;
+    __Support__
+
+    ---
+
+    Overview of our support options available, ensuring you get the information
+    you need
+
+    ---
+
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More information][Support]
 
-<div class="mdx-sponsorship" data-mdx-component="sponsorship" hidden>
-  <div class="mdx-sponsorship__list"></div>
-  <small>
-    If you sponsor publicly, you're automatically added here with a link to
-    your profile and avatar to show your support for Material for MkDocs.
-    Alternatively, if you wish to keep your sponsorship private, you'll be a
-    silent +1. You can select visibility during checkout and change it
-    afterwards.
-  </small>
 </div>
 
-  [squidfunk's sponsor profile]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk?metadata_origin=docs
+### Using Insiders
 
-## Funding <span class="mdx-sponsorship-total" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-total"></span>
+Once you have become a sponsor, you can start using Material for MkDocs Insiders,
+get all the information you need to get started:
 
-### Goals
+<div class="grid cards" markdown>
 
-The following section lists all funding goals. Each goal contains a list of
+-   :material-download: &nbsp;
-features prefixed with a checkmark symbol, denoting whether a feature is
+    __Getting started__
-:octicons-check-circle-fill-24:{ style="color: #00e676" } already available or
-:octicons-check-circle-fill-24:{ style="color: var(--md-default-fg-color--lightest)" } planned, but not yet implemented. When the funding goal is hit, the features
-are released for general availability.
 
-#### $ 16,000 – Chipotle
+    ---
 
-- [x] [Meta plugin]
+    Step-by-step instructions on how to install Material for MkDocs Insiders
-- [x] [Blog plugin: related links]
-- [x] [Blog plugin: custom index pages]
-- [x] [Tags plugin: configurable listings]
-- [x] [Tags plugin: allow list] + [custom sorting]
-- [x] [Navigation subtitles]
 
-  [Meta plugin]: ../plugins/meta.md
+    ---
-  [Blog plugin: related links]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md#adding-related-links
-  [Blog plugin: custom index pages]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md#custom-index-pages
-  [Tags plugin: configurable listings]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md#configurable-listings
-  [Tags plugin: allow list]: ../plugins/tags.md#config.tags_allowed
-  [custom sorting]: ../plugins/tags.md#config.tags_sort_by
-  [Navigation subtitles]: ../reference/index.md#setting-the-page-subtitle
 
-#### $ 18,000 – Lemon Drop
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More information][Getting started]
 
-- [x] [Optimize plugin]
+-   :octicons-versions-16: &nbsp;
-- [x] [Navigation path] (Breadcrumbs)
+    __Changelog__
-- [x] [Blog plugin: advanced settings]
-- [x] [Blog plugin: author profiles]
-- [x] [Blog plugin: pinned posts]
-- [x] [Instant prefetching]
 
-  [Optimize plugin]: ../plugins/optimize.md
+    ---
-  [Navigation path]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#navigation-path
-  [Blog plugin: advanced settings]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md#advanced-settings
-  [Blog plugin: author profiles]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md#adding-author-profiles
-  [Blog plugin: pinned posts]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md#pinning-a-post
-  [Instant prefetching]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#instant-prefetching
 
-#### $ 20,000 – Jalapeño
+    Review the latest changes and additions to Material for MkDocs Insiders
 
-- [x] [Typeset plugin]
+    ---
-- [x] [Footnote tooltips]
-- [x] [Privacy plugin: advanced settings]
-- [x] [Privacy plugin: external links]
-- [ ] to be announced
-- [ ] to be announced
 
-  [Typeset plugin]: ../plugins/typeset.md
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More infomation][Changelog]
-  [Footnote tooltips]: ../reference/footnotes.md#footnote-tooltips
-  [Privacy plugin: external links]: ../plugins/privacy.md#external-links
-  [Privacy plugin: advanced settings]: ../setup/ensuring-data-privacy.md#advanced-settings
 
-#### $ 22,000 – Habanero Orange
+-   :material-update:&nbsp;
+    __Upgrade__
 
-- [x] [Instant previews]
+    ---
-- [x] [Social plugin: custom layouts]
-- [x] [Social plugin: background images]
-- [x] [Code range selection]
-- [x] [Code annotations: custom selectors]
-- [x] [Stay on page when switching languages]
 
-  [Instant previews]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#instant-previews
+    Stay updated with the latest changes and improvements in the Insiders
-  [Social plugin: custom layouts]: ../setup/setting-up-social-cards.md#customization
+    edition
-  [Social plugin: background images]: ../plugins/social.md#option.background_image
-  [Code range selection]: ../reference/code-blocks.md#code-selection-button
-  [Code annotations: custom selectors]: ../reference/code-blocks.md#custom-selectors
-  [Stay on page when switching languages]: ../setup/changing-the-language.md#stay-on-page
 
-#### $ 24,000 – Blockpaprika
+    ---
 
-- [x] [Projects plugin]
+    [:octicons-arrow-right-24: More infomation][Upgrade]
-- [x] [Tags plugin: nested tags]
-- [x] [Tags plugin: shadow tags]
-- [x] [Tags plugin: advanced settings]
-- [ ] to be announced
-- [ ] to be announced
 
-  [Projects plugin]: ../plugins/projects.md
+</div>
-  [Tags plugin: nested tags]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md#nested-tags
-  [Tags plugin: shadow tags]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md#shadow-tags
-  [Tags plugin: advanced settings]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md#advanced-settings
 
+  [Why sponsor us]: why-sponsor-us.md
+  [What's in it for you]: benefits.md
+  [Who is sponsoring]: our-sponsors.md
+  [Sponsoring tiers]: sponsoring-tiers.md
+  [How to sponsor]: how-to-sponsor.md
+  [Payment and billing]: payment-and-billing.md
+  [Access management]: access-management.md
+  [Runtime and cancellation]: runtime-and-cancellation.md
+  [Privacy]: privacy.md
+  [License]: license.md
+  [Support]: ../support.md
+  [Getting started]: getting-started.md
+  [Changelog]: ../changelog/index.md
+  [Upgrade]: upgrade.md
 
-### Goals completed
+----
 
-This section lists all funding goals that were previously completed, which means
+__We're looking forward to welcoming you as a sponsor!__
-that those features were part of Insiders, but are now generally available and
-can be used by all users.
-
-#### $ 14,000 – Goat's Horn
-
-- [x] [Privacy plugin]
-- [x] [Card grids]
-- [x] [Tooltips]
-- [x] [Content tabs: anchor links]
-- [x] [Automatic light / dark mode]
-- [x] [Document contributors]
-
-  [Privacy plugin]: ../setup/ensuring-data-privacy.md#built-in-privacy-plugin
-  [Card grids]: ../reference/grids.md
-  [Tooltips]: ../reference/tooltips.md
-  [Content tabs: anchor links]: ../reference/content-tabs.md#anchor-links
-  [Automatic light / dark mode]: ../setup/changing-the-colors.md#automatic-light-dark-mode
-  [Document contributors]: ../setup/adding-a-git-repository.md#document-contributors
-
-#### $ 12,000 – Piri Piri
-
-- [x] [Blog plugin]
-- [x] [Chinese search support]
-- [x] [Annotations]
-- [x] [Navigation icons]
-- [x] [Navigation pruning]
-- [x] [Navigation status]
-
-  [Blog plugin]: ../setup/setting-up-a-blog.md
-  [Chinese search support]: ../blog/posts/chinese-search-support.md
-  [Annotations]: ../reference/annotations.md
-  [Navigation icons]: ../reference/index.md#setting-the-page-icon
-  [Navigation pruning]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#navigation-pruning
-  [Navigation status]: ../reference/index.md#setting-the-page-status
-
-#### $ 10,000 – Carolina Reaper
-
-- [x] [Brand new search plugin]
-- [x] [Rich search previews]
-- [x] [Tokenizer with lookahead]
-- [x] [Advanced search highlighting]
-- [x] [Excluding content from search]
-- [x] [Offline plugin]
-
-  [Brand new search plugin]: ../blog/posts/search-better-faster-smaller.md
-  [Rich search previews]: ../blog/posts/search-better-faster-smaller.md#rich-search-previews
-  [Tokenizer with lookahead]: ../blog/posts/search-better-faster-smaller.md#tokenizer-lookahead
-  [Advanced search highlighting]: ../blog/posts/search-better-faster-smaller.md#accurate-highlighting
-  [Excluding content from search]: ../setup/setting-up-site-search.md#search-exclusion
-  [Offline plugin]: ../setup/building-for-offline-usage.md
-
-#### $ 8,000 – Scotch Bonnet
-
-- [x] [Social cards]
-- [x] Code annotations: anchor links
-- [x] [Code annotations: strip comments]
-- [x] [Tag icons]
-- [x] [Table of contents anchor following]
-- [x] Sidebars automatically scroll to active item
-
-  [Social cards]: ../setup/setting-up-social-cards.md
-  [Code annotations: strip comments]: ../reference/code-blocks.md#stripping-comments
-  [Tag icons]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md#tag-icons-and-identifiers
-  [Table of contents anchor following]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#anchor-following
-
-#### $ 7,000 – Royal Gold
-
-- [x] [Cookie consent]
-- [x] [Was this page helpful?]
-- [x] [Dismissable announcement bar]
-
-  [Cookie consent]: ../setup/ensuring-data-privacy.md#cookie-consent
-  [Was this page helpful?]: ../setup/setting-up-site-analytics.md#was-this-page-helpful
-  [Dismissable announcement bar]: ../setup/setting-up-the-header.md#mark-as-read
-
-#### $ 6,000 – Trinidad Scorpion
-
-- [x] [Boosting pages in search]
-- [x] [Custom admonition icons]
-- [x] [Linking content tabs]
-
-  [Boosting pages in search]: ../setup/setting-up-site-search.md#search-boosting
-  [Custom admonition icons]: ../reference/admonitions.md#admonition-icons
-  [Linking content tabs]: ../reference/content-tabs.md#linked-content-tabs
-
-#### $ 5,000 – Aji Panca
-
-- [x] [Mermaid.js integration]
-- [x] Stay on page when switching versions
-- [x] [Tags with search integration]
-
-  [Mermaid.js integration]: ../reference/diagrams.md
-  [Tags with search integration]: ../setup/setting-up-tags.md
-
-#### $ 4,000 – Ghost Pepper
-
-- [x] [Anchor tracking]
-- [x] [Code annotations]
-- [x] [Version warning]
-
-  [Anchor tracking]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#anchor-tracking
-  [Code annotations]: ../reference/code-blocks.md#adding-annotations
-  [Version warning]: ../setup/setting-up-versioning.md#version-warning
-
-#### $ 3,000 – Caribbean Red
-
-- [x] [Sticky navigation tabs]
-- [x] [Section index pages]
-- [x] [Remove generator notice]
-
-  [Sticky navigation tabs]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#sticky-navigation-tabs
-  [Section index pages]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#section-index-pages
-  [Remove generator notice]: ../setup/setting-up-the-footer.md#generator-notice
-
-#### $ 2,500 – Biquinho Vermelho
-
-- [x] [Search suggestions]
-- [x] [Search highlighting]
-- [x] [Search sharing]
-
-  [Search suggestions]: ../setup/setting-up-site-search.md#search-suggestions
-  [Search highlighting]: ../setup/setting-up-site-search.md#search-highlighting
-  [Search sharing]: ../setup/setting-up-site-search.md#search-sharing
-
-#### $ 2,000 – Black Pearl
-
-- [x] Latest release tag
-- [x] [Color palette toggle]
-- [x] [Back-to-top button]
-
-  [Color palette toggle]: ../setup/changing-the-colors.md#color-palette-toggle
-  [Back-to-top button]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#back-to-top-button
-
-#### $ 1,500 – Bhut Jolokia
-
-- [x] [Admonition inline blocks]
-- [x] [Site language selection]
-- [x] [Versioning]
-
-  [Admonition inline blocks]: ../reference/admonitions.md#inline-blocks
-  [Site language selection]: ../setup/changing-the-language.md#site-language-selector
-  [Versioning]: ../setup/setting-up-versioning.md#versioning
-
-#### $ 1,000 – Prairie Fire
-
-- [x] [Navigation sections]
-- [x] [Navigation expansion]
-- [x] [Hiding the sidebars]
-- [x] [Table of contents in navigation]
-- [x] [Header hides on scroll]
-
-  [Navigation sections]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#navigation-sections
-  [Navigation expansion]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#navigation-expansion
-  [Hiding the sidebars]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#hiding-the-sidebars
-  [Table of contents in navigation]: ../setup/setting-up-navigation.md#navigation-integration
-  [Header hides on scroll]: ../setup/setting-up-the-header.md#automatic-hiding
-
-#### $ 500 – Madame Jeanette
-
-- [x] Improved search result grouping
-- [x] Improved search result relevance and scoring
-- [x] Missing query terms in search results
-
-## Frequently asked questions
-
-### Compatibility
-
-_We're building an open source project and want to allow outside collaborators
-to run and build our documentation locally without having access to Insiders.
-Is this still possible?_
-
-Yes. Insiders is compatible with Material for MkDocs. Almost all new features
-and configuration options are either backward-compatible or implemented behind
-feature flags. When working with outside collaborators, it should be rarely
-necessary to change the general appearance of your site. Most Insiders features
-enhance the overall experience, e.g. by adding icons to pages or providing a
-feedback widget. While these features add value for the user of your site, they
-shouldn't be necessary for previewing when making changes to content. Currently,
-the only content-related features in Insiders that can't be properly previewed
-by non-Insiders users are:
-
-- [Annotations]
-- [Card grids]
-
-This means that outside collaborators are able to build the documentation
-locally with Material for MkDocs and when they push their changes, your CI
-pipeline will build it with Insiders. When using built-in plugins that are
-exclusive to Insiders, it's recommended to split configuration into a base
-`mkdocs.yml` and one with plugin overrides via [configuration inheritance].
-
-See the [getting started guide] for more information.
-
-  [configuration inheritance]: https://www.mkdocs.org/user-guide/configuration/#configuration-inheritance
-  [getting started guide]: getting-started.md
-
-### Payment
-
-_We don't want to pay for sponsorship every month. Are there any other options?_
-
-Yes. You can sponsor on a yearly basis by [switching your GitHub account to a
-yearly billing cycle][billing cycle]. If for some reason you cannot do that, you
-could also create a dedicated GitHub account with a yearly billing cycle, which
-you only use for sponsoring (some sponsors already do that).
-
-If you have any problems or further questions, please reach out to
-sponsors@squidfunk.com.
-
-  [billing cycle]: https://docs.github.com/en/github/setting-up-and-managing-billing-and-payments-on-github/changing-the-duration-of-your-billing-cycle
-
-### Terms
-
-_Are we allowed to use Insiders under the same terms and conditions as
-Material for MkDocs?_
-
-Yes. Whether you're an individual or a company, you may use _Material for MkDocs
-Insiders_ precisely under the same terms as Material for MkDocs, which are given
-by the [MIT license]. However, we kindly ask you to respect our
-__fair use policy__:
-
-- Please __don't distribute the source code__ of Insiders. You may freely use
-  it for public, private or commercial projects, privately fork or mirror it,
-  but please don't make the source code public, as it would counteract the
-  sponsorware strategy.
-
-- If you cancel your subscription, you're automatically removed as a
-  collaborator and will miss out on all future updates of Insiders. However, you
-  may __use the latest version__ that's available to you __as long as you like__.
-  Just remember that [GitHub deletes private forks].
-
-  [MIT license]: ../license.md
-  [GitHub deletes private forks]: https://docs.github.com/en/github/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-user-account/removing-a-collaborator-from-a-personal-repository

docs/insiders/license.md

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+# License
+
+Material for MkDocs Insiders is licensed under the [MIT license], the exact
+same license used for the community edition. The MIT license is a permissive
+license that allows commercial use, redistribution, and everything else as
+long as the original authors are credited in source files.
+
+The MIT license is the [most popular license] among all Open Source projects.
+
+  [MIT license]: https://opensource.org/license/mit
+  [most popular license]: https://opensource.org/blog/the-most-popular-licenses-for-each-language-2023
+
+## MIT License
+
+The MIT License gives you the freedom to work with the code with minimal
+restrictions. When using Material for MkDocs Insiders or the community edition,
+make sure to __include the copyright notice__ and avoid future liability claims.
+Its appeal lies in its simplicity and clear terms, making it a go-to for
+projects of any scale. Its popularity stems from its simplicity, clarity,
+and development-friendly terms, making it suitable for all types of projects.
+The MIT License ensures that anyone – individual or organization – can use
+Material for MkDocs Insiders under the same conditions as the community edition.
+
+### Advantages of MIT
+
+The MIT License is favored for its balance between freedom and protection,
+appealing to those who find GNU/GPL licenses too restrictive or advocate for
+privatized software. Its broad wording supports both open community development
+and the use of components in proprietary software.
+
+### MIT in open source
+
+Material for MkDocs stands out for being open source, developed by a small,
+user-oriented team committed to delivering high-quality tools for the community.
+Here’s what this means for you:
+
+- __Independence from investors:__ Our focus is purely on developing the
+project and guiding it without external pressures. This freedom means we’re all
+about what’s best for the community and the project's future.
+- __Freedom from vendor lock-in:__ Thanks to Open Source principles, you can use
+Material for MkDocs without any strings attached. Customize or integrate it
+into your projects without worrying about restrictions. Your docs belong to you,
+and you are free to change the software at any time.
+- __Ecosystem Development:__ Material for MkDocs is more than a tool; it's a
+community-driven effort to build an ecosystem, which it already is. Through open
+collaboration, we’re constantly adding new extensions, plugins, and integrations
+to give you more tools at your disposal.
+
+## Fair use policy
+
+Our fair use policy is here to ensure the project continues to thrive, which is
+why we request that our sponsors respect the following:
+
+- __Source Code Distribution:__ Keeping our sponsorware model intact means we
+count on you not to distribute the Insiders source code. While you're encouraged
+to privately [fork], or [mirror] the private Insiders repository for your needs,
+__keeping the source private__ is key. If this guideline is violated,
+everybody loses, as it will reduce the time of us maintainers we could otherwise
+set aside to push this project forward.
+- __Sponsorship tiers:__ We base our sponsorship tiers on non-commercial or
+commercial use and ask our sponsors to respect these requirements when
+initiating a sponsorship. Additionally, we base our sponsoring tiers on the number
+of sites you intend to build. Please upgrade your sponsorship accordingly to
+support the project’s growth and ensure its continued development.

docs/insiders/our-sponsors.md

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+# Our sponsors
+
+Starting in 2020, we have managed to build a community of a few hundred sponsors
+that support us every month, for which we are immensely grateful. Without their
+financial support, Material for MkDocs wouldn't be anywhere near where it is
+today.
+
+<div class="mdx-premium" markdown>
+
+## Premium sponsors
+
+### Gold sponsors
+
+_Be our first gold sponsor!_
+
+----
+
+### Silver sponsors
+
+[![FastAPI]{ style="height: 120px" }](https://fastapi.tiangolo.com/){ target=_blank title="FastAPI" }
+[![Trendpop]{ style="height: 120px" }](https://www.trendpop.com/){ target=_blank title="Trendpop" }
+[![SailPoint]{ style="height: 120px" }](https://documentation.sailpoint.com/){ target=_blank title="SailPoint" }
+
+----
+
+### Bronze sponsors
+
+[![Cirrus CI]](https://cirrus-ci.org/){ target=_blank title="Cirrus CI" }
+[![Basler]](https://docs.baslerweb.com/){ target=_blank title="Basler" }
+[![KX]](https://kx.com/){ target=_blank title="KX Systems" }
+[![Prefect]](https://orion-docs.prefect.io/){ target=_blank title="Prefect" }
+[![Zenoss]](https://zenoss.com/){ target=_blank title="Zenoss" }
+[![Posit]](https://docs.posit.co){ target=_blank title="Posit" }
+[![n8n]](https://n8n.io){ target=_blank title="n8n" }
+[![Dogado]](https://www.dogado.de){ target=_blank title="Dogado" }
+[![World Wide Technology]](https://wwt.com){ target=_blank title="World Wide Technology" }
+[![Coda]](https://coda.io){ target=_blank title="Coda" }
+[![Elastic]](https://elastic.co){ target=_blank title="Elastic" }
+[![IP Fabric]](https://ipfabric.io/){ target=_blank title="IP Fabric" }
+[![Apex.AI]](https://www.apex.ai/){ target=_blank title="Apex.AI" }
+[![Jitterbit]](https://jitterbit.com/){ target=_blank title="Jitterbit" }
+[![Sparkfun]](https://sparkfun.com/){ target=_blank title="Sparkfun Electronics" }
+[![Eccenca]](https://eccenca.com/){ target=_blank title="Eccenca" }
+[![Neptune]](https://neptune.ai/){ target=_blank title="Neptune" }
+[![RackN]](https://rackn.com/){ target=_blank title="RackN" }
+[![CivicActions]](https://civicactions.com/){ target=_blank title="CivicActions" }
+[![bitcrowd]](https://bitcrowd.net/){ target=_blank title="bitcrowd" }
+[![GetScreen.me]](https://getscreen.me/){ target=_blank title="GetScreen.me" }
+[![BotCity]](https://botcity.dev/){ target=_blank title="BotCity" }
+[![Springer Nature Technology]](https://www.springernature.com/gp){ target=_blank title="Springer Nature Technology" }
+[![Kolena]](https://kolena.io/){ target=_blank title="Kolena" }
+[![Evergiving]](https://www.evergiving.com/){ target=_blank title="Evergiving" }
+[![Koor]](https://koor.tech/){ target=_blank title="Koor" }
+[![Astral]](https://astral.sh/){ target=_blank title="Astral" }
+[![Oikolab]](https://oikolab.com/){ target=_blank title="Oikolab" }
+[![Bühler Group]](https://www.buhlergroup.com/){ target=_blank title="Bühler Group" }
+[![Transformation Flow]](https://transformationflow.io/){ target=_blank title="Transformation Flow" }
+[![3DR]](https://3dr.com/){ target=_blank title="3DR" }
+[![Spotware]](https://spotware.com/){ target=_blank title="Spotware" }
+[![Milford Assets]](https://milfordasset.com/){ target=_blank title="Milford Assets" }
+[![Lechler]](https://www.lechler.com/){ target=_blank title="Lechler" }
+[![Invers]](https://invers.com/){ target=_blank title="Invers" }
+[![Maxar]](https://maxar.com/){ target=_blank title="Maxar" }
+[![EquipmentShare]](https://www.equipmentshare.com/){ target=_blank title="EquipmentShare" }
+
+</div>
+
+  [FastAPI]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-fastapi.png
+  [Trendpop]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-trendpop.png
+  [Cirrus CI]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-cirrus-ci.png
+  [Basler]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-basler.png
+  [KX]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-kx.png
+  [Prefect]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-prefect.png
+  [Zenoss]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-zenoss.png
+  [Posit]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-posit.png
+  [n8n]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-n8n.png
+  [Dogado]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-dogado.png
+  [World Wide Technology]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-wwt.png
+  [Coda]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-coda.png
+  [Elastic]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-elastic.png
+  [IP Fabric]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-ip-fabric.png
+  [Apex.AI]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-apex-ai.png
+  [Jitterbit]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-jitterbit.png
+  [Sparkfun]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-sparkfun.png
+  [Eccenca]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-eccenca.png
+  [Neptune]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-neptune-ai.png
+  [Cash App]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-cashapp.png
+  [RackN]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-rackn.png
+  [CivicActions]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-civic-actions.png
+  [bitcrowd]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-bitcrowd.png
+  [GetScreen.me]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-getscreenme.png
+  [BotCity]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-botcity.png
+  [Springer Nature Technology]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-sn-technology.png
+  [Kolena]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-kolena.png
+  [Evergiving]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-evergiving.png
+  [Koor]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-koor.png
+  [Astral]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-astral.png
+  [Oikolab]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-oikolab.png
+  [Bühler Group]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-buhler.png
+  [Transformation Flow]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-transformationflow.png
+  [3DR]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-3dr.png
+  [Spotware]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-spotware.png
+  [Milford Assets]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-milford.png
+  [Lechler]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-lechler.png
+  [SailPoint]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-sailpoint.png
+  [Invers]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-invers.png
+  [Maxar]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-maxar.png
+  [EquipmentShare]: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/master/.github/assets/sponsors/sponsor-equipmentshare.png
+
+<hr />
+
+[&nbsp; :material-arrow-up-bold: Add yourself to the list <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][sponsoring-tiers]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+
+  [sponsoring-tiers]: sponsoring-tiers.md
+
+## All sponsors
+
+<div class="mdx-sponsorship" data-mdx-component="sponsorship" hidden>
+  <div class="mdx-sponsorship__list"></div>
+  <small>
+    If you sponsor publicly, you're automatically added here with a link to
+    your profile and avatar to show your support for Material for MkDocs.
+    Alternatively, if you wish to keep your sponsorship private, you'll be a
+    silent +1. You can select visibility during checkout and change it
+    afterwards.
+  </small>
+</div>

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+# Payment and billing
+
+Since we host our repositories on GitHub, including both the Material for MkDocs
+community edition and the private Insiders edition, [GitHub Sponsors] is a
+natural fit for handling all financial transactions, as well as for access
+management to the Insiders repository.
+
+Therefore, to become a sponsor of Material for MkDocs, a [GitHub account] is mandatory.
+
+  [GitHub Sponsors]: https://github.com/sponsors
+  [GitHub account]: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/start-your-journey/creating-an-account-on-github
+
+## Payment
+
+GitHub Sponsors currently only accepts payments via credit card, as they
+[removed support for PayPal] at the beginning of 2023. When
+entering your credit card details, ensure that the card remains [valid over an
+extended period] to prevent any disruptions to your sponsorship.
+
+  [valid over an extended period]: runtime-and-cancellation.md#automatic-cancellation
+  [removed support for PayPal]: https://github.blog/changelog/2023-01-23-github-sponsors-will-stop-supporting-paypal/
+
+## Invoices
+
+GitHub Sponsors automatically issues and send a payment receipt via email after
+each billing cycle. These receipts serve as confirmation of payment rather than
+formal invoices. As all transactions are managed by [GitHub Sponsors], GitHub is
+your primary point of contact for payment and billing matters, not us.
+
+If you need an official invoice from us for your records, please get in touch
+with us at sponsors@squidfunk.com before initiating your sponsorship.
+
+## Refunds
+
+Our team does not have insights or access to details related to sponsorship
+transactions of our sponsors, as GitHub does not provide us with this
+information. For questions regarding payment issues or for more detailed
+information about your sponsorship, please get in touch with the [GitHub
+support] team.
+
+  [GitHub support]: https://support.github.com/
+
+## Discounts
+
+Unfortunately, we can't offer discounts. To ensure that everyone in our
+community can afford to become a sponsor, we keep the barrier low and set
+prices as low as possible, starting at [\$15 a month][15] for
+[non-commercial use] and at [\$125 a month][125] for [commercial use].
+
+  [15]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/sponsorships?tier_id=210638
+  [125]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/sponsorships?tier_id=210643
+  [non-commercial use]: sponsoring-tiers.md/#non-commercial-use
+  [commercial use]: sponsoring-tiers.md/#commercial-use
+
+## Free access
+
+Free access to the Insiders edition is only granted exclusively to our [Community
+Experts] and to selected members of the MkDocs ecosystem. Our Community Experts
+program is designed to recognize and reward users who significantly contribute
+to the community by sharing their expertise on our [discussion board].
+
+Our discussion board facilitates the exchange of insights on workarounds, setups,
+and features and addresses queries from users at all levels of experience. All
+communication is public and visible for the entire community, benefitting
+everyone.
+
+Community experts not only enrich our project but also enable our team to focus
+on continuous improvement and the development of new features. Therefore, we are
+happy to provide them with free access to the private Insiders repository and
+encourage you to [join the team] as well!
+
+  [community experts]: community-experts-program/index.md
+  [discussion board]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/discussions
+  [join the team]: community-experts-program/index.md/#ready-to-get-started
+
+## Billing cycle
+
+The [billing cycle] is an account-level setting on GitHub and is set to monthly
+or yearly. It can be changed at any time, so you might want to check the setting
+before sponsoring and change it either to monthly or yearly according to your
+own or your organization's preferences.
+
+If, for whatever reason, you cannot change your billing cycle, a practical
+solution is to create a dedicated [GitHub bot account] where you set the billing
+cycle accordingly and use it specifically for your sponsorship contributions.
+This is a strategy many of our organizational sponsors have successfully
+implemented.
+
+If you experience any difficulties or have further questions before sponsoring,
+please don't hesitate to contact us at sponsors@squidfunk.com for additional
+support.
+
+  [billing cycle]: https://docs.github.com/en/github/setting-up-and-managing-billing-and-payments-on-github/changing-the-duration-of-your-billing-cycle
+  [GitHub bot account]: https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/start-your-journey/creating-an-account-on-github

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+# Privacy
+
+Transparency is at the heart of our sponsorware model, which includes our
+funding goals, the features we're working towards, and, importantly, the
+acknowledgment of our sponsors. As a sponsor, you can support our project
+either [publicly] or [privately], according to your preference.
+
+  [publicly]: #public-sponsors
+  [privately]: #private-sponsors
+
+## Public sponsors
+
+By default, GitHub lists all sponsorships publicly. To sponsor privately, you
+must explicitly select this option. When sponsoring publicly, your GitHub
+account will be listed as part of [our sponsors], @squidfunk's [sponsoring page],
+and within the "sponsoring" section of your GitHub account.
+
+  [our sponsors]: our-sponsors.md
+  [sponsoring page]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk?metadata_origin=docs
+
+## Private sponsors
+
+For those preferring discretion, [setting your sponsorship to private] during
+the sponsorship initiation process ensures your sponsorship remains unlisted,
+keeping your affiliation with Material for MkDocs confidential.
+
+This setting can be adjusted at any time through your GitHub account's
+sponsorship settings.
+
+For companies concerned about being visible as sponsors of any project due to
+their privacy restrictions, creating a [bot account] on GitHub that is solely
+used for sponsoring is advised. This account, set to sponsor privately, won't be
+linked to any individual within your organization and provides an extra layer of anonymity.
+
+  [setting your sponsorship to private]: https://docs.github.com/en/sponsors/sponsoring-open-source-contributors/managing-your-sponsorship#managing-the-privacy-setting-for-your-sponsorship
+  [bot account]: access-management.md/#bot-account
+
+## Administrative requests
+
+To focus on the development of our projects, we aim to reduce administrative
+tasks as much as possible for our small team, utilizing GitHub Sponsors for
+efficient sponsor management.
+
+### Vendor agreements
+
+Since GitHub Sponsors facilitates our sponsor transactions, they act as your
+vendor. For vendor agreements or related queries, especially for organizations
+with GitHub enterprise accounts, reaching out to [GitHub Support] is recommended.
+
+  [GitHub Support]: https://github.com/sponsors
+
+### Non-disclosure agreements
+
+Given our limited resources as a small team, we are unable to review and sign
+NDAs. We advise those requiring such agreements to consult [our promise] for
+reassurance. Additionally, please contact us if you have any questions at
+sponsors@squidfunk.com
+
+  [our promise]: #our-promise
+
+## Our promise
+
+We recognize the importance of privacy for our organizational sponsors,
+especially in the absence of formal agreements like [NDAs]. "Our Promise" is our
+assurance of commitment to your confidentiality and discretion.
+
+- __Confidential sponsorship:__ Your choice between public or private
+sponsorship is respected to the fullest. For private sponsors, we guarantee your
+relation with us remains confidential at all times, ensuring no public disclosure
+of your sponsorship.
+- __Logo usage and brand representation:__ Logo display and any form of public
+acknowledgment are completely under your control and will only proceed with your
+explicit consent. This ensures your brand is represented on your terms.
+- __Marketing and communication:__ We commit not to use the details of your
+sponsorship for marketing or promotional purposes without your approval.
+Your sponsorship details are guarded with the highest level of confidentiality,
+with no unauthorized use or disclosure.
+
+  [NDAs]: #non-disclosure-agreements

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+# Runtime and cancellation
+
+The sponsorship model for Material for MkDocs is facilitated through GitHub
+Sponsors and, therefore, adheres to GitHub's policies. If you're curious about
+the duration of your sponsorship and the cancellation process, you will find
+everything you need to know below.
+
+## Runtime
+
+Sponsorships remain valid as long as monthly or yearly subscriptions are
+active and only expire when you cancel the sponsorship or when your [payment
+method expires].
+
+  [payment method expires]: #automatic-cancellation
+
+## Cancellation process
+
+Canceling your sponsorship initiates a cancellation request through GitHub,
+which is scheduled to take effect at the end of your current billing cycle. This
+means you'll retain access to Insiders until the cancellation officially becomes
+effective.
+
+All transactions are processed by GitHub and as we don't receive any information
+regarding your payment, we can't provide details about when your cancellation
+will be in place.
+
+### How to cancel
+
+To downgrade or cancel your sponsorship, please follow the [step-by-step guide
+from GitHub]. If you have sponsored using an organizational account, ensure that
+you cancel the sponsorship under that specific account, as the
+[collaborator and sponsor accounts may differ].
+
+  [step-by-step guide from GitHub]: https://docs.github.com/en/billing/managing-billing-for-github-sponsors/downgrading-a-sponsorship#canceling-a-sponsorship
+  [collaborator and sponsor accounts may differ]: access-management.md/#collaborators
+
+### Effects of cancellation
+
+Upon the effective date of your cancellation, GitHub will automatically remove
+you as a collaborator from the private Material for MkDocs Insiders repository.
+You will no longer receive updates. However, you are welcome to continue using
+the latest version available to you at the time of cancellation for as long as
+you like.
+
+!!! warning "GitHub deletes private forks"
+
+    Please note that once you lose your collaborator status, [GitHub will
+    automatically delete your private fork] of the Insiders repository, so you
+    may want to take steps to ensure that you have a local backup.
+
+  [GitHub will automatically delete your private fork]: https://docs.github.com/en/account-and-profile/setting-up-and-managing-your-personal-account-on-github/managing-access-to-your-personal-repositories/removing-a-collaborator-from-a-personal-repository#deleting-forks-of-private-repositories
+
+### Automatic cancellation
+
+If your credit card expires, GitHub will automatically cancel your sponsorship
+and remove you as a collaborator. Regularly checking your payment method is
+recommended to avoid unintended cancellations. If it happens, you can
+reinstate your sponsorship with a new credit card.

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+# Sponsoring tiers
+
+We offer a range of sponsoring tiers tailored to the diverse needs of our
+community. Whether you're an individual user, or rooted in academia, or work in
+an organization using our software commercially, there's a sponsoring tier
+that suits your needs.
+
+## Choosing a tier
+
+Choosing the right sponsoring tier depends on your needs and how you intend to
+use Material for MkDocs Insiders. Our tiers are categorized into [non-commercial]
+and [commercial] use:
+
+  - __Non-commercial tiers__: Intended for individuals, Open Source projects,
+    and academic use
+  - __Commercial tiers__: Designed for organizations and enterprises of any size
+
+Each [monthly sponsoring tier] offers a range of benefits tailored to your needs.
+Benefits include access to our private Material for MkDocs Insiders repository,
+priority handling of bug reports, and more, which vary by the number of
+projects[^1] that you intend to build with it and collaborators required.
+Remember, you can always [upgrade or downgrade] your
+sponsorship level at any time.
+
+  [^1]:
+    A project is defined as a folder with a `mkdocs.yml` configuration file
+    that is built with Material for MkDocs Insiders. This is the only limitation
+    to follow – the number of documentation pages or the size of your project
+    is up to you.
+
+  [monthly sponsoring tier]: #monthly-sponsoring
+  [non-commercial]: #non-commercial-use
+  [commercial]: #commercial-use
+  [upgrade or downgrade]: #switching-tiers
+
+## Monthly sponsoring
+
+Monthly sponsoring tiers provide you with access to our private Material for
+MkDocs Insiders repository. Your financial contribution supports the ongoing
+development of both the Insiders and the community edition.
+
+### Non-commercial use
+
+Non-commercial use essentially means "personal use". This includes individuals
+using the Insiders edition for personal or purely non-commercial Open Source
+projects. We offer two different tiers for non-commercial use.
+
+---
+
+#### The Individual
+
+You love Material for MkDocs and use it for your Open Source project or personal
+blog. You read about all the awesome features in Insiders, which are first
+exclusively released to sponsors, and don't want to miss out.
+
+__Rewards:__
+
+  - :material-door-open: Access to Insiders
+  - :material-charity: Non-commercial use for __1-2 projects__
+
+[&nbsp; Sponsor with __$15 a month__ <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][15 a month]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+
+  [15 a month]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/sponsorships?tier_id=210638
+
+---
+
+#### The Dedicated Individual
+
+You use Material for MkDocs for several of your Open Source projects or personal
+sites, and just love that you can build beautiful documentation without having
+to worry about the constantly breaking JavaScript ecosystem – this is now
+[@squidfunk's] job.
+
+  [@squidfunk's]: https://github.com/squidfunk
+
+__Rewards:__
+
+  - :material-door-open: Access to Insiders
+  - :material-charity: Non-commercial use for __3+ projects__
+
+[&nbsp; Sponsor with __$35 a month__ <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][35 a month]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+
+  [35 a month]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/sponsorships?tier_id=210641
+
+---
+
+### Commercial use
+
+Commercial use refers to any use of our software for a business or for-profit
+purpose. This includes any use by a corporation or other organization, whether
+or not they generate revenue directly from the software. We offer different
+pricing tiers for commercial use, each tailored to the needs of different
+businesses. It's important to note that internal use of the software within your
+organization is also considered commercial use, as with all commercial software.
+
+---
+
+#### The Organization :star:
+
+Your organization uses Material for MkDocs for its documentation or internal
+knowledge base and wants to make sure that it is well-maintained and safe to use
+for the years to come. You agree that $125 a month (less than 1 hour of a
+skilled developer) is a clever investment into a solution, solving tons of
+problems you don't want to fight yourself.
+
+__Rewards:__
+
+  - :material-door-open: Access to Insiders
+  - :material-currency-usd: Commercial use for __1-9 projects__
+  - :material-run-fast: Your bug reports are __prioritized__
+  - :material-star: Backlink + placement of __small logo__
+
+[&nbsp; Sponsor with __$125 a month__ <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][125 a month]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+
+  [125 a month]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/sponsorships?tier_id=210643
+
+---
+
+#### The Global Organization :star::star:
+
+Your organization runs many internal and public-facing sites that are built with
+Material for MkDocs, helping you to share and manage knowledge efficiently.
+You've evaluated several commercial alternatives which will cost you 3-4x more,
+some of which with a smaller feature set. You agree that $250 a month (less than
+2 hours of a skilled developer) is a very good deal for the value you're getting
+out of it.
+
+__Rewards:__
+
+  - :material-door-open: Access to Insiders
+  - :material-currency-usd: Commercial use for __10-49 projects__
+  - :material-run-fast: Your bug reports are __prioritized__
+  - :material-star: Backlink + placement of __logo__
+
+[&nbsp; Sponsor with __$250 a month__ <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][250 a month]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+
+  [250 a month]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/sponsorships?tier_id=181282
+
+---
+
+#### The Holistic Organization :star::star::star:
+
+Your organization's day-to-day operations critically depend on Material for
+MkDocs, and you need to make sure that bugs are fixed quickly to keep your
+customers happy. You see your work as part of a larger ecosystem, realizing that
+giving back is essential to keeping everything you fight for alive.
+
+__Rewards:__
+
+  - :material-door-open: Access to Insiders
+  - :material-currency-usd: Commercial use for __50+ projects__
+  - :material-run-fast: Your bug reports are __prioritized__
+  - :material-star: Backlink + placement of __large logo__
+  - :material-face-agent: Private __email support__
+
+[&nbsp; Sponsor with __$1,000 a month__ <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][1000 a month]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+
+  [1000 a month]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/sponsorships?tier_id=334388
+
+---
+
+## One-time sponsoring
+
+For those who wish to contribute one-time without an ongoing subscription and
+without receiving access to the exclusive Insiders features, we offer the
+following one-time sponsoring tiers.
+
+---
+
+### Just a Tip! :money_with_wings:
+
+You asked a question or needed some help on a problem, and we've helped you
+quickly. You want no perks, just good karma and a warm feeling of giving
+something back.
+
+[&nbsp; Sponsor __$20 one-time__ <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][20 one-time]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+
+  [20 one-time]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/sponsorships?tier_id=222886
+
+---
+
+### The Mentoring
+
+A 1-hour video call with [@squidfunk], the creator and core maintainer of the
+project. He is happy to share his experiences with you and help you with
+anything related to his work.
+
+__Popular topics are:__
+
+  - How to tailor Material for MkDocs to your needs
+  - How to start earning a living in Open Source
+  - How to make your Open Source project sustainable
+
+  [@squidfunk]: https://github.com/squidfunk
+
+[&nbsp; Sponsor __$350 one-time__ <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][350 one-time]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+
+  [350 one-time]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/sponsorships?tier_id=210891
+
+---
+
+## Custom amount
+
+You're invited to contribute custom sponsorship amounts via GitHub Sponsors,
+enabling you to support Material for MkDocs according to your preferences.
+Please be aware that individuals need to pledge a minimum of $15 a month to
+access Insiders, whereas organizations are encouraged to sponsor $125 a month or
+more, based on their requirements.
+
+Contributions exceeding these thresholds are highly appreciated. Please note
+that one-time donations, regardless of their size, won't be granted access to
+Insiders due to technical constraints.
+
+## Switching tiers
+
+You can easily switch between different sponsorship tiers — [upgrade] or
+[downgrade] — at any time. Simply visit the @squidfunk's
+[GitHub Sponsors profile] and adjust your sponsorship tier selection. Once
+you've made the change, you'll immediately sponsor at the new tier.
+
+If you exceed the number of projects within your current sponsorship limit, we
+kindly request that you upgrade your sponsorship to a higher tier to retain
+access to Material for MkDocs Insiders. The change takes effect immediately,
+and the amount is prorated based on your [billing cycle].
+
+  [upgrade]: https://docs.github.com/en/billing/managing-billing-for-github-sponsors/upgrading-a-sponsorship
+  [downgrade]: https://docs.github.com/en/billing/managing-billing-for-github-sponsors/downgrading-a-sponsorship
+  [billing cycle]: https://docs.github.com/en/github/setting-up-and-managing-billing-and-payments-on-github/changing-the-duration-of-your-billing-cycle
+  [GitHub Sponsors profile]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk

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+# Why sponsor us
+
+Material for MkDocs is an Open Source project that is developed and maintained
+by a small team of individuals who want to devote as much time as possible to
+make it better every day. We need to rely on the financial support of
+[our awesome sponsors], who buy us the time to work on it.
+
+  [become a monthly sponsor]: sponsoring-tier.md
+  [our awesome sponsors]: our-sponsors.md
+  [squidfunk's sponsor profile]: https://github.com/sponsors/squidfunk/
+
+## Who we are
+
+While [the project was started] by @squidfunk as a personal side project, the
+[Sponsorware] model that the project adopted in 2020 allowed him to build a
+small team of amazing individuals around him, [who are now helping him] to
+maintain the project, as well as the growing list of sponsors.
+
+  [the project was started]: #how-it-started
+  [sponsorware]: #sponsorware
+  [who are now helping him]: #where-we-are-today
+
+### How it started
+
+In 2015, albeit 10 years in the industry, @squidfunk was still quite new to
+Open Source. Having just finished his latest Open Source project, he realized
+that the project was too complex to be explained in a plain README on GitHub.
+He needed a good documentation tool for this project.
+
+After evaluating static site generators in general and Hugo, Sphinx and MkDocs
+in particular, he quickly decided that MkDocs seemed a good choice, as it was
+specifically aimed at technical project documentation and easy to use.
+Unfortunately, all of the available themes looked dated, and since @squidfunk
+is a very visual person, he just couldn't convince himself to call it a day.
+
+He needed to build a theme.
+
+Months later, in February 2016, [the first version] of Material for MkDocs was
+released. Over the next years, @squidfunk being the sole maintainer, countless
+feature requests were implemented and bugs were fixed, allowing the project to
+gain popularity and reach almost 3,000 stars on GitHub by the end of 2019. It
+is still his most popular project to date.
+
+As the project grew, @squidfunk started to implement feature requests that made
+sense from a general perspective, but not for his personal use. This was the
+point where the project started to shift from a personal project to a
+community-driven one, and began to feel like a secondary job. Having a primary
+job, many maintainers burn out when their side projects become successful, which
+is why @squidfunk decided to give the [Sponsorware] model a try and make
+Material for MkDocs his primary job. This turned out to be an incredible success.
+
+  [the first version]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/releases/tag/0.1.0
+
+### Sponsorware
+
+The Sponsorware model is simple – as a sponsor, you get early access to the
+latest and greatest features of Material for MkDocs as part of [Insiders] before
+everyone else gets to enjoy them, as you are the one making them possible with
+your financial contributions.
+
+Every new feature that lands in [Insiders] is linked to a funding goal with a
+specific amount. Once this amount is reached, all of the features that are part
+of this funding goal are merged into the community edition, making them
+available to everyone. It is that simple.
+
+This brand-new and still experimental approach not only helps keep the project
+vibrant and cutting-edge but also ensures it can continue to meet and exceed
+your expectations.
+
+  [Insiders]: index.md
+
+### Where we are today
+
+Fast forward to today, Material for MkDocs is a thriving community-supported
+and well-funded project, with over 500 sponsors and a small but growing team,
+used by international companies and organizations. The project has outgrown
+its original purpose by far, as it has become so much more than just a theme –
+a powerful documentation framework built on top of MkDocs.
+
+Starting in 2020 with the advent of the [Sponsorware] model, the frequency of
+releases has more than doubled, with a new release seeing the light of day on
+average every 1-2 weeks. Moreover, our team responds to issues as fast as
+possible, keeping the number of open issues low.
+
+## Our pledge
+
+We're working hard to make Material for MkDocs one of the best documentation
+tools out there, ridiculously powerful, a pleasure to use and most importantly –
+free and Open Source. It is the financial contributions of our awesome sponsors,
+that allow us to do our best work.
+
+It's a simple equation: as long as this project is funded, we can continue to
+improve it, fix bugs, and add new features. We will continue to provide the
+best possible support to our users and make sure that Material for MkDocs
+remains a tool that you love to use.
+
+If you sponsor us, your contribution helps us to pay for:
+
+1.  __Taxes__: Since we provide a service to our sponsors, we're of course
+    legally obligated and happy to pay sales tax. This requirement applies to
+    all sponsorship contributions, aligning us with standard business practices,
+    as for the rest of the world.
+
+2.  __Sponsorships__: A significant portion of our funding is redirected to
+    upstream projects. This cultivates collaboration and supports the broader
+    Open Source ecosystem. We regard those projects and their maintainers as
+    essential for the persistence of Material for MkDocs.
+
+3.  __Team__: Our team is growing! With more funds available, we can pay more
+    individuals to help us make Material for MkDocs even better. Note that this
+    covers various aspects of the project, like the creation of new features,
+    bug resolution, support, and sponsor relations.
+
+We are bootstrapped – no investors to please! If you decide to support us, you
+help us stay independent and free from outside influence. This means we can
+focus on building a solution that you love to use and keep ownership of your
+documentation project without vendor lock-in.
+
+[&nbsp; Choose a sponsoring tier <span class="mdx-sponsorship-count" data-mdx-component="sponsorship-count"></span>][sponsoring-tiers]{ .md-button .md-button--primary .mdx-sponsorship-button }
+
+  [sponsoring-tiers]: sponsoring-tiers.md

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+# Support
+
+At the heart of Material for MkDocs is an open and supportive community dedicated
+to freely sharing knowledge and insights. We strive to offer support to this
+community, balancing our development efforts with the need to address community
+questions effectively.
+
+In order to streamline communication and direct you to the most appropriate
+support channel, we've outlined our support structure below.
+
+## Sponsoring support
+
+If you have questions about Insiders or are considering becoming a sponsor,
+@katharinalisalin is here to help. She handles all non-technical
+sponsorship-related inquiries and is happy to provide the guidance you need.
+Feel free to contact her at sponsors@squidfunk.com.
+
+## Technical support
+
+We are committed to providing technical support, ensuring all interactions
+remain transparent and accessible. Our primary channels for technical inquiries,
+therefore, are [our discussion board] and [our issue tracker] which are open to
+the entire community.
+
+  [our discussion board]: #discussion-board
+  [our issue tracker]: #issue-tracker
+
+
+### Discussion board
+
+Our [discussion board] serves as the primary point of contact for technical
+discussions, supported by both our community and our [Community Experts]. We
+encourage searching the board for existing answers before posting new questions.
+
+Direct support, particularly for core feature-related queries, is actively
+provided here, whereas customization tips are often sourced from and shared by
+our amazing community.
+
+  [Community Experts]: insiders/community-experts-program/index.md
+  [discussion board]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/discussions
+
+### Issue Tracker
+
+For [reporting bugs] or submitting [change requests], our [issue tracker] offers
+a transparent platform for community contributions. We encourage reporting bugs
+found in the Insiders edition and in the community edition with the help of [our
+contributing guides] through the public [issue tracker], mindful of not
+disclosing the private Insiders' source code in line with our [fair use
+policy].
+
+This transparent approach ensures that solutions can benefit the entire
+community and feature requests can get upvoted by the community which will
+affect the speed of its development.
+
+  [reporting bugs]: contributing/reporting-a-bug.md
+  [change requests]: contributing/requesting-a-change.md
+  [our contributing guides]: ./contributing/index.md
+  [issue tracker]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/issues
+  [public issue tracker]: https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/issues
+  [fair use policy]: ./insiders/license.md/#fair-use-policy
+
+### Prioritized support
+
+Organizational sponsors at "The Organization" tier or higher are entitled to
+prioritized bug support. While we cannot guarantee immediate resolution, as
+some problems are harder to fix than others, it ensures that your issues are
+addressed with urgency.

mkdocs.yml

@@ -251,8 +251,20 @@ nav:
     - Tooltips: reference/tooltips.md
   - Insiders:
     - insiders/index.md
-    - Getting started: insiders/getting-started.md
+    - Why sponsor us: insiders/why-sponsor-us.md
-    - FAQ: insiders/faq/sponsoring.md
+    - What's in it for you: insiders/benefits.md
+    - Who is sponsoring: insiders/our-sponsors.md
+    - Sponsoring tiers: insiders/sponsoring-tiers.md
+    - How to sponsor: insiders/how-to-sponsor.md
+    - Additional information:
+      - Payment and billing: insiders/payment-and-billing.md
+      - Access management: insiders/access-management.md
+      - Runtime and cancellation: insiders/runtime-and-cancellation.md
+      - Privacy: insiders/privacy.md
+      - License: insiders/license.md
+      - Support: support.md
+    - Using Insiders:
+      - Getting started: insiders/getting-started.md
     - Changelog:
       - insiders/changelog/index.md
       - How to upgrade: insiders/upgrade.md