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## General
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[__Why is the Insiders edition offered as a subscription model?__](#insiders-subscription){ #insiders-subscription }
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[__Why did we create Material for MkDocs Insiders?__](#insiders-edition){ #insiders-edition }
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Material for MkDocs always was and will be Open Source, available for free to
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individuals and organizations. As the project grew over time, we found that
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maintaining and managing the overhead that comes with growth became more
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challenging and time-consuming.
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So, here's the deal: Material for MkDocs began as a passion project, which we
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made open-source to share freely with everyone. However, as the project's
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popularity grew over the last few years, so did the demands of its maintenance
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and overhead. Faced with the growing demands and the tough choice between
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discontinuing our efforts or dedicating ourselves full-time, we chose to commit
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ourselves fully to the project.
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In order to sustain the project and add new and useful features more frequently,
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we decided to create the [Insiders] edition, with early access to the latest and
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greatest features of Material for MkDocs. The subscription-based model of the
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Insiders edition allows us to dedicate more time and resources to the project,
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which benefits all
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users of Material for MkDocs. Once our funding goals based on monthly
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subscriptions are hit, the Insiders features of those^ funding goals are released
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to the community edition, letting everyone benefit from them.
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To sustain this full-time commitment and to expand the team, we introduced
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Material for MkDocs Insiders. This private Insiders repository, available
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exclusively to our monthly sponsors, is where we first release the latest
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advancements of Material for MkDocs. That way our sponsors get the premium
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features in advance of all others users as a thank you for their support. But
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here's the best part: once we achieve specific funding goals, these advancements
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become available to the wider community. This model ensures ongoing development
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and accessibility for all, keeping the project vibrant and up-to-date.
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Maintaining both the community and Insiders editions is an ongoing process, and
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we rely on our sponsors to support us on a monthly basis, which makes this whole
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project possible.
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We communicate these funding goals and their progress openly, ensuring our
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community is involved every step of the way. It's our way of making sure that
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while we do need the support to keep going, everyone will eventually benefit
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from the advancements made possible by our sponsors.
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[__Why is the Insiders offered as a subscription model?__](#subscription-model){ #subscription-model }
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You might wonder why we opted for a subscription model for the Insiders edition
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instead of a one-time purchase. Here's the thing: Material for MkDocs is in
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constant evolution. Our work is never done because there's always something new
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on the horizon – be it adapting to upstream dependency updates, keeping pace
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with environment changes like software or browser updates, or bringing to life
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the new features and improvements our users wish for.
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A one-time payment might seem appealing at first glance, but it's a bit like
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buying a snapshot: great for a moment, but it doesn't stay current for long.
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With a subscription, you're not just buying what's already been developed;
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you're investing in what's coming next. You get all the future updates, bug
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fixes, and new features as they roll out. This ongoing development is crucial
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not just for keeping the project alive and kicking but for ensuring it
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continually meets your needs and expectations.
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This subscription model is what enables us to dedicate the necessary time and
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resources to Material for MkDocs, ensuring its sustainability and growth. It's
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about more than just maintaining the status quo; it's about pushing boundaries,
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improving, and innovating. When we hit our funding goals through these monthly
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subscriptions, we will roll out the Insiders features to the community edition.
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That way, the whole community benefits from the advancements made possible by
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our supporters.
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In essence, the subscription is a commitment to not just maintaining but
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actively developing Material for MkDocs. It allows us to plan for the future
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with confidence, knowing we have the backing to continue our work. This model
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has made all the difference, enabling us to rely on our sponsors' ongoing
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support and ensuring that Material for MkDocs remains a cutting-edge tool for
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everyone.
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[__Can I purchase the Insiders edition with a one-time donation?__](#one-time-donation){ #one-time-donation }
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__For individual users:__
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One-time donations, while appreciated, cannot support the ongoing development of
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Material for MkDocs like subscriptions do. Our project's growth relies on the
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steady support from subscriptions to fund new features, updates, and
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maintenance. Therefore, the Insiders version is not available through a one-time
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donation.
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__For companies:__
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We understand that some companies prefer one-time payments due to their
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financial policies, and often require receipts for these transactions. If your
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company is looking to support Material for MkDocs but needs to adhere to
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specific financial practices, please reach out to us via email at
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sponsors@squidfunk.com.
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[__What features are included in the Insiders edition?__](#insiders-features){ #insiders-features }
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@ -258,7 +309,7 @@ that you would like to see on the list, we encourage you to
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If you extend the number of sites that are in your current sponsoring limit,
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please [upgrade your sponsorship] to a higher tier to continue using the
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Insiders version and build more sites. The change will be effective immediately.
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Insiders edition and build more sites. The change will be effective immediately.
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[upgrade your sponsorship]: https://docs.github.com/en/billing/managing-billing-for-github-sponsors/upgrading-a-sponsorship
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@ -350,14 +401,15 @@ effective. From that day on, you will no longer receive future updates. However,
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you are __welcome to continue using the latest version__ that was available to
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you at the time of your cancellation for as long as you like.
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Please note that [GitHub deletes private forks], so you may want to take steps to ensure
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that you have a backup of the software if necessary and use the locally installed version.
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Please note that [GitHub deletes private forks], so you may want to take steps
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to ensure that you have a backup of the software if necessary and use the
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locally installed version.
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[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
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## Licensing
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[__What constitutes commercial use of the Insiders version?__](#commercial-use){ #commercial-use }
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[__What constitutes commercial use of the Insiders edition?__](#commercial-use){ #commercial-use }
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Commercial use refers to any use of the software for a business or for-profit
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purpose. This includes any use by a corporation or other organization, whether
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businesses. It's important to note that internal use of the software within your
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organization is also considered commercial use, as with all commercial software.
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[__What constitutes non-commercial use of the Insiders version?__](#non-commercial-use){ #non-commercial-use }
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[__What constitutes non-commercial use of the Insiders edition?__](#non-commercial-use){ #non-commercial-use }
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Non-commercial use of our Material for MkDocs refers to private use. This
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includes individuals using the Insiders edition for private or purely
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please make sure to [upgrade your sponsorship] once your current sponsoring tier
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limit has been reached.
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[__Does the Insiders version have a different license?__](#insiders-license){ #insiders-license }
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[__Does the Insiders edition have a different license?__](#insiders-license){ #insiders-license }
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No. Whether you're an individual or a company, you may use Material for
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MkDocs Insiders precisely under the same terms as Material for MkDocs, which are
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optional and can be opted in or out at any time. You can keep your sponsorship
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completely private.
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[__How can I report a bug in the Insiders version?__](#insiders-bugs){ #insiders-bugs }
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[__How can I report a bug in the Insiders edition?__](#insiders-bugs){ #insiders-bugs }
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If you encounter a bug in the Insiders edition, we kindly request that you
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report it on our [issue tracker] in the public community repository. When
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