From d80acd1f1f54590fb3d08e947b39268ef4b8dc42 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tom Christie Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:17:27 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 01/11] Initial draft of funding page --- docs/index.md | 2 + docs/topics/funding.md | 238 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ mkdocs.yml | 1 + 3 files changed, 241 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/topics/funding.md diff --git a/docs/index.md b/docs/index.md index 37f192094..c7c4bedb7 100644 --- a/docs/index.md +++ b/docs/index.md @@ -202,6 +202,7 @@ General guides to using REST framework. * [3.1 Announcement][3.1-announcement] * [3.2 Announcement][3.2-announcement] * [Kickstarter Announcement][kickstarter-announcement] +* [Funding][funding] * [Release Notes][release-notes] ## Development @@ -315,6 +316,7 @@ OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. [3.1-announcement]: topics/3.1-announcement.md [3.2-announcement]: topics/3.2-announcement.md [kickstarter-announcement]: topics/kickstarter-announcement.md +[funding]: topics/funding.md [release-notes]: topics/release-notes.md [tox]: http://testrun.org/tox/latest/ diff --git a/docs/topics/funding.md b/docs/topics/funding.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..badb15830 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/topics/funding.md @@ -0,0 +1,238 @@ + + +# Funding + +If you use REST framework commercially we strongly encourage you to invest in its continued development by signing up for a paid plan. + +**We believe that collaboratively funded software can offer outstanding returns on investment, by allowing users and clients to collectively share the cost of development.** + +Signing up for a paid plan will: + +* Directly contribute to faster releases, more features and higher quality software. +* Allow more time to be invested in documentation, issue triage and community support. +* Safeguard the future development of REST framework. + +--- + +## Individual plan + +This subscription is recommended for freelancers and other individuals with an interest in seeing REST framework continue to improve. Billing is monthly and you can cancel at any time. + +If you are using REST framework as an full-time employee, consider recommending that your company takes out a [corporate plan](#corporate-plans). + +
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