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Free Geek is a growing family. We're in the process of trademarking our name (so that we'll have guaranteed use of it in the future, and so that what the name "Free Geek" means is relatively consistent throughout the world). Those wanting to use the name can apply for its use. If a prospective Free Geek follows our basic principles (see below), they're allowed the use of the name. They also sit on the body which determines whether newly-applied Free Geeks may use the name.

Because we're committed to maintaining an egalitarian, cooperative workplace, our principles are based largely on the Rochdale Principles. They're intended to guide potential new Free Geeks in determining whether they are eligible to use our name. To be considered an "official" Free Geek, an organization must apply as well as:

  1. Have a mission that is similar to and does not contradict the Free Geek Mission Statement.
  2. Dispose of equipment in an ethical and environmentally responsible manner.
  3. Use Free/Open Source Software wherever possible and must promote the Free Software philosophy in other ways, such as transparent collaboration with others.
  4. Provide low- and no-cost computer technology and training to their community.
  5. Be democratically run in a non-hierarchical way that is open and transparent to all participants in its programs.
  6. Be a non-profit business (as legally defined in their location) and must follow honest business practices and have the stated goal of advancing the common good.

The following organizations have applied and been accepted as official Free Geeks! We like to think of them as family.



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