nikhita/foundation

The CNCF Foundation repo is a collection of official documents that govern how the Cloud Native Computing Foundation operates. It is not a software project with code to run, but rather a public filing cabinet for the rules, policies, and guidelines that keep the organization functioning smoothly and transparently. Inside, you will find the foundation's charter, its code of conduct, and the rules for how leaders and board members are elected. It also includes practical guidance for the community, such as how to write blogs for the foundation, recommended terminology for cloud native concepts, and even a translation guide for converting those concepts into Chinese. There are policies covering acceptable software licenses and rules for how to mention companies on foundation websites without playing favorites. This repo is primarily for people involved in the open source community who need to understand the rules of the road within the foundation. For example, a project maintainer might visit to read the election policy, a contributor might look up the code of conduct, or a blogger might check the style guide before submitting a post. It serves as the single source of truth for how the organization expects its members to behave and operate. Notably, the project is built entirely around transparency. Rather than keeping administrative policies hidden in internal documents, the foundation uses this public space so anyone can read the rules and even suggest changes. If you spot something that needs updating, you are welcome to file a non-technical issue directly on the repository to start a conversation about it.