Rollback how to join federation

Author: Ndpnt

content/federation/how-to/join.md

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 # How to join the federation
 
-This guide will walk you through the steps required to join the federation. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure a smooth application process.
+An official request for joining the federation can be sent by the collection administrator or curator to the core team over email, GitHub or instant messages. That request should contain all necessary content or links that enable assessing the criteria.
 
-## Prerequisites
+The core team will confirm reception of the request and assess the criteria within 4 weeks. The result of the assessment will be provided to the requester through the same means the request was sent, along with a positive decision or a list of improvements that need to be done before a new request can be sent.
 
-Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
-
-- A collection administrator or curator role.
-- Access to email, GitHub, or an instant messaging platform.
-- All necessary content or links to meet the federation criteria.
-
-## Steps to join the federation
-
-### Step 1: Submit a request
-
-1. **Prepare your request**: Gather all necessary information and documents that demonstrate how your collection meets the federation criteria. Refer to the [Federation Criteria]({{< relref "federation/reference/criteria" >}}) for detailed requirements.
-
-2. **Send the request**: Choose your preferred communication method (email, GitHub, or instant message) to send your request to the core team. Ensure your request is clear and complete.
-
-### Step 2: Confirmation and assessment
-
-1. **Receive confirmation**: The core team will acknowledge receipt of your request within a few days.
-
-2. **Assessment period**: The core team will review your submission against the federation criteria. This process may take up to 4 weeks.
-
-### Step 3: Receive feedback
-
-1. **Await feedback**: The core team will provide feedback through the same channel you used to submit your request.
-
-2. **Review the outcome**: If your request is approved, proceed to the next step. If not, review the feedback for improvements and consider resubmitting.
-
-### Step 4: Agree on a timeline
-
-1. **Discuss timeline**: If approved, collaborate with the core team to establish a timeline for joining the federation.
-
-2. **Finalize agreement**: Both parties should agree on the timeline and any additional steps required for integration.
-
-By following these steps, you will be well-prepared to join the federation. If you have any questions, contact the core team for assistance.
+Once a positive decision has been issued, the core team will provide the requester with a timeline for joining the federation, on which they will jointly agree.