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+# OpenJS npm Continuity Policy
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+## Summary
+
+This policy is intended to ensure that OpenJS npm Packages and Organizations remain accessible and manageable. It applies to all packages that are published on npm and part of a project.
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+It addresses the following use cases:
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+* Managing projects and users when maintainers are inactive or unreachable  
+* [Deprecating packages](https://docs.npmjs.com/deprecating-and-undeprecating-packages-or-package-versions) when maintainers are no longer reachable  
+* Adding or removing npm Organization members in emergency situations
+
+# Continuity Options for Projects
+
+### Option 1: Add an OpenJS Continuity Account to your npm Organization(s) and/or Packages
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+If you select this option a new, dedicated OpenJS account will be created specifically for your Project. The OpenJS Executive Director will manage this account.
+If your project already has a dedicated continuity account in place, share the credentials securely (ideally a shared password manager) with the Executive Director.
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+To initiate this process, please create an issue in the [Infrastructure repository](https://github.com/openjs-foundation/infrastructure/issues/new?template=IT-SUPPORT-REQUEST.yml).
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+* If you use npm Organizations, you will add this account to your Organization(s) and grant it the Owner role.  
+* If you don’t use npm Organizations, you will add this account as an Owner to your npm Packages.
+
+### Option 2: Opt Out
+
+Projects that feel their governance is sufficient to provide continuity may opt out of this policy by requesting an exception from the CPC.
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+To initiate this process, please create an issue in the [CPC repository](https://github.com/openjs-foundation/cross-project-council/issues).
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+- Organizations with 1-2 maintainers in the Owner role are the highest priority for this policy and are unlikely to be granted an exception.  
+- Organizations with 3 or more maintainers in the Owner role who have been active in the past [6||12] months will be considered for an exception.
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+Please contact the OpenJS Foundation ([[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])) for questions or help with this policy.
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