We already defined core values for the LibreKAT Foundation at the start. These are the things that guide our actions and help us maintain direction. We have defined ten:
- Safety first. For LibreKAT, safety comes first and that is why we promote the ‘safety first’ mentality in information technology. Read more: safety first
- Freedom and openness. LibreKAT believes in free and open technologies that everyone can study, improve and share. Transparency in source code, decision-making and collaboration is the basis of trust and innovation; Read more: freedom and openness
- Sovereignty and autonomy. We strive for digital sovereignty: the ability to use, manage and further develop technology without dependence on closed or foreign platforms. LibreKAT supports organizations and communities to maintain control over their digital future; Read more: sovereignty and autonomy
- Integrity and independence. We act based on public values, not commercial interests. Our choices are verifiable, ethically substantiated and aimed at sustainable digital autonomy for organizations and citizens; Read more: integrity and independence
- Knowledge sharing and collaboration. Knowledge is only valuable if it is shared. LibreKAT builds bridges between government, business, education and community to grow open knowledge; Read more: knowledge sharing and collaboration
- Reliability and safety. We promote technology that is reliable, verifiable and secure. This means: careful development, documentation and testing without compromises on security or privacy; Read more: reliability and safety
- Humanity and respect. There is a human being behind every line of code, system or security measure. We value an inclusive, respectful community in which cooperation, empathy and mutual understanding are central; Read more: humanity and respect
- Listen and connect. We believe that true collaboration starts with listening to each other, to users and to society. Open dialogue builds understanding, trust and better decision-making within our community; Read more: listen and connect
- Just culture. Mistakes are opportunities to learn, not to punish. LibreKAT encourages a culture in which people feel safe to report problems, share experiences and improve together with respect for responsibility and growth; Read more: just culture
- Sustainability and continuity. LibreKAT takes care of the long term: from good software maintenance to sustainable governance and transferable knowledge, so that public digital infrastructure continues to exist even when individuals leave. Read more: sustainability and continuity