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
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