SPI resolution 2024-13-09.kam.1: Z-Anatomy as an associated project DRAFT

WHEREAS

  1. Z-Anatomy is a substantial and significant Free Software project. It is CC-BY-SA 4.0 licensed, and is a collaborative 3D Atlas of human and veterinary anatomy which includes the following features:

    • comparative anatomy modules
    • interactive educational tools
    • multilingual terminology
    • partnerships (VetAgro Sup in France and the University of Montréal currently)

  2. The Z-Anatomy developers would like SPI's support and assistance in the following areas:

    Accepting Donations and Holding Funds:

    • Managing donations and earmarked funds for project expenses (eg. Server costs, development)
    • Ensuring compliance with CC-BY-SA 4.0 and donor intent Paying for Project Expenses:
    • Utilizing SPI’s Pay for Project Expenses service to fund predefined work packages (eg. 3D modeling, definitions writing, app/website development) via contractor agreements or reimbursements

    Holding Intangible Assets:

    • Transfer and protection of domain names (eg. Z-anatomy.com) and trademarks

    Accounting and Auditing:

    • Handling fund tracking, reimbursements, and financial reporting
    • Providing regular updates on project funds/expenses

    Legal Assistance:

    • Access to SPI-vetted contract templates for engaging contractors (eg. For 3D modelling or development work) with final approval and execution authority retained by the project liaison to ensure alignment with Z-Anatomy’s goals and open source principles
    • Support for trademark registration and legal reviews, with all decisions regarding project name, domain, and intellectual property remaining under the project liaison’s control

THE SPI BOARD RESOLVES THAT

  1. Z-Anatomy is formally invited to become an SPI Associated Project, according to the SPI Framework for Associated Projects (https://www.spi-inc.org/corporate/resolutions/2004/2004-08-10.iwj.1/), SPI Resolution 2004-08-10.iwj.1

  2. Gauthier Kervyn is recognised by SPI as the authoritative decision maker and SPI liaison for Z-Anatomy. Gauthier is the Founder and Technical Lead. Replacement of the project liaison requires Gauthier Kervyn’s explicit written consent. The replacement process is as follows:

    Interim liaison:

    • Colline Brassard (VetAgro Sup) or Christophe Céleste (University of Montréal)

    Permanent changes:

    • Require consensus among core contributors (technical team and academic partners)

    Documentation:

    • Decision will be recorded and communicated to SPI/board

  3. If the last known SPI liaison for Z-Anatomy is missing in action, and no new SPI liaison is appointed for two consecutive years, the associated project is deemed defunct.

  4. In such a circumstance, the SPI Board will, in its good-faith discretion, proceed as follows: the Board will identify one or more other SPI associated projects or 501(c)(3) charities which can accept the project's assets and use them for a similar purpose, and transfer the assets to the identified destination or destinations as feasible. Assets for which no such transfer can be arranged within a reasonable time will become part of the SPI general fund.

  5. This invitation will lapse, if not accepted, 60 days after it is approved by the SPI Board.