From 9b70923edd0b1a158dd941eac4ec4e39c07f5cf9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Wilson Freitas Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:03:42 -0300 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify placement rules for commercial and proprietary projects in CONTRIBUTING.md --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 8 ++++++++ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 3d31489..27974fb 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -63,6 +63,14 @@ Link to the PyPI package page. If the project has a GitHub repo, append it after Commercial and proprietary projects are welcome. They will be placed under the **Commercial & Proprietary Services** section. Include a link to the product website and a brief description of what it offers. +**Placement rule:** If the main URL (the first link) is a commercial website and there is no GitHub repository link (as a second URL), the entry **must** be placed in the **Commercial & Proprietary Services** section. This applies to: +- SaaS platforms and APIs +- Commercial data providers +- Paid subscription services +- Any proprietary product without open-source code + +Projects with GitHub repositories may be placed in other sections based on their functionality. + ## Section Placement The README is organized by **category** (not by language). Add your entry under the appropriate category heading (`##`). The available categories are: