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5. READ-COOP Membership

The READ-COOP membership allows individuals and organisations to actively support and influence the development of Transkribus.

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Your READ-COOP membership is more than a standard software subscription, it's a commitment to a shared vision as a co-owner of our cooperative. 

READ-COOP is a cooperative founded on the principle of "purpose before profit". It brings together institutes and individuals to advance text recognition technology with a focus on historical documents and unlocking our written past together. Members enjoy exclusive benefits and have a voice in shaping the future of the cooperative.

Membership benefits

  • Full feature access: Unlimited use of all Transkribus tools and features.
  • Community participation: Collaborate and contribute to the growth of the platform.
  • Access to early updates: Stay informed with privileged news and insights.
  • Exclusive discounts: Enjoy savings on subscriptions and services.
  • Voting rights: Help shape the cooperative's strategy at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
  • Event access: Take part in exclusive events such as the monthly general meetings.
  • User Seats for institutional members: Share feature access with others in your institution with up to 15 user seats.

To fully understand the benefits, responsibilities, and the formal process for membership and withdrawal, we kindly encourage all prospective members to review our statutes thoroughly. 


How to Join

  1. Visit the READ-COOP Membership Page.
  2. Scroll down to view the benefits and select a membership type (individual or institutional).
  3. Fill out the registration form and pay the annual membership fee.

Help Center - Membership

Due to the nature of co-ownership, membership cannot be cancelled with immediate effect like a typical subscription. Withdrawing from the cooperative involves a formal process designed to ensure fairness and stability for all members.

If you want to join the cooperative but are unsure which membership type to choose, you can also book a consultation. For more information on the benefits, details and fee of the READ-COOP membership, please visit this page and scroll down to "Membership Details":  Become a Member & Co-Owner of read-coop.