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@@ -4,8 +4,10 @@ With many thanks to <http://nlnet.nl> there are six inter-related grants,
 documented at the [[nlnet_proposals]] page.
 
 NLNet is a Foundation and so does not have employees or enter into "work
 documented at the [[nlnet_proposals]] page.
 
 NLNet is a Foundation and so does not have employees or enter into "work

-for hire" agreements.  It also will not give money to Corporations:
-only to Universities, individuals, and other Foundations.
+for hire" agreements.  It also will not give money to Corporations
+(or, it will, but at a rate which does not include payment of Corporation
+insurance, tax etc.): only to Universities, individuals, and other
+Foundations.

 
 They have an extremely knowledgeable International Tax Law specialist
 who has negotiated tax agreements with most countries in the world and
 
 They have an extremely knowledgeable International Tax Law specialist
 who has negotiated tax agreements with most countries in the world and


@@ -81,6 +83,14 @@ between being "financially rewarded with charitable donations" and
       you!)  If it's longer, then, well, this is really no different from
       having given a "quote" for a job.  If that's really problematic
       we may be able to sort something out.
       you!)  If it's longer, then, well, this is really no different from
       having given a "quote" for a job.  If that's really problematic
       we may be able to sort something out.

+* Q: So do I pay any tax on what I get paid?
+ - A: This is a question that you will have to ask your *Accountant*.  In
+     most jurisdictions, Charitable Gifts (which is what NLnet gives you)
+     are entirely tax-free, however beyond a certain point some jurisdictions
+     might start taxing it.  Bottom line: it is **your** responsibility to
+     check with **your** Accountant.  Not ours, and not NLnet's.  We can
+     help get you through the "Understanding Hoops" on that however it is
+     definitely your responsibility and your responsibility alone.

 * Q: What was that about a Memorandum of Understanding?
  - A: Part of NLnet's funding remit (under the EU Horizon 2020
       Programme) and also part of the protection for yourself and for
 * Q: What was that about a Memorandum of Understanding?
  - A: Part of NLnet's funding remit (under the EU Horizon 2020
       Programme) and also part of the protection for yourself and for


@@ -88,6 +98,10 @@ between being "financially rewarded with charitable donations" and
       associated Grant's MoU.  Note and reinforcement reminder: *this is
       not a contract*, it is simply for the NLnet Foundation's
       "Accountability and Audit trails" and is entirely private.
       associated Grant's MoU.  Note and reinforcement reminder: *this is
       not a contract*, it is simply for the NLnet Foundation's
       "Accountability and Audit trails" and is entirely private.

+      Also note that the MoU specifically states (reinforcing the above)
+      that you agree that it's your responsibility to contact an Accountant
+      and to comply with local Tax Law regarding the donations that you
+      receive.

 * Q: What about my privacy in that regard?
  - A: NLnet do not give out confidential names and addresses and we
       request that you communicate that information directly to them
 * Q: What about my privacy in that regard?
  - A: NLnet do not give out confidential names and addresses and we
       request that you communicate that information directly to them


@@ -139,7 +153,7 @@ between being "financially rewarded with charitable donations" and
       your "personal conversations" or (if a Professor for example) your
       Lectures which happen to mention LibreSOC.
 * Q: That sounds nerve-wracking!
       your "personal conversations" or (if a Professor for example) your
       Lectures which happen to mention LibreSOC.
 * Q: That sounds nerve-wracking!

-  - A: This is just how Libre software development is done: entirely publicly!
+ - A: This is just how Libre software development is done: entirely publicly!

       There is nothing new here in 30+ years of Libre software development,
       it's just that it's a condition of involvement rather than optional.
       [sotto voice: and to be honest the traffic volume is so high and it's
       There is nothing new here in 30+ years of Libre software development,
       it's just that it's a condition of involvement rather than optional.
       [sotto voice: and to be honest the traffic volume is so high and it's