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Partner Membership

Java User Groups and other non-profit organizations who wish to serve on the Executive Committee become Partner Members. The Partner Membership Agreement (download a review copy) focuses on collaboration between a non-JSPA user group and the JCP Program Management Office (PMO) to promote Java and encourage developer participation in JCP activities.

The Partner Membership Agreement does not include the right to contribute intellectual property to JSRs or participate in JSR Expert Groups. JUG leaders should also join the JCP as Associate Members.

If you are the Primary Contact for your JUG and also want to participate in the JCP as an Associate Member, create a second JCP account with a separate email address. Each Membership requires a distinct user account.

For information about the other classes of JCP Membership, refer to the Participation Overview page.

Steps to Become a Partner Member

  1. Register for the site if you do not already have an account.
  2. Log in to jcp.org with your account.
  3. Fill out the Partner Membership Agreement form. By default, the PMA expects an electronic signature. If you prefer a physical signature, select "Manual Signature" on the form and see the manual signature instructions.
  4. Submit the PMA form. You will receive an email message prompting you to sign the PMA electronically.
  5. Sign the PMA electronically, or specify a different person to sign the PMA for your group if someone else should sign it, such as an officer of the JUG.
  6. After Oracle counter-signs the PMA, you will be notified that the agreement is complete and can download or print it for your records. The JCP PMO will then contact you with information about your Partner Membership.

Electronic Signature Instructions

The default method of Partner Membership Agreement signature is electronic signature. When you submit the Membership agreement form, you will receive an email message with a subject line that starts with "Please sign JCP." The message includes a link to the electronic signature page for your agreement.

The agreement will be displayed in its entirety. If you have not read the agreement in advance, you can read through it there.

A yellow arrow will hover to the left of the agreement if there are still areas to fill out. Click that arrow to jump to the next required area. Required fields are highlighted as pink boxes with red asterisks.

  • Initials: Click this field to open a window where you can type your initials, or use the "Draw" option to draw them freehand. When you are satisfied, click the blue "Apply" button.
  • Name and Signature: Click this field to open a window where you can type your full name, or use the "Draw" option to sign freehand. When you are satisfied, click the blue "Apply" button.
  • Title: Click this field to type in your job title.

You can return to any field after you have entered something and change it by clicking the box again. When all required information has been entered, click the blue "Click to Sign" button to forward the agreement to Oracle for counter-signature.

Once Oracle has also signed the agreement, you will receive an email notification with the subject line "[Name of Agreement] is Signed and Filed!" Save the fully signed agreement for your records; it is only available from the electronic signature service for 30 calendar days.

A note on delegation: if you wish to send the agreement to someone else in your organization for review or signature, use the delegation link in the email message or choose "Someone else should sign" from the "Alternative actions" menu on the electronic signature page.

Manual Signature Instructions

Manual signature is likely to delay completion of your Partner Membership. You are strongly encouraged to sign the PMA electronically. These instructions are for those who cannot sign electronically.

  1. Print the PMA.
  2. Fill out the remaining portion of the PMA by hand.
  3. Submit the completed PMA to the PMO per the instructions on submitting a physical agreement. Submit all pages of the agreement, not just the pages you signed. Partial or incomplete submissions cannot be accepted and will not be processed until complete.

Additional Resources

If you have additional questions, contact the JCP PMO at pmo@jcp.org.

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