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title: Community Membership Eligibility
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**ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FREE SERVICES**

## 1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

### 1.1. Policy Overview

This Community Membership Eligibility Policy ("Policy") establishes the eligibility requirements for accessing free services provided by NHCarrigan ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company"). This Policy operates within our comprehensive legal and policy framework, incorporating our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and all applicable legal protections by reference.

### 1.2. Scope of Application

This Policy applies to eligibility requirements for the following free services:

**(a)** Letters of recommendation and character references;  
**(b)** Mock interviews and interview preparation;  
**(c)** Portfolio reviews (resume, LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolio website reviews);  
**(d)** Development reviews (code reviews, project planning consultations, technical writing reviews);  
**(e)** Any other free services that require active community membership as a prerequisite.

## 2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT - ACTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP

### 2.1. General Eligibility Standard

**IMPORTANT: Free services are provided EXCLUSIVELY to active members of our community. These services are NOT available to the general public or individuals who are not actively engaged in our community.**

### 2.2. Eligibility Criteria

**REQUIRED**: Requesters MUST be active, engaged members of our community with demonstrated participation, such as:

**(a)** Active participation in our mentorship programme;  
**(b)** Regular, ongoing community engagement in our Discord server or other community platforms;  
**(c)** Active volunteer work or contribution to community projects;  
**(d)** Sustained, meaningful interaction demonstrating active community membership;  
**(e)** Professional collaboration or work relationship within our community context (where applicable).

### 2.3. Verification and Discretion

**(a)** We will verify community membership and activity before accepting any service request;  
**(b)** We reserve the right to decline requests from individuals who are not active community members, regardless of other factors;  
**(c)** Casual acquaintanceship or minimal interaction does NOT qualify as active membership;  
**(d)** We will not provide services for individuals we have not directly interacted with or who lack active community connection;  
**(e)** Priority may be given to individuals from underrepresented groups in technology who are active community members.

## 3. NOT AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBER?

### 3.1. Becoming an Active Community Member

If you are not currently an active member of our community but are interested in accessing our free services, we encourage you to join our Discord community and become an active participant. Active community membership involves regular engagement, participation in discussions, and meaningful contribution to our community.

**Join our Discord community:** [https://chat.nhcarrigan.com](https://chat.nhcarrigan.com)

Once you have established active community membership through regular participation and engagement, you will be eligible to request our free services. We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

### 3.2. What Constitutes Active Membership

Active community membership is demonstrated through:

**(a)** Regular participation in community discussions and activities;  
**(b)** Meaningful contributions to community projects or initiatives;  
**(c)** Consistent engagement over a period of time (not just a single interaction);  
**(d)** Positive, constructive participation that aligns with our community values;  
**(e)** Building relationships with other community members through genuine interaction.

## 4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMERS

### 4.1. Reference to Comprehensive Liability Framework

**IMPORTANT: Comprehensive liability limitations, damage exclusions, and maximum liability caps are set forth in our Limitation of Liability and Indemnification Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.**

### 4.2. Eligibility Disclaimers

**(a)** Meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee service provision;  
**(b)** We reserve the right to decline service requests at our sole discretion;  
**(c)** Eligibility determinations are final and not subject to appeal;  
**(d)** This Policy may be updated at any time, and eligibility requirements may change.

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*For questions about community membership eligibility or our free services, please contact us through our [Contact Policy](/about/contact).*

