From 7388e2d30ceff2a0756d4df994a2754a04184b4e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?K=C3=A9vin=20Chalet?= Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:24:29 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update the support policy --- README.md | 44 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------- 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2fda5570..4af7f641 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -54,25 +54,41 @@ Instead, **developers are encouraged to execute the conformance tests against th Security issues and bugs should be reported privately by emailing security@openiddict.com. You should receive a response within 24 hours. If for some reason you do not, please follow up via email to ensure we received your original message. -## Support +## Support policy If you need support, please first make sure you're [sponsoring the project](https://github.com/sponsors/kevinchalet). Depending on the tier you selected, you can open a GitHub ticket or send an email to contact@openiddict.com for private support. - Alternatively, you can also post your question on [Gitter](https://app.gitter.im/#/room/#openiddict_openiddict-core:gitter.im). -> [!IMPORTANT] -> With OpenIddict 5.x being now generally available, the previous version, OpenIddict 4.x, stops being supported and won't receive bug -> fixes or security updates. As such, it is recommended to migrate to OpenIddict 5.x to continue receiving bug and security fixes. -> -> **There are, however, two exceptions to this policy**: -> - **ABP Framework 7.x users will still receive patches for OpenIddict 4.x for as long as ABP Framework 7.x itself is supported by Volosoft** -> (typically a year following the release of ABP 8.x), whether they have a commercial ABP license or just use the free packages. -> -> - **OpenIddict sponsors who have opted for a $250+/month sponsorship are now offered extended support:** -> - $250/month sponsors get full support for OpenIddict 4.x until June 18, 2024 (6 months). -> - $500/month sponsors get full support for OpenIddict 4.x until December 18, 2024 (12 months). -> - $1,000/month sponsors get full support for OpenIddict 4.x until December 18, 2025 (24 months). +**Support is only offered for the latest stable version of OpenIddict**. There are, however, two exceptions to this policy: + - **ABP Framework users receive patches for OpenIddict for as long as ABP Framework itself is supported by Volosoft** + (typically a year following the release of a major ABP version), whether they have a commercial ABP license or just use the free packages. + + | OpenIddict branch | ABP Framework branch | End of support date (estimated) | + |-------------------|----------------------|---------------------------------| + | 4.x | 7.x | December 19, 2024 | + | 5.x | 8.x | November 19, 2025 | + | 6.x (current) | 9.x | Currently supported | + + - **OpenIddict sponsors are offered extended support depending on the selected sponsorship tier:** + - $100/month sponsors get full support for the previous version 1 month following the release of a new major version. + - $250/month sponsors get full support for the previous version 6 months following the release of a new major version. + - $500/month sponsors get full support for the previous version 12 months following the release of a new major version. + - $1,000/month sponsors get full support for the previous version 24 months following the release of a new major version. + + | OpenIddict branch | Sponsorship tier | End of support date | + |-------------------|------------------------|---------------------| + | 4.x | $100/month (or more) | January 18, 2024 | + | 4.x | $250/month (or more) | June 18, 2024 | + | 4.x | $500/month (or more) | December 18, 2024 | + | 4.x | $1,000/month (or more) | December 18, 2025 | + | | | | + | 5.x | $100/month (or more) | January 17, 2025 | + | 5.x | $250/month (or more) | June 17, 2025 | + | 5.x | $500/month (or more) | December 17, 2025 | + | 5.x | $1,000/month (or more) | December 17, 2026 | + | | | | + | 6.x (current) | Any | Currently supported | ## Contributors