Contributor License Agreement (CLA) Process

How it Works

HAX The Web uses an automated CLA (Contributor License Agreement) process to ensure legal compliance for all contributions. Here's how it works:

For New Contributors

1. Open a Pull Request: When you submit your first pull request on a project repository, the CLA bot will automatically post a comment asking you to sign the CLA.

2. Sign the CLA: To sign the CLA, simply comment on your pull request with:

   I have read the CLA Document and I hereby sign the CLA
   

3. Automatic Processing: Once you sign, the bot will:

   • Record your signature in this CLA repository
   • Update the pull request status
   • Allow your PR to proceed with the review process

For Returning Contributors

If you've already signed the CLA for HAX The Web, you don't need to sign it again for future pull requests. The bot will automatically recognize you as a signed contributor.

Important Notes

• Exact Comment Required: You must use the exact comment text: I have read the CLA Document and I hereby sign the CLA
• Read the CLA: Please read the full CLA document before signing
• One-Time Process: You only need to sign once across the GitHub organization
• Bot Users: Automated bot users are automatically allowlisted and don't need to sign

Troubleshooting

If you're having issues with the CLA process:

1. Re-check Status: Comment recheck on your pull request to have the bot re-evaluate your CLA status
2. Contact Maintainers: If problems persist, mention a maintainer in your pull request

Technical Details

• CLA signatures are stored in signatures/version1/cla.json in this repository
• The CLA bot is implemented using the contributor-assistant/github-action
• No third-party services are used; everything is handled within GitHub

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Questions? Feel free to open an issue or ask in your pull request if you need help with the CLA process.