> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.oscollective.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.oscollective.org/welcome-and-introduction-to-osc/readme.md).

# Welcome to Open Source Collective Docs

## Not Sure Where to Start?

This documentation is your go-to resource for understanding and working with OSC. Whether you're:

* A [**prospective open source project or community**](/interested-in-joining-osc/is-osc-right-for-me.md) exploring fiscal hosting with OSC
* A [**sponsor or funder**](/for-donors-companies-organizations-and-individuals/companies-and-organizations.md) looking to support an open source project
* An [**existing OSC-hosted member project**](/for-hosted-member-projects/your-project-was-just-accepted-now-what.md) in need of policies, procedures, or support

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## New Here and Wondering Who We Are?

A lot of folks land here looking for insight into who we are and what OSC actually *is*. Here are a few helpful starting points to better understand OSC:

* [**What is fiscal hosting?**](/welcome-and-introduction-to-osc/what-is-fiscal-hosting.md) Get an overview of the support we offer through fiscal hosting to help projects raise and manage funds without needing to form their own nonprofit.
* [**Our services and benefits.**](/welcome-and-introduction-to-osc/our-services-and-benefits.md) Find out what we offer to projects, communities, and organizations.
* [**What are your fees?** ](/welcome-and-introduction-to-osc/fees.md)Learn about our fee structure and what those fees support.
* [**Why do projects become members of OSC**](/for-donors-companies-organizations-and-individuals/why-projects-use-open-source-collective-for-donations.md)[**?**](/for-donors-companies-organizations-and-individuals/why-projects-use-open-source-collective-for-donations.md) Discover why thousands of projects rely on us as their fiscal host.
* [**What are your terms of hosting?**](/welcome-and-introduction-to-osc/terms-of-fiscal-sponsorship.md) Read more about our expectations, agreements, and the responsibilities of being hosted by OSC.
* [**Who we are and what we do**](/about-osc/what-is-osc.md)**.** Learn more about our mission, the team at OSC, and how we help sustain open source
* [**Explore our hosted member projects**](https://opencollective.com/opensource)**.** Browse the many projects and communities that we're proud to support.