
# Open-IMX Initiative

Open-IMX is an **open-source** organisation dedicated to enhancing the accessibility and usability of IMX data. 
Our mission is to provide community and tools that empower developers, data analysts, and railway professionals to work effectively with IMX files. 
*Visit us at [open-imx.nl](https://open-imx.nl) for more information.*

***Together, we can shape the future of railway data making it more accessible and efficient for everyone!***

## Goals

-   **Community-Driven Development**: We believe in the power of **open-source** and collaboration. Open-IMX encourages contributions from developers and users alike, fostering a community where ideas are shared, and innovations are born.

-    **Educational Resources**: We provide documentation, tutorials, and support to help users understand IMX data and how to utilize our tools effectively. Our resources aim to bridge the gap between technical expertise and practical application.

## 🗪 Discord Community Channel 🤝

Whether you are a developer looking to contribute to open-source projects, a data analyst seeking to leverage IMX data, or a railway professional aiming to enhance your workflows, Open-IMX invites you to join our community. 

💥 We invite you to join the [👉 open-imx community on Discord](https://discord.gg/wBses7bPFg), this is our main communication platform.

## Security and Compliance
Security and compliance are fundamental aspects of maintaining a robust open-source project. To ensure the safety and reliability of our codebase, we follow industry best practices and provide guidelines for contributors to adhere to security standards.

We encourage contributors to report any potential security vulnerabilities through our responsible disclosure policy.

### Security
- **Vulnerability Reporting**: If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it through our [lorum.ipsum@open-imx.nl](link-to-email). We prioritize such reports and handle them with urgency.
- **Security Updates**: We regularly monitor dependencies for vulnerabilities using automated tools and ensure timely updates.
- **Secure Development Practices**: All contributors are encouraged to follow secure coding guidelines.
- **Use secure, up-to-date libraries and frameworks.**
  
### Compliance
- **License Compliance**: All contributions must comply with our [open-source license](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/open-imx/imxInsights/refs/heads/main/LICENSE), and external code must be compatible with it.
- **Data Privacy**: We adhere to global data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and require that all data-handling processes respect user privacy.
- **Code of Conduct**: Our project maintains a strict [Code of Conduct](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/open-imx/imxInsights/refs/heads/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) to ensure a respectful and inclusive community for all contributors and users.
  
### Contributor Responsibilities
- Ensure that all third-party dependencies you introduce are compliant with our project’s license and security standards.
- Report any concerns related to security or compliance to our core team via [lorum.ipsum@open-imx.nl](link-to-email).

By contributing to this project, you agree to uphold these principles to maintain the integrity and trustworthiness of the software.


