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README.md

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-# Enspiral Handbook
-
+# Introduction
 
 If you're looking for introductory information about Enspiral, check our website [enspiral.com](http://enspiral.com/), [this quick slideshow](http://whatis.enspiral.com), or [this 90 second video](https://vimeo.com/125088390).
 
-If you're looking for stories, check out [Enspiral Tales](https://medium.com/enspiral-tales) our collective blog.
+If you're looking for stories, check out our blog [Enspiral Tales](https://medium.com/enspiral-tales).
 
 You might also be inspired by [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lScGElP49Jc) created at Enspiral Summer Fest 2018 by our friends the Digital Story Tellers.
 
-
 ## About This Handbook
 
 This Handbook's primary audience is Enspiral contributors, but it will be publicly available for others who might find it useful. The goal is to give everyone in the network as much clarity and context as possible, while sharing our structures and practices with the outside world as well.
@@ -18,13 +16,12 @@ This book is in perpetual beta, it's constantly changing. If you see something t
 
 The book is broken up into chapters and sub-chapters. The chapters are:
 
-* [**Agreements**](agreements.md) are the official legislation that governs the Enspiral network. Changing these requires a formal process.
-* [**Guides**](guides.md) explain in practical terms how we do stuff, like [what communications tools to use](/guides/comms_guidelines.md), or [how to improve things at Enspiral](/guides/improvements.md). Any Enspiral Contributor can change these.
-* [**Working Groups**](working-groups/index.md) Working groups are where we do work on the network.
-* [**Enspiral Foundation**](foundation.md) - the central node in the network. The [Board](board.md), [Ops Team](ops-scope.md), [Comms person](comms-role.md), and [Ventures](ventures.md) all have some formal arrangement with the Foundation, which is owned by all the Enspiral Members.
-* [**Money**](money.md) - a lot of what makes Enspiral special is how we deal with money. Read more about those processes in this chapter.
-* [**Ventures**](ventures.md) - the companies that make up the network.
-
+* [**Agreements**](agreements/) are the official legislation that governs the Enspiral network. Changing these requires a formal process.
+* [**Guides**](guides/) explain in practical terms how we do stuff, like [what communications tools to use](guides/comms_guidelines.md), or [how to improve things at Enspiral](guides/improvements.md). Any Enspiral Contributor can change these.
+* [**Working Groups**](index/) Working groups are where we do work on the network.
+* [**Enspiral Foundation**](foundation/) - the central node in the network. The [Board](foundation/board.md), [Ops Team](foundation/ops-scope.md), [Comms person](foundation/comms-role.md), and [Ventures](ventures/) all have some formal arrangement with the Foundation, which is owned by all the Enspiral Members.
+* [**Money**](money/) - a lot of what makes Enspiral special is how we deal with money. Read more about those processes in this chapter.
+* [**Ventures**](ventures/) - the companies that make up the network.
 
 ## Other Handbooks
 
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 * [Gitlab Company Handbook](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/)
 * [Thoughtbot Playbook](https://thoughtbot.com/playbook)
 * [Valve Company Handbook](http://www.valvesoftware.com/company/Valve_Handbook_LowRes.pdf)
+* _if you have a handbook of your own, add it here or ping_ [_@richdecibels_](http://twitter.com/richdecibels) _on Twitter_
 
-* *if you have a handbook of your own, add it here or ping [@richdecibels](http://twitter.com/richdecibels) on Twitter*
-
-
-{% include 'contributing_hint.md' %}

SUMMARY.md

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-# Summary
+# Table of contents
 
 * [Introduction](README.md)
-* [Agreements](agreements.md)
+* [Agreements](agreements/README.md)
   * [Board Agreement](agreements/board.md)
   * [Brand Agreement](agreements/brand.md)
   * [Catalyst Agreement](agreements/catalyst.md)
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
   * [Stewardship Agreement](agreements/stewardship.md)
   * [Venture Agreement](agreements/venture.md)
   * [Working Groups Agreement](agreements/working_groups.md)
-* [Guides](guides.md)
+* [Guides](guides/README.md)
   * [Activation Programme](guides/activation-programme.md)
   * [Air NZ Airpoints Program](guides/airnz.md)
   * [Assembly Sprint](guides/assembly-sprints.md)
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   * [Songs](guides/songs.md)
   * [Stewarding](guides/stewarding.md)
   * [Workshop Patterns](guides/workshop_patterns.md)
-* [Working Groups](working-groups/index.md)
-  * [Ambassadors](working-groups/ambassadors.md)
-  * [Assembly](working-groups/assembly.md)
-  * [Brand Working Group](working-groups/brand_working_group.md)
-  * [Catalysts](working-groups/catalysts.md)
-  * [Collaborative funding](working-groups/collaborative-funding.md)
-  * [Comms](working-groups/comms.md)
-  * [MoneySwarm](working-groups/external-funding.md)
-  * [Gatherings](working-groups/gatherings.md)
-  * [Ventures](working-groups/ventures.md)
-* [Enspiral Foundation Ltd](foundation.md)
-  * [Constitution](constitution.md)
-  * [Board of Directors](board.md)
-  * [Ops Scope](ops-scope.md)
-  * [Comms Role Scope](comms-role.md)
-* [Money](money.md)
-  * [Collaborative Funding](collabfunding.md)
-  * [Variable Contributions](finances_variable_contributions.md)
-  * [Financial Agreement](agreements/financial.md)
-  * [Financial Transparency](financial_transparency.md)
-* [Ventures](ventures.md)
-  * [Venture Agreement](agreements/venture.md)
-  * [Venture Introduction Template](venture_introduction_template.md)
-  * [Venture MOU](venture_mou.md)
-  * [Venture Profiles](venture_profiles.md)
-    * [ActionStation](ventures/actionstation.md)
-    * [Enspiral Academy](ventures/enspiral_academy.md)
-    * [Fairground](ventures/fairground.md)
-    * [Enspiral Foundation](ventures/enspiral_foundation.md)
-    * [EXP](ventures/exp.md)
-    * [Loomio](ventures/loomio.md)
-    * [Metric Engine](ventures/metric_engine.md)
-    * [Scoop](ventures/scoop.md)
-  * [Proto-Ventures](proto-ventures.md)
-    * [Gamelab](proto-ventures/gamelab.md)
-    * [Enspiral Labs](proto-ventures/enspiral-labs.md)
-    * [Ability Mate](proto-ventures/ability-mate.md)
+* [Working Groups](index/README.md)
+  * [Ambassadors](index/ambassadors.md)
+  * [Assembly](index/assembly.md)
+  * [Brand Working Group](index/brand_working_group.md)
+  * [Catalysts](index/catalysts.md)
+  * [Collaborative funding](index/collaborative-funding.md)
+  * [Comms](index/comms.md)
+  * [MoneySwarm](index/external-funding.md)
+  * [Gatherings](index/gatherings.md)
+  * [Ventures](index/ventures.md)
+* [Enspiral Foundation Ltd](foundation/README.md)
+  * [Constitution](foundation/constitution.md)
+  * [Board of Directors](foundation/board.md)
+  * [Ops Scope](foundation/ops-scope.md)
+  * [Comms Role Scope](foundation/comms-role.md)
+* [Money](money/README.md)
+  * [Collaborative Funding](money/collabfunding.md)
+  * [Variable Contributions](money/finances_variable_contributions.md)
+  * [Financial Agreement](money/financial.md)
+  * [Financial Transparency](money/financial_transparency.md)
+* [Ventures](ventures/README.md)
+  * [Venture Agreement](ventures/venture.md)
+  * [Venture Introduction Template](ventures/venture_introduction_template.md)
+  * [Venture MOU](ventures/venture_mou.md)
+  * [Venture Profiles](ventures/venture_profiles/README.md)
+    * [ActionStation](ventures/venture_profiles/actionstation.md)
+    * [Enspiral Academy](ventures/venture_profiles/enspiral_academy.md)
+    * [Fairground](ventures/venture_profiles/fairground.md)
+    * [Enspiral Foundation](ventures/venture_profiles/enspiral_foundation.md)
+    * [EXP](ventures/venture_profiles/exp.md)
+    * [Loomio](ventures/venture_profiles/loomio.md)
+    * [Metric Engine](ventures/venture_profiles/metric_engine.md)
+    * [Scoop](ventures/venture_profiles/scoop.md)
+  * [Proto-Ventures](ventures/proto-ventures/README.md)
+    * [Gamelab](ventures/proto-ventures/gamelab.md)
+    * [Enspiral Labs](ventures/proto-ventures/enspiral-labs.md)
+    * [Ability Mate](ventures/proto-ventures/ability-mate.md)
 

agreements.md → agreements/README.md

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 # Agreements
 
-Agreements are documents which define important processes at Enspiral. They are the legislation which govern the rules of how we operate. The process for creating and changing Agreements is defined in our [Decisions Agreement](/agreements/decisions.html).
+Agreements are documents which define important processes at Enspiral. They are the legislation which govern the rules of how we operate. The process for creating and changing Agreements is defined in our [Decisions Agreement](https://github.com/enspiral/handbook/tree/d3234f4c1fe3afc87e5231beeb2d3926aee696d2/agreements/decisions.html).
 
-{% include 'contributing_hint.md' %}

agreements/board.md

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-# Agreement: Enspiral Foundation Board of Directors
+# Board Agreement
 
-
-### Context
+## Context
 
 This agreement sets out the roles and responsibilities of the Enspiral Foundation Board and the powers granted to the [Directors of Enspiral Foundation Ltd](board.md). As a [registered limited liability company](https://www.business.govt.nz/companies/app/ui/pages/companies/3415611), Enspiral Foundation Ltd is legally required to have a board of directors and a chairperson.
 
-Enspiral’s goal is to distribute vision, strategy, and leadership as widely as possible in the network, so our approach is a “minimum viable board” (MVB), with a narrow compliance focus.
-
+Enspiral’s goal is to distribute vision, strategy, and leadership as widely as possible in the network, so our approach is a “minimum viable board” \(MVB\), with a narrow compliance focus.
 
-### Roles & Responsibilities
+## Roles & Responsibilities
 
 * Ensure Enspiral Foundation Ltd is fully compliant with New Zealand laws and regulations, and its company constitution.
-* Maintain an overview of current finances, long term financial view, and adequate reserves (as defined in the [Financial Agreement](/agreements/financial.html)).
+* Maintain an overview of current finances, long term financial view, and adequate reserves \(as defined in the [Financial Agreement](https://github.com/enspiral/handbook/tree/d3234f4c1fe3afc87e5231beeb2d3926aee696d2/agreements/financial.html)\).
 * Decide what kind of financial activity can go through the Foundation, and oversee activity in the Foundation’s accounts.
-* Oversee all agreements between Enspiral Foundation Ltd and other entities (including Enspiral Ventures and external organisations), such as memorandums of understanding (MOUs - [see definition](http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/memorandum-of-understanding-MOU-or-MoU)), service contracts, fundholding arrangements, etc.
+* Oversee all agreements between Enspiral Foundation Ltd and other entities \(including Enspiral Ventures and external organisations\), such as memorandums of understanding \(MOUs - [see definition](http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/memorandum-of-understanding-MOU-or-MoU)\), service contracts, fundholding arrangements, etc.
 * Make recommendations about substantive decisions involving Enspiral Foundation Ltd and its assets, consulting with the shareholders and wider network.
 * Report quarterly on its activities to the shareholders and wider network.
 
-###Selection & Composition
+## Selection & Composition
 
-* Members (shareholders) and existing directors are expected to actively maintain a diverse board in keeping with the [Diversity Agreement](/agreements/diversity.html).
+* Members \(shareholders\) and existing directors are expected to actively maintain a diverse board in keeping with the [Diversity Agreement](https://github.com/enspiral/handbook/tree/d3234f4c1fe3afc87e5231beeb2d3926aee696d2/agreements/diversity.html).
 * Enspiral currently has no quota or strict compositional requirements of the board as we do not want to limit the spectrum of diversity considered.
 * Directors do not need to be Enspiral Members, and the perspectives of non-member directors should be welcomed.
 
-### Processes
+## Processes
 
 Defined by the company Constitution:
 
-* Directors not disqualified under the Companies Act can be appointed by the shareholders of Enspiral Foundation Ltd (Enspiral Members) with 75% support.
-* Directors can be removed by the shareholders of Enspiral Foundation Ltd (Enspiral Members) with 75% support.
+* Directors not disqualified under the Companies Act can be appointed by the shareholders of Enspiral Foundation Ltd \(Enspiral Members\) with 75% support.
+* Directors can be removed by the shareholders of Enspiral Foundation Ltd \(Enspiral Members\) with 75% support.
 * There will be a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8 directors at any one time.
 * The Directors must elect one of their number as chairperson of the Board.
 
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 * Decisions about appointing and removing directors will be made in the Enspiral Members Loomio group.
 * Any Enspiral member may nominate a new Director.
 * All directors must become Enspiral Contributors, in order to have access and context on network activity.
-* The Chair is selected by a 'paper, scissor, rock' process (best 2 out of 3), with the loser becoming the Chair of board for 12 months.
+* The Chair is selected by a 'paper, scissor, rock' process \(best 2 out of 3\), with the loser becoming the Chair of board for 12 months.
 
-
-### Emergency Powers
+## Emergency Powers
 
 Under New Zealand law, the Board can take extreme unilateral action, a power Enspiral aims to apply only in rare emergency situations, such as the following risk areas:
 
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 In these cases the board has powers including liquidating the company, terminating contracts, disabling online platforms, commandeering funds, and any other actions the directors deem necessary to meet their legal responsibilities and allowed under the Companies Act.
 
-### Expectations
+## Expectations
 
 Directors will:
 
 * Regularly participate in Enspiral's online and offline collaboration spaces, such as Loomio discussions, members meetings, and retreats.
 * Make themselves available to answer questions and hear concerns from anyone at Enspiral regarding the Enspiral Foundation, and their roles and responsibilities as board members.
 * Conduct themselves in a manner which upholds the values of the network and enhances Enspiral’s reputation.
+

agreements/brand.md

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 # Brand Agreement
 
-*Note: this agreement is not about ‘branded Enspiral ventures’ or Enspiral associated ventures/companies. For now potential ventures go through the venture process. We have identified that that work needs wider input and alignment with the people working on clarifying Enspiral ventures.*
+_Note: this agreement is not about ‘branded Enspiral ventures’ or Enspiral associated ventures/companies. For now potential ventures go through the venture process. We have identified that that work needs wider input and alignment with the people working on clarifying Enspiral ventures._
 
 This agreement is explicitly for anyone to use the Enspiral brand to align with their project, initiative, venture etc and get the right support and help they need to make it happen.
 
-‘X by Enspiral’ can be used for things like…
-'supported by, powered by, associated with, sponsored by...
+‘X by Enspiral’ can be used for things like… 'supported by, powered by, associated with, sponsored by...
 
 Under this agreement to use the brand in this way all you need to do is:
 
-**(1:) Articulate your initiative [by using this form](https://goo.gl/forms/imQs3ZenqFz9x4ls1)**
+**\(1:\) Articulate your initiative** [**by using this form**](https://goo.gl/forms/imQs3ZenqFz9x4ls1)
 
 The purpose of this form is to act as a risk register and ask some reflective questions that further the thinking of the person behind the project, whilst providing some rigour of thinking to people outside of the project.
 
-**(2:) Gain approval from 3 members of the working group.**
+**\(2:\) Gain approval from 3 members of the working group.**
 
 This will require you to reach out and chat about your idea with at least 3 people in the Brand Working group. It’s a good chance to circulate your idea in the network, gain momentum for it and also get valuable feedback to see risks, issues and opportunities you might not have seen yet.
 
 When you’ve got this crew behind you, you can go for it and use the brand on your amazing, innovative, risky-as-hell or safe-as-houses new 'Supported by Enspiral' project.
 
-If you fail spectacularly and publicly, you'll have our support. Innovation is messy - and running with clear intent and failing is a great thing. If you succeed, awesome. No doubt the network will continue to support you.
+If you fail spectacularly and publicly, you'll have our support. Innovation is messy - and running with clear intent and failing is a great thing. If you succeed, awesome. No doubt the network will continue to support you.
+