Become a Member & Co-Owner of read-coop

Join us, become part of the revolution of handwritten text recognition and enjoy a range of benefits

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Your benefits

Full-Feature Access

As a member, you'll have unrestricted access to all the features and tools on the Transkribus platform, ensuring you can make the most of your experience and maximize the value of our services.

Participation

Members have the opportunity to actively participate in the development and growth of the Transkribus community. Share your ideas, collaborate with others, and be a part of shaping the future of the platform.

Privileged Information

Enjoy exclusive access to the latest news, updates, and information about Transkribus and the cooperative. Members stay informed and maintain a high level of transparency with the management team.

Even Better Value

Benefit from significant savings on subscriptions and other services. As a member, you'll enjoy more value for your investment.

Voting Rights

Exercise your voting rights during our Annual General Meeting, influencing the direction and future of the READ cooperative. As a member, your voice matters and helps to shape the platform's strategy and policies.

Access to Events

Gain exclusive access to a range of events, such as the User Conference, Monthly Members Meetings, and webinars. These events provide valuable networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and insights into the latest industry trends.

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How it works

Step 1: Select Share Quantity

Determine the number of shares to buy: 1 share (250.00 EUR) for individuals or 4 to 20 shares (1,000-5,000 EUR) for institutions. Join the movement to unlock history.

Step 2: Submit Membership Application

Start the membership application process here, indicate the desired shares and submit your application. This starts the process of becoming a community member.

Step 3: Await Approval & Enjoy Benefits

Once the board approves your application, you'll be a member, enjoying benefits and contributing to the cause. Remember the annual membership fee, 25% of your shares' total price.

Membership Plans

Individual

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Individual

62.5 €

/ Annual Membership Fee

250€ Share Price

1 Vote

All Transkribus Featuers

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Institutional

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Institutional

250 €

/ Annual Membership Fee

1000€ Share Price

Up to 5 Votes

All Transkribus Featuers

Co-Own Transkribus

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Membership Details

Individual

62.5 €

250€ Share Price

Become a member

Institutional

250 €

1000€ Share Price

Become a member

Details

Max votes
1
5
Annual membership fee per vote
62,5 €
250 €
Access to all Transkribus features
Buyer Accounts
Discount on purchases
10%
10%
User Seats
1
15
Customer support
Dedicated Members Liaison
Dedicated Success Liaison

Membership Investment

Number of Shares: Each share has a nominal value of 250 €.

Access to All Features and Advanced AI Tools: All features in Transkribus are accessible without additional charges.

User Seats: Allocate access to all features for up to 15 users. The membership admin controls user seat assignments in Transkribus.

Member Associates: Allows for access to meetings, events, privileged information and to make purchases at a discounted rate.

Yearly Allowance: Yearly allowance of free credits for members.

Participation & Voting Rights: Exercise your voting rights at our Annual General Assembly.

Support: Enjoy premium support and access to our dedicated membership support.

Early Feature Access: Try out all new features before their general release date.

Transkribus Sites 1,000 pages: You can publish up to 1,000 pages on Transkribus Sites.

Online access to all read-coop events: Including the Transkribus User Conference

Co-Ownership: When you purchase shares, you become a co-owner of read-coop, a registered European Cooperative (please refer to our STATUTES for details).

Purpose Over Profit: Our priority lies in our purpose, not profit. We don't distribute profits; instead, our goal is to construct the foremost platform in historical technology, not to generate profits for shareholders, but to empower stakeholders to collectively make every historical document on the planet accessible. Check our “Why we are here” statement to learn more.

Member Participation: As a member, you can make your voice heard by voting on decisions and electing the board of directors, ensuring that your opinions shape the direction of read-coop.

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