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Reflect stewardship by utPLSQL Development Labs Ltd
- Footer: copyright to "utPLSQL contributors" plus stewardship line - Footer: X, LinkedIn and Bluesky icon links (Bluesky: utplsql.org) - About: rewrite Supporters section, add 2026 entry to history - Home: add stewardship line to Community section - Incorporation post: align H1 with title, drop "transitioning", replace "intellectual property" with "name, branding and assets" - Next chapter post: add update note on sponsorship handling - Contributing: fix anchor to #frameworks-and-tools, link to develop - Point sponsorship enquiries to sponsors@utplsql.org - About: add Contact section (general, sponsorship, social media)
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‎docs/about.md‎

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This had significant impact on the test code syntax and how the framework is used.
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In 2026, utPLSQL Development Labs Ltd was established to provide a sustainable legal and financial foundation for the project ([announcement](announcements/posts/2026/2026-09-25_incorporation_of_utPLSQL.md), [background](https://oraclethoughts.com/blog/2026/09/25/incorporation_of_utPLSQL/)).
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### Major Contributors
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## Supporters
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The utPLSQL project is community-driven and is not commercially motivated. Nonetheless, donations and other contributions are always welcome, and are detailed below.
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utPLSQL is free and open source, built by its community. Sponsorships and other financial support are managed by utPLSQL Development Labs Ltd and fund dedicated maintenance and development of the project.
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Sponsorship does not provide ownership of utPLSQL or control over its direction.
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### Active supporters
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There are currently no active supporters. If your company would like to support the project, please reach out on
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[GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/utPLSQL/utPLSQL/discussions).
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There are currently no active sponsors. If your company would like to support the project, comment on [this GitHub discussion](https://github.com/orgs/utPLSQL/discussions/22) or email [sponsors@utPLSQL.org](mailto:sponsors@utPLSQL.org).
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### Past supporters
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| [![supported_by_redgate](assets/supported_by_redgate_100.png)](https://www.red-gate.com/hub/events/open-source-projects) | In 2019, Redgate supported utPLSQL by sponsoring stickers and t-shirts |
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## Contact
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For help with using utPLSQL, bug reports and feature ideas, please use [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/orgs/utPLSQL/discussions).
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- **General questions** - email [utPLSQL@utPLSQL.org](mailto:utPLSQL@utPLSQL.org)
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- **Sponsorship and contracts** - email [sponsors@utPLSQL.org](mailto:sponsors@utPLSQL.org)
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- **Inquiries via social media** - [X](https://x.com/utPLSQL), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/utplsql/), [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/utplsql.org)
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‎docs/announcements/posts/2026/2026-08-14-next-chapter-for-utPLSQL.md‎

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## Sponsorship
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!!! info "Update - September 25, 2026"
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utPLSQL Development Labs Ltd has been incorporated to steward the project. Sponsorships and other support arrangements are now handled by the company - contact [sponsors@utPLSQL.org](mailto:sponsors@utPLSQL.org). See [Incorporation of utPLSQL Development Labs Ltd](2026-09-25_incorporation_of_utPLSQL.md).
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I am currently working on opening utPLSQL for sponsorship, and I'll share the tiers and details in a follow-up post once everything is in place.
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If you or your company would benefit from active development of utPLSQL and want to be notified when sponsorship opens then please:

‎docs/announcements/posts/2026/2026-09-25_incorporation_of_utPLSQL.md‎

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# Incorporation of utPLSQL
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# Incorporation of utPLSQL Development Labs Ltd
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For many years, utPLSQL has been built and maintained through the contributions of dedicated and passionate engineers from the community.
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To provide a sustainable legal structure for the project, utPLSQL is now transitioning under the legal custody of **utPLSQL Development Labs Ltd**.
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To provide a sustainable legal structure for the project, utPLSQL is now under the legal custody of **utPLSQL Development Labs Ltd**.
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The incorporation does **not** change the open-source nature of utPLSQL. All existing utPLSQL projects remain free to use and open source, licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
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The company has been established primarily to provide the infrastructure needed to sustain and grow the project. In particular, it will allow us to:
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* establish a legal entity that can hold the project's intellectual property, name and branding, providing continuity as maintainers and contributors change;
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* establish a legal entity that can hold the project's name, branding and assets, providing continuity as maintainers and contributors change;
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* manage bookkeeping, finances, contracts, invoices, sponsorships and other arrangements with supporters;
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* support active maintenance and development of utPLSQL and help the project grow to its full potential;
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‎docs/contributing.md‎

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The utPLSQL project team welcomes contributions from the community.
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- **Contribute code** — please read the [contributing guide](https://github.com/utPLSQL/utPLSQL/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting a pull request.
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- **Contribute code** — please read the [contributing guide](https://github.com/utPLSQL/utPLSQL/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting a pull request.
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- **Ask questions and share ideas** — use [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/orgs/utPLSQL/discussions) for support, questions, and feature proposals.
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- **Report bugs and issues** — open an issue in the relevant [GitHub repository](index.md#core-projects).
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- **Report bugs and issues** — open an issue in the relevant [GitHub repository](index.md#frameworks-and-tools).
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The source code for all utPLSQL projects is hosted on the [utPLSQL GitHub organisation](https://github.com/utPLSQL).

‎docs/index.md‎

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Have a question or idea? Start a [discussion on GitHub](https://github.com/orgs/utPLSQL/discussions) — it's the best place to ask for help, share feedback, or propose new features.
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utPLSQL is free and open source, built by its community and stewarded by [utPLSQL Development Labs Ltd](about.md#stewardship).

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Copyright &copy; 2016 - 2026 utPLSQL Team
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Copyright &copy; 2016 - 2026 utPLSQL contributors.
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utPLSQL is stewarded by utPLSQL Development Labs Ltd.
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Thanks for your feedback! Help us improve this page by
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link: https://twitter.com/utPLSQL
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- icon: fontawesome/brands/x-twitter
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link: https://x.com/utPLSQL
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name: utPLSQL on X
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- icon: fontawesome/brands/linkedin
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link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/utplsql/
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name: utPLSQL on LinkedIn
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- icon: fontawesome/brands/bluesky
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link: https://bsky.app/profile/utplsql.org
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name: utPLSQL on Bluesky
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