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Take part in the open standards

Reading and implementing the standards is completely open — you never have to join anything to use them. The steps below run from simply building on the standard to helping write the next version of it.

Do I have to join to use the standards?

No. Reading, implementing and requiring conformance are open to everyone at no charge, and the royalty-free pledge over the core claims is irrevocable. Joining the working groups simply lets you help shape future versions — it is never a condition of using what is already published.