COMMUNITY
ADVOCATE GUIDE
Welcome to the ELUSOC 2026 Community Advocate Program. This guide outlines your mission, reward tiers, and the protocol for driving open-source impact.
MISSION BRIEFING: WHAT IS IT?
The ELUSOC Community Partner Program is an exclusive alliance for tech communities, clubs, and organizations.
By becoming a partner, your community gains global recognition and the opportunity to participate in EduLinkUp's Open Source Month. We track the number of valid participants registering through your unique referral code.
The more valid referrals you bring, the more your community unlocks — exclusive features, platform exposure, and physical rewards. No manual points, no XP forms. Just pure impact.
TIERS & BENEFITS
✦ What you unlock based on valid referrals
Hit the referral threshold — your tier upgrades automatically. Higher tiers carry all benefits from below.
- LinkedIn Post — Dedicated
- Website Feature — Normal
- Everything in Starter
- Community Shoutout
- Website Feature — Premium
- Community Event Promotion
- Everything in Bronze
- EluCode Promotion Inclusion
- Logo on Certificate
- Everything in Silver
- Priority Support
- Partner Spotlight Section
- Logo on T-Shirt
- Everything in Gold
- Custom Brand Placement
- VIP Networking Access
- Swag Kit
- Everything in Platinum
- Main Page Showcase
- Premium Partner Award
- Dedicated Co-Hosting Opportunity
✦ Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Exclusive partnerships unlocked for high-performing communities
TOP PERFORMER REWARDS
EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE TOP PERFORMANCE LEADERS
Swag Kits
* Swag distribution and rewards are handled after the final event verification. Any detected fraudulent activity results in immediate leaderboard disqualification.
RULES & PROTOCOLS
Partner Obligations
DESIGNATED PoC
Appoint a single Point of Contact to handle all communication with ELUSOC organizers.
OUTREACH ACTIVITY
Organize at least one dedicated activity (post, session, or announcement) to promote ELUSOC.
MINIMUM QUOTA
Ensure a minimum of 30 valid registrations through your link to remain an active partner.
DISQUALIFICATION CRITERIA
- ! Use of bots or fraudulent registrations
- ! Unethical or deceptive promotion
- ! Violation of the code of conduct
- ! Misrepresentation of ELUSOC mission
THE REMOVAL PROTOCOL
ELUSOC reserves the right to terminate any community partnership if the advocate fails to maintain professional standards. Termination results in immediate removal from the showcase and forfeiture of all perks.