> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.oortech.com/edge/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.oortech.com/edge/eco-partners/approval-process-and-qualification.md).

# Approval Process & Qualification

## **Approval Process**

#### **Step 1: Submit an Application**

Submit an [Eco-Partner application](https://wt22sfxpgm1.typeform.com/ecosystemdeimos) on behalf of your organization.

#### **Step 2: Hardware Audit**

Qualified applicants will be required to produce a sample Deimos unit for a hardware audit by the technical auditing committee.

#### **Step 3: Approval**

Applicants passing Step 3 will become Deimos eco-partners and receive approval for Deimos production and distribution.

#### Step 4: Onboarding 

[Click here to purchase licenses](https://license.oortfoundation.org/) and start managing your devices and earnings. Learn more about the [edge device licensing](/edge/eco-partners/licensing-and-responsibilities.md).

## Qualifications <a href="#id-35zxe6247jfg" id="id-35zxe6247jfg"></a>

**Business Qualifications**

1. An eco partner must be an officially registered entity.
2. Having an in-house marketing team and business development team with regional marketing capabilities.
3. Having a customer support team with after-sale support capabilities.
4. A preferred partner would have a sizable community or influence in the Web3 or distributed networking space.
5. A preferred partner would be a well-established manufacturer.

**Minimal Commitment**

Ecosystem partners must purchase at least 100 edge device licenses for their first order. Afterward, a multiple of 500 licenses is required for each new order.

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Licensing fee: 360 USD (or equivalent) per unit, paid upfront.\
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*⅓ licensing fee will be used to pay back and burn the ecosystem utility token quarterly.*
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## **Restrictions for Deimos Eco Partners**

Adapting to appropriate regional legislation, the foundation will not partner with Deimos eco partners from the following listed regions for the time being.

* Algeria
* Bangladesh
* Bolivia
* Mainland China
* Egypt
* India
* Iraq
* Nepal
* Qatar

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As Deimos will be manufactured with GPS monitoring and IP positioning, if the Foundation were to detect any violation of regional restrictions, the eco-partnership would be terminated effective immediately, and all deposits deducted.
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Helium hotspot manufacturers are not affected by this regional regulation.
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