diff --git a/packages/kb/content/partners/_meta.json b/packages/kb/content/partners/_meta.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..80c8e54 --- /dev/null +++ b/packages/kb/content/partners/_meta.json @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +{ + "title": "Partners", + "description": "Learn about out partner program and its rules and requirements.", + "icon": "Rocket", + "order": 1 +} diff --git a/packages/kb/content/partners/apply.md b/packages/kb/content/partners/apply.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..89b7e10 --- /dev/null +++ b/packages/kb/content/partners/apply.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +--- +title: Apply for Partnership +description: Step-by-step instructions on applying for the NodeByte partner program and what happens during our internal review process. +tags: [partners, application] +author: NodeByte Team +lastUpdated: 2026-06-16 +order: 3 +--- + +Ready to partner up? We handle our application pipeline with strict privacy and care. Follow the steps below to prepare your application and submit it to our management team. + +--- + +## Step-by-Step Application Process + +### **Step 1: Gather Your Analytics** +Collect screenshots or links to your public metrics from the last 30 days. This includes data dashboards such as Discord Server Insights, Twitch analytics dashboards, YouTube Studio summaries, or GitHub contribution graphs. + +### **Step 2: Prepare Your Pitch** +Write a brief summary of your project or community. Be ready to explain: +* What you build, host, or stream. +* How you plan to utilize NodeByte’s high-performance infrastructure. +* How you plan to naturally showcase and integrate the NodeByte brand into your community. + +### **Step 3: Submit Your Application** +Navigate to our official [Partnership Form](https://forms.gle/CknodbKGFZQNHRYf8) and fill out the detailed form. Ensure that your contact details especially your Discord username are completely accurate so we can reach you. + +### **Step 4: Vibe Check & Technical Review** +Our management team will audit your submission. If your project passes the initial metric and community culture check, we will open a private text channel with you in the NodeByte Discord to discuss custom tier pricing, hardware allocations, and unique audience promo codes. + +--- + +## The Review Process: What to Expect + +Our internal audit takes approximately **3 to 5 business days**. Here is how we evaluate your submission behind the scenes: + +### 1. Data Verification +We verify the authenticity of your channel or community metrics to ensure everything is organic. We look out for artificially inflated follower counts or botted Discord member numbers. + +### 2. Infrastructure Assessment +Our tech team evaluates your exact requirements. We map out the necessary computational overhead (such as isolated virtual machine needs, memory footprints, or game panel allocations) to ensure we can guarantee your platform top-tier performance stability under our partner discount rates. + +### 3. Final Decision +You will receive an email and a Discord ping indicating whether your application was **Approved, Deferred, or Declined**. + +* **If Deferred:** We will tell you exactly what benchmarks you need to hit or improve before re-applying (usually within 30-60 days). + +--- + +> **Questions?** If you have specific, pre-application questions regarding custom technical needs or complex corporate event hosting sponsorships, please feel free to open a ticket in the `#🎟️support-tickets` channel of our official [Discord](https://discord.gg/nodebyte) server. diff --git a/packages/kb/content/partners/eligibility.md b/packages/kb/content/partners/eligibility.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a3854a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/packages/kb/content/partners/eligibility.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +--- +title: Partnership Requirements & Eligibility Criteria +description: Minimal metrics and eligibility guidelines for communities and developers applying for the NodeByte Partnership Program. +tags: [partners, requirements, eligibility] +author: NodeByte Team +lastUpdated: 2026-06-16 +order: 2 +--- + +We review every partnership application individually. While metrics provide an initial benchmark, we place a high value on **engagement quality, content consistency, and community culture**. + +Below are the baseline requirements for each partnership track. If you don't meet every single metric but feel your project offers exceptional value or unique technical innovation, we still encourage you to apply and make your case. + +--- + +## Minimum Eligibility Benchmarks + +### 🎮 Community & Creator Track +Your community or channel should hit at least **two** of the following baselines: +* **Discord Communities:** 500+ active members with consistent daily text and voice activity. +* **Twitch / Kick Streamers:** 20+ average concurrent viewers with a consistent weekly broadcast schedule. +* **YouTube Creators:** 2,000+ subscribers with reliable, recurring views on newly released tech or gaming content. +* **Established Gaming Networks:** Running organized events, competitive leagues, or active multiplayer servers with a proven player base. + +### Developer & Project Track +Your software project, modding tool, or framework should meet the following: +* **Active Development:** Regular commits or version updates within the last 30 to 60 days. +* **Adoption:** A visible user base (e.g., active server installations, app downloads, or 100+ GitHub Stars). +* **Documentation:** Clear, legible setup guides or repository structures showing a professional layout. + +--- + +## Disqualifications & Restrictions + +To protect our network, brand integrity, and hosting ecosystem, projects involving the following are strictly ineligible for partnership: +* Communities or platforms that tolerate harassment, hate speech, or toxic behavior. +* Projects that infringe on intellectual property or promote malicious software. +* Servers or communities with long histories of continuous, unmoderated rule infractions. +* Communities that are completely dormant or exist solely to hunt for free hosting sponsorships. + +--- + +> **Pro-Tip for Applicants:** When filling out your application, focus on your **retention and engagement**. A server with 600 highly active chatters who interact daily is much more valuable to us than a dead server with 5,000 idle accounts. Show us your community's pulse! diff --git a/packages/kb/content/partners/introduction.md b/packages/kb/content/partners/introduction.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..359de2c --- /dev/null +++ b/packages/kb/content/partners/introduction.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +--- +title: Introduction +description: Learn about the NodeByte Partnership Program, our structural tiers, and the mutual benefits we offer to communities, content creators, and developers. +tags: [partners, introduction, overview] +author: NodeByte Team +lastUpdated: 2026-06-16 +order: 1 +--- + +## NodeByte Partnership Program +At NodeByte, we believe in fueling the builders, creators, and community leaders who push online spaces forward. Our Partnership Program is designed to build sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships. We don't just provide infrastructure support; we actively invest in your growth while you help expand the NodeByte ecosystem. + +Whether you run a fast-growing gaming community, a content channel, or an open-source development project, we offer reliable performance infrastructure to keep your projects running smoothly. + +--- + +## Partnership Tiers & Perks + +We offer two distinct partnership tracks tailored to your community's focus. Our program shifts away from unmonitored free resource handouts, focusing instead on deep, sustainable infrastructure discounts and custom integrations to help you scale reliably. + +| Track | Best For | Core Perks | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | +| **Community & Creator** | Twitch Streamers, YouTubers, Gaming Communities, Event Organizers | • Up to 50% recurring discount on game/voice servers
• Custom promo code for your audience (10% off)
• Dedicated partner badge in the NodeByte Discord
• Cross-promotional support | +| **Developer & Project** | Modding frameworks, Game devs, Open-source tool creators, App devs | • High-performance VPS / isolated VM allocations at cost
• Alpha access to custom cloud gaming panel APIs
• Dedicated technical support channel
• Joint tech case studies & branding | + +--- + +> **A Note on Sustainability:** NodeByte does not offer 100% free unmanaged resource pools. Our partnership model focuses on high-percentage, recurring discounts. This ensures all partner projects run on fully dedicated, premium isolated instances with guaranteed performance allocations, backed by real infrastructure stability. + +### What We Expect From Our Partners +Partnership is a two-way street. We don't require intrusive ads, but we do look for active, organic integration: +* **Branding:** Clear placement of a "Powered by NodeByte" link or logo in your community channels (Discord sidebars, Twitch panels, GitHub READMEs). +* **Vibe Check:** Your community or project must maintain a constructive, healthy atmosphere that aligns with NodeByte’s community guidelines. +* **Engagement:** Natural, periodic engagement with NodeByte milestones or community updates.