Requirements for Corporate Members

Corporate Membership at EAPJG

About Corporate Membership

Corporate membership is intended for companies, institutions, organizations and other legal entities that support the objectives and principles of the European Association of Pakistani Journalists Global (EAPJG) e.V.

Under § 3(3)(c) of the EAPJG Satzung, corporate members have participation and proposal rights but do not have voting rights in the General Assembly.

Eligibility Requirements

Corporate membership may be considered for:

• Companies and businesses.

• Media organizations and publishers.

• Professional and industry associations.

• Institutions and other organizations.

• Legal entities interested in supporting journalism, press freedom, media diversity and professional cooperation.

Applicants must support the objectives of EAPJG and agree to comply with the applicable Statutes and association regulations.

Admission is subject to review and approval by the Vorstand.

Corporate Membership Categories and Fees

Corporate Membership — Up to 15 Employees

• First-year membership: €500

• Annual renewal: €300

Corporate Membership — More Than 15 Employees

• First-year membership: €1,000

• Annual renewal: €600

The applicable fees are subject to the membership fee schedule duly established under §§ 6 and 14 of the Satzung.

Corporate membership fees are separate from voluntary donations and any separately agreed sponsorship arrangements.

Required Information and Documents

Corporate applicants may be asked to provide:

• The official name of the company or organization.

• Its registered business or organizational address.

• The name and contact details of an authorized representative.

• Registration details, where applicable.

• Website and professional contact information.

• A brief description of the organization's activities.

• Confirmation that the organization supports the objectives and principles of EAPJG.

• Other relevant information reasonably required for the membership review.

EAPJG may request additional documentation to verify the application or the authority of the person submitting it.

Application Procedure

Corporate membership applications must be submitted in writing using the applicable EAPJG application procedure.

The Vorstand reviews each application and decides on admission in accordance with § 3 of the Satzung.

Payment alone does not establish corporate membership. Applicants will be informed of the admission decision.

Under § 4(5), an appeal against a rejection may be submitted to the Mitgliederversammlung within three months.

Benefits and Cooperation

Subject to the association's applicable rules and any separate written agreement, corporate members may receive or participate in:

• Corporate membership documentation or a certificate.

• Participation in EAPJG events and networking activities.

• Professional exchange with journalists and media professionals.

• Opportunities to cooperate on relevant projects and initiatives.

• Corporate recognition on EAPJG communication channels, where approved.

• Promotional or website advertising opportunities, where separately agreed and subject to applicable rules.

Website advertising, sponsorship visibility and other promotional services are not automatically guaranteed by corporate membership unless expressly included in the applicable membership terms or a separate written agreement.

Corporate membership does not constitute an endorsement of the company's products or services by EAPJG.

Rights of Corporate Members

Under § 3(3)(c) of the Satzung, corporate members have participation and proposal rights.

Corporate members do not have voting or election rights in the General Assembly.

Corporate membership does not confer the voting rights reserved for journalist members.

Responsibilities

Corporate members are expected to:

• Support the objectives and principles of EAPJG.

• Comply with the Satzung and applicable association regulations.

• Pay the applicable membership fees when due.

• Provide accurate organizational information.

• Keep representative and contact details up to date.

• Respect the association's professional standards and legitimate interests.

Termination of Membership

Corporate membership may end in accordance with the EAPJG Satzung, including through written resignation or expulsion.

Under § 4(2), resignation must be submitted in writing with three months' notice to the end of the calendar year. Membership contributions already paid are not refunded upon ordinary resignation.

Under § 4(3), the Vorstand may exclude a member for a serious violation of the Satzung or the interests of the association.

Refunds for advance payments made before an application is rejected are governed separately by the EAPJG Memberships and Payment Policies page.

Contact

For corporate membership enquiries, please contact info@eapjg.press.