# Inference Cooperative docs

**AI, governed together.**

The Inference Cooperative is a member-governed project providing more ethical AI
inference. Members pay dues on a sliding scale and, in return, get AI
chat and API access through shared, cooperatively governed infrastructure. We
are fiscally sponsored by [Metagov](https://metagov.org), a nonprofit, and
funded through our [Open Collective](https://opencollective.com/inference-cooperative).

## Start here

- **New here?** → [Getting started](getting-started.md) — join, use the chat, and get involved in governance.
- **Why does this exist?** → [Background](background.md) — a one-page summary of the mission and history.
- **Which models can I use?** → [Models](models.md) — the full catalog of providers and models.
- **Want API access?** → [API access](api-access.md) — use our models programmatically.
- **Want community chat?** → [Getting started · Matrix](getting-started.md) — our federated Matrix server, including how to connect from any client and how to use an existing Matrix account.
- **Curious how it works?** → [Infrastructure](infrastructure.md) — a map of the stack and the codebase.
- **Wondering about the bot?** → [Working with the agent](working-with-the-agent.md) — what the co-op's agents do, who can instruct them, and what always needs a human.
- **Need help or have an idea?** → [Support & feature requests](https://git.inference.coop/co-op/support) — open an issue.

## Key links

- **Website:** [inference.coop](https://inference.coop)
- **AI Chat:** [chat.inference.coop](https://chat.inference.coop)
- **Matrix chat:** [matrix.inference.coop](https://matrix.inference.coop)
- **Member Dashboard:** [dashboard.inference.coop](https://dashboard.inference.coop)
- **Governance forum:** [forum.inference.coop](https://forum.inference.coop)
- **Co-op calendar:** [cloud.inference.coop](https://cloud.inference.coop/apps/calendar/p/Ltb6LAbt7NWHH7Td)
- **Source code:** [git.inference.coop](https://git.inference.coop)
- **Contact:** [info@inference.coop](mailto:info@inference.coop)

## Governance & legal

- [Charter](charter.md) — values, membership, and governance.
- [Open questions](open-questions.md) — decisions currently up for member discussion.
- [Terms of Service](terms-of-service.md)
- [Privacy Policy](privacy-policy.md)