YES Program Benefits Comparison
Compare all three YES tiers to find the right level of support and influence for your organization.
Core Benefits
All YES members receive these benefits regardless of tier:
| Core Benefit | All Tiers |
| 48-hour early security notifications | |
| Security bulletins with fix timelines | |
| Help decide what YAML builds next | |
| YES badge and logo usage rights | |
| Recognition on yaml.com | |
| Access to YES member forum | |
| Quarterly virtual town halls | |
Tier Comparison
| YES Member | YES Partner | YES Leader |
| Core Benefits | | | |
| Additional Benefits | Choose 2 | Choose 4 | Choose 6 |
| Recognition Level | Member | Partner | Leader |
Additional Benefit Options
Support & Training
| Benefit | Member | Partner | Leader |
| 10 support hours | | | |
| 25 support hours | | | |
| 50 support hours | | | |
| Virtual training (half-day) | | | |
| Virtual training (full-day) | | | |
| All virtual training workshops | | | |
| On-site training (1 day) | | | |
| On-site training/consulting (2 days) | | | |
Security & Audits
| Benefit | Member | Partner | Leader |
| Quarterly security review | | | |
| Annual YAML stack audit | | | |
| Annual audit + quarterly reviews | | | |
| Emergency hotline access | | | |
Strategic Access
| Benefit | Member | Partner | Leader |
| Monthly planning participation | | | |
| Quarterly 1-on-1 with Ingy (virtual) | | | |
| Quarterly 1-on-1 with Ingy (in-person avail) | | | |
| Custom feature request priority | | | |
| Custom feature development input | | | |
Events & Marketing
| Benefit | Member | Partner | Leader |
| Conference booth session | | | |
| Conference booth sessions (2 events) | | | |
| Conference booth sessions (unlimited) | | | |
| Co-marketing opportunity | | | |
| Keynote/speaking opportunity | | | |
Technology Access
| Benefit | Member | Partner | Leader |
| Beta access to new features | | | |
| YAMLScript early access | | | |
| YAMLScript enterprise license | | | |
| Contract development services (discounted) | | | |
Supply Chain & Compliance
| Benefit | Member | Partner | Leader |
| Maintainer attestation letter | | | |
| Release schedule commitment | | | |
| Custom compliance documentation | | | |
= Can be selected as one of your tier's choices
À La Carte Services
All YES members can purchase additional services at member-preferred rates:
- Extra support hours
- Additional training workshops
- Comprehensive YAML stack audits
- YAMLScript implementation consulting
- Contract development work
- Custom security assessments
Pricing available upon request based on scope and requirements.
How to Choose
Choose YES Member if:
- YAML is important but not mission-critical in your stack
- You need occasional expert support and guidance
- You want to contribute to YAML sustainability while gaining value
- Budget is a primary consideration
Choose YES Partner if:
- YAML is critical to your product or stack
- You need regular strategic guidance and support
- You want deeper collaboration with YAML leadership
- You need comprehensive security coverage
Choose YES Leader if:
- YAML is mission-critical, business-essential in your stack
- You require premium support with guaranteed response
- You want maximum influence over what YAML builds next
- You need a true partnership relationship
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