Foundation Bylaws

Article 1: Name and Seat

1.1 The foundation bears the name: The Student Store Foundation (Dutch: Stichting The Student Store).

1.2 The foundation is established in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Article 2: Objective

2.1 The foundation's objective is to support design students by providing a platform for showcasing and selling their work, thereby bridging the gap between education and professional practice.

2.2 The foundation seeks to achieve its objective by:

• Operating an online marketplace for student design work
• Organizing physical exhibitions and pop-up stores
• Providing educational workshops on professional practice
• Facilitating connections between students and industry professionals
• Advocating for student designer rights and fair compensation

Article 3: Board Composition

3.1 The board consists of at least three (3) and at most seven (7) members.

3.2 Board members are appointed for a term of three (3) years and may be reappointed.

3.3 At least 50% of board members must be current students or recent graduates (within 2 years of graduation).

Article 4: Financial Management

4.1 The foundation's financial year runs from January 1 to December 31.

4.2 All funds are used exclusively for the foundation's objectives as stated in Article 2.

4.3 The foundation maintains ANBI (Public Benefit Organization) status and publishes annual financial reports.

Article 5: Amendment and Dissolution

5.1 These bylaws may be amended by a decision of the board.

5.2 In the event of dissolution, any remaining assets shall be transferred to an organization with similar objectives.