{"id":1801,"date":"2023-10-03T12:49:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T11:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/founduq.com\/about"},"modified":"2025-08-21T03:49:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T02:49:21","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/founduq.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Encounters that make an impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOUNDUQ<\/strong> is a <strong>digital funduq<\/strong> inspired by the historic caravanserai: a welcoming courtyard where travelers, makers, and artists meet. 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Jobs, inclusion, short supply chains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Culture<\/strong> \u2014 Heritage care, local content share, crediting and co-creation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environment<\/strong> \u2014 Energy\/water\/waste practices; lower-carbon transport options; seasonal sensitivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparency<\/strong> \u2014 Sources, last update, and proof links.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We update cards regularly and <strong>disclose partnerships clearly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-editorial-principles\">Editorial principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No pay-to-play for baseline listings<\/strong> \u2014 inclusion is free and reviewed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clear sponsorship labels<\/strong> \u2014 support never overrides standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No extractive storytelling<\/strong> \u2014 ask, credit, link to book\/buy locally where possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower impact by default<\/strong> \u2014 we nudge walking, cycling, rail, and bus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-you-can-contribute\">How you can contribute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Submit a place or experience<\/strong> you believe creates positive impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Join the newsletter<\/strong> for new Trails and fresh guides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share updates and corrections<\/strong> from the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborate<\/strong> \u2014 photography, writing, field research, or partnerships with festivals and co-ops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-founduq\">Why FOUNDUQ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because a journey is <strong>richer when it benefits its hosts<\/strong>. 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