Couchsurfing Scheduled Downtime Policy

Scheduled downtime policy

1. * <1 minute: Nothing else is required.
2. * 1-4 minutes: Requires a “don’t panic” email to key volunteers through the emergency response channel notifying what is going on.
3. * 5-29 minutes: Requires at least 12 hours notice to the Tech Team, the Communications Team and the emergency response channel.
4. * 30-59 minutes: Requires at least one week notice to the Leadership Team (LT) & the Communications Team. A 12 hour notice should be given to the Tech Team and emergency response channel.
5. * 60-240 minutes: Require at least one week notice to the LT for approval. Communicate the same as 30-60 mins.
6. * >240 minutes: To be avoided at all cost. Break downtime into 240 minute increments separated by at least 1 week.