# Introduction

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## ContentBox Modular CMS - v6.x

![ContentBox](https://3210614284-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LA-UVvYQ9YKIVXFz01w%2F-LA-UcIjNIclM_mn00Gl%2F-LA-UoF74jKwy2M-kIUx%2FContentBoxLogo300.png?generation=1523647997459351\&alt=media)

ContentBox is a professional open-source *hybrid* modular CMS (Content Management System) that allows you to easily build websites, blogs, wikis, complex web applications, and even power mobile or cloud applications. Built with a secure and flexible modular core, designed to scale, and combined with world-class support, ContentBox will quickly get your projects out the door.

{% hint style="success" %}
***Hybrid** - ContentBox is a headless CMS and a fully-featured traditional CMS.  Have the freedom to use one or both! You have the power now!*
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## Versioning

ContentBox is maintained under the [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org) guidelines as much as possible. Releases will be numbered in the following format:

```
<major>.<minor>.<patch>
```

And constructed with the following guidelines:

* Breaking backward compatibility bumps the major (and resets the minor and patch)
* New additions without breaking backward compatibility bump the minor (and resets the patch)
* Bug fixes and misc changes bump the patch

## License

ContentBox Modular CMS is [Professional](https://www.ortussolutions.com/services/support) open source and licensed under the [Apache 2](http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html) License. Ortus Solutions, Corp, the makers of ContentBox, can also offer commercial and supported versions.

* Copyright by Ortus Solutions, Corp
* **ContentBox** is a registered trademark by Ortus Solutions, Corp
* Professional licenses available with different SLAs: <https://www.ortussolutions.com/services/support>

## Discussion & Help

![](https://3210614284-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LA-UVvYQ9YKIVXFz01w%2F-MVSEn8m9NdyvtNNl76N%2F-MVSF4_jnMDENuJMLuLQ%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=5b0d2134-548b-41af-940d-42299b68e316)

The ContentBox discussion group and community can be found here: <https://community.ortussolutions.com/c/communities/contentbox/15>

## Reporting a Bug

We all make mistakes from time to time :) So why not let us know about it and help us out? We also love :heart\_eyes: pull requests, so please star us and fork us: <https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions/ContentBox>

* By Jira: <https://ortussolutions.atlassian.net/browse/CONTENTBOX>

## Professional Open Source

![Ortus Solutions, Corp](https://3210614284-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LA-UVvYQ9YKIVXFz01w%2F-LA-UcIjNIclM_mn00Gl%2F-LA-UoGXy2nNwmta0uYZ%2Fortussolutions_button.png?generation=1523647996441210\&alt=media)

ContentBox is a professional open source software backed by [Ortus Solutions, Corp](http://www.ortussolutions.com/services) offering services like:

* Custom Development
* Professional Support & Mentoring
* Training
* Server Tuning
* Security Hardening
* Code Reviews
* [Much More](http://www.ortussolutions.com/services)

## Resources

* Official Website: <https://www.contentboxcms.org>
* Source Code: <https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions/ContentBox>
* Bug Tracker: <https://ortussolutions.atlassian.net/browse/CONTENTBOX>
* Twitter: [@gocontentbox](http://www.twitter.com/gocontentbox)
* Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/gocontentbox>
* Vimeo Channel: <http://vimeo.com/channels/contentbox>
* Ortus Community: <https://community.ortussolutions.com/c/communities/contentbox/15>

### HONOR GOES TO GOD ABOVE ALL

Because of His grace, this project exists. If you don't like this, don't read it; it's not for you.

> "Therefore being justified by **faith**, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:\
> By whom also we have access by **faith** into this **grace** wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God." Romans 5:5


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