Mozilla is a world wide non-profit. Its mission is to keep the web open and accessible to all. # The Internet is an integral part of modern life—a key component in education, communication, collaboration, business, entertainment and society as a whole. # The Internet is a global public resource that must remain open and accessible. # The Internet must enrich the lives of individual human beings. # Individuals’ security and privacy on the Internet are fundamental and must not be treated as optional. # Individuals must have the ability to shape the Internet and their own experiences on the Internet. # The effectiveness of the Internet as a public resource depends upon interoperability (protocols, data formats, content), innovation and decentralized participation worldwide. # Free and open source software promotes the development of the Internet as a public resource. # Transparent community-based processes promote participation, accountability and trust. # Commercial involvement in the development of the Internet brings many benefits; a balance between commercial profit and public benefit is critical. # Magnifying the public benefit aspects of the Internet is an important goal, worthy of time, attention and commitment.