Update Meetup sponsorship guidelines and requirements

Expanded the Meetup sponsorship section with detailed eligibility requirements, naming and branding guidelines, request process, and ongoing expectations for Global AI chapters. Clarifies that sponsorship is not automatic and outlines steps for requesting and maintaining sponsorship.

Author: codewithsimon

meetup.md

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 # MeetUp
 
 **As part of your chapter benefits you will get the opportunity to join the [Global AI Community MeetUp community](https://www.meetup.com/pro/the-global-ai-community/).**
 
-**[Please request your MeetUp sponsorship here](https://gaic.io/request-meetup/)**.    
-To request the benefit you have to loging with your Global AI Community email address.
+This benefit is **not automatic** and must be requested and approved by Global AI HQ.
+
+## Eligibility Requirements
+
+Before requesting Meetup sponsorship, your chapter **must meet all of the following conditions**:
+
+- Your Global AI chapter is officially created and approved
+- You have completed the **New Chapter Onboarding Call**
+- You have hosted **at least 1 in-person meetup within the first 3 months**
+- You are an **active member in the Global AI Discord**  
+  (especially the `#new-chapter-lead` channel)
+- Your chapter **LinkedIn Showcase Page is live and active**
+- Your chapter follows **Global AI branding and naming guidelines**
+
+
+## Meetup Naming & Branding
+
+To avoid common issues and ensure consistency across all chapters, please adhere to the following guidelines:
+
+### Meetup Group Name
+- Must be exactly: **Global AI CityName**
+- No variations, emojis, or extra words
+
+### Meetup Account
+- Must be created using your **@globalai.community** email
+- Account name must clearly represent the chapter or organizer
+
+### Branding
+- Only Global AI approved logos and banners are allowed
+- Custom, unbranded, or outdated graphics are not permitted
+- Branding must be downloaded from your Chapter Space on the Global AI website and [Branding Guidelines](/branding/index.md)
 
+## How to Request Meetup Sponsorship
+
+All Meetup sponsorship requests must be sent to: [support@globalai.community](mailto:support@globalai.community) using your chapter's official @globalai.community email address.
+
+### Your email must include:
+
+- Link to your LinkedIn Showcase Page
+- Confirmation of at least 1 completed in-person event
+- Meetup option you are requesting:
+  - New Meetup group  
+  - Connect Existing Meetup group
+
+## Ongoing Expectations
+
+Meetup sponsorship is maintained only if:
+
+- Chapters continue hosting Global AI events
+- Branding and naming remain compliant
+- The chapter stays active on Discord
+- LinkedIn page remains updated
+- Events are aligned with Global AI values and goals
+
+Global AI HQ reserves the right to review or revoke sponsorship if expectations are not met.
+
+## Summary
+
+- Meetup sponsorship is **earned**, not automatic
+- All requests go through **support@globalaicommunity**
+- Branding, naming, and activity standards are mandatory
+- This process helps maintain a consistent and high-quality Global AI community worldwide
+<!-- **[Please request your MeetUp sponsorship here](https://gaic.io/request-meetup/)**.    
+To request the benefit you have to loging with your Global AI Community email address.
 
 ## How to claim this benefit:
 
@@ -47,4 +112,4 @@ You can repurpose an existing MeetUp group and for your Global AI Chapter. When
 - Update the branding for your group
 - Send an email to: hq@globalai.community to nofity that the chapter is created
 - Global AI HQ will join your meetup
-- Make hq@globalai.community an organizer of the meetup group.
+- Make hq@globalai.community an organizer of the meetup group. -->