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+# OpenCase
+A simple, case-management-focused CRM for small altruistic organisations.
+
+## Current Status
+**13 May 2018** A demo site, with basic functionality is available at demo.opencase.org.uk. If you are interested, raise an issue and I will get the login to you somehow. 
+
+## The Plan
+OpenCase will be available as:
+* A Drupal module, on drupal.org 
+* A Drupal install profile / distribution
+* A hosted service
+
+## Find out more
+* More details, including user stories for future development, can be found in the [OpenCase Gitbook](https://hoegrammer.gitbooks.io/zen-crm/content/)
+* Use the feedback form on the demo site to contact the developer.
+
+