diff --git a/docs/support/01-support-options.md b/docs/support/01-support-options.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..768a374 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/support/01-support-options.md @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +## Support Options + +Feeling stuck? There are many ways to find help. + +* Ask a question on [GIS StackExchange](https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/carto) using the `CARTO` tag. +* [Report an issue](https://github.com/CartoDB/cartodb/issues) in Github. +* Engine Plan customers have additional access to enterprise-level support through CARTO's support representatives. + +If you just want to describe an issue or share an idea, just send your feedback + +### Issues on Github + +If you think you may have found a bug, or if you have a feature request that you would like to share with the Data Services API team, please [open an issue](https://github.com/CartoDB/cartodb/issues/new). + +Before opening an issue, review the [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/CartoDB/cartodb/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md). + + +### Community support on GIS Stack Exchange + +GIS Stack Exchange is the most popular community in the geospatial industry. This is a collaboratively-edited question and answer site for geospatial programmers and technicians. It is a fantastic resource for asking technical questions about developing and maintaining your application. + + +When posting a new question, please consider the following: + +* Read the GIS Stack Exchange [help](https://gis.stackexchange.com/help) and [how to ask](https://gis.stackexchange.com/help/how-to-ask) pages for guidelines and tips about posting questions. +* Be very clear about your question in the subject. A clear explanation helps those trying to answer your question, as well as those who may be looking for information in the future. +* Be informative in your post. Details, code snippets, logs, screenshots, etc. help others to understand your problem. +* Use code that demonstrates the problem. It is very hard to debug errors without sample code to reproduce the problem. + +### Engine Plan Customers + +Engine Plan customers have additional support options beyond general community support. As per your account Terms of Service, you have access to enterprise-level support through CARTO's support representatives available at [enterprise-support@carto.com](mailto:enterprise-support@carto.com) + +In order to speed up the resolution of your issue, provide as much information as possible (even if it is a link from community support). This allows our engineers to investigate your problem as soon as possible. + +If you are not yet CARTO customer, browse our [plans & pricing](https://carto.com/pricing/) and find the right plan for you.