# \[Legacy v3] Welcome | README

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If you are not a developer, or just don't want to set it up yourself, you can start a hosted deployment [here](https://www.ushahidi.com/pricing).

If you want to install and host the Ushahidi Platform yourself, check out one of our Setup Guides

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[Setup Guides](/platform-developer-documentation/dev-legacy-v3/development-and-code/setup_alternatives.md)
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If you are a developer and want to install and customise the code, read through the Development & Code and Front-End Development sections:

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[Development: Overview](/platform-developer-documentation/dev-legacy-v3/development-and-code/getting-started.md)
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[Changing UI styles: introduction to the pattern library](/platform-developer-documentation/dev-legacy-v3/front-end-development/changing-ui-styles-introduction-to-the-pattern-library.md)
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### A note for grassroots organizations

If you are starting a deployment for a grassroots organization, you can apply for a free social-impact responder account [here](https://www.ushahidi.com/pricing/apply-for-free) after verifying that you meet the criteria.

## Getting Involved

Check out how you can get involved and contribute to our work:

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[Contributing | Getting Involved](/platform-developer-documentation/dev-legacy-v3/contributing-or-getting-involved.md)
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## Useful Links

* [User Documentation](https://www.ushahidi.com/support)
* [Ushahidi.com](https://www.ushahidi.com)
* [Ushahidi Platform v2](https://github.com/ushahidi/Ushahidi_Web)
* [Ushahidi on Github](https://github.com/ushahidi)


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