Support Policy
1. Support Channels¶
| Channel | Use Case | Response Time |
|---|---|---|
| Email: support@firsttry.run | Feature requests, bugs, general questions | 2 business days |
| Email: security.contact@firsttry.run | Security vulnerabilities, data concerns | 4 hours (Critical) |
| GitHub Issues (if repo public) | Feature requests, bug reports | 3 business days |
| Atlassian Marketplace (if available) | Community support, ratings | 5 business days |
2. Support Scope¶
We support:
- ✅ FirstTry app functionality (dashboard, exports, gadget UI)
- ✅ Integration questions (how to use with Jira)
- ✅ Troubleshooting (resetting app, reexporting data)
- ✅ Documentation questions
- ✅ Feature requests (considered but not guaranteed)
We do NOT support:
- ❌ Jira Cloud configuration (contact Atlassian)
- ❌ Jira admin training (contact Atlassian or your IT)
- ❌ Compliance framework design (consult with your legal/compliance team)
- ❌ FirstTry app customization or forking (app is not extensible)
- ❌ Atlassian Forge platform issues (contact Atlassian)
3. Severity Levels¶
| Severity | Description | Example | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical | App is broken; data is lost or inaccessible | Export fails; dashboard shows infinite error | 4 hours |
| High | Major feature is unavailable; workaround exists | Permissions endpoint times out (can retry) | 8 hours |
| Medium | Feature partially works; minor issue | Export is slow but completes | 1 business day |
| Low | UI cosmetic issue; documentation gap | Typo in help text | 5 business days |
4. Response and Resolution SLA¶
| Severity | Initial Response | Resolution Target | Status Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical | 4 hours | 24 hours | Every 4 hours |
| High | 8 hours | 5 business days | Daily |
| Medium | 1 day | 14 days | Weekly |
| Low | 5 days | 30 days | On resolution |
Note: SLA targets are best-effort. Actual resolution time depends on issue complexity and availability of information from customer.
5. How to Report an Issue¶
Essential information:
- What happened (describe the issue)
- When it happened (date, time, timezone)
- How to reproduce (step-by-step)
- What you expected (intended behavior)
- What you got (actual behavior)
- Jira Cloud site name (if applicable)
- App version (if known)
- Browser and OS (if gadget/UI related)
- Error messages or logs (if available)
Helpful but optional:
- Screenshots
- Video recording of issue
- Recent changes made (if user suspects trigger)
6. Security Support¶
For security issues:
- Email security.contact@firsttry.run (not general support)
- Follow VULNERABILITY_DISCLOSURE_POLICY.md
- Do NOT post security details publicly
7. Support Availability¶
Support hours: Business hours, US/UK timezones (typically 09:00–17:00 EST/GMT)
Supported languages: English (primary), other languages on best-effort basis
Out of office: Support may be delayed during company holidays. Critical issues may be escalated to on-call team.
8. End of Support¶
When FirstTry reaches end-of-life:
- Announcement in CHANGELOG.md (6 months advance notice, if possible)
- Deprecation message in app (last version)
- Final support period: 3 months after announcement
- After final date: App may be removed from Atlassian Marketplace
References¶
- SLA.md: Service level agreement (response times + targets)
- INCIDENT_RESPONSE_PLAN.md: Severity classification
- docs/trust/SECURITY_CONTACT.md: Security contact