Opera

Mission

We strive to develop a superior Internet browser for our users through state-of-the-art technology, innovation, leadership and partnerships.

Values

The movement that discovered the vision and ideals of the Net as a boundary-less community is gaining strength and focus as millions more are joining its ranks every month.

A global movement of netizens is forming in the protection of the Net's basic philosophy of being a medium accessible to all, independent of creed, culture, language or social class.

We in Opera Software deeply believe in this vision and promise to remain faithful to the following principles:

We believe in respect for our users.

Users have since the beginning shaped Opera's features and spread the word to the uninitiated. Thanks to this interaction Opera Software exists today, both as an organization and as a technology leader. Opera Software will never forget that its main focus is the user.

We believe in a Net that preserves cultural diversity.

The Net should not eradicate cultural differences. As in life, the Net provides richer experiences when people from all over the world meet and learn from each other in mutual respect. Opera Software will make every effort to promote cultural diversity and make its products available in as many languages as possible.

We believe in security.

The Net gathers people from all walks of life, carrying with them different intentions as well as experiences. Opera Software will do everything possible to maintain the highest possible level of security for all netizens, so they can navigate without fear of being compromised.

We believe in international, open standards.

The Internet should stay open and free to all users, regardless of which browser-application they are using. Standards are much like the spirit of the Internet; a structure on which human innovation can prosper to the benefit of everyone. Opera Software will never seek to hinder the Net's continuous evolutionary process by imposing proprietary standards.