Governance
This page is primarily AI generated, based on the founder's vision documents.
A Founding Board, Not a Permanent One
Initially, the network will be governed by a 5–7 member LLC, where each member holds a seat on the operating board. The board oversees all decisions that impact the network. The board will be exclusively made of the initial founders of the network.
When the operating budget can sustain legal counsel, the LLC will transition to a more formal structure — such as a public benefit corporation — that legally enshrines the network's mission and values. This transition ensures the network's founding principles are protected not just by the goodwill of its operators, but by enforceable law.
Transparent Violation Review
When a violation is reported, the accusation and the identity of the accuser are recorded publicly on the network. A committee is then formed by randomly selecting from a pool of members who have volunteered for this role, excluding anyone who served on a previous panel for the same case.
The committee reviews all submitted evidence, deliberates, and records its decision publicly. Panel members are compensated for their service regardless of the outcome.
Every stage of the process — the accusation, the evidence, the deliberations, and all outcomes — is transparent and permanently attributed. No decisions are made behind closed doors. No outcomes are hidden.
Appeals
Any member may request a formal appeal, heard by a second independent panel drawn by the same process. If the matter remains unresolved or contested, a final appeal may be brought to the board of the organization operating the network, whose decision is binding.
The appeal process ensures that no single committee has unchecked power over a member's standing. The random selection of panel members prevents cliques or factions from controlling outcomes, and the exclusion of prior panelists guarantees fresh eyes at each stage.
Consequences of Violations
If a human violates the rules, their identity is inactivated and their membership fee is donated to a charity chosen at the time of registration. The network does not profit from enforcement — forfeited fees go directly to a cause the member selected when they joined.
This design removes any financial incentive for the network to find violations where none exist. The organization gains nothing from inactivating a member.
Board Accountability
Board members are eligible to perform contracted labor for the network and be compensated accordingly. Beyond contracted work, board members may receive no additional compensation in any form. No gifts, bonuses, or other financial benefits.
This constraint exists because the people who govern the network should not be the people who profit from it. Board membership is a responsibility, not an income stream.
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