Layer 1
Membership
Who belongs. States, onboarding, agreements, and how members exit.
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Membership Agreement
Signed (or explicitly acknowledged) by every member at the time of admission. Defines the rights and obligations of each membership state.
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Onboarding Protocol
Must be explicit and documented. Informal, implicit, or retroactive membership is not permitted.
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Exit & Separation Protocol
Voluntary exit must be possible at all times. Procedures must be explicit, documented, and non-punitive.
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Membership State Registry
No individual may hold multiple membership states simultaneously. No rights or obligations may be assumed outside of the individual's current membership state.
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