From f7eb0bf407048059e31c222ebcc2359eb68e6442 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: inference-bot Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2026 17:38:44 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Add charter (values, membership, governance, evolution) --- README.md | 2 ++ charter.md | 35 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 37 insertions(+) create mode 100644 charter.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 452320d..84f031e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -64,6 +64,8 @@ Privacy is a core value. The current backend (Ollama Cloud) is a policy-based pr The Inference Cooperative is fiscally sponsored by [Metagov](https://metagov.org). Members govern the project through [Loomio](https://www.loomio.com) and the Open Collective. +See the [Charter](charter.md) for the cooperative's values, membership terms, and governance structure. + --- *This documentation lives in a public git repository. Contributions welcome.* diff --git a/charter.md b/charter.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..56bb5f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/charter.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +# Inference Cooperative Charter + +A cooperative for AI resources, governed by members. + +## Values + +The Inference Cooperative seeks to advance accountable AI grounded in democracy, privacy, and sustainability. + +## Code of Conduct + +Members must adhere to the [Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/). + +## Membership + +Members are dues-paying users of the service. Join at [opencollective.com/inference-cooperative](https://opencollective.com/inference-cooperative). + +### Deliberation + +Members can participate in deliberation about co-op business on Loomio at [forum.inference.coop](https://forum.inference.coop). Decisions are not currently binding, but in the future they will be. + +### Removal + +Members may be removed by the General Manager for violations of the Code of Conduct or failure to contribute dues. + +## General Manager + +The General Manager, initially Nathan Schneider, temporarily has full governance responsibilities over the cooperative. + +## Evolution + +The current governance model will evolve into a true member-governed cooperative upon or before reaching 50 members. The General Manager is responsible for ensuring the transition occurs within two weeks of that milestone. If it does not, the General Manager must resign and transfer the role to someone who does commit to that deadline, or the co-op is dissolved. + +--- + +*Created by the [Inference Cooperative](https://inference.coop/).*