Membership

Five Tiers of Standing

The Covenant operates a five-tier membership system. Each tier carries specific rights, obligations, and capabilities. Standing is earned through participation, contribution, and trust.

Tier 0: Beneficiary

• Dues: $50/month
• Authentication: Face only (biometric)
• Capabilities: View profile, make payments, receive credits, access basic services
• Purpose: Protected membership for those who benefit from the trust

Tier 1: Junior Trustee

• Dues: None
• Authentication: Face only
• Capabilities: Everything in Tier 0, plus community statistics, voting rights, and participation in governance
• Purpose: Active members who contribute to the Covenant's direction

Tier 2: Administrator

• Dues: None
• Authentication: Face + password (two-phase)
• Capabilities: Everything in Tier 1, plus member management, enrollment approvals, and audit access
• Purpose: Operational leaders who manage day-to-day trust business

Tier 3: Senior Trustee

• Dues: None
• Authentication: Face + password
• Capabilities: Everything in Tier 2, plus tier changes, blacklist authority, Lex Nigra access, and GDPR compliance
• Purpose: Senior leadership with authority over critical operations

Tier 4: Steward

• Dues: None
• Authentication: Face + password
• Capabilities: Everything in Tier 3, plus admin management, system configuration, and emergency powers
• Purpose: Ultimate authority and continuity of the trust

Enrollment

New members enter the Covenant through a structured enrollment process. The full ten-step path is documented in the Onboarding Guide. The summary below outlines the key stages:

1. Application: Submit enrollment request with personal details
2. Biometric Registration: Face enrollment through the Sentinel system
3. Review: An Administrator (Tier 2+) reviews and approves or rejects the application
4. Activation: Upon approval, the member is assigned Tier 0 (Beneficiary) status
5. Progression: Standing is earned over time through contribution, participation, and demonstrated trustworthiness

Enrollment is not automatic. The Covenant reserves the right to accept or decline any application. Membership is a privilege of standing, not a right of payment.

Standing & Credits

Members earn standing through the Chronos Yield system:

• Labor Credits: Time contributed to Covenant operations (hours worked, services rendered)
• Yield Credits: Financial contributions, dues payments, and resource contributions
• Standing Score: A composite measure of a member's reliability, contribution, and good conduct

Standing affects tier progression, voting weight, and access to certain services. It can be gained through faithful service and lost through misconduct.

Obligations

Membership carries obligations:

• Good Faith: Act honestly and in the interest of the Covenant
• Compliance: Abide by the trust instrument, tribunal rulings, and officer directives
• Contribution: Participate meaningfully (dues, labor, or both)
• Confidentiality: Respect the privacy of internal operations and fellow members
• Accountability: Accept the consequences of misconduct as determined by the Tribunal

Failure to meet these obligations may result in standing reduction, suspension, or removal.

Last updated: May 4, 2026