Governance & Operational Framework
1. Operational Mandate
The Satori Association is a non-profit organization that exists to steward, support, and safeguard the Satori ecosystem in alignment with its mission and Articles of Association.
At the current stage of development, the Association temporarily administers and coordinates certain operational functions necessary to sustain the network, including funding infrastructure, coordinating contributors, and managing ecosystem resources.
The Association does not claim ownership of the Satori protocol, does not guarantee network performance, and does not operate as a for-profit business. Its role is that of a temporary steward with a long-term goal of increasing decentralization and reducing reliance on any single entity.
2. Contributor Compensation Policy
The Association may compensate contributors such as developers, infrastructure operators, researchers, and community contributors for services rendered to the ecosystem.
Compensation may be paid in Satori tokens, fiat currency, or a combination of both. All compensation must be reasonable, documented, mission-aligned, and approved by an authorized Association representative or the Board.
Board members may only be compensated for active contributor roles and not for governance duties.
3. Expense Reimbursement & Token Repayment Policy
The Association may reimburse individuals for expenses incurred on behalf of the ecosystem, including server costs, hosting, software, security services, and related infrastructure expenses.
Reimbursements may be made in tokens or fiat. When reimbursed in tokens, valuation is determined at the time of expense using a reasonable and consistent market reference.
Reimbursements are strictly for incurred costs and do not constitute profit or compensation.
4. Public Statement – What the Association Is / Is Not
The Satori Association is a nonprofit steward, governance layer, and fiduciary administrator supporting the Satori ecosystem.
It is not a for-profit company, investment vehicle, guarantor of token value, or permanent centralized operator of the network.
The Association exists to serve the ecosystem, not to extract value from it.
5. Conflict of Interest Policy
The Satori Association is committed to transparency, integrity, and fiduciary responsibility. All Board members, officers, and contributors must act in the best interests of the Association and the Satori ecosystem.
A conflict of interest exists when an individual’s personal, financial, or professional interests could reasonably be perceived to influence their decisions on behalf of the Association.
Disclosure: All individuals in governance or decision-making roles must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest as soon as they arise. This includes, but is not limited to:
– Financial interests in related projects or entities
– Paid contributor roles that intersect with governance decisions
– Personal or business relationships that could influence judgment
Recusal: Individuals with a disclosed conflict must recuse themselves from discussions, decisions, or votes related to the matter in question.
Documentation: Disclosures and recusals should be documented in meeting notes or internal records to ensure accountability and transparency.
No Self-Dealing: The Association prohibits self-dealing or preferential treatment that benefits individuals at the expense of the Association’s mission or community.
Enforcement: Failure to disclose conflicts of interest or comply with recusal requirements may result in disciplinary action, including removal from roles or termination of membership
