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1.1	1	= Organisational Model =
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1.1	3	FactHarbor operates as a Swiss Verein (non-profit association) with a simple, flat structure focused on automation over bureaucracy.
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1.1	5	== 1. Legal Structure ==
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1.1	7	Entity Type: Swiss Verein (Association) Jurisdiction: Switzerland Governed By: Swiss Civil Code (Art. 60-79)
	8	Key Characteristics:
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1.1	10	* Non-profit purpose
	11	* Member-based governance
	12	* Democratic decision-making
	13	* Limited liability
	14	* Tax-exempt status (if public benefit)
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1.1	16	== 2. Governance Structure ==
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1.1	18	=== 2.1 General Assembly ===
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1.1	20	Composition: All Verein members
	21	Powers:
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1.1	23	* Elect Governing Team
	24	* Approve annual budget
	25	* Amend statutes
	26	* Decide on major strategic changes
	27	* Dissolve organization
	28	Meetings: Annually (+ extraordinary as needed)
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1.1	30	=== 2.2 Governing Team ===
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1.1	32	Size: small group
	33	Composition:
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1.1	35	* Facilitator (chair)
	36	* Coordinator
	37	* Treasurer
	38	* 0-4 additional team members
	39	Term: 2 years (renewable)
	40	Powers:
	41	* Strategic direction
	42	* Budget approval
	43	* Policy decisions
	44	* Hiring/firing key staff
	45	* Represent organization externally
	46	Meetings: Quarterly (minimum)
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1.1	48	=== 2.3 Team Member Roles ===
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1.1	50	Philosophy: Minimal team, automation-first. Team members improve the SYSTEM, not the DATA.
	51	Core Principle: AKEL makes content decisions. Humans monitor system performance and improve algorithms.
	52	Essential Roles:
	53	Technical Coordinator (1 FTE):
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1.1	55	* Domain: AKEL performance and infrastructure
	56	* Monitors: Processing speed, error rates, resource utilization, algorithm performance metrics
	57	* Improves: Algorithms, infrastructure optimization, processing efficiency
	58	* Does NOT: Review individual claim verdicts, override AKEL decisions
	59	* Authority: Approve technical changes within domain boundaries
	60	* Decision Method: Autonomous within domain, consent for cross-domain changes
	61	Community Coordinator (1 FTE):
	62	* Domain: Community health and feedback loop optimization
	63	* Monitors: User feedback patterns, contribution quality trends, community engagement
	64	* Improves: Onboarding processes, documentation, feedback mechanisms, community guidelines
	65	* Does NOT: Moderate individual disputes (AKEL handles), make content decisions
	66	* Authority: Approve community process changes
	67	* Decision Method: Autonomous within domain
	68	Moderators (part-time):
	69	* Domain: Handle AKEL-flagged escalations and system gaming
	70	* Monitors: Items AKEL marks for human review (abuse, manipulation attempts)
	71	* Improves: Detection algorithms based on observed patterns
	72	* Does NOT: Routine content review, override AKEL verdicts
	73	* Authority: Handle flagged items, propose detection improvements
	74	* Decision Method: Autonomous for flagged items, propose improvements to Technical Coordinator
	75	Optional Contractors (as needed):
	76	* Developers: Specific feature development
	77	* Data Scientists: Algorithm research and optimization
	78	* Legal Counsel: Compliance and legal review
	79	* Accountant: Annual audits
	80	Total Core Staff: full-timeE + part-time moderators
	81	Key Distinction:
	82	* ✅ Team members monitor AGGREGATE metrics and improve SYSTEMS
	83	* ❌ Team members do NOT review individual claims or override AKEL
	84	* ✅ When metrics show problems, fix the ALGORITHM
	85	* ❌ Do NOT manually correct individual outputs
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1.1	87	=== 2.3.5 Team Roles Diagram ===
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1.5	89	{{include reference="Archive.FactHarbor.Specification.Diagrams.Human User Roles.WebHome"/}}
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1.1	91	== 3. Decision-Making ==
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1.1	93	=== 3.1 Routine Operations ===
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1.1	95	Handled by: Technical Coordinator + Community Coordinator
	96	Scope:
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1.1	98	* Day-to-day operations
	99	* Content moderation (via moderators)
	100	* Technical maintenance
	101	* Minor policy clarifications
	102	Transparency: All decisions documented
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1.1	104	=== 3.2 Strategic Decisions ===
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1.1	106	Handled by: Governing Team
	107	Scope:
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1.1	109	* Budget allocation
	110	* Major feature additions
	111	* Policy changes
	112	* Partnerships
	113	* Hiring
	114	Process: Majority vote (quorum: 50%+1)
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1.1	116	=== 3.3 Major Changes ===
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1.1	118	Handled by: General Assembly
	119	Scope:
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1.1	121	* Statute amendments
	122	* Dissolution
	123	* Merger/acquisition
	124	* Major strategic pivots
	125	Process: 2/3 majority vote
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1.1	127	== 4. User Community Roles ==
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1.6	129	{{include reference="Archive.FactHarbor 2026\.01\.20.Organisation.Diagrams.Governance Structure.WebHome"/}}
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1.1	131	=== 4.1 Readers ===
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1.1	133	Rights:
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1.1	135	* Browse content
	136	* Flag issues
	137	* Submit claims
	138	Responsibilities:
	139	* Respect community standards
	140	* Provide constructive feedback
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1.1	142	=== 4.2 Contributors ===
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1.1	144	Reputation system replaces role hierarchy. Earn through quality contributions.
	145	Requirements:
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1.1	147	* Register account
	148	* Accept terms of service
	149	* Build reputation through contributions
	150	Rights:
	151	* Edit claims, evidence, scenarios
	152	* Participate in discussions
	153	* Earn reputation points
	154	Responsibilities:
	155	* Maintain neutrality
	156	* Cite sources
	157	* Accept feedback graciously
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1.1	159	=== 4.3 Moderators ===
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1.1	161	Selection:
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1.1	163	* Appointed by Governing Team
	164	* Must have high reputation
	165	* Must have clean track record
	166	Rights:
	167	* Review flagged content
	168	* Hide harmful content
	169	* Issue warnings/bans
	170	* Resolve disputes
	171	Responsibilities:
	172	* Impartiality
	173	* Transparency
	174	* Documented decisions
	175	* Timely response
	176	Oversight:
	177	* Governing Team reviews moderator actions
	178	* Can overturn decisions
	179	* Annual performance review
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1.1	181	== 5. Membership ==
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1.1	183	=== 5.1 Verein Membership ===
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1.1	185	Who can join:
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1.1	187	* Anyone supporting FactHarbor's mission
	188	* Age 18+
	189	* Accept statutes
	190	Membership fee: Symbolic (e.g., CHF 20/year)
	191	Rights:
	192	* Vote in General Assembly
	193	* Stand for Governing Team election
	194	* Access to member-only information
	195	* Participate in strategic discussions
	196	Termination:
	197	* Voluntary resignation
	198	* Non-payment of dues (after warning)
	199	* Serious violation of principles
	200	* Decision by General Assembly
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1.1	202	=== 5.2 Contributor Status ===
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1.1	204	Separate from membership: Can be contributor without being member
	205	Based on: Activity and reputation
	206	No fees: Open to all
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1.1	208	== 6. Funding Model ==
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1.1	210	=== 6.1 Revenue Sources ===
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1.1	212	Primary:
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1.1	214	* Grants from foundations
	215	* Donations from individuals
	216	* Institutional partnerships
	217	Secondary:
	218	* API access fees (commercial users)
	219	* Data licensing (with open data commitment)
	220	* Training/consulting services
	221	Prohibited:
	222	* Advertising
	223	* Selling user data
	224	* Pay-for-rating
	225	* Conflicts of interest
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1.1	227	=== 6.2 Budget Transparency ===
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1.1	229	Publicly disclosed:
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1.1	231	* Annual financial statements
	232	* Major funding sources (>10% of budget)
	233	* Team Members compensation ranges
	234	* Major expenses
	235	Published: On website, annually
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1.1	237	== 7. Conflict of Interest Policy ==
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1.1	239	=== 7.1 Governing Team Members & Team Members ===
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1.1	241	Must disclose:
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1.1	243	* Financial interests
	244	* Employment relationships
	245	* Family connections
	246	* Other potential conflicts
	247	Must recuse from decisions where conflicted
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1.1	249	=== 7.2 Contributors ===
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1.1	251	Prohibited:
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1.1	253	* Direct financial stake in claim outcomes
	254	* Paid to promote/attack specific claims
	255	Required:
	256	* Disclosure of other potential conflicts
	257	* In evaluation history, not in account
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1.1	259	== 8. Accountability Mechanisms ==
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1.1	261	=== 8.1 Internal ===
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1.1	263	* Governing Team oversight of staff
	264	* Regular audits (financial, security)
	265	* Performance metrics published
	266	* Community feedback channels
	267	* Moderator appeal process
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1.1	269	=== 8.2 External ===
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1.1	271	* Annual report to members
	272	* Public financial statements
	273	* Independent audits
	274	* Media scrutiny
	275	* Academic research welcome
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1.1	277	=== 8.3 Transparency Commitments ===
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1.1	279	* Open source code
	280	* Public data exports
	281	* Documented decisions
	282	* Algorithm transparency
	283	* Quality metrics dashboard
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1.1	285	== 9. Dispute Resolution ==
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1.1	287	=== 9.1 User Disputes ===
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1.1	289	Level 1: Moderator decision Level 2: Appeal to different moderator Level 3: Governing Team review (final)
	290	Timeline: Reasonable timeframe
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1.1	292	=== 9.2 Team Members/Governing Team Disputes ===
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1.1	294	Internal: Direct discussion Mediation: If needed, external mediator Arbitration: If unresolved, Swiss arbitration
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1.1	296	=== 9.3 Legal Disputes ===
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1.1	298	Jurisdiction: Swiss courts Applicable law: Swiss law Venue: Zürich
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1.1	300	== 10. Succession Planning ==
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1.1	302	=== 10.1 Governing Team Succession ===
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1.1	304	* Staggered terms (not all expire simultaneously)
	305	* Nominating committee identifies candidates
	306	* General Assembly elects
	307	* Transitional handover period
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1.1	309	=== 10.2 Team Members Succession ===
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1.1	311	* Key staff document their processes
	312	* Cross-training where possible
	313	* External recruitment if needed
	314	* Contractor support during transitions
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1.1	316	=== 10.3 Organizational Continuity ===
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1.1	318	* Documented procedures
	319	* Automated systems reduce key person risk
	320	* Regular backups and documentation
	321	* Emergency response plan
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1.1	323	== 11. Evolution & Adaptation ==
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1.1	325	=== 11.1 Regular Reviews ===
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1.1	327	Annually:
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1.1	329	* Structure assessment
	330	* Process improvements
	331	* Policy updates
	332	* Strategic planning
	333	Periodically:
	334	* Comprehensive review
	335	* Major reforms if needed
	336	* Statutes amendments
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1.1	338	=== 11.2 Community Input ===
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1.1	340	* Open RFC (Request for Comments) process
	341	* Public discussion forums
	342	* Surveys and feedback
	343	* Trial periods for major changes
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1.1	345	=== 11.3 Emergency Changes ===
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1.1	347	Governing Team can act quickly for:
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1.1	349	* Security issues
	350	* Legal compliance
	351	* Critical bugs
	352	* Abuse crises
	353	Must be ratified by General Assembly at next meeting
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1.1	355	== 12. Related Pages ==
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1.7	357	* [[Governance>>Archive.FactHarbor 2026\.01\.20.Organisation.Governance.WebHome]]
1.1	358	* [[Legal Framework>>FactHarbor.Organisation.Legal-Framework]]
	359	* [[Open Source Model>>FactHarbor.Organisation.Open Source Model and Licensing]]
	360	* [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]]

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