Decentralized Licensing Authority™ (DLA) Compliance & Role Credentialing Policy

1. Purpose

This policy enforces the CrownThrive ecosystem’s use of the CHLOM-powered **Decentralized Licensing Authority™ (DLA)** to issue, verify, and manage legally binding credentials for all governance roles, contributor licenses, advisory board access, and smart contract privileges. It ensures members meet compliance, ethics, and performance standards prior to holding power or participating in decentralized votes.

2. Scope & Coverage

Applies to: All ThriveAlumni designation holders (elected or appointed) CHLOM-governed platforms (ThriveSeat, ThriveFund, CrownThriveU, etc.) CrownThrive advisors, committee appointees, and voting-eligible members Any user requiring tokenized access or decentralized license validation

3. License Types & Credential Hierarchy

License Tier Purpose Issuer Revocation Power Level 1 – Core Access Basic member participation CHLOM DLA Auto-expire Level 2 – Committee Role Elected or appointed committee seat Governance DAO By Board or Compliance Vote Level 3 – Executive & Board High-level decision-making power Founders + DLA Supermajority override Level 4 – Validator / Smart Contract Programmatic privileges for AI moderation or on-chain actions CHLOM + Tech DAO Smart contract self-revoke or CHLOM trigger Level 5 – Founder License Immutable founder permissions & override safeguards Founders only Only by Founders unanimous vote

4. License Issuance Protocol

All license candidates must pass KYC verification (or decentralized identity standard) Credential verification via CHLOM identity registry and zero-knowledge proof models Candidates must complete compliance training via CHLOM University Smart contract issuance confirms digital badge, role scope, and expiration

5. Revocation, Suspension & Transfer Rules

Licenses may be revoked for: Breach of conduct or violation of platform ethics Fraudulent campaigns or elections Compromised wallet identity or failed KYC Inactivity exceeding 120 days (non-DAO seats only) All revocation events are timestamped and made publicly visible via CHLOM license ledger.

6. Credential Expiry & Revalidation

Most governance licenses expire after 2 years unless revalidated CHLOM will issue automated prompts for re-certification 60 days prior Users may be required to submit updated disclosures, ethics tests, or role confirmations Expired roles may not vote, campaign, or propose legislation on-chain

7. Legal Recognition & Binding Scope

Licenses issued under this policy: Are enforceable under Virginia LLC governance law and digital credential regulations Meet global emerging standards for DAO participation, Web3 identity, and AI oversight May be linked to contributor rewards, equity conversion rights, or CHLOM token staking

8. Dispute Resolution

Disputes regarding credential issuance, suspension, or role validity must be filed: Through the CHLOM dispute module Reviewed by a hybrid committee of Compliance Officers and AI validation Appealable only once, with final ruling held on-chain for audit 📌 Document Version: v1.0 📅 Effective Date: July 30, 2025 📁 Maintained by: CrownThrive Governance Operations · CHLOM Protocol Team · ThriveAlumni Judicial Council

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