AIO Ethics Charter

Purpose

This charter defines the ethical standards and operating principles required of individuals and institutions participating in AIO governance and decision-making, ensuring trust and consistency across the organization.

Scope

• staff, committees, board members, advisors, reviewers, and core contributors
• rule-making, budgeting, RFC review, audits, external collaboration, and official communication

Core principles

Transparency

Major decisions must be recorded publicly, including rationale and voting outcomes.

Fairness

All participants must be given equal opportunity to speak, review, and contribute.

Accountability

Responsibility for decisions and execution must be explicit and reportable.

Integrity

Private gain must not distort institutional judgment; communication must remain faithful to facts.

Inclusivity

Diverse viewpoints, minorities, and vulnerable groups must be respected.

Compliance

All relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations must be observed.

Conflict-of-interest management

1. Potential and actual conflicts must be disclosed in advance.
2. Participants with conflicts must recuse themselves from discussion and voting.
3. The nature of the conflict and the handling outcome must be documented publicly.
4. Intentional concealment may trigger warning, role restriction, or removal.

Enforcement

Alleged violations are subject to preliminary review and, where necessary, independent investigation. The subject of review must be given an opportunity to respond and appeal.

Review and revision

This charter should be reviewed at least annually. Amendments should be publicly reviewed before adoption.

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Document version: v1.0