Governance
IP infrastructure is too important to be controlled by any single entity. Here's how we've structured ourselves.
Non-Profit Foundation Structure
IP-GLOBAL operates as a non-profit foundation. Our legal structure prevents capture by any single commercial interest and ensures the mission remains primary.
Registered in Switzerland as a non-profit public benefit foundation
Governance Bodies
Board of Directors
Strategic oversight and fiduciary responsibility
Creator Council
Represents creator interests in platform decisions
Technical Committee
Oversees algorithm changes and security
Decision-Making Process
Operational Decisions
Made by management within Board-approved parameters. Reported monthly.
Policy Changes
Proposed by management, reviewed by Creator Council, approved by Board.
Algorithm Changes
Proposed by engineering, reviewed by Technical Committee, public comment period.
Strategic Decisions
Proposed by Board, input from all councils, supermajority vote required.
Public Accountability
Annual Reports
Full financials and impact metrics published yearly
Board Minutes
Summarized minutes published within 2 weeks
Audit Reports
Independent audits of financials and security
Stakeholder Surveys
Regular feedback collection from all user types