<!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:START --> | Key | Value | | --- | ----- | | **id** | OCL-protocol-addPartner | | **name** | Add Partner Protocol | | **description** | This protocol outlines the process for establishing a partnership with an external entity. | | **initializationEvent** | An external entity or [[Labs Member]] proposes a partnership. | | **associatedFunctions** | null | | **associatedRoles** | [[Labs Member]], [[Labs Manager]], [[Labs Partner]] | | **relatedMembranes** | [[Labs Members]] | | **steps** | Initial Contact, Scoping, Agreement, Approval | <!-- YAML-SNAPSHOT:END --> This protocol outlines the process for establishing a partnership with an external entity. **1. Initial Contact** - An initial proposal for partnership is made by either a [[Labs Member]] or the external entity. **2. Scoping** - A [[Labs Manager]] works with the potential partner to define the scope, goals, and terms of the partnership. **3. Agreement** - A formal partnership agreement is drafted and reviewed by the [[Labs Manager]]s. **4. Approval** - The partnership agreement is approved by a consensus of the [[Labs Manager]]s. The new [[Labs Partner]] is then formally recognized. **Role Term** - The [[Labs Partner]] relationship continues according to the terms specified in the partnership agreement. - Partnerships can be terminated through the [[Remove Partner Protocol]] protocol when terms are met or either party wishes to end the relationship. - The partnership status is reviewed periodically by the [[Labs Manager]]s to ensure continued alignment.