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| Key | Value |
| --- | ----- |
| **id** | OCL-protocol-partner |
| **name** | Add Partner Protocol |
| **description** | This protocol outlines the process for adding and removing a partnership with an external entity. |
| **initializationEvent** | Change in role state proposed. |
| **associatedRoles** | [[Labs Partner]] |
| **relatedMembranes** | [[Labs Members]] |
| **steps** | Nomination, Vetting, Approval, Assignment, Onboarding, Active, Membership Review, Removed |
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# Role Term
- The [[Labs Partner]] relationship continues according to the terms specified in the partnership agreement.
- Partnerships can be terminated through the [[Partner Protocol#Remove Partner]] 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.
# Add Partner
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.
# Remove Partner
This protocol ensures that partnerships are ended professionally and clearly.
**1. Initiation**
- Either the [[Labs Partner]] or the [[Labs Manager Council]] can initiate the termination of the partnership, according to the terms of the original agreement.
**2. Termination Agreement**
- Both parties review the original agreement and sign a termination agreement, clarifying any final deliverables or obligations.
**3. Offboarding**
- The [[Labs Manager Council]] formally dissolves the partnership, communicates the change to the DAO, and updates all relevant records.
**Role Term**
- [[Labs Partner]] relationships continue according to the terms specified in the partnership agreement.
- Partnerships can be terminated through this protocol when terms are met or either party wishes to end the relationship.
- The partnership status is reviewed periodically by the [[Labs Manager Council]] to ensure continued alignment.