The Alliance commits to the following mandates: **Definition Stewardship** Maintain and evolve the Network Nation definition with care. Balance conceptual coherence with room for diverse interpretations. Prevent dilution or co-option of the core concept while remaining open to its evolution. **Open Curation** Keep the Index open and accessible. Moderate for alignment, not quality judgments. Err toward inclusion. Never position ourselves as gatekeepers of who "counts" as a Network Nation. **Narrative Care** Engage thoughtfully with how Network Nations are represented in public discourse. Practice mimetic stewardship rather than memetic warfare. Maintain cultural appeal beyond academic circles. **Movement Over Organization** Serve the broader Network Nations movement, not our own institutional growth. Support initiatives we don't control. Celebrate successes that happen outside Alliance spaces. --- ## What We Are Not To maintain focus and integrity, the Alliance explicitly is **not**: - A Network Nation itself (we are a coordinative group) - A hierarchical organization controlling member projects - A certification authority or gatekeeper - A regulatory body imposing requirements on Network Nations - A commercial entity or platform company