Article 18 | Obligations for Alliance Members

(1)   General Obligations: All members of the Alliance, regardless of their category or exemption status, shall adhere to the following general obligations:

(a)    Members shall comply with the Charter of the Alliance, and the bylaws of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law.

(a)    Members shall actively participate in the Alliance’s meetings, events, and initiatives, contributing insights, expertise, and resources to advance the Alliance’s objectives.

(b)   Members shall engage in collaborative projects, knowledge sharing, and peer learning opportunities with other Alliance members to foster innovation and address common challenges.

(c)   Members shall provide regular updates and reports on the progress, achievements, and challenges related to their AI initiatives, in line with the Alliance’s reporting requirements.

(d)   Members are encouraged to maintain openness about their AI development and deployment practices, sharing relevant information with the Alliance and its stakeholders when appropriate.

(e)   Members shall pay the applicable membership fees and financial contributions as determined by the Alliance’s governing body, based on the entity’s category and tier.

(f)    Members shall support the Alliance’s financial sustainability and resource mobilisation efforts, exploring opportunities for joint funding, partnerships, or sponsorships.

(g)   Members shall respect the intellectual property rights of other Alliance members and third parties, adhering to the Alliance’s policies on IP sharing, licensing, and attribution.

(h)   Members shall maintain confidentiality of sensitive information shared within the Alliance, in accordance with the confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure provisions.

(2)    Special Obligations for Exempted Entities: In addition to the general obligations outlined in paragraph (1), exempted entities shall fulfil the following special obligations:

(a)    Detailed Reporting:

·       Exempted entities shall provide more comprehensive and frequent reporting on their AI initiatives, including detailed project plans, progress updates, impact assessments, and lessons learned.

·       Exempted entities shall share case studies, success stories, and challenges encountered in their AI development and deployment journey, for the benefit of the wider Alliance community.

(b)   Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing:

·       Exempted entities shall actively participate in mentorship programmes, offering guidance and support to other Alliance members and individual members, particularly those in the early stages of their AI adoption journey.

·       Exempted entities shall contribute to the development of knowledge resources, such as whitepapers, tutorials, or best practice guides, sharing their expertise and experiences with the Alliance community.

(c)   Capacity Building:

·       Exempted entities shall support the Alliance’s capacity building efforts, including but not limited training programmes, workshops, or hackathons, by providing resource persons, technical expertise, or infrastructure support.

·       Exempted entities shall collaborate with academic institutions, research organisations, or skill development agencies to foster AI talent and skills development in their respective regions or domains.

(d)   Advocacy and Outreach:

·       Exempted entities shall participate in outreach and advocacy initiatives, such as public awareness campaigns, policy dialogues, or stakeholder consultations, to advance responsible AI adoption and innovation.

(e)   Impact Assessment and Evaluation:

·       Exempted entities shall conduct regular impact assessments and evaluations of their AI initiatives, using rigorous methodologies and metrics aligned with the Alliance’s impact framework.

·       Exempted entities shall share the findings and recommendations from their impact assessments with the Alliance, contributing to the collective learning and evidence base on AI for social good.

(3)   Compliance and Enforcement: The Alliance’s governing body in cooperation with the ISAIL.IN Secretariat shall be responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the obligations outlined in this Article. Members found to be in breach of their obligations may be subject to sanctions, including suspension or termination of their membership, as determined by the governing body in accordance with the Alliance’s bylaws and procedures.