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Terms of The Bharat Pacific Charter

Article 4

ISAIL Members


  1. The Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law offers the following categories of membership:

    1. Individual Membership (Annual): Open to any person interested in the objectives and activities of ISAIL, subject to the eligibility criteria and terms set by the Secretariat.

    2. Student Membership (Annual): Open to students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral studies in relevant fields, subject to the eligibility criteria and terms set by the Secretariat.

    3. Alliance Membership: Open to organisations eligible as per the AiStandard.io Alliance Charter (Ai-AC).


  1. The membership fees, benefits, and other terms for each category of membership shall be determined and updated by the Secretariat on the websites owned by the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law.


  2. The contribution made towards ISAIL membership constitutes a voluntary donation supporting the Trust's not-for-profit initiatives in artificial intelligence policy as an industry forum under The Bharat Pacific Charter.

    1. This contribution sustains our non-profit activities and qualifies for tax benefits under Sections 12A & 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

    2. Member privileges arise from participation in ISAIL's community and do not constitute commercial services or create contractual obligations.

    3. The Trust maintains complete discretion over community activities and member participation opportunities.

    4. Member contributions are non-refundable and support the Trust's overall mission rather than securing specific services.

    5. By making the membership contribution, members acknowledge they are supporting ISAIL's not-for-profit initiatives under The Bharat Pacific Charter, without expectation of commercial benefits or guaranteed services in return.


  3. The Secretariat reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate any category of membership or the membership of any individual or institution at its discretion, in accordance with the bye-laws and objectives of ISAIL.


  4. The Trust reserves the right to modify or terminate any membership privileges at its discretion. All activities are subject to the governance framework established in The Bharat Pacific Charter and related Trust documents.


  5. Membership in ISAIL is subject to approval by the Secretariat or its designated authority.


  6. Members of ISAIL's social media communities, messaging app groups of The Bharat Pacific Community / The Bharat Pacific AI Community, or paid subscribers to ISAIL's publications shall not be considered "Members" of ISAIL unless expressly designated as such by the Secretariat.


  7. Honorary Membership Membership Designation: Subject to the eligibility criteria and terms set by the Secretariat for Individual Professional Members as may be published on the ISAIL website, the Secretariat may designate only professionals who exhibit the highest qualities of excellence in their respective fields as Honorary Members. This designation will be granted based on demonstrated expertise, significant contributions to ethics, law, industry, or policy facets associated with artificial intelligence, and a commitment to upholding ISAIL's objectives.


    1. Such professionals may be invited to take part in advisory roles or special projects that align with ISAIL's mission. The term of honorary membership may be terminated or extended at the discretion of the ISAIL Secretariat, based on performance, contribution to ISAIL’s goals, and adherence to its values.

  8. In line with ISAIL's commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive information related to its strategic initiatives, and proprietary projects, it is imperative that Honorary members agree to terms of non-disclosure, as described:

    1. The Honorary Member acknowledges that during their participation in ISAIL activities, they may have access to Confidential Information.

    2. The Honorary Member agrees to maintain strict confidentiality of all Confidential Information and shall not engage in any unauthorised use including but not limited to disclosure, misuse, sharing, copying, infiltration or transmission.

    3. The Honorary Member shall implement reasonable measures to safeguard the Confidential Information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure, including secure storage, access controls, and employee training.

    4. The individual acknowledges that their appointment as an Honorary Member is a privilege granted by ISAIL and is subject to strict confidentiality. The individual also agrees that they shall not disclose, discuss, or share any details regarding the procedures, formalities, criteria, or internal communications related to the provision or conferral of Honorary Membership. This includes but is not limited to any discussions with ISAIL personnel, Board of Trustees, Global Advisory Council or Secretariat members regarding the process of appointment, terms of membership, or any related communications. Any breach of this term may result in immediate termination of the Honorary Membership and would entail ISAIL to reserve the right to take appropriate measures to further legal action as deemed necessary by ISAIL to protect its reputation and integrity. ISAIL may also consider other remedial actions as necessary to address any potential reputational impact or breach of trust.

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