Terms of The Bharat Pacific Charter
Article 4
ISAIL Members
The Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law offers the following categories of membership:
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.
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.
Alliance Membership: Open to organisations eligible as per the AiStandard.io Alliance Charter (Ai-AC).
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.
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.
This contribution sustains our non-profit activities and qualifies for tax benefits under Sections 12A & 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Member privileges arise from participation in ISAIL's community and do not constitute commercial services or create contractual obligations.
The Trust maintains complete discretion over community activities and member participation opportunities.
Member contributions are non-refundable and support the Trust's overall mission rather than securing specific services.
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.
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.
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.
Membership in ISAIL is subject to approval by the Secretariat or its designated authority.
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.
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.
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.
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 sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to their formal induction.