Article VIII: Service Providers and Operational Administration

Section 1: Service Provider Role

The Gnodi Blockchain may use Service Providers for operational, administrative, technical, legal, compliance, development, infrastructure, treasury, or commercial support. A Service Provider may act on behalf of the Gnodi Blockchain only within the scope authorized by this Charter, an approved proposal, a service agreement, or Council authorization validly granted under this Charter.

Section 2: No Treasury Ownership

No Service Provider shall obtain ownership of Treasury assets solely by administering, safeguarding, executing, or supporting Treasury-related functions.

Section 3: Written Scope Required

Material Service Provider engagements must be documented in writing and must identify scope of work, compensation, authority, limitations, reporting obligations, confidentiality obligations, conflict-of-interest requirements, and termination rights.

Section 4: Accountability

Service Providers shall remain accountable to the DAO or authorized governance body. The DAO may require reporting, audits, replacement, termination, or other corrective action consistent with applicable agreements and governance rules.