System Governance

iDharma operates under a structured governance model designed to ensure transparency, safety, and strategic alignment across all platform components.

From consultant verification to AI tool listing protocols, every interaction is guided by a set of enforceable standards built for integrity and compliance.

Governance Overview

iDharma’s governance model is designed to balance platform growth, user safety, and trust-building infrastructure. It addresses:

• Identity and credential verification
• Marketplace integrity and listing criteria
• Data security and ethical alignment
• Dispute resolution and enforcement
• Feedback and accountability systems

Core Governance Principles

1. Verified Participation

   Every consultant, firm, and tool publisher must complete a verification process that includes:

   • Identity confirmation
   • Skill, credential, or portfolio validation
   • Business registration checks (where applicable)

   Only verified users can submit proposals, list services, or sell software on iDharma.

2. Transparency by Default

   We maintain clear standards for:

   • Profile disclosures
   • Tool listing information (pricing, compatibility, functionality)
   • Service descriptions and past project visibility

   All marketplace listings are subject to audit and random review.

3. Contractual Protection & Escrow

   Project-based work on iDharma operates with optional escrow and structured contracts:

   • Standard contract templates are available
   • Payment is tied to pre-agreed milestones
   • Disputes trigger mediation with internal support and resolution timelines
4. Tool Review and Curation

   AI tools and software listed on iDharma must meet basic standards of usability, accuracy, and transparency:

   • Listings are reviewed for legitimacy, business fit, and proper disclosures
   • Tools flagged by users or moderators may be removed, pending review
   • Editor’s Picks are selected through a human curation process, not pay-for-placement
5. Security and Compliance

   iDharma’s infrastructure aligns with international standards including:

   • GDPR
   • ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)
   • Ethical AI governance frameworks

   All user data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Access controls, audit trails, and breach protocols are in place.

6. Feedback and Accountability Loops

   Every engagement—consulting, tool purchase, or system deployment—feeds into a reputation system:

   • Verified client reviews and ratings
   • Performance-based trust signals across profiles and listings
   • Sanctions or delisting for users who violate community or operational standards

Moderation and Enforcement

Platform Integrity Team

A dedicated governance and integrity unit within iDharma oversees:

• Profile and tool audits
• Moderation queues and content reviews
• Conflict resolution
• Ecosystem risk monitoring
• Enforcement of platform-wide governance policy