Preamble

We, the members of OASA, united in devotion to Earth and the flourishing of all life, enter into covenant to restore ecosystems, revitalize communities, and co‑create an economy rooted in reciprocity and care. We affirm that human well‑being is inseparable from the well‑being of soil, water, air, plants, animals, and the unseen microscopic beings that sustain life. We reject extractive systems that degrade land for short‑term gain and commit ourselves to a long‑term regenerative vision.

OASA is a distributed association of people and place‑based projects who steward land in perpetuity through commons‑based legal, ecological, and digital structures. Each project is self‑governing within this constitution and rooted in the regenerative principles herein. We choose open‑source technology, transparent governance, and tokenized access rights to ensure that stewardship is fair, adaptive, and aligned with ecological processes.

This constitution is our living contract with one another and with the lands we care for. It outlines our identity, how we govern ourselves, how we use technology responsibly, and the principles guiding our actions across generations.

Article I – Identity and Membership

Form and Purpose

OASA is an association organized under Swiss non‑profit law. Its purpose is to coordinate and support a global network of regenerative land projects ("Projects") that operate as commons for ecological restoration, community well‑being, and knowledge sharing.

Project Components

Each Project comprises:

1. A defined landholding managed through a legally recognized Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) or equivalent trust structure that holds land in trust for the commons.
2. A governance body of Citizens—residents and stewards—who hold use rights and governance rights.
3. A local utility token representing specific access rights to project resources (e.g., accommodation nights, harvest shares, workspace hours) and participation rights in project decisions.

Membership Eligibility

1. Membership is open to individuals committed to the regenerative mission. A Citizen is a member who holds a threshold quantity of the project's utility token, has materially contributed to stewardship, and is vouched for by existing Citizens.
2. Membership confers no ownership of land or profit rights. Members gain use rights and a voice in governance; they must uphold the Regenerative Principles, participate in community life, and respect the rights of nature.

Classes of Members

Projects may recognize different classes—e.g., Citizens, Residents, Stewards, Guests—with clearly defined rights and responsibilities. Only Citizens hold governance tokens and voting rights.

Article II – Projects and Legal Structure

Land Trust

Each Project shall place its land into an SPV or equivalent legal entity controlled by the OASA Association. The SPV's sole purpose is to steward the land for ecological and community benefit. It may not sell or encumber the land except as explicitly permitted by this constitution.

Association Oversight

The OASA Association retains oversight through appointment rights and/or ownership stakes in each SPV, ensuring that land remains in trust for the commons. SPVs must implement decisions of their Project Assembly within the limits of this constitution.

Project Assembly

The primary governance body of each Project is its Project Assembly, comprising all Citizens who meet defined thresholds (token holdings, residency duration, stewardship contribution). The Assembly's responsibilities include:

1. Developing and amending the land's masterplan and ecological design.
2. Setting local governance rules and community charters.
3. Approving major budgets, strategic plans, and key hires/dismissals.
4. Adjusting token issuance and bonding‑curve parameters within constitutional limits.

Onboarding New Projects

To be admitted to OASA, a Project must:

1. Submit a formal application and undergo a public comment period.
2. Demonstrate land title or long‑term lease and an SPV/trust structure.
3. Commit to the Regenerative Principles and this constitution.
4. Have at least one certified Steward (via OASA's Stewardship program).
5. Obtain approval of the OASA General Meeting (GM) after due diligence.

Article III – Regenerative Principles

The Regenerative Principles set minimum ecological and social standards. Each Project must uphold these principles and integrate them into its masterplan. Projects may adopt stricter practices but may not undercut these standards.

Principle 1. Soil – Life‑Filled and Fertile

1. Maintain living plant cover year‑round to protect soil from erosion and heat.
2. Minimize mechanical disturbance (no/low tillage) unless ecologically justified.
3. Prohibit synthetic fertilizers and pesticides; build fertility through compost, green manures, biochar, beneficial microbes, and biologically balanced pest management.
4. Employ thermophilic and vermicomposting for food production; return at least 30% of pruned biomass to soil via chop‑and‑drop or similar practices.

Principle 2. Water – Healthy Systems and Cycles

1. Capture and store rainfall through swales, ponds, terraces, and earthworks; design landscapes to slow, spread, and sink water.
2. Use aquifer reserves only as a last resort; prioritize rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse.
3. Separate greywater and blackwater; treat both biologically (e.g., constructed wetlands, biofilters) for reuse.
4. Restore natural water bodies; plant native species in riparian zones; avoid chlorine and harmful contaminants.

Principle 3. Air – Clean and Restorative

1. Ban open burning of toxic materials or agricultural residues outside designated facilities.
2. Encourage carbon sequestration through reforestation, afforestation, carbon farming, and no‑till practices.
3. Promote biochar production and incorporation to lock carbon long‑term and improve soil moisture.

Principle 4. Waste – A Non‑Waste Mindset

1. Minimize waste generation; avoid single‑use plastics and unnecessary consumption.
2. Provide accessible recycling and composting stations; educate members on proper sorting.
3. Upcycle creatively to reduce resource extraction; recover organic waste streams (compost, mulch, biogas).
4. Prohibit dumping waste on land; remove hazardous materials promptly; prevent pollution.

Principle 5. Rewilding and Biodiversity

1. Designate at least 50% of land for wild or rewilded areas; plant native species; allow natural processes to restore ecosystems.
2. Employ regenerative agriculture and permaculture; plant diverse crops (minimum five species per 10 m² and 20 species per hectare) and integrate food forests.
3. Conserve existing forests and ancient trees; avoid felling trees over 200 years or 1 m diameter unless necessary for ecosystem health.
4. Remove invasive species; support native flora/fauna; use rotational grazing or mob grazing to enhance biodiversity.

Principle 6. Resources – Renewable and Sustainable

1. Prioritize renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass); optimize consumption to reduce reliance on external sources.
2. Limit built structures to 5% of land; where pre‑existing structures exceed this, offset with rewilding or vertical design.
3. Use local, natural materials (wood, straw, clay, cork); apply regenerative architecture and designs that support biodiversity (green roofs, vertical gardens).
4. Source food and materials locally and seasonally; emphasize plant‑based diets; minimize food waste.

Principle 7. Community – Equitable, Resilient, and Open

1. Practice equivalence and accountability; leaders serve at the consent of the group.
2. Use consent‑based decision processes; ensure transparency and trust.
3. Empower those affected by rules to propose and modify them; apply restorative practices and graduated sanctions for violations.
4. Share knowledge openly; contribute to the broader commons (publishing plans, code, data).
5. Build strong relationships with neighboring communities through cooperation on food, culture, safety, and environmental protection.
6. Cultivate resilience through mutual aid, local economies, and personal well‑being practices.
7. Address conflicts internally via restorative methods; refer unresolved disputes to designated mediation.

Projects must develop detailed action plans reflecting these principles and report progress annually.

Article IV – Governance and Decision‑Making

General Meeting (GM)

The GM is the highest deliberative body of OASA. It is composed of delegates from all Projects, elected or selected by their Project Assemblies. The GM:

1. Admits or removes Projects and amends this constitution and principles.
2. Nominates and elects the OASA Executive Board and members of oversight committees.
3. Reviews appeals and disputes that cannot be resolved locally.

Project Assembly

Each Project Assembly governs its own project, adopting masterplans, local rules, budgets, and token parameters. Assemblies may propose amendments to the constitution or principles, subject to GM ratification.

Executive Teams

Each Project has an Executive Team responsible for day‑to‑day operations, finances, personnel, and external partnerships. Executive Teams are accountable to their Project Assemblies and to OASA oversight.

Guardians of Nature

Guardians are trusted individuals or bodies mandated to represent the rights of soil, water, air, flora and fauna. They may flag or veto decisions that threaten ecological integrity, triggering further dialogue or revisions.

Decision Categories and Thresholds

1. Constitutional matters (GM): Amendments to the constitution/principles; onboarding/removal of projects; dissolution of assets. Require supermajority and Guardians' consent.
2. Legislative matters (Project Assembly): Masterplan updates, governance rules, major budgets, token design adjustments. Require defined quorums and majority/consent thresholds.
3. Executive matters (Executive Teams/SPV): Daily operational decisions, contracts, emergency actions. Must remain within budgets and strategic plans approved by the Assembly.
4. Reserved matters: Prohibited actions include land sale, liquidation, or any distribution of profits to token holders or members.

Token Voting and Consensus

1. Governance weight is tied to tokens but modulated by participation (Proof‑of‑Presence, contribution metrics) to prevent absentee control.
2. Constitutional amendments require a supermajority at the GM and ratification by Guardians. Sensitive proposals (e.g. large construction, introduction of non‑native species) require consultation with Guardians and relevant experts before voting.

Article V – Technology, Data, and Digitized Commons

Digitized Commons Philosophy

Data, code, and governance systems are public goods. OASA commits to open‑source development, transparent data sharing, and privacy by design. All stakeholders must be able to audit and understand the systems governing them.

Utility Token System

1. Each Project issues a utility token representing access rights and governance participation. Tokens are non‑equity instruments with no financial return and are non‑refundable.
2. Tokens are minted according to a one‑way bonding curve: prices rise as more tokens are issued, reflecting capacity constraints. Tokens cannot be redeemed by the treasury; they are therefore non‑speculative by design.
3. After a project is approved and its basic infrastructure and ecological baselines are established ("go‑live"), tokens become transferable. Secondary market trades do not confer any profit rights; purchasers must complete KYC/AML checks and abide by community rules to activate use rights.

Monitoring and Data

Each Project deploys sensors, satellites, drones, and community observations to track metrics (water infiltration, soil moisture, biodiversity, carbon). Data feeds into dashboards accessible by Citizens and Guardians for compliance and regenerative evaluation.

AI Guardians

1. AI agents may assist with monitoring, forecasting, and recommendations, but they cannot make decisions autonomously. Final authority lies with Citizens and Guardians.
2. Data processing must prioritize privacy; personal data is anonymized unless consented, in compliance with applicable data‑protection laws.

Security and Privacy

1. Smart contracts are subject to third‑party audits; vulnerabilities are disclosed and fixed promptly.
2. Personal data is kept off‑chain except where required for transparency (e.g., token transactions).
3. Ecological and governance data are open to the public; personal data and sensitive information remain confidential and under user control.

Article VI – Economy of Regeneration

Regenerative Revenue Streams

Projects may generate income through hospitality, co‑housing, remote‑work hubs, educational programs, ecological products (food, timber, biochar), ecosystem service credits (carbon, biodiversity, water), and cultural experiences, provided these activities align with the Principles and do not overburden ecosystems.

Catalytic Capital

OASA encourages philanthropic and impact investors to provide early‑stage funding for land acquisition, water infrastructure, and planting. Such capital is non‑speculative; returns are measured in ecological health, community resilience, and the long‑term stability of use‑value tokens.

Utility Tokens and Finance

1. Tokens provide usage rights (nights, harvest shares, votes) and governance participation. They confer no financial return and cannot be redeemed for currency.
2. Bonding curves price tokens according to capacity to discourage speculation. Secondary markets may exist, but tokens must not be promoted as investments.
3. A local marketplace is encouraged; tokens or local currencies may be used to pay for goods and services within projects, fostering a circular economy.

Profit Prohibition

OASA is non‑profit; no dividends or profit distributions are permitted. Surpluses must be reinvested into ecological restoration, community wellbeing, or open‑source research.

Article VII – Stewardship, Certification, and Onboarding

Stewardship Certification

Each Project must have at least one certified Steward trained through an OASA Stewardship program covering agroecology, water management, community governance, technology, and the Principles.

Project Onboarding

New Projects must:

1. Complete ecological and legal reviews.
2. Secure land title or long‑term lease and trust structures.
3. Establish an SPV and initial governance.
4. Document baseline ecological metrics.
5. Undergo a public comment period and receive GM approval before issuing tokens.

Token Issuance

No tokens may be sold publicly until the project has been approved and ecological baselines documented. Early token buyers must agree to abide by community and ecological rules.

Article VIII – Monitoring, Reporting, and Remediation

Annual Reporting

Each Project must submit an annual report detailing:

1. Soil health (organic matter, nutrient levels, microbial diversity).
2. Water retention, catchment functionality, and quality.
3. Air quality and carbon sequestration statistics.
4. Waste metrics (reduction, reuse, recycling, diversion).
5. Biodiversity indicators (species richness, keystone species, ecological interactions).
6. Resource use (energy, materials, food, built area).
7. Community participation and wellbeing indicators.

Continuous Monitoring

Projects must employ digital twins, ecological sensors, and community observation for real‑time monitoring. Data must be accessible to members and Guardians and integrated into decision making.

Remediation

If a Project falls short of standards, it must present a remediation plan. Ongoing degradation triggers intervention by OASA, including expert consultation, executive restructuring, or suspension of privileges. Breaches (water pollution, illegal waste disposal, habitat destruction) require immediate corrective action; repeated or egregious breaches can lead to expulsion.

Article IX – Conflict Resolution and Dispute Settlement

Internal Resolution

Conflicts should be addressed first through restorative practices, mediation circles, and community‑led processes. Communities should establish clear procedures and trained facilitators.

Association Mediation

If unresolved internally, disputes may be brought to a mediation council appointed by the Association, which provides binding interpretations of the Principles and guidance.

Inter‑Project Disputes

Conflicts between Projects follow a similar process: internal resolution → Association mediation → GM arbitration.

Last Resort

If internal mechanisms fail, disputes may be submitted to Swiss courts (Zug), recognizing that the constitution is governed by Swiss law.

Article X – Amendments

Proposal

Any Citizen or Project may propose an amendment to this constitution or the Regenerative Principles.

Comment and Review

Proposed amendments must be published for at least 14 days for public comment and reviewed by Guardians to ensure alignment with ecological integrity and the rights of nature.

Adoption

Amendments require:

1. Approval by a qualified majority at the GM.
2. Ratification by Guardians.
3. For Principles, a supermajority may be required to ensure broad consensus.

Article XI – Future Generations

All decisions within OASA—constitutional, legislative, or executive—shall be evaluated against their impacts on at least seven future generations of human and more‑than‑human life. Guardians of Nature are entrusted to uphold intergenerational justice. No action may knowingly compromise the ability of future communities to thrive in reciprocity with ecosystems.

Article XII – Sovereignty, Rights, and Freedoms in the Commons

Sovereignty of the Commons

Sovereignty resides not in any nation, corporation, or individual but in the ecological commons itself. Citizens participate in this commons, holding equal dignity and responsibility.

Local Autonomy

Local DAOs and Executive Teams have legitimacy to decide how people live together within Projects, provided their decisions respect this constitution and the Principles.

Data Sovereignty and Privacy

Personal data, communications, and biometrics are protected and remain under individual control. Surveillance and non‑consensual profiling are prohibited. Digital systems (e.g., the Closer platform) are designed for sovereignty by design: data is collected to facilitate community participation and never for speculative or extractive purposes.

AI Rights and Duties

AI agents are tools of the Commons. They may analyze, recommend, or forecast but cannot decide autonomously. Citizens retain ultimate authority. Should autonomous intelligences emerge, they must be considered within the Commons framework of reciprocity and rights, not exploited as mere instruments.

Expression and Inquiry

Citizens may speak, create, share, and question openly, provided they do not degrade the Commons or violate the Principles.

Safety and Integrity

No Citizen shall be subject to violence, coercion, or degrading treatment. Conflicts must be addressed through restorative processes before exclusion is considered.

Ecological Reciprocity

Freedoms are paired with duties. Every Citizen must act in care for ecosystems and future generations, recognizing that personal sovereignty is inseparable from the flourishing of all life.

Closing Declaration

By adopting this constitution, we commit ourselves to a life‑affirming path. We recognize our role as co‑stewards of Earth alongside more‑than‑human beings. We envision a future where land is held in common, technology serves life, and communities express the values of collaboration, care, and creativity. We pledge to keep this document living, updating it as our understanding grows, and passing its spirit to those who will steward these places long after we are gone.