Governance model

A four-layer moderation system with clear accountability.

Global Chat is not a competing platform. It is a governance and quality layer on top of InterChat, with responsibilities separated so moderation does not collapse into informal group-think.

Server moderation teams

Layer 1 - Server-level moderation

Front-line safety response, local enforcement, and member context.

Global Chat hub leaders

Layer 2 - Hub moderation

Cross-server coordination, incident consolidation, and hub standards.

Global Chat core team

Layer 3 - Governance and escalation

Appeals, policy interpretation, revocation decisions, and audits.

InterChat team

Layer 4 - Platform authority

Platform compliance, final authority, and ecosystem-level enforcement.

Review rubric

Minimum eligibility starts at 50 members.

Moderation maturity

Weight: High

Require active moderators, written rules, and a clear escalation path.

Standards compliance

Weight: High

Server must accept Global Chat rules, appeals protocol, and audit checks.

Niche fit

Weight: Medium

Server must map cleanly to the hub audience and avoid topic drift.

Operational reliability

Weight: Medium

Server owners need to respond quickly to review notes and incidents.