Based on prompts to GitHub Copilot

1. Set the Intention

The process begins with the IP holder clearly defining their mission, values, and ethical boundaries. This sets the foundation for how their work can be accessed, used, and shared.

• Declaration of Ethics: The IP holder outlines their code of ethics, which governs the use of their work. This ensures that the collaboration aligns with their principles.
• Initial Terms: The IP holder specifies the levels of access, usage rights, and any associated consulting fees. These terms are flexible and can evolve as the relationship grows.

2. Define Levels of Access

The IP holder creates a tiered system of access, allowing users to engage with their work at different levels based on their needs and contributions.

• Basic Access: Free or low-cost access for general use, governed by the IP holder's ethical guidelines.
• Intermediate Access: Paid access for commercial or specialized use, with consulting fees or donations supporting the IP holder's mission.
• Collaborative Access: Reserved for deep partnerships, where the user and IP holder co-create or innovate together.

3. Iterate and Build Trust

As the relationship progresses, both parties engage in an iterative process to refine their collaboration. This involves:

• Feedback Loops: Regular communication to ensure that the user's use of the IP aligns with the holder's values and goals.
• Mutual Growth: Both parties clarify their intentions for future engagements, fostering a deeper, trust-based relationship.

4. Clarify Future Engagements

Over time, the collaboration evolves into a more defined partnership. This could involve:

• Expanded Access: The user gains broader rights to the IP as trust and alignment grow.
• Joint Ventures: The IP holder and user co-create new works or initiatives, sharing the benefits and responsibilities.
• Transition to Copyleft: The IP holder may choose to release their work into the "new Oasis" (donation-based or open access) as their mission gains traction and financial sustainability.

5. A Relationship Built on Values

The CollaborateLeft model ensures that the collaboration is not just transactional but values-driven. It prioritizes:

• Transparency: Both parties are clear about their intentions and expectations.
• Flexibility: The terms of engagement can adapt as the relationship deepens.
• Mutual Benefit: The collaboration serves both the IP holder's mission and the user's goals.

This approach fosters a nurturing, ethical ecosystem where creators and users work together to build a more collaborative and purposeful future.

1. Copyright (Old World): The Starting Point

In the traditional system, copyright grants creators exclusive rights to their intellectual property, often with the goal of monetization or control. While this model protects creators, it also creates "information fiefdoms," where access to knowledge and creativity is restricted by paywalls, licenses, or legal barriers.

CollaborateLeft acknowledges the necessity of copyright in the current world but seeks to redefine its purpose. Instead of using copyright as a tool for hoarding, it becomes a starting point for a more inclusive and mission-driven dissemination of knowledge.

2. The Transition: Tiered Access and Ethics

CollaborateLeft introduces a tiered system of access, where the creator (IP holder) defines the terms under which their work is shared. This system is fluid and adaptable, allowing creators to balance their need for livelihood with their desire to contribute to the greater good.

• Tiered Access: The creator can set different levels of access based on trust, ethics, or contributions. For example: - Free access for those who volunteer time to a related cause. - Discounted access for those who participate in the community or mission. - Paid access for those who prefer a conventional transaction.

• Ethics-Driven Sharing: The creator declares a code of ethics that governs how their work can be used. This ensures that the work aligns with the creator's values, even as it becomes more widely available.

3. Copyleft and Donation-Based Models (The New Oasis)

As the creator's mission gains traction and their livelihood becomes more secure, they can progressively transition their work into the Copyleft or donation-based realm. In this phase, the work becomes part of the "new Oasis," where it is freely available to the public but still tied to the creator's mission.

• Copyleft Within Web4: The work is made open-domain within the Web4 ecosystem, where it can be built upon, shared, and used collaboratively, as long as it adheres to the creator's declared ethics.
• Donation-Based Support: Instead of relying on sales, the creator receives support through direct donations or contributions to their mission. This model encourages a gift economy, where the value of the work is recognized and rewarded by the community it serves.

4. A Pragmatic Bridge

CollaborateLeft is not about abandoning the old system overnight. It is a pragmatic bridge that allows creators to operate within the existing legal framework while gradually transitioning to a freer, more collaborative model. This ensures that creators can sustain themselves financially while contributing to the greater good.

• Outside Web4: The work remains under copyright, protecting the creator's rights in the traditional system.
• Within Web4: The work operates under CollaborateLeft, where access is governed by the creator's ethics and mission.

5. The Vision: From Fiefdoms to Freedom

CollaborateLeft is the intellectual property model for a world where knowledge is no longer hoarded but shared. It empowers creators to: - Retain control over their work. - Define the terms of its use. - Transition to a system where their work serves a mission, not just a market.

This progressive model ensures that creators can thrive while contributing to a nurturing, collaborative digital ecosystem. It is the cornerstone of Web4's vision for a kinder, more purposeful internet.