Compliance Guidelines

These guidelines are designed to ensure integrity, compliance, and a commitment to the core values of decentralization and creator sovereignty. By participating in Medialane, you agree to adhere to these principles.

1. Introduction

Medialane is not a product — it's infrastructure for humanity:

Free to use, fork, and build on.
Open-source and auditable.
Designed for global accessibility.
Committed to ethical innovation and decentralization.

2. Legal Structure

Medialane DAO is registered as a DAO LLC under the Utah Decentralized Autonomous Organization Act. This legal wrapper:

Provides members with limited liability protection.
Recognizes on-chain governance as legally binding.
Allows the DAO to enter contracts, hold assets, and operate as a legal entity.
Does not require KYC or registration from community members for protocol use.

The Utah DAO LLC structure is designed to align legal accountability with decentralized governance, enabling Medialane to operate transparently within regulatory frameworks while preserving community ownership.

3. Purpose & Scope

This resource hub equips Medialane users with the legal knowledge and tools needed to navigate:

Global intellectual property (IP) protections.
Blockchain and data compliance.
DAO governance responsibilities.
Licensing and monetization standards.
Risk mitigation and dispute resolution.

Note: These resources are educational and community-driven. Medialane does not provide legal advice or representation.

4. Global IP Compliance

Medialane aligns with the Berne Convention (1886), covering 181 countries:

Automatic protection: No registration required for authorship recognition.
Duration: 50–70 years depending on jurisdiction.
Scope: Literary, artistic, musical, and intellectual works.

Creators are responsible for:

Ensuring originality and non-infringement.
Defining licensing terms clearly.
Using accurate metadata for ownership and usage rights.

For enhanced protection, creators may optionally register their works with national IP offices or use timestamped blockchain records as supplementary evidence.

5. Blockchain & Data

Medialane operates on Starknet and Ethereum using smart contracts and zero-knowledge proofs. Key compliance features:

On-chain transparency: All IP registrations and licenses are public and immutable.
Metadata: Stored on IPFS (decentralized storage).
Privacy: No personal data is required for core protocol use.
Zero-knowledge proofs: Verify information without revealing underlying data.
Audited contracts: Core smart contracts are professionally audited and verified.

Users should be aware of:

Jurisdictional differences in crypto regulation.
Risks of pseudonymous interactions.
Limitations of blockchain immutability.

6. Governance & Responsibility

Medialane is governed by a DAO LLC. While decentralized, participants may face legal scrutiny in some jurisdictions:

Contributors must comply with local laws and regulations.
Proposal authors may be viewed as initiators of protocol changes.
DAO members are responsible for their actions and decisions.
Disputes should be resolved through community discussion and on-chain voting.

To mitigate risk:

Operate transparently and document decisions.
Avoid centralized control or collusion.
Leverage the Utah DAO LLC structure for jurisdictional clarity.

7. Regulatory Awareness

Medialane does not require KYC or AML procedures for core protocol use. However:

Third-party integrations (e.g., marketplaces, fiat on-ramps) may impose compliance requirements.
DAO treasury operations must avoid exposure to sanctioned entities or illicit flows.
Contributors should stay informed about evolving crypto regulations in their region.
MDLN token holders should seek independent legal and tax advice regarding token holdings.

8. Dispute Resolution

Medialane does not mediate disputes. Creators may pursue enforcement through:

Proof of Ownership: On-chain evidence (e.g., timestamped IP registration, block explorer verification).
Off-chain legal channels: Such as DMCA takedowns or copyright claims.
DAO governance: Propose community-level responses to systemic issues.

9. Risk Management & Best Practices

To protect your intellectual property and contributions:

Use secure wallets and never share your private keys.
Document decisions and agreements off-chain when relevant.
Stay informed about international IP and crypto regulations.
Verify contract addresses before interacting with any Medialane smart contract.

Official contract addresses:

| Contract | Network | Address | |----------|---------|---------| | MDLN Token | Ethereum | 0x0DC90d57F3Aa3E836Ffd6E777E543a43A487dB15 | | MDLN Vesting | Ethereum | 0x912f61d5e6db656ec1a7be8db8957c5f1e345d58 | | DAO Treasury | Ethereum | 0xA7603783edD8ee6FF4B085f90Af53341282d244C | | Medialane Protocol | Starknet | 0x0234f4e8838801ebf01d7f4166d42aed9a55bc67c1301162decf9e2040e05f16 |

10. Legal Resources & References

Explore these sources for deeper guidance:

11. Report Content

To report content for legal reasons, identify the specific asset address where the content appears, select the relevant legal reason, and provide detailed information including URLs and supporting evidence.

Contact: dao@medialane.org
Use the 'Report Content' button on the specific asset page.

Last updated: April 7, 2026