Fix constitution wording

web/public/md/constitution.md

@@ -12,39 +12,32 @@ democratically, protect the integrity of the project, and ensure fair participat
    users and contributors.
 2. **Core Values** — Openness, transparency, collaboration, democratic participation, anti-capture safeguards.
 
-Here’s a revised section of your Compass Constitution to include a **paid “Supporting Member”** tier at $20/year, with
-advisory or voting rights. I’ve integrated it carefully so it aligns with your current governance structure:
-
-## Article II: Membership Levels (Revised)
+## Article II: Membership Levels
 
 1. **Definition** —
    1. A _Member_ is any individual who has an account.
-   2. A _Volunteer_ is a member with voting rights (also known as **voting member**).
-   3. An _Administrator_ is a specific type of _Volunteer_ with write access to the code and higher-level
+   2. A _Voting Member_ is a member with voting rights. It can be a volunteer or supporting member.
+   3. An _Administrator_ is a _member_ with write access to the code and higher-level
       responsibilities.
-   4. A _Supporting Member_ is a member who contributes **at least $20 USD per year** to the project and may have \*
-      \*advisory voting rights** or **full voting rights\*\* on proposals as determined by the Membership Committee.
 
 2. **Eligibility** —
-   1. To become a Volunteer, an individual must:
-      - Have a 1:1 with a current volunteer.
+   1. To become a Voting Member, an individual must:
       - Contribute meaningfully to the project (code, documentation, design, outreach, community moderation) for a
-        minimum of 5 hours **or provide an equivalent financial contribution approved by the Membership Committee**.
+        minimum of **5 hours** (volunteer) or contribute **$20 USD/year** (supporting member).
+      - Have a 1:1 with a current administrator.
       - Be approved by the Membership Committee by a **supermajority vote**.
 
-   2. Supporting Members may gain **advisory or voting rights** by contributing $20 USD/year; the exact level of
-      participation is defined by the Membership Committee.
-   3. To become an Administrator, all current Administrators must unanimously vote for them to have the role.
+   2. To become an Administrator, all current Administrators must unanimously vote for them to have the role.
 
-3. **Provisional Volunteers and Members** — New participants and Supporting Members can join discussions but cannot vote
-   until they have met the criteria or have been granted advisory/voting rights by the Membership Committee.
+3. **Provisional Voting Members** — New voting members can join discussions but must wait for a month before gaining
+   voting rights.
 
-4. **Loss of Membership** — Volunteers or Supporting Members may be removed for:
-   - Sustained inactivity (e.g., less than 10 hours of contribution for 12 months or lapsed financial support for
+4. **Loss of Membership** — Voting Members may be removed for:
+   - Sustained inactivity (e.g., less than 10 hours of contribution for a year or lapsed financial support for
      Supporting Members).
    - Proven bad-faith conduct (vote manipulation, harassment, sabotage). Removal requires a **2/3 vote** of Volunteers.
 
-[Current volunteers and administrators](/members)
+[Current voting members and administrators](/members)
 
 ## Article III: Governance Structure
 
@@ -56,8 +49,8 @@ advisory or voting rights. I’ve integrated it carefully so it aligns with your
 
 ### Section 2: Democratic Governance
 
-1. **Voting Power** — One Volunteer = one vote.
-2. **Quorum** — Minimum **40%** of active Volunteers must participate for a valid vote.
+1. **Voting Power** — One Voting Member = one vote.
+2. **Quorum** — Minimum **40%** of active Voting Members must participate for a valid vote.
 3. **Decision Thresholds**:
    - **Simple majority (50%+1)** — Day-to-day operational decisions.
    - **Supermajority (2/3)** — Constitutional amendments, membership approvals/removals, major funding decisions, or
@@ -65,23 +58,20 @@ advisory or voting rights. I’ve integrated it carefully so it aligns with your
 
 4. **Deliberation Period** — All proposals open for discussion at least **7 days** before voting.
 5. **Administrator Veto** — Administrators may veto any vote.
-6. **Advisory Votes** — Donor Advisory Members may vote on feature priorities and improvements but not governance,
-   constitutional amendments, or membership decisions.
 
 ## Article IV: Committees
 
-1. **Membership Committee** — Reviews Volunteer applications and eligibility disputes.
+1. **Membership Committee** — Reviews Voting Member applications and eligibility disputes.
 2. **Technical Committee** — Ensures code quality, compliance with open-source principles, and maintains the platform.
 3. **Governance Committee** — Maintains the constitution, moderates votes, investigates governance concerns.
-4. **Elections** — Committees elected annually by Volunteers once the community reaches **5 voting members**.
+4. **Elections** — Committees elected annually by Voting Members once the community reaches **5 voting members**.
 
 ## Article V: Anti-Capture Safeguards
 
-1. **Contribution-Based Rights** — Voting rights earned through meaningful contribution or financial support equivalent
-   to volunteer hours.
-2. **Probation** — New Volunteers gain voting rights after 1 month of active contribution.
-3. **Identity Verification** — Volunteers must have unique, verifiable identities.
-4. **Conflict of Interest Disclosure** — Volunteers must disclose any direct financial interest in competing or
+1. **Contribution-Based Rights** — Voting rights earned through meaningful contribution or financial support..
+2. **Probation** — New Voting Members gain voting rights after 1 month of active contribution.
+3. **Identity Verification** — Voting Members must have unique, verifiable identities.
+4. **Conflict of Interest Disclosure** — Voting Members must disclose any direct financial interest in competing or
    controlling entities before voting.
 
 ## Article VI: Transparency
@@ -91,15 +81,15 @@ advisory or voting rights. I’ve integrated it carefully so it aligns with your
 
 ## Article VII: Amendments
 
-1. **Proposal** — Amendments require co-signature of **10% of Volunteers**.
-2. **Approval** — **2/3 majority** of Volunteers; Administrators may veto.
-3. **Deliberation** — Minimum **7-day discussion** period before voting.
+1. **Proposal** — Amendments require co-signature of **10% of Voting Members**.
+2. **Deliberation** — Minimum **7-day discussion** period before voting.
+3. **Approval** — **2/3 majority** of Voting Members; Administrators may veto.
 
 ## Article VIII: Dissolution
 
 - Upon dissolution, the platform will shut down.
 - The source code remains publicly available on GitHub.
-- Remaining funds are donated to a charity chosen by Volunteers.
+- Remaining funds are donated to a charity chosen by Voting Members.
 
 **Adopted on: August 11, 2025**