# The Role

#### **The Foundation is not the owner, controller, or central authority of the InterLink ecosystem.**

We are an independent group responsible for guiding InterLink toward the goals outlined in the “Letter from the Foundation.”

The Foundation is not controlled by any individual or specific interest group. Our role is simply to act as a neutral body that makes strategic decisions and oversees the overall effectiveness and development of the InterLink ecosystem.

#### **The Foundation operates as a non-profit organization and has no intention of operating behind closed doors.** 

Transparency and accountability are core principles of our governance.

All members who join the Foundation are required to sign an agreement stating that they will not participate in or work for other external projects while serving in the InterLink Foundation. This policy exists to prevent conflicts of interest and to ensure that the Foundation remains fully focused on the development of the InterLink ecosystem, rather than allowing its resources to be used to support unrelated projects.

Furthermore, any spending that is inconsistent with the Foundation’s original direction or deemed unreasonable will be considered a misuse of Foundation resources. To ensure transparency and accountability, the Foundation will maintain dedicated internal audit functions to oversee all expenditures and financial activities.

For us, ITL is not the greatest asset of the Foundation.

Our greatest assets are ethics, trust, and responsibility. These principles define the true value and long-term credibility of the InterLink Foundation.