Document & Governance Typology

INTRODUCTION

The ECOSYSTEM VLG World framework is based on a structured typology of documents, processes, and governance instruments.

This typology enables a clear distinction between:

• knowledge productions
• governance structures
• operational systems
• activation conditions
• ownership and authorship levels (key addition)

Each category is associated with a licensing regime, a level of openness,
specific usage conditions, and defined ownership and attribution rules.

PRINCIPLE

Not all documents grant the same rights.

Access may be open.
Ownership remains defined.
Activation depends on the nature of the document.

MAIN CATEGORIES

1. Foundational Layers

Foundational layers include governance, philosophical, and technological underlayers.

They define the fundamental structures of the system.

They are accessible for reading and reference,
but may not be reused, reproduced, transformed, or implemented without explicit authorization.

Ownership and authorship remain attached to ECOSYSTEM VLG World.

These documents form the core foundation of the framework.

2. Activation Frameworks

Activation frameworks define the mechanisms enabling the transition from knowledge to action.

They translate conceptual models into operational processes.

Their use is conditional and requires:

• validation
• governance
• traceability
• compliance with ownership rules

3. White Papers

White papers present systems, models, or approaches in a structured way.

They are accessible, shareable, and citable with attribution.

However, their use as a basis for implementation is subject to controlled activation
and respect of ownership rights.

4. Publications & Knowledge Outputs

These documents contribute to knowledge production and dissemination.

They include:

• analytical publications
• reports
• solution proposals
• public-oriented materials

They do not constitute operational frameworks
and do not grant activation rights.

5. Educational & Informational Content

These contents are designed for knowledge transmission.

They are freely accessible under conditions of:

• attribution
• ethical alignment
• content integrity

They do not allow direct activation.

6. Structured Processes

Processes are recognized as structured components of the system.

These include:

• management processes
• artistic processes
• creative methodologies
• orchestration logics

These processes are not freely usable.

They remain attached to their authorship and original framework.

Their activation is conditional, validated, and traceable.

7. Community Governance Labels

Community governance labels are activation instruments.

They enable the deployment of rules, standards, and commitments in real-world contexts.

Their use is:

• conditional
• validated
• continuous
• dependent on compliance

They constitute mechanisms of active governance in real environments.

MATRIX

Typology → License → Rights → Activation → Ownership

Type	License	Access	Activation	Ownership
Foundational Layers	Apache / VLG	Read	❌ Forbidden	✔ Protected
Activation Frameworks	VLG	Controlled	✔ Validated	✔ Protected
White Papers	Apache / VLG	Open	⚠️ Controlled	✔ Attribution
Publications	Apache / VLG	Open	❌ No	✔ Attribution
Educational	Apache / VLG	Open	❌ No	✔ Attribution
Processes	VLG	Observation	✔ Controlled	✔ Protected
Labels	VLG	Conditional	✔ Continuous	✔ Governed

EVOLUTION

This typology is evolving and non-exhaustive.

New categories may be introduced as the framework develops.