Clarity & Orientation Tools (Informational)

The Definitions & Clarifications Library is a simple reference space where organisations can find plain-language explanations of key terms used in connection with Governance Five™ © and related public materials. Its purpose is to reduce misinterpretation, not to replace legislation, standards, or official definitions used by governments, regulators, professional bodies or international institutions.

Typical entries may include:

• Governance Five™ © – A licensed governance system and framework (Govern → Engage → Aggregate → Deliver → Evolve™) designed to make public-value decision-making traceable and auditable across different sectors and jurisdictions.
• System and Framework – Refers to both the governance structure (system) and the operational process flow (framework) that guide decisions and participation.
• Structured participation – Participation that follows agreed, transparent pathways with clear rules, roles, and record-keeping, rather than ad hoc engagement.
• Custodian – The lawful author and governance steward of the Framework and its licensing rules, not a regulator, consultant, or enforcement body.
• Humanitarian use (Power Group ©) – Non-commercial, trust-measured peace-building and reconciliation contexts where a free humanitarian licence may apply, subject to scope and boundaries, including international or cross-border initiatives.

The library can grow over time as new terms arise. It is intended as a clarity aid so that organisations can use consistent language when discussing Governance Five™ © in their own internal and international context.

Over time, widely referenced ideas can drift from their original meaning. This section outlines, in neutral terms, what Governance Five™ © is and what it is not, to help prevent misuse, overreach, or incorrect assumptions in local and international settings.

This clarification is provided so organisations can discuss Governance Five™ © accurately, and avoid presenting it as something it is not – for example, as regulator, mandatory policy, or public authority – whether locally or internationally.

Governance Five™ © is a licensed system. This section provides informational scenarios that organisations may use to reflect on whether licensing, attribution, or method-origin questions could be relevant to their own context. These examples apply to local, national and multinational environments. They are not determinations and do not replace legal or professional advice.

Examples where licensing may be relevant to consider

• An organisation promotes a program, tender, platform, or methodology that mirrors the five-stage flow and public record of Governance Five™ © as a core feature.
• Marketing, tenders, or reports describe a single structured system for social value, sovereign capability, or public-value procurement that closely resembles the Framework’s documented logic.
• A supplier, consultant, or institution in any country uses Governance Five™ terminology, diagrams, or branded elements in their own proprietary offering.
• Public claims assert that an organisation “uses the Governance Five™ method” or equivalent, without clear licensing or independent pre-2010 provenance.

Examples where questions are more about understanding and clarity

• A board or council wishes to understand how its current frameworks compare to Governance Five™ ©, without adopting or branding itself as using the Framework.
• A research or educational institution studies the Framework in a pre-execution, non-commercial context under an appropriate informational or educational licence.
• Public servants, regulators or professionals read about the Framework to understand emerging governance thinking, without integrating it into their own products or claims.

These scenarios are provided to help organisations recognise when it may be prudent to seek internal or external advice on licensing, rather than assuming the Framework is freely available as common property in their jurisdiction.

Q1. Is Governance Five™ © a government standard or regulation?
No. Governance Five™ © is a lawfully authored governance system and framework owned and governed under copyright. It can support compliance with laws and standards but is not itself a regulation, policy mandate, or government rule in any jurisdiction.

Q2. Does using similar words to “govern, engage, aggregate, deliver, evolve” mean we are using Governance Five™ ©?
Many organisations naturally use similar words in everyday language. Licensing questions are more likely to arise where a structured, branded, and marketed system closely follows the documented Framework, rather than where individual words appear in isolation. Organisations should seek their own advice where there is uncertainty.

Q3. Can we study Governance Five™ © for learning or policy awareness?
Reading, learning about, or discussing Governance Five™ © in an informational or educational context is different from adopting it as a working method. Where structured pilots, implementations, or branded applications are proposed, appropriate licensing and permissions may be required.

Q4. Does a licence make Governance Five™ © a replacement for consultants, lawyers, or auditors?
No. A licence provides permission to apply the Governance Five™ © System and Framework within defined boundaries. It does not replace the need for independent professional advice in law, finance, audit, assurance, or sector-specific regulation.

Q5. Can humanitarian or peace-building work use Governance Five™ ©?
In some circumstances, non-commercial peace-building and humanitarian work may be eligible for a free humanitarian licence under Power Group ©, provided outcomes are measured in trust, safety, and reconciliation rather than transaction or profit. Scope, ethics, and governance boundaries still apply, including in cross-border work.

Q6. Does this FAQ create legal or licensing advice for our organisation?
No. This FAQ is general information only. It is designed to support internal understanding and to encourage organisations to seek their own legal and professional advice when considering governance structures, licensing, or attribution questions.

Questions and answers may be updated over time as public understanding and regulatory expectations evolve. Organisations should not rely on this page as a substitute for independent advice in their own country or sector.