EDIC PILOT PARTICIPATION FRAMEWORK

1. PURPOSE OF THE PILOT

The EDIC Pilot Participation Framework defines the conditions under which a limited number of institutions and contributors may participate in EDIC's initial validation phase.

This pilot exists to:

• Test the RAIV™ framework under real conditions
• Validate evidence standards
• Observe operational challenges
• Establish credibility through restraint and rigor

The pilot is not a public launch, not a commercial program, and not an onboarding process.

2. NATURE OF THE PILOT

The EDIC pilot is:

• Limited in scope
• Invitation-based
• Evidence-driven
• Manually operated
• Non-commercial

Participation does not imply endorsement, ranking, or certification.

3. ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION

EDIC may consider participation requests from:

3.1 Institutions

• Schools, academies, or coaching institutions
• With verifiable academic programs
• With documented student engagement history
• Willing to share evidence privately

3.2 Teachers

• Teachers with documented instructional involvement
• Contribution acknowledged or contestable by institutions
• Willing to submit verifiable records

3.3 Exclusions

EDIC will not consider:

• Anonymous submissions
• Marketing agencies or intermediaries
• Institutions seeking promotional validation
• Claims submitted post-result without prior engagement evidence

4. SCOPE OF PILOT VALIDATION

During the pilot, EDIC will validate only a narrow and predefined scope, which may include:

• Academic result attribution
• Instructional contribution timelines
• Primary vs secondary contribution differentiation

EDIC reserves the right to:

• Limit validation to specific examination categories
• Decline categories outside pilot scope
• Adjust scope without public announcement

5. PARTICIPATION PROCESS (HIGH-LEVEL)

The pilot process follows these stages:

• Expression of Interest
  Institution or contributor contacts EDIC via official channels.
• Preliminary Screening
  EDIC reviews eligibility and relevance.
• Evidence Request
  EDIC requests supporting documentation privately.
• RAIV™ Review
  Evidence is evaluated against charter principles.
• Outcome Recording
  A validation record may be created, declined, or deferred.

EDIC does not guarantee progression beyond any stage.

6. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS (GENERAL)

Evidence may include:

• Enrollment records
• Instructional schedules
• Attendance or engagement logs
• Teacher assignment records
• Dated academic materials

Marketing material, testimonials, or post-result claims are not considered evidence.

7. RIGHT TO DECLINE OR WITHDRAW

EDIC reserves the absolute right to:

• Decline participation without explanation
• Suspend or terminate pilot participation
• Withdraw validation where evidence is later found insufficient

Such decisions are not subject to appeal during the pilot phase.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY & DATA HANDLING

During the pilot:

• All submissions are treated as confidential
• No public disclosure occurs without explicit consent
• Data is used strictly for validation purposes
• No data is sold, shared, or monetized

9. NON-COMMERCIAL POSITION

Participation in the pilot:

• Does not involve fees
• Does not guarantee future inclusion
• Does not imply preferential treatment

EDIC does not offer incentives, promotions, or benefits for participation.

10. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION

During the pilot:

• EDIC will not publish rankings
• Institution names may not be disclosed
• Outcomes may be referenced only in aggregate or anonymized form
• Any public reference requires mutual agreement.

11. DURATION & CONCLUSION

The pilot:

• Is time-bound
• May conclude without public announcement
• May or may not lead to a broader framework

Completion of the pilot does not imply transition to a permanent program.

12. GOVERNING POSITION

The pilot exists to test discipline, not scale.

EDIC prefers:

• Fewer participants
• Stronger evidence
• Slower decisions

Over speed, volume, or visibility.

END OF FRAMEWORK — PILOT PARTICIPATION v1