All disputes arising under the framework are resolved exclusively through peaceful means — consistent with binding international law obligations. No coercion. No litigation required. No nation-state forum imposed on parties who have not chosen one.
"The parties to any dispute, the continuance of which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security, shall, first of all, seek a solution by negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means." UN Charter — Article 33(1)
Any party operating under the framework may file a dispute through the Council. The Council reviews the matter against the foundational instruments and the framework's rules, then issues a binding statement.
All Council statements are published openly to the public registry — permanently logged, independently verifiable, and available to anyone without restriction.
Outcomes become part of the permanent precedent record. Every ruling informs future interpretations of the framework consistently and transparently.
The Council of the Root is the governing deliberative body of the framework. Its composition — including membership, quorum, and appointment procedure — is pending formal ratification as part of the Constitutional Foundation (Phase 0 of the build roadmap).
During Phase 1, the Council operates in caretaker capacity. Disputes are received and acknowledged; binding rulings will be issued upon formal ratification of Council composition.
Submit the dispute statement through the Council registry. Include: the parties involved, the matter in dispute, the specific instrument or obligation at issue, and the remedy sought.
The Council acknowledges receipt within 72 hours and assigns a dispute reference. Both parties are notified. The matter enters the public register as pending.
The Council reviews submissions, may request further information from either party, and deliberates against the framework's instruments and governing rules. Standard review period: 30 days.
The Council issues a written statement with reasoning. The statement is signed, logged to the public registry, and publicly accessible. Both parties receive the original immediately.
Either party may request appellate review within 21 days of the initial statement. The Appellate Panel operates under separate composition — its decisions are final within the framework.