DroidBuildersCharter

Article I: Name

The name of this organization shall be the DroidBuilders.

Article II: Mission, Vision, and Values

The purpose of this organization shall be to:

Our Mission

Promote, the charitable works of its members in providing resources, opportunities, and events to work with community and charity groups through the creation, display, and operation of replica droids.

Our Vision

The vision of DroidBuilders is to promote a sense of camaraderie amongst our members and to continue to improve the quality of Star Wars droids for all its members to that of movie grade providing high quality reference standards, and to promote goodwill worldwide through charitable works and volunteerism.

Our Values

DroidBuilders values each member regardless of sex, race, religion, creed, nationality, sexual orientation, age, or physical handicap. We value the passion and attention to detail builders put into their droids and we value the charitable goals set down by Lucasfilm Ltd. by giving what we can back to the community.

Article III: Intellectual Property

DroidBuilders recognizes that the members have no claim to the copyright and intellectual property of Lucasfilm Ltd. (LFL) except by the privileges authorized to the organization by LFL. Members acknowledge and accept that they, by authorization, portray the droids of STAR WARS™ when acting on behalf of the DroidBuilders. While representing the DroidBuilders, members agree to do so courteously, professionally, and responsibly at all times.

Article IV: Membership

DroidBuilders is an inclusive, equal-opportunity club. DroidBuilders will not discriminate members on the basis of sex, race, religion, creed, nationality, sexual orientation, age (as long as the minimum age of 18 years or higher if required by local law has been reached), or physical handicap. DroidBuilders does not tolerate any type of discrimination amongst its members. Membership is a privilege, not a right.

In order to become a full member of the DroidBuilders, an applicant must be of legal age and own at least one professional grade Star Wars™ droid as elaborated in the following requirements:

1. The applicant must be a legal adult, since the world-wide legal adult age varies, the minimum age for membership in the DroidBuilders is at least 18 years or higher (if required by local law).
2. The applicant must own a DroidBuilders approved, professional grade Star Wars droid.
   1. Droids approved by the DroidBuilders include, but is not limited to, droids seen in films by Lucasfilm Ltd., Disney, comics, books, games, television shows or other source material licensed from LFL and/or Disney based on Star Wars™.
   2. Droids must be owned by the applicant and may not be rented, borrowed, or shared.
3. Upon admission, new members will be assigned a unique registry number and droid identification plaque. The registry number is unique to the individual droid and is non-transferrable.

• Members are expected to comply with all respective applicable local, regional, and national laws.

• Members agree to use and operate their droids in accordance with the requirements set forth by the DroidBuilders.

• The final right to grant, deny, revoke, or suspend membership at any time, is reserved by and under the sole authority of the Executive Direx Board or its representatives and may not be superseded by any Territory, Region or Zone.

Article V: Organization

DroidBuilders is a worldwide club that is organized into Territories, Regions, and Zones. The Executive Direx Board consists of the ExO, Prex, and Auditor General, as well as a non-voting “Imperial Advisor” to coordinate the organization. The DroidBuilders VicePrex Council is a group made up of the Direx Board and representatives from each Territory and Region. This council is moderated by the ExO. DroidBuilders members may bring issues and concerns before the VicePrex Council through their representatives, or, in cases where issues are with their representative, though any other member of the VicePrex Council.