Bi-laws and Mission Statement

THINK BIG! START SMALL! COOPERATE ALWAYS!

BYLAWS

  • Membership: Open to anyone who upholds respect, inclusion, collaboration, and cooperation.
  • Governance: Guided by transparency, fairness, and community input.
  • Revenue & Sustainability: Proceeds from store purchases and donations sustain creative production, local partnerships, and operational costs.
  • Accountability: Our success is measured in strengthened communities, not quarterly profits.

Mission Statement

United States 4 All exists to strengthen America’s social capital through cooperation, creativity, and community enterprise.

We advance three simple beliefs:

  • A Cooperative Republic that prizes civic respect and shared responsibility.
  • A Cooperative Economy that keeps value local and transparent.
  • And the conviction that Respect Is the New Revolution — a principle strong enough to rebuild trust.

US4A operates as a social-capitalized cooperative, meaning every participant contributes to collective good while retaining full personal freedom.

United States 4 All (US4A) stands for cooperation and community. We are strong as a cooperative group of one. We believe that everyone has the right to freedom of expression; however, freedom of expression does not include intentional deceptions, lies, omissions of facts, slander, defamation, or propaganda. We believe in the right to peaceful and disruptive protest; however, disruption does not mean destruction, nor does it justify financial or physical harm. We believe in community over a singular god. Everyone should feel free to practice whatever religion they find meaningful or valuable; however, no one religion shall be represented in the cooperative or take precedence over another. We believe in equal due process and that no individual should be permitted to manipulate facts to escape the law, societal responsibilities, or accountability. We believe access to legal resources must be equal, regardless of financial status.

Article I: Definitions

Section 1: Members
The term "members" shall be defined as individuals, non-profit organizations, privately and publicly held companies and corporations, associations, and other organizations. Each approved member will be issued a unique alphanumeric identifier and shall be known within the cooperative by their chosen "username." Henceforth, the term "members" shall be understood to include any of the aforementioned entities.

Section 2: Cooperative
The term "cooperative" shall be defined as the United States 4 All Cooperative (US4A) organization cooperative composed of individuals, non-profits, private and publicly held companies and corporations, associations, and other organizations. Any potential member seeking to join the cooperative must be willing to engage and work collaboratively within this diverse body. Any potential member unwilling to do so shall be discouraged from applying. Henceforth, the term "cooperative" shall be understood to include any of the aforementioned entities.

Article II: Voting Procedures

Section 1: Eligibility
Voting shall be conducted by popular vote. Eligible voters are defined as members who are documented as legally legitimate and in good standing with the cooperative, regardless of geographic location.

Section 2: Voting System
All voting shall take place via a secure online system with two-factor authentication. The system shall track votes based solely on the member’s username and unique identifier. Each member shall be allowed one vote per item brought to a vote. Any attempt to vote more than the allotted amount shall result in immediate account restriction and temporary voting suspension until an investigation and resolution are achieved. Repeated violations shall result in suspension or expulsion from the cooperative.

Section 3: Voting Disputes
All disputes concerning voting results must be submitted online, accompanied by a detailed explanation and verifiable evidence supporting the dispute. Repeated filings lacking sufficient evidence may result in suspension or expulsion of the member responsible.

Section 4: Matters Subject to Vote
Items requiring a vote include but are not limited to:

  • Election of board members and executive managers
  • Amendments to these bylaws
  • Managerial decisions requiring a financial investment exceeding 20% of total cooperative assets
  • Changes to any fees affecting members

Article III: Code of Conduct

Section 1: General Expectations
All members are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner. The cooperative embraces diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Section 2: Code of Conduct Principles

  1. Everyone is human first and must be treated equally. When differences arise, members agree to communicate, compromise, and find common ground.
  2. Conduct and human behavior shall not be judged or celebrated based on gender, religion, sexual identity, sexual preferences, sexual orientation, age, race, nationality, ancestry, creed, or disability.
  3. If parties in conflict cannot reach resolution, a neutral third-party arbiter shall be used. Violence (physical or mental), segregation, and discrimination are not tolerated. A three-strikes rule applies for repeated willful violations of this Code of Conduct or any Bylaw.
  4. Freedom of expression is protected; however, the intentional spread of false or misleading information is not. The three-strikes rule applies. Offenders must retract, correct, and clarify any deceptive narratives.
  5. The right to protest and rally is recognized