This Membership Agreement (“Agreement”) is hereby established between Paymaster Solutions LLC, herein referred to as “the Company,” and the undersigned individual, identified as “the Member.” The terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement govern the association between the Member and Los Propietarios Community, hereinafter denoted as “the Community,” situated in Argentina and subject to the regulatory framework of the Argentinian Government, hereinafter referenced as “the Government.”
1.1 All Members must adhere to anarcho-capitalist principles, including but not limited to the Non-Aggression Principle (NAP), Private Property Rights and Free Market.
1.2 Members agree to conduct themselves in a responsible manner that does not endanger the safety, health, or welfare of the community or its residents.
1.3 Irresponsible or reckless behavior, including but not limited to actions that may pose physical harm, damage property, or compromise the general welfare of the community, is strictly prohibited.
2.1 The Member agrees to pay a one-time, non-reimbursable fee of $250 USD to become a member of “Los Propietarios”, an anarcho-capitalist community located in Argentina.
2.2 Upon payment, the Member gets the right to claim a plot of land inside the community territory, owned by the Company.
2.3 The concept of “Ownership” attributed to Members is recognized and applicable solely within the community itself.
2.4 It is explicitly understood that, from an external perspective, the land within the Community is owned by the Company which retains full ownership rights over the territory as recognized by the Government.
2.5 The Company acts as a buffer between the Government and community Members until contract’s termination as described in Article 10.4 of this Agreement.
3.1 Lots are delimited by a pre-established road grid. The roads are part of the lots themselves as described in Article 5 of this Agreement.
3.2 To get possession of a lot, a Member must broadcast his claim by:
3.3 Members who put their land to use become “Settlers” or “Residents”.
3.4 If a Member claims a lot but fails to develop it within three (3) months, or if development remains idle for more than four (4) months, the lot may be reassigned to other Members.
4.1 Members select their lot from those remaining upon their arrival on the premises until all lots are assigned.
4.2 Lots have all the same size. The size of a single lot is not certain at the moment. However, it is no less than 1000sqm.
4.3 After three (3) years from settlement, a Resident gets “full ownership rights” (refer to Article 2.3).
5.1 Each lot within the Community is defined by the surrounding roads. The roadway is divided along its length, ensuring that half of the road is encompassed within one lot, and the other half is included in the lot situated in front of it. Ownership of roads is therefore distributed among the Members.
5.2 Each Members possess a “right of way” on all roads within the community, ensuring unimpeded access to and from their properties.
5.3 Impeding the “right of way” for any Member, hindering their access to their property, is considered a direct violation of the Non-Aggression Principle.
6.1 The aesthetic choices of each Member shall be respected, and no external body or authority shall impose a specific beauty standard for buildings within the Community.
6.2 The standard to define property violations in borderline cases can be inferred by the status quo, where the settlers that first create a built up area set the accepted standard in vicinity of that area. For instance, the construction of buildings that affect the light exposure of nearby properties may be considered a violation if it substantially exceeds the standard accepted in the vicinity.
6.3 Members desiring to build outside of the established standard without incurring in lawsuits are advised to select a distant lot that does not directly impact the established inhabited area. From there, they may establish a new standard in the surrounding vicinity.
6.4 Prior to constructing near someone else’s properties, all Settlers are strongly advised to inform their neighbors about their intentions to foster open communication and avoid potential disputes.
6.5 All buildings must be at least three (3) meters distant from the lot’s borders.
6.6 In the event of a dispute arising from construction, the parties involved are required to resolve the matter through private arbitration, as described in Article 7 of this Agreement.
7.1 The Member agrees that any disputes arising with other members of the Community shall be resolved through non-coercive methods, such as mediation or arbitration, in accordance with libertarian principles.
7.2 It is prohibited for members to resort to state legal services for dispute resolution, as it is considered a violation of the Non-Aggression Principle. The offender may face expulsion as described in Article 8.
7.3 Ostracism and social boycott are the only allowed methods to address unappreciated behaviors that are not violations of the Non-Aggression Principle.
8.1 In the first three years following the Member’s settlement, the Company possesses enhanced authority to expel and enforce disciplinary measures in case Member’s conduct jeopardizes the safety, health, or welfare of the community or conflicts with the ethos and objectives of the project. Measures may include warnings, fines, temporary suspension of privileges, or, in severe cases, expulsion from the community.
8.2 Beyond the three years initial period, any disputes between the Company and Members must be addressed through non-coercive methods, such as mediation or arbitration, in alignment with libertarian principles.
8.3 Even after the initial three years, in case of serious crimes, a Member could still be expelled if so decided by the dispute resolution organizations involved. In such cases, the properties of the expelled member are put up for sale in the Community market.
9.1 No collective entity may be established in the name of the Community. No land can be owned by the Community.
9.2 After the first three (3) years from settlement, Residents are full owners of their property within the community, and no specific agency can be declared the official governance agency of the community.
10.1 Employing targeted marketing strategies to attract prospective members to the Community.
10.2 Acting as an intermediary, the Company serves as a buffer between the Government and the Members of the Community.
10.3 The Company functions to facilitate the community’s autonomy, enabling it to operate independently of direct Company involvement.
10.4 Upon reaching a critical mass and financial equilibrium, the Company will contemplate closure of operations and the subsequent transfer of governmental ownership to individual members. This transitional phase ensures congruence between internal and governmental records.
10.5 Individual recognition of ownership by government entities may prove inconvenient for some members. In such instances, those members may opt to retain the services of the Company.
11.1 The success and initiation of Los Propietarios community project are contingent upon the availability of adequate funding.
11.2 The Company acknowledges that if insufficient funds are raised to support the project, it may result in the project not commencing or facing significant delays. In this case the Member acknowledges that this may result in the total loss of the fee without achieving any of the Company’s and the Settlers’ goals.
11.3 Members subscribing to the community project hereby acknowledge the inherent risk associated with the project’s funding requirements and understand that the project’s commencement is subject to the availability of necessary financial resources.
11.5 Members understand that the Company may, at its discretion, take measures to address funding issues, which may include seeking additional contributions or reassessing project timelines.
11.6 In the event of premature closure of the Company for any reason whatsoever, members of the community shall be afforded the option to purchase the land upon which they have undertaken construction.
12.1 This contract may slightly change in the future and may be transferred to a new entity with notice to all Members.
12.2 This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Argentina, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Membership Agreement as of the Effective Date.