Tau OSGovernance
The Tau Project is built on trust, transparency, and independence.
To ensure long-term sustainability and openness, governance is split between The Tau Foundation and Tau LLC.
The Tau Foundation
The Tau Foundation is a non-profit entity, modeled after the Linux Foundation, that safeguards the vision of Tau OS.
Community Oversight
Ensuring contributions remain open, transparent, and community-driven.
Open Standards
Defining and maintaining Tau's technical direction, free from corporate lock-in.
Neutral Governance
No single company, government, or individual can dominate decision-making.
Transparency
Publishing policies, sub-processor lists, and open meeting notes.
The foundation acts as the guardian of the Tau ecosystem, ensuring Tau OS remains sovereign and open to all.
Tau LLC
Tau LLC is the for-profit arm that builds commercial value while maintaining community alignment.
Commercial Applications
Builds commercial applications and enterprise solutions on Tau OS.
Professional Support
Provides paid support, consulting, and integrations for businesses.
Research & Development
Helps fund ongoing research and development of the Tau ecosystem.
Tau LLC operates under the oversight of the Tau Foundation to maintain alignment with community principles.
Governance Model
Technical Steering Committee (TSC)
Composed of senior contributors and security experts. Guides technical direction, system architecture, and feature development.
Community Board
Represents developers, users, and partners. Ensures inclusivity and fairness in governance.
Advisory Council
External experts in law, ethics, and technology. Provides independent oversight and accountability.
Transparency & Legal
All governance documents, Data Protection Addendum (DPA), and Sub-processor Lists are public.
Foundation meetings are documented and published openly.
Tau Foundation ensures Tau OS is legally incorporated, transparent, and accountable to its users.
Why This Matters
Most operating systems are controlled by a single corporation with closed decision-making. Tau flips that model:
The Foundation protects users.
The Company builds value.
The Community drives innovation.
Together, this ensures Tau is built to last for generations, not quarterly profits.