Gov/en/Portal:R&D/Innovations:Arbitration Chambers

💡 In simple words: When people disagree, WikiDeal has fair referees who listen to both sides and decide together. There are small local referees and bigger ones for harder problems.

⚠️ Not yet approved. This page describes a proposal that is still under community review. It is documented here so it can be discussed, improved and endorsed.

Arbitration Chambers

Innovation — WikiDeal R&D

Origin	🔵🟢 Théo Bondolfi (inspired by Wikimedia ArbCom)
Status	Prototype 1 — In testing

What is it?

Arbitration Chambers form a three-level dispute-resolution system inspired by Wikimedia's Arbitration Committee. Disputes start in local chambers, can rise to an intermediate instance tied to a domain or portal, and finally reach an ultimate authority. The top level uses Condorcet voting and can include public citizen debates with mixed panels of experts and ordinary members.

How it works on WikiDeal

Most conflicts are meant to be resolved close to where they arise, with escalation reserved for harder cases. Public, transparent debate and accountable, named arbitrators are central to the design. The detailed procedures, eligibility, and timelines will be documented progressively as the platform evolves.

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See also: All innovations · R&D Portal