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# TREATY BETWEEN [MEMBER STATE NAME] AND DBIS
## Treaty Establishing Membership and Cooperation
**Treaty Number:** DBIS-TRE-[TREATY-NUMBER]
**Version:** 1.0
**Date:** [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD]
**Classification:** UNCLASSIFIED
**Parties:** [Member State Name] and Digital Bank of International Settlements (DBIS)
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## PREAMBLE
The [Official Name of Member State] (hereinafter "the Member State") and the Digital Bank of International Settlements (DBIS) (hereinafter "DBIS"),
RECOGNIZING the importance of international cooperation in digital banking and financial services;
DESIRING to establish formal relations and membership;
HAVING REGARD to the DBIS Constitutional Charter and Articles of Governance;
HAVE AGREED as follows:
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## ARTICLE I: RECOGNITION
### Section 1.1: Recognition of DBIS
The Member State recognizes DBIS as a sovereign institutional entity with full legal personality, sovereign immunity, and the capacity to enter into international agreements.
### Section 1.2: Recognition of Member State
DBIS recognizes [Member State Name] as a sovereign state with full authority to enter into this Treaty.
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## ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP
### Section 2.1: Membership Status
The Member State is hereby recognized as a member of DBIS with all rights and obligations of membership as set forth in the DBIS Constitutional Charter, Articles of Governance, and Statutory Code.
### Section 2.2: Membership Rights
The Member State shall have:
- Right to representation in the Sovereign Control Council
- Right to vote on matters before the SCC
- Right to access DBIS services and facilities
- Right to receive information and reports
- Other rights as specified in DBIS documents
### Section 2.3: Membership Obligations
The Member State shall:
- Comply with the DBIS Charter, Articles, and Statutory Code
- Pay annual membership fees as determined by SCC
- Make initial contribution as specified
- Participate in governance as required
- Fulfill all membership obligations
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## ARTICLE III: COOPERATION
### Section 3.1: Areas of Cooperation
The Parties agree to cooperate in:
- Financial services and operations
- Reserve system operations
- Technical and security matters
- Governance and administration
- Other areas as mutually agreed
### Section 3.2: Cooperation Mechanisms
Cooperation shall be conducted through:
- Regular consultations
- Joint committees as established
- Information sharing
- Technical assistance
- Other mechanisms as agreed
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## ARTICLE IV: FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
### Section 4.1: Initial Contribution
The Member State shall make an initial contribution of [Amount] [Currency] to DBIS.
### Section 4.2: Annual Membership Fees
The Member State shall pay annual membership fees as determined by the DBIS SCC.
### Section 4.3: Other Financial Obligations
Other financial obligations as specified in DBIS documents and agreements.
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## ARTICLE V: PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
### Section 5.1: DBIS Privileges
DBIS, its assets, property, and operations shall enjoy privileges and immunities as specified in the DBIS Constitutional Charter.
### Section 5.2: Member State Privileges
The Member State's representatives and personnel shall enjoy privileges and immunities as specified in applicable international law and DBIS documents.
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## ARTICLE VI: DISPUTE RESOLUTION
### Section 6.1: Dispute Resolution
Disputes arising under this Treaty shall be resolved through:
- Negotiation
- Mediation (if agreed)
- DBIS Institutional Tribunal (for DBIS-related disputes)
- Other mechanisms as agreed
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## ARTICLE VII: ENTRY INTO FORCE
### Section 7.1: Entry into Force
This Treaty shall enter into force upon:
- Signature by both Parties
- Completion of ratification procedures (if required by Member State)
- Exchange of instruments of ratification (if applicable)
- Payment of initial contribution
**Effective Date:** [Enter effective date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD]
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## ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENT
### Section 8.1: Amendment Procedure
This Treaty may be amended by written agreement of both Parties.
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## ARTICLE IX: TERMINATION
### Section 9.1: Termination
This Treaty may be terminated by either Party with [Enter notice period, e.g., "12 months"] written notice.
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## ARTICLE X: FINAL PROVISIONS
### Section 10.1: Languages
This Treaty is executed in English. [If applicable: Official translations in [Language(s)] shall be prepared and have equal authenticity.]
### Section 10.2: Registration
This Treaty shall be registered with [Specify if registration with international organization is required].
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## SIGNATURES
**FOR [MEMBER STATE NAME]:**
**Signature:** _________________________
**Name:** _________________________
**Title:** _________________________
**Date:** [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD]
**Seal:** [Member State Seal]
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**FOR THE DIGITAL BANK OF INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS (DBIS):**
**Signature:** _________________________
**Name:** [Executive Director Name]
**Title:** Executive Director, DBIS
**Date:** [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD]
**Seal:** [DBIS Seal]
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**DONE** at [Enter location: City, Country], this [Enter date in ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD], in duplicate, each Party retaining one original.
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**END OF TREATY**