> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sageunion.gitbook.io/sageunion/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sageunion.gitbook.io/sageunion/governance-and-community/voting-and-decision-making-mechanism.md).

# Voting & Decision-Making Mechanism

SageUnion will implement a **decentralized governance model** to enable transparent and democratic decision-making. The governance mechanism will include:

* **Proposal Submission:**\
  Any SAGU token holder can submit proposals related to platform development, ecosystem partnerships, question categories, or reward policy adjustments.
* **Voting Rights:**\
  Voting power will be proportional to the amount of SAGU tokens held by each participant.
* **Voting Process:**\
  Proposals will be open for voting within a designated period. A proposal will be considered approved if it meets predefined quorum and approval thresholds.
* **On-Chain Governance (Future Phase):**\
  As the platform matures, SageUnion will migrate to an on-chain governance model using smart contracts, ensuring transparency and immutability of all decisions.

This governance framework will ensure that SageUnion remains a truly decentralized, community-led platform where all key decisions reflect the collective will of its participants.