Dear @Robert.Hu,
Thank you very much for your proposal. This is your second run, and we’ve seen great support for your first application. Unfortunately, it didn’t reach the minimum quorum back then, so we appreciate your re-submission.
Meanwhile, the DAO worked on new compensated contributor guidelines, and I’d like to suggest a few changes to your proposal to be in line with the guidelines if they become effective (see the list of suggested changes at the end of this reply):
If you want to adjust, please edit your original post and let us know about the updates. Also, please factor in the holiday season, which started today, meaning there might be lower voting participation if we move it to snapshot voting too soon. So I’d recommend waiting until mid-next week.
Finally, the English version of your proposal lacks basic formatting and is very hard to read. I suggest a full makeover, reducing the length as much as possible, and making clear your past and future contributions can be digested at one glance.
Good luck! 
Ben
Period of validity
- Each contributor’s assignment’s validity period shall be between 3 to 6 months. Contributors may request an extension under the latest terms and guidelines once effective. If not extended, the engagement ends automatically at the end of its validity period.
Work commitment
- The DAO encourages flexibility and autonomy in work arrangements. However, applicants must be willing to collaborate across different time zones when needed. This explicitly applies to participating in regular meetings (e.g., working groups) within the context of the role. Applicants state their primary area and preferred time zone during the engagement.
Token-based compensation
- All payments will be denominated in USD and paid 100% in SSV tokens based on a trailing average for the past n days, calculated on the 1st day of the following month. All payments are made through the DAO multi-sig. Contributors can choose between a 7-day (default) or 30-day trailing price average based on their personal circumstances. Actual numbers are according to the SSV Token Prices table. Transfers shall be divided monthly and executed at the beginning of each calendar month for services rendered in the previous one. The process of reviewing and submitting payments shall not take longer than 14 days for each payment, measured from the end of the period to TX received by the contributor. Compensated Contributors will not receive additional compensation for work done in other circles.
Travel and general expenses coverage
(Your offer to cover travel expenses within CN is a great plus, you should keep that too)
- The DAO covers travel and general expenses related to the fulfillment of work responsibilities, including transportation, accommodation, and other work-related expenses. These expenses must be pre-approved and submitted through the ssv.network forum.
- Contributors must submit proof of expenses to the DAO for reimbursement. Furthermore, the DAO provides an event plan for the next six months, and contributors may be requested to participate in these events without additional compensation. The exception to this rule is if travel takes longer than 8 hours (excluding the event) or the stay is longer than 3 days, in which case additional compensation may be provided. In any case, the daily lodging expenses are capped at the standard per diem rates according to the following databases: International | US.
Performance reporting
- The DAO requires regular reporting of activities performed and goals achieved in accordance with one’s responsibilities and DAO needs. Reporting shall be done publicly to the DAO on the ssv.network forum at least every second month. The report should include the main objectives for the upcoming month(s), a recap of the activities worked on in the past month(s), ongoing work, and any side objectives, including recommendations to improve the DAO’s efficiency and governance. These objectives are subject to change based on the DAO’s needs.
Termination
- Contributors may terminate their assignment at any time. The engagement can also be terminated by the DAO or anyone appointed by the DAO, especially the dGC. Any decision made can be overruled by the DAO via formal voting. The contributor shall cease any action related to this engagement on the seventh (7) day following such decision. In any case, compensation shall be awarded until the 7th day.
Acknowledgment and clarifications
(To be added to your application as a replacement of your version)
As an applicant for a role within the DAO, I acknowledge and understand the effective compensated contributor guidelines (link to latest snapshot voting) and their impact on my role within the DAO. I appreciate the DAO’s commitment, and I am aligned with the DAO’s values and mission. I acknowledge that these guidelines can be changed at any time, are subject to the DAO’s voting and consensus process, and that continuous refinement is a key aspect of the DAO’s governance structure.
This engagement is not an employment agreement and does not create an employment relationship. As such, the contributor must cover their own tax, healthcare, and workspace expenses, and they shall not be entitled to any benefits such as a pension or health insurance associated with an employment relationship.
The contributor warrants that all activities in the context mentioned in this proposal shall be put to the service of the DAO and the ssv.network, and not to any of its members to whom the contributor has no direct relationship or obligation. The contributor does not have the power to commit on behalf of the DAO and shall not present themselves as having such power.