Competence
The collaborator should be appropriate to the technical question.
Partners
Specialist collaboration with declared responsibility.
How GIFO approaches specialist and institutional collaboration.
Typical support
A documented output adapted to the question
The exact scope, source material, intended use and deliverable are confirmed in writing.
Independence
Conflicts and commercial relationships should be identified.
Traceability
Inputs, actions and responsibility remain attributable.
Boundaries
Limitations remain visible
Roles, confidentiality, conflicts, data access and deliverables are defined before work begins.
Technical work does not replace legal advice, police powers, emergency services or the competent decision-maker.