Article II — Definitions

1. 1.

   For the purposes of this Decree:

   1. Verified Kaharagian means a Kaharagian national whose identity and nationality have been duly authenticated under this Decree.

   2. Expired Status means a verification that has lapsed following its validity term but has not been revoked.

   3. Verification Provider means an authorised third-party identity-verification service, presently Stripe Identity or any successor or additional provider designated under Article VIII.

   4. Verification Assistance Fund means the financial mechanism established under Article IX (5) to assist nationals unable to pay verification fees.

   5. Identity Document means any physical or digital credential issued by the Principality confirming a person’s nationality or identity.

   6. Offices Concerned refers collectively to the Office of Citizenship and Naturalisation, the Office of Digital Infrastructure, and the Office of Treasury and Finance.

   7. Privacy and Digital Conduct Policy means the policy promulgated by Sovereign Decree No. 2025/0012, titled “Sovereign Decree on Software Use, Preference for Open-Source Solutions, and Secure Foreign Hosting of Kaharagian Personal and Official Data”, together with any amendments or successor instruments duly issued.