Membership Quick Start

Welcome to the network. Here's how to get the most out of your membership from day one.

1. Ask Your First Question

Rosie works best with natural-language questions — ask the way you'd ask a colleague. Be specific about what you need.

Good questions:

• "What are the origin rules for apparel under CETA?"
• "What documentation do I need for a customs audit on imported textiles?"
• "How do data retention requirements differ between GDPR and PIPEDA?"

Less effective questions:

• "Tell me about trade" (too broad)
• "CETA" (one word doesn't give Rosie enough context)

Rosie synthesizes answers from multiple governed sources and cites each one. Click on any source to see the original document.

2. Follow Up in Conversation

Rosie remembers the context of your conversation. Follow up naturally:

• "What about for the US market under USMCA?"
• "Which of those requirements applies to synthetic fabrics specifically?"
• "Can you compare the testing standards from both sources?"

Each follow-up refines the answer and may draw from additional sources.

3. Check Your Sources

Every Rosie answer includes source attribution — the documents that contributed to the response, how much each one contributed (the attention score), and links to the original material.

This is not optional decoration. Source attribution is how you verify the answer and build confidence in the governed knowledge base. If a source seems outdated or incorrect, flag it — your feedback helps maintain content quality.

4. Contribute Your Knowledge

The network gets stronger with every contribution. When you upload or publish documents to the knowledge base, they become part of the governed content that Rosie can synthesize from.

When your content helps answer another member's question, you earn Recognition of Contribution (RoC) credits that extend your monthly query allocation. The more useful your contributions, the more you can query.

What makes a good contribution:

• Documents you already maintain — policies, procedures, guidelines, standards
• Practical knowledge that answers real questions your peers would ask
• Content you keep current — Rosie's value depends on governed, up-to-date content

You maintain full ownership and control over everything you contribute.

5. Use the Support Channel

Your organization's domain experts staff a dedicated support channel. Use it when:

• Rosie's answer needs human context or interpretation
• You have a question that goes beyond what the knowledge base covers
• You need guidance on a complex, multi-jurisdictional issue

The combination of AI-powered synthesis and human domain expertise is what makes this network different from a standard AI tool.

6. Explore the Peer Network

Check the peer directory to see which organizations are connected to your network. Each peer brings their own domain expertise — compliance bodies, testing labs, regulatory agencies, international counterparts.

The more peers on the network, the richer every query becomes. If you know organizations that should be on the network, let your administrator know — peer introductions strengthen the network for everyone.

Your Dashboard

Your dashboard shows:

• Monthly allocation — queries remaining this month
• Earned reserve — contribution credits accumulated from your knowledge helping others
• Contributions this month — how many times your content was referenced
• Contribution rank — where you stand among contributors

The dashboard is designed to show your participation in the network, not just your consumption. Every query you make and every document you contribute builds the network.

Getting Help

If you have questions about Rosie, your membership, or how to get the most from the network:

• Ask Rosie — it can answer questions about itself, the network, and how things work
• Use your organization's support channel for domain-specific guidance
• Contact Collab.Ventures at contact for account or technical questions