Elite Framework – Clarification & Security Addendum

UPDATE (February 20, 2026): The theoretical framework presented in this document has now transitioned into the ACTIVE PILOT PHASE. Researchers are invited to interact with the live environment through the Elite Club Black Box Console. Important Notice: This protocol monitors a strictly limited Pilot Quota of 20 researchers. Once the quota is reached, all subsequent applicants will be placed on the Reserve Waiting List (Capacity: 1000). Due to high-fidelity cognitive modeling requirements, we recommend immediate access to secure your participation in the current cycle. Access the Live Research Environment: https://match-1067501793122.us-central1.run.app/ This document is an official clarification and security addendum to the SSRN paper “Elite: A Human-Centered Framework for Identifying and Selecting Trustworthy Elites for Collaboration in AI-Augmented Systems” by Nader Sattari. It defines interpretation boundaries, ethical positioning, and security logic of the framework. This addendum prevents misinterpretation, misuse, and assumptions of hierarchy or power production within the system.