Chapter I General Provisions 

Article 1 The name of this Alliance is World WLAN  Application Alliance. 

Article 2 The Alliance is an international non-profit  industry organization that focuses on promoting the  development of the WLAN industry. It is made up of  stakeholders throughout the industry value chain, including  technology providers, manufacturers, system integrators,  enterprise users, research institutions, and professional organizations, who participate on a voluntary basis.

Article 3 The Alliance abides by applicable laws,  regulations and policies, and aims to pool the resources of the  industry, promote exchanges and cooperation between relevant  entities, jointly build a WLAN industry ecosystem, and guide  and promote the development of the WLAN industry. 

Article 4 The Alliance accepts the guidance and  supervision of the registration authority of China's Ministry of  Civil Affairs. 

Article 5 The Alliance is headquartered in Shenzhen,  Guangdong Province, China.

Chapter II Scope of Activities 

Article 6 The Alliance's activities cover: 

(1) analyzing requirements for WLAN scenarios and  incubating innovative WLAN solutions; 

(2) carrying out research in the early stages of setting  WLAN standards and specifications; 

(3) promoting the application and innovation of new  technologies and standards related to WLAN; 

(4) carrying out WLAN tests and certification; 

(5) carrying out professional training and promoting the  cultivation and development of technical personnel; 

(6) carrying out international communication and  cooperation; and 

(7) undertaking other tasks entrusted by Alliance members.

Chapter III Membership 

Article 7 The Alliance is made up of member entities. 

Article 8 Any entity that applies for membership shall: 

(1) want to join the Alliance; 

(2) agree to abide by these Articles; and 

(3) have influence in the WLAN field. 

Article 9 In order to join the Alliance, an entity shall: 

(1) submit an application to the Alliance; 

(2) receive approval from the Alliance Council; and

(3) receive a membership certificate issued by the Alliance  Council or other bodies authorized by the Alliance Council. 

Article 10 Members have the right to: 

(1) vote in elections held by the Alliance, stand for election  themselves, and vote on proposals of the Alliance; 

(2) participate in the activities of the Alliance; 

(3) have priority access to the services provided by the  Alliance; 

(4) criticize, provide recommendations on, and supervise the  work of the Alliance; and 

(5) freely withdraw from membership of the Alliance. 

Article 11 Members shall: 

(1) abide by these Articles and execute the resolutions of  the Alliance; 

(2) protect the legitimate rights and interests of the Alliance; 

(3) complete tasks assigned by the Alliance; 

(4) pay membership fees as required; and 

(5) provide information to the Alliance as required. 

Article 12 Members who want to withdraw from the  Alliance shall notify the Alliance in writing and return their  membership certificates. If a member does not pay their required  membership fees or goes more than 12 months without  participating in Alliance activities, the member shall be deemed  as having withdrawn from the Alliance.

Article 13 Members who commit serious violations of  these Articles shall, upon approval by the Alliance Council, be  removed from the Alliance.

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