Constitutional document for product direction
Version 1.0 โ Published January 12, 2026
This document defines what Charex is, what it will never become, and how we enforce that vision.
Charex exists to surface economic truth before commitment.
We show decision-holders what theyโre actually betting onโbefore they place the bet.
This manifesto ensures we never drift from that mission, even when โhelpfulโ features seem attractive.
Every code change is automatically checked against this manifesto.
Enforcement workflow:
Note: Drift check workflow implementation is planned. See GitHub Actions for current automation.
Changes to this manifesto require:
All amendments are tracked via Git:
From the manifesto:
Truth Over Usefulness
Charex must prefer uncomfortable truth over helpful advice.
Diagnostic, Not Prescriptive
Charex explains what is, not what to do.
Decision-Holders First
Built for founders, product leaders, strategy leaders, investors.
Read all 6 core principles โ
Charex is not:
This manifesto is public for transparency and accountability.
For questions about specific sections, open an issue.
| _Last updated: 2026-01-12 | Source on GitHub_ |