Attentional-Sovereignty Credit
A pilot offset programme where organizations fund counter-pattern deployment and receive audited credits tied to real, measured reductions in manipulative-design exposure across affected user populations.
How It Works
The application runs on the user's device, applying directorate-developed models to detect and interrupt manipulative patterns in real time. All processing occurs locally — no personal data leaves the device. Anonymised aggregate telemetry (opt-in only) feeds back into the directorate's technique detection pipeline, improving the models for every user.
Who It's For
Individual users who want to reclaim control over their attention and digital habits. No technical expertise is required — the tools are designed for mainstream adoption.
Key Features
- Automated audit reports with compliance mapping
- Privacy-first architecture — no personally identifiable data collected
- Regular updates aligned with the directorate's Technique Index releases
- Cross-platform compatibility and offline capability where applicable
Ethics & Provenance
A verified offset credit backed by measured counter-pattern deployment — each credit represents a quantified reduction in dark-pattern exposure for a defined user population, audited against UNDERTOW telemetry data rather than self-reported estimates.
Where the Money Goes
Every credit funds direct counter-pattern deployment; proceeds beyond verification costs expand the instrumentation mesh.