> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://framework.ishare.eu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://framework.ishare.eu/main-aspects-of-the-ishare-trust-framework/key-functionality/provide-a-trust-framework.md). # Provide a Trust Framework Within the iSHARE network, it is the explicit aim to define trust based on a synthesis between technological and legal aspects. In practical terms, the aim is to let iSHARE participants interact within the network through a party that they know and trust (their Participant Registry) and sign one contract, based on which they have a contract with all participants within the data space/iSHARE network. In other words, participants within the data space/iSHARE network do not need to sign separate contracts with each other to share data with each other (although they are free to define additional contracts that do not conflict with the iSHARE Trust Framework). An important tool within the Trust Framework is licenses, which define the conditions under which data can be exchanged or services can be consumed. For functional details on licenses, see the [Licenses page](/detailed-descriptions/functional/licenses.md). The Trust Framework is depicted under [Primary use cases](/detailed-descriptions/functional/primary-use-cases.md) and needs an appropriate technological underpinning so that parties can authenticate each other in a reliable way. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://framework.ishare.eu/main-aspects-of-the-ishare-trust-framework/key-functionality/provide-a-trust-framework.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.