What the Rank System Is

Status: New Recruit
Identity: You enter quietly. You observe. You learn the rules.

You level up by:

• Creating your Cartel account
   
• Reading and agreeing to the Rules
   
• Purchasing your first Cartel item
   
• Completing the Initiate Application
   
• Entering your Initiation Code correctly
   

Purpose: Foundation. Understanding. Awareness.

Status: Active Participant
Identity: You operate in silence — disciplined and intentional.

You level up by:

• Wearing Cartel apparel publicly
   
• Tagging @form.cartel (2–3 posts/stories)
   
• Showing consistency in your goals
   
• Submitting a progress check-in
   
• Maintaining discipline
   

Purpose: Action. Movement. Consistency.

Status: Example Setter
Identity: You lead without speaking. Others follow your standard.

You level up by:

• Demonstrating leadership in your circle
   
• Helping someone else improve
   
• Owning multiple Cartel items
   
• Submitting a monthly “proof of work”
   
• Living the Cartel Rules
   

Purpose: Leadership. Example. Integrity.

Status: Trusted Member
Identity: Consistency becomes character.

You level up by:

• Being active for 3–6 months
   
• Participating in Cartel challenges
   
• Showing personal transformation
   
• Owning multiple pieces of apparel
   
• Being nominated or validated through submission
   

Purpose: Trust. Depth. Transformation.

Status: Highest Tier
Identity: Few reach this. Those who do are undeniable.

You level up by:

• Living the Cartel Rules year-round
   
• Demonstrating excellence in your discipline
   
• Owning a complete set of drops
   
• Contributing meaningful value to others
   
• Completing the Elite Application Test
   
• Being recognized by leadership
   

Purpose: Mastery. Legacy. Presence.