What authority does the Religious Technology Center have within Scientology?

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Father of Scientology — Scientology L. Ron Hubbard's seminal – and controversial – work was *Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health*, written in 1950.

Within the organizational structure of Scientology, the Religious Technology Center (RTC) holds the ultimate ecclesiastical authority regarding the movement’s teachings.1

The RTC maintains control over the movement's intellectual property by owning all of its trademarks and granting licenses to the various churches and organizations that operate within the faith. Furthermore, the RTC is responsible for ensuring that the church’s "spiritual technology" is applied correctly and that all established procedures are followed strictly by these entities. While the Church of Scientology International (CSI) provides general oversight and coordinates international activities, the RTC serves as the final authority on the integrity and application of Scientology's core practices.1