Standard Template
1. Purpose
Section titled “1. Purpose”Describe the problem and what this standard intends to prevent/enable.
2. Ethical Mapping
Section titled “2. Ethical Mapping”List the axiom IDs this standard supports (e.g., A2, A3, A5), and a brief rationale.
3. Scope
Section titled “3. Scope”- System types in scope
- Risk tiers (Tier 0–3)
- Stakeholders (operators, developers, deployers, auditors)
4. Definitions (only if required)
Section titled “4. Definitions (only if required)”Add only the definitions needed to interpret this standard. Prefer referencing 00_foundations/definitions.md over redefining terms.
5. Normative Requirements
Section titled “5. Normative Requirements”Use MUST/SHOULD/MAY statements. Prefer numbered requirements.
6. Risk-Tier Considerations
Section titled “6. Risk-Tier Considerations”Describe tier-specific expectations, controls, and escalation triggers (Tier 0–3). Avoid duplicating requirements unless necessary.
7. Compliance Evidence
Section titled “7. Compliance Evidence”State what evidence an auditor can verify (artifacts, logs, tests, controls).
8. Known Limitations
Section titled “8. Known Limitations”Document important technical, organizational, and legal limits that affect compliance or interpretation.
9. Future Considerations
Section titled “9. Future Considerations”Identify likely future updates, open problems, and planned extensions without creating speculative obligations.
Appendix A (Non-normative): Rationale
Section titled “Appendix A (Non-normative): Rationale”Explain the ethical/technical reasoning and tradeoffs.
Appendix B (Non-normative): Failure Modes & Abuse Cases
Section titled “Appendix B (Non-normative): Failure Modes & Abuse Cases”List likely failure modes, misuse, and how requirements mitigate them.
Change Log
Section titled “Change Log”Track major changes and migration notes.