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The rules

Every rule, and how hard it binds

228 base rules across 14 domains and 9 structural layers. Filter them, then open one to see its condition tree, both branches, its exceptions and its sources.

10 rules match. Clear filters

  1. STR-018 Separate reusable topics IF a unit has one subject, independent value, and repeated reuse, THEN make it a standalone topic with links ELSE keep it in context. Heuristic
  2. TEC-018 Document ownership and freshness IF technical content can change with the product or policy, THEN record owner, applicable version, review trigger, and last verified date ELSE retain. Context default
  3. TEC-019 Reuse single-source facts IF the same volatile fact appears in multiple documents, THEN centralize it or generate references from one source ELSE retain independent stable statements. Heuristic
  4. TEC-020 Validate documentation as a system IF a release changes interfaces, behavior, permissions, errors, or prerequisites, THEN run impact search and documentation regression checks ELSE retain. Hard constraint
  5. EDT-001 Do not polish before purpose is stable IF audience, purpose, outcome, or controlling idea is unresolved, THEN perform strategy or developmental editing before line editing ELSE continue. Hard constraint
  6. EDT-005 Track the reason for substantive edits IF an edit changes argument, order, emphasis, evidence, obligation, or reader action, THEN attach a concise rationale ELSE silent mechanical correction is allowed by policy. Context default
  7. EDT-009 Read at multiple scales IF reviewing a document, THEN inspect outline, section, paragraph, sentence, word, and rendered page views ELSE retain. Heuristic
  8. EDT-011 Compare before and after metrics IF a substantive revision is proposed, THEN compare accuracy, comprehension, task success, length, voice, accessibility, and evidence status ELSE retain. Heuristic
  9. EDT-012 Regression-check dependent text IF terminology, fact, interface label, promise, or structural link changes, THEN search and test dependent occurrences ELSE retain. Hard constraint
  10. EDT-015 Record unresolved risk IF deadline or authority prevents resolving a material ambiguity, factual gap, accessibility barrier, or legal issue, THEN record it with owner and consequence; do not silently approve ELSE retain. Hard constraint