How a record ships

The evidence chain

1. Source

   A public document and a precise location support every assertion.

2. Review

   Identity, wording, dates and basis are checked. An official act is ENACTED only with its primary document attached.

3. Publish

   Every record has a stable permalink, JSON and citation.

4. Correct

   A correction adds a dated version, reason and source. Earlier versions stay visible.

Coverage states

OBSERVED

The covered source has been checked.

NO MATCHING RECORDS

A completed search found no matches within its stated scope.

NOT MONITORED

The source is outside current coverage; this is never a zero.

DEGRADED

A check failed, is late, or cannot be validated. Its last good check remains visible.