Trust is not a feature.
It is an obligation.
It is an obligation.
NON-NEGOTIABLE
NON-NEGOTIABLE
NON-NEGOTIABLE
NON-NEGOTIABLE
PRINCIPLE 1
Historical records are immutable. Past data cannot be edited or deleted. Corrections are recorded as new, linked documents. All changes are append-only.
This guarantees a complete and preserved historical record.
PRINCIPLE 2
Documents are the atomic unit of truth. For every document:
Every document receives an immutable ID at creation. This ID never changes and serves as the permanent reference point.
All document versions are retained. No version can be overwritten or deleted. The entire evolution is traceable.
Every document records who created it. This attribution is immutable and cannot be changed after creation.
Creation time, modification time, and all state transitions are recorded with precision timestamps.
No action exists outside a document context.
PRINCIPLE 3
All actions produce immutable events. Each event records:
Event logs are append-only and cannot be altered.
PRINCIPLE 4
Every action is performed by an identifiable actor. Anonymous or system-generated actions are prohibited unless explicitly justified and logged.
When an action is performed:
No one can act without leaving evidence.
THE GUARANTEE
When you need to prove what happened,
you will have immutable evidence.
Not screenshots.
Not explanations.
Proof.
PMFA architecture prevents deletion and hidden changes at the database level. It's not a policy — it's structural impossibility.
Every system operation creates an audit trail. Database triggers, application-level logging, and event sourcing work together.
Anyone with access can verify the complete history. Inspectors, auditors, and courts can trace every action back to its origin.
Evidence beats integration in regulated environments.
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